* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.

Provides food, clothing and toys to individuals in need. Call for further information.

* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.

Provides a toy lending and resource center for families of children (birth-15 years of age) with disabilities. Provides an extensive library of toys (conventional and adapted), therapeutic equipment and books for parents and children to borrow for one month.

The Finger Lakes Toy Library is a community resource devoted to increasing access to play and toys while fostering a culture of reuse and sharing. Community members are welcome to browse our collection of toys, games, and puzzles online and in person. Once a member, they can choose a few toys to borrow for 4 weeks. After the loan period, they can exchange them for new toys, or renew them for one additional loan period. Membership is a donate-what-you-can-afford-model. Memberships are available to all families, caregivers, and organizations that work with children in the Finger Lakes region surrounding Ithaca, NY. We also offer Birthday Parties and FREE Caregiver Workshops!Become a member by signing up in-library or online through our website. Members can browse in-library or online for toys they would like to borrow. If browsing online, they can reserve toys to pick up at a later date. If browsing in-library, they can choose toys to take home, or reserve toys that may currently be out on loan.

Provides new toys, books, clothing, hygiene and household items to needy and homeless children, their families and their pets.

Loans out items such as toys, puppets, adapted equipment, books, videos, and cassette tapes for children, parents, and service providers. Appropriate items are available for all development stages from infancy through age five. ###DD###