Corning Children's Center sets opening date for new Painted Post location. How to sign up.

Corning Children’s Center is planning to reopen a childcare center at 111 Canada Rd. in Painted Post in early September that will have space for about 150 kids.

The site, which formerly housed the Erwin Child & Family Center, was closed in mid-December due to needed renovations , is expected to open Sept. 4, according to Paula Detar, Corning Children’s Center executive director.

Detar said with significant renovations and upgrades to the facility, the opening will take place following building occupancy approval and subsequent New York State licensing approval. It will be known as Corning Children's Center West.

“This expansion will help meet the needs of the nearly 150 children and their families in the community,” Detar said. “We’re happy this new location will help us better serve the childcare needs within the region and offer a high-standard of care in-line with our values.”

The building, owned by Corning Inc., was managed by Pathways, Inc. at the time of the closure, officials said. As of Jan. 1, the Canada Road site has been managed by the Corning Children’s Center.

How to sign up for childcare at Corning Children’s Center

Detar said families currently on the waitlist will be contacted in the coming weeks by Family Engagement Coordinator Laura Fish regarding enrollment at the West location, Detar said. Families who are interested in care should register on the waitlist by completing an application or calling Fish at 607-937-5502 x 306, or emailing her at lfish@corningchildrenscenter.com

To help staff the expansion, the Corning Children’s Center is also seeking qualified applicants to work at either the East or West locations, Detar said. Anyone interested in applying should email their interest and resume to opshrdirector@corningchildrenscenter.com.

The Corning Children’s Center was established in 1980 to serve families throughout the greater Corning area. Corning Children’s Center aims to set the standard in early care and education by inspiring learners, leaders, and dreamers.

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The child centers provide care and education for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old.

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