Child Care Coalition celebrates hard work of providers
Provided photo: Members of the Genesee/Orleans Child Care Coalition celebrated recently at a Pineapple Paradise Gala at the CORE Learning Center in Batavia. From left are Janet Foppes, Linsey Vallett, Taryn Moyle, Sabrina Campbell, Alishia Foss, Marcia Coy and Emma Matos.
BATAVIA – Members of the Genesee/Orleans Child Care Coalition recently celebrated the dedication and hard work of child care providers from Genesee and Orleans counties at a Pineapple Paradise Gala at the CORE Learning Center in Batavia.
There were 80 enthusiastic child care providers from the region who gathered to enjoy camaraderie, a festive atmosphere and dinner provided by Main St. Pizza, according to Alishia Foss, Child Care Resource and Referral specialist and trainer with Community Acton of Orleans and Genesee.
Guest speakers for the evening featured talks from representatives of QualityStarsNY and a union representative, who shared valuable information and encouragement for child care providers, Foss said.
Members of the Child Care Coalition include in-home daycare providers, daycare center providers and employees of Community Action of Orleans’ and Genesee’s Child Care Resource and Referral and Early Head Start Child Care Partnership.
