Day Care Council of New York

Yesterday, our Executive Director, Tara Gardner, spoke at the Fund for the City of New York’s True Cost of Living Report Briefing, where a critical truth was highlighted: 46% of NYC households cannot afford basic necessities.

At DCCNY, we’re committed to advancing policies that support families and the child care workforce across New York City.

Meet Rachel Cabrera, Director of Jackson Heights Early Learning Center in Corona, Queens
What started as a part-time job at 18 became her lifelong passion. Today, her center provides high-quality, compassionate care to ensure stronger support and better supervision.

As a proud Latina leader, Rachel focuses on empowering families and educators—helping parents navigate enrollment, access resources, and feel supported every step of the way.

DCCNY congratulates Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani on his historic election as the 111th Mayor of New York City!

We look forward to working with the incoming administration to expand access to affordable, high-quality early childhood education, strengthen community-based programs, and ensure fair wages for the early childhood workforce.

Together, we can build a stronger, more equitable child care system for every NYC family.

Meet Heaven’s Tiny Tots, a Harlem-based child care program founded by Tamika Silva.

What began as a home-based program has grown into multiple DOE-contracted sites, making Tamika one of the first African American women in New York City to achieve this milestone.

A passionate advocate, Tamika helped advance the SMOKEOUT Act, protecting children by limiting smoke shops near schools and child care centers.

As proud members of the Day Care Council of New York, Heaven’s Tiny Tots values the Council’s advocacy, legal guidance, and professional development that help centers thrive.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season from the Day Care Council of New York.

Still on cloud 9 from the 2024 DCCNY Legacy Ball?! 💛💙🎉 Check out photos from the big night and relive each special moment ➡️

Visit dccnyinc.org/program for more highlights from our Honorees, participants and Sponsors. We look forward to you joining us next year!

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Tonight is the BIG NIGHT!

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight at the 2024 DCCNY Legacy Ball: Celebrating 75+ Years of Championing Equitable Access to High-Quality Child Care!

Congratulations to all of our 2024 Honorees and Thank you to our Sponsors 🎉

Can’t make it? There are still ways to contribute to the cause - TEXT-TO-GIVE!

Text CHILDCARE to (325) 603-3395 to Donate.

You will receive a text with a link to complete your donation.

Thank you for joining us for the next 75 years!

You are Invited! We are so excited to be counting down to the 2024 DCCNY Legacy Ball: Celebrating 75+ Years of Championing Equitable Access to High-Quality Child Care. Join us on Monday, October 28th for cocktails, an awards reception and dancing into the night as we recognize our amazing 2024 DCCNY Legacy Ball Honorees!

Andrea Anthony
Simone Hawkins
Proskauer
Matthew Alexander
Erica Martinez

For tickets or to sponsor, visit events.dccnyinc.org

Behind every great achievement is a story of passion, dedication, and resilience. 🌟 Congratulations to our amazing Honorees for all you do!

Save the Date! On Monday, October 28th, DCCNY will proudly host our inaugural 2024 DCCNY Legacy Ball: Celebrating 75+ Years of Championing Equitable Access to High-Quality Child Care. Join us at NeueHouse for this signature fundraising event! For Tickets & Sponsorships, contact [email protected].

There is no better time to join the Day Care Council of New York.