SERVICE AREA: Someplace Special Child Care Center

Description of Program/Service Provided:  

As a result of a collaboration with Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., Early Care and Education Services (Head Start and Early Head Start), extended day childcare services are available through Someplace  Special Child Care Center before and after program hours for children ages 6 weeks to age 5.  The collaboration model includes co-location of classrooms which enhances continuity of care for children enrolled.

Quality child care is provided in a safe and nurturing learning environment by credentialed caregivers for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of working or in school parents.  The curriculum is based on the individual needs of each child and includes age and developmentally appropriate school readiness activities.

Transportation may be available for children ages 3 to 5 years of age.

All locations are licensed by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and include indoor and fenced playgrounds for gross motor development.

A current child care services contractual agreement is held with the Chautauqua County Department of Social Services for families that may qualify for child care subsidies.

History:

Someplace Speical Child Care Center initially opened in May 1991 at the former Mary Jane Rogan Center in Dunkirk, New York.  In 1998 the center moved to the Connections North Building on Bennett Road in Dunkirk.  Someplace Special has since expanded to a second Dunkirk location on Central Avenue, as well as a Jamestown, New York location on Fluvanna-Townline Road as the result of the collaboration with the Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. Early Care and Education Services (Head Start and Early Head Start).

Eligibility  Requirements:  

Children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of working or in school parents.

Fees:  Based on income

Documentation Required:  

Proof of income; work or class schedule; child's current physical (within the last 12 months); child's immunization record; child birth certificate, and social security card.

Site Locations:
Chautauqua Connections North              

10825 Bennett Road                                  

Dunkirk, New York 14048                         

Phone: (716) 366-8176                             

Fax:  (716) 366-7423                                 

Days & Hours of Service:  Monday - Friday 6:30am - 6:00pm

Early Childhood Community Center (ECCC)

1020 Central Avenue

Dunkirk, New York 14048

Phone: (716) 366-5661

Fax: (716) 366-5994

Days & Hours of Service: Monday - Wednesday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm

                                                Tuesday & Thursday - 8:00am - 6:00pm

Connections South

2887 Fluvanna-Townline Road

Jamestown, New York 14701

Phone: (716) 483-5779

Fax: (716) 483-0203

Days & Hours of Service: Monday - Wednesday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

                                                Tuesday & Thursday - 8:00am - 6:00pm