Jefferson-Lewis Childcare Project

The Jefferson-Lewis Childcare Project (JLCP) is a resource and referral service, providing support and education to families, child care providers and employers throughout Jefferson and Lewis Counties.  Click on the links to the right to learn more about the vast array of services provided through the Jefferson-Lewis Childcare Project.

Hours of Operation:

8am-5pm Mon-Fri (Summer hours are 8am-4pm)
Open until 7 pm on the first Tuesday of every month

To contact the Jefferson-Lewis Childcare Project click here.  To speak with a member of our staff, phone 315.782.4900 and the extension noted below.

JLCP Staff Directory

Cathy Brodeur – Director, ext. 240
Linda Tremlett – Administrative Assistant, ext. 225

Child Care Referrals
Patti Wetterhahn – Referral/Data Manager, ext. 253

Child & Adult Care Food Program
Christen LaFlamme – CACFP Coordinator, ext. 289
Nan Ramsey – CACFP Manager, ext. 287
Karrie Denis – CACFP Manager, ext. 306

Provider Services/Training
Cathy Stenfeldt – Provider Services Specialist, ext. 237
Angie VanWormer – Provider Services Coordinator, ext. 239
Karrie Denis – LE/Project Assistant, ext. 229

Registration (for Family Day Care Homes and School-Aged Child Care Programs)
Christine Vogt – Registration Specialist, ext. 279
Nancy Penrose – Registration Coordinator, ext. 231
Renee Eisel – Registration Coordinator, ext. 230

DSS Subsidy and Legally Exempt Information
Jennifer Roes – Lewis County Manager/Inspector, 315.376.5562
Shelly Beyer – JDSS/Subsidy Manager, 315.785.5024

Online Resources:

New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS)
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA)
Child Care Aware
New York Early Care and Learning Council
Quality Stars Rating System for Child Care Facilities
Winning Beginning NY (Online Video Library)