Sandy Creek-Library: Sandy Creek Library provides a story hour every Monday at 10:30 am that is open to the public. As well as open studio art on the first Friday of each month between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Additionally, the fourth Friday of every month is for a family-friendly movie at 4:00 pm. Another event for ages 2 and older is the LEGO Free Play, which is on the fourth Saturday of every month from 11:00 am-12:30 pm. They also give out handouts on the importance of childhood development and the milestones that the kids should be meeting and at what age. The phone number is (315)387-3732, their email is scrlib@ncls.org, and the address is 6064 S Main St,, Sandy Creek, NY.

Central Square - Library: The Central Square Library offers story time and summer programs. Story time is a recurring program held on Thursdays at 5:00 pm. Recommended for children 3 and up. These resources are open to the public, and the address is 637 Main st, Central Square, NY 13036. Their phone number is 315-668-6104. Their email address is csqlib@ncls.org. 

Fulton - Library: This Library offers a story time on Tuesdays at 10 am (0-5) and Thursdays at 1 pm (0-5), and on Thursdays, they have a Lego club for any age at 4 pm. Additionally, on the second Tuesday of each month from 4:30 - 5:30 there is a themed kids' book club suitable for any age. This is open to the public. The number is (315)592-5159, the email address is fullib@ncls.org, and the address is 160 S 1st St, Fulton, NY 13069. 

Hannibal - Library: This Library offers a story hour on wed+thurs from 10 am-11 am, and they also do a summer reading program! They have lots of summer activities and they are posted on their website, www.hannibalfreelibrary.org. These resources are open to the public. The phone number is (315)564-5471, the email address is sstanton@ncls.org, and the address is 162 Oswego St, Hannibal, NY 13074. 

Oswego - Library: The library has lots of resources and fun things for parents and their children to do. They have story time on tues @ 1 pm (0-5) Wed @ 10:30 am (0-5) fri @ 11 am (0-5). They also have “baby bounce” on Thurs @ 10 am (0-2). They have summer reading programs with therapy dogs bi-weekly @ 3:30 pm, and they also have the Volunteer Lawyers Project of Central New York, which offers free legal consults in their bi-weekly law clinic @ 4:30 pm. Additionally, they have parenting books available, other events, lots of toys, and they even host visitation there too. The phone number is (315)341-5867, their email is oswlib@ncls.org, and the address is 120 E 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13074.

Mexico - Library: This Library has a Lego club on wed @ 3:30 and story time on tues @ 11 (for ages 0-5). They also have crafts always available. Also holds reading programs called “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten,” link: https://mexlibny10.readsquared.com/.  This is open to the public, and the phone number is (315) 963-3012. The email address is mexlib@ncls.org. The address is 3269 Main St, Mexico, NY 

Pulaski - Library: This Library hosts a story time on Fridays from 10am-11am and on Tuesday they have yoga for adults at 5:30, and on Wednesday, they have Ti chi at 5pm for adults. The number is (315)298-2717, and the address is 4917 North Jefferson St Pulaski NY. 

Phoenix-Library: They offer crafts every week; they have a summer reading program every Wednesday that includes possible prizes, and have something going on every Wednesday in the summer. The hours are M-F 10 am-5 pm and Sat 9 am-12 pm (not open on Sat in July and August). The number is (315)598-3980, and the address is 31 Elm St, Phoenix, NY.

Williamstown-Library: They offer storytime at 10 am every Wednesday. Their hours are Monday 9 am-12 pm and 5 pm-8 pm, Tuesday 2:30 pm-5:30 pm, Wednesday 9 am-12 pm, Thursday 9 am-12 pm and 6 pm-8 pm, Friday 9 am-12 pm, and Saturday 9 am-12 pm. Their phone number is (315) 964-2802, email is wmtlib@ncls.org, and Address is 2877 County Route 17, PO Box 4, Williamstown, NY 13493. Website: https://williamstownlibrary.org/ . 

Cogswell/Orwell-Library: They offer periodic crafts and giveaways for children throughout the month, and they offer a storytime/craft on Saturdays at 10:30 am. Their hours are Tuesday 10 am-5 pm, Wednesday 12 pm  – 6 pm, Thursday 11 am-5 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am-11:30 am. Their phone number is 315-298-5563. Their address is 1999 County Route 2, PO Box 35, Orwell, NY 13426. Library Manager: Stephanie Bettinger. website: https://cogswellfreelibrary.org/home/

Fulton - Head Start: This is a program through OCO and children ages 3+4 qualify (Only parents with low income). Some services within the program consist of nurse visits before released from program, Pre-k, dental visits/work, family resources if a parent wants to go back to school, etc. They are open Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. They do offer developmental screenings there and they use ASQ and ESI. The number for the facility is (315)598-4711 on 239 Oneida st Fulton NY 13069.

Phoenix - Head Start: This program located 80 County Rte 59 Phoenix NY, has 3 different daycares, 2 of the 3 are head start programs and the other is a head start program and UPK program. They are open MOn-Fri 7am-5pm. They offer developmental screenings for the UPK and Headstart only, not the daycare. The phone number is (315) 695-4838. 

Fairgrave Fulton - Head Start: The services provided here are Pre-k from ages 3-4, they have 2 nurses at the facility that do physical and help schedule dental work. There are 3 teachers in each class and they do provide special education services as well. The house are M-F 8:30-4:30 but most classrooms run from 9-3. They do offer developmental screenings there, they use ASQ, ASQ-SE and ESI. The number for the facility is (315) 598-0612 and the location is 239 Oneida St Fulton NY 13069. 

Oswego County Health Department - 3 to 5 Pre K Education: This is a school for children ages 3-5 that have developmental delays, they HAVE to be referred by their local school district using a CPSE referral. It is based on the child's disability on whether they qualify or not. 

Hours of operation: M-F 8:30am-4pm (they do early intervention screenings) 

phone number is (315)349-3500 

address is 70 Bunner st Oswego NY 13126. 

Oswego YMCA-Friends for Life Respite Program: This program offers family support services for families that have children that were diagnosed with developmental disabilities, the youngest age they accept is 5 years old. You must go through a referral process with the YMCA themselves. They are open monday-friday 5am-9pm. The phone number is (315) 343-4321 and the address is 265 W 1st st Oswego NY 13126.

OCO-Discovery Learning Center: This facility is a daycare for children 12 months old to 5 years of age, they are open monday-friday from 7am-5pm. They do offer developmental screenings. The phone number is (315) 695-4838 and the address is 80 County Rte 59 Phoenix NY. 

SUNY Oswego- Children’s Center: This Facility has a childcare center for children ages 18 months - 5 years. These resources are available to the public, their hours are Monday through Friday from 7am-5:30pm. They refer children out for screenings if need be, the contact number is (315)312-2587 and the address is 303 Washington Blvd Oswego NY 13126.

Oswego Health Department- Early Intervention: The early intervention program is a Pre-K program for ages 3-5 years old. To be referred here you have to contact your local school district to see if your child is eligible. Their hours are M-F 8:30am-4pm. They do offer ASQ screenings through Child Find, their phone number is (315)349-3500 and the address is 70 Bunner st Oswego NY 13126. 

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program-Fulton City School District: This program features literacy and physical, social, and emotional development. They also offer field trips, and students participate in all elementary building activities. Available for full- and half-day options, five days a week. Transportation is provided.  Contact Kelly Gates at 315-593-5518 or email kgates@fulton.cnyric.org. Or register online at www.fultoncsd.org .

Hillside - Stepping Stones Day Program: Hillside offers community-based services, education, and residential treatment to positively impact lives, in partnership with youth and families who have experienced trauma. Their day program is a structured, small-group therapeutic environment that helps students overcome emotional and behavioral challenges that interfere with learning. This program serves grades K-12, who would benefit from fully integrated onsite mental health services. For more information about referrals and eligibility, they are available 24/7 at this number: 585-256-7500, email:  info@hillside.com, Address: Stepping Stones, 167 South 4th Street

Fulton, NY, 13069. website: https://hillside.com/services/stepping-stones-day-program/ 

CMOO - After school program: Held at the Childrens Museum of Oswego for elementary school-aged children K-12, Programs run from 3:00 to 5:30 pm. Kids will be bussed to the museum directly from their school, where they’ll enjoy homework help and plenty of time to explore their exhibits. Their member price is 185 a month, and the non-member price is 210 a month. The Oswego County Department of Social Services may be able to provide financial assistance for childcare. Please contact them directly at 315-963-5000 to learn more. Enroll on their website: https://cmoo.org/programs/after-school-with-cmoo/ or email learn@cmoo.org. Museum phone number: (315) 216-6387; Address: 7 West Bridge St, Oswego, NY.

Farnham Family Services- Second Step Elementary: classroom-based social skills program designed to reduce impulsive, high-risk, and aggressive behaviors while increasing children’s social competence and other protective factors. Delivered to classrooms and community groups for students from pre-K to middle school. Address: 283 W. 2nd St, Oswego, NY 13126, Phone number: 315-342-4489, Email: preventionstaff@farnhaminc.org, Brochure: https://www.farnhaminc.org/pdf/Brochures/Farnham-Second-Step-Elementary-Brochure.pdf 

Little Lukes- Oswego: 

Childcare for children 6 weeks through 5-6 years (until Kindergarten).

315 Therapy and/or Milestones Children’s Center:

-Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS) Preschool Programming for children ages 3-5 years old who have been evaluated and approved by their home school district Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE). This program includes Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy for those approved.-Itinerant Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy in children’s home/daycare/community based on approval by CPSE and availability. Childcare is available to the public based on availability and families pay tuition. Evaluations are available to the public upon referral to either the Oswego County Health Department (Early Intervention birth - 3) or a child’s home school district for children ages 3-5 (CPSE). Services are then available to those found eligible and based on service provider availability.  Friday from 7am - 6pm,Oswego: (315) 342-4600 x1, oswego@littlelukes,com, Director: Meg Kellogg, meg@littlelukes.com

Little Lukes- Fulton: Childcare for children 6 weeks through 5-6 years (until Kindergarten).

315 Therapy and/or Milestones Children’s Center:

-Special Class Integrated Setting (SCIS) Preschool Programming for children ages 3-5 years old who have been evaluated and approved by their home school district Committee for Preschool Special Education (CPSE). This program includes Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy for those approved.-Itinerant Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapy in children’s home/daycare/community based on approval by CPSE and availability. Childcare is available to the public based on availability and families pay tuition. Evaluations are available to the public upon referral to either the Oswego County Health Department (Early Intervention birth - 3) or a child’s home school district for children ages 3-5 (CPSE). Services are then available to those found eligible and based on service provider availability.  Friday from 7am - 6pm Fulton: (315) 887-5250 x1, fulton@littlelukes.com, Director: Ty Darbey, tdarbey@littlelukes.com

OCO-SAF: This resource offers a free court advocate for family court, free therapist for parents, educators (on abuse), SAF housing, SNAP applications, CPS (domestic Violence) and if there is a parent who needs assistance starting up after leaving a bad situation, there is a way to qualify for free money per person for the case to help with the startup of a new environment. This is a 24/7 hotline so anyone can call at any time. This is a free program for everyone and anyone to use. The number is (315)342-1600 and the address is 9 4th avenue Oswego NY 13126. 

Oswego County Family Resource Center: Here they offer parenting classes. And everytime you do parenting classes you can earn “mentor money” and with the mentor money you can purchase things such as clothes, diapers, wipes, baby formula (limited), bottles, etc. The parenting classes are by appointment only. The hours for this facility are Mon-Thurs 11am-4pm. The phone number is (315)343-4866, and the address is 157 Liberty St Oswego NY 13126.

Catholic Charities: 

Catholic Charities- Get Set: This program is one that helps with families 3 years old or any family with mental health + social and emotional issues and this program helps them bond. Their hours are M-F 8am-4pm. 315-598-3980 and the address is 808 W Broadway Fulton NY 

Catholic Charities- Family Resource Center: This resource helps families with things such as any resource, they have a circle of security (not available rn) they offer learn through play, (0-5) and they have family fun nights. The number is 315-598-3980 and the address is 808 Broadway St Fulton NY 13069. 

Catholic Charities- Community Service Program: This program has diapers, wipes, baby food, formula, they can assist with funding if you need furniture they do not have there, they also have a thrift store there. If you need funding you have to go through a case manager. Their hours are Tues+Thurs 2pm-6pm and Wed+Fri 10am-2pm. The number is 315-598-3980 and the address is 808 W Broadway Fulton NY.

Catholic Charities-Come Learn and Play: They have play activities, promote social interaction with other children and school readiness. The contact for this is Brooke Foster and her phone number is 315-598-3980 ext 265 and her email address is bfoster@ccoswego.org 

Oswego Bookmobile: The Oswego bookmobile does pop-up events, and they give out free books to kids of any age. They have a schedule of when they have events. (315) 341-2033 email is smcbrearty@oswegobookmobile.com. They do events in Oswego County. 

Imagination Library: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income. The phone number is 865.428.9606. Go to their website to sign up. https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/ 

‘SPLASH Into Reading’—Youth Bureau’s Reading Program- a reading incentive program that allows youth to earn free admission to the water park after completing required reading tasks. The program is open to Oswego County children in PreK through 6th grade. Registration is required to participate. Participation is free. Each child needs to be registered individually. You can sign up at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/232364668042053 ,  Address: 92 E 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126. Contact Tiffany Halstead, SPLASH Into Reading program coordinator, by email:  tiffany.halsted@oswegocounty.com or phone number: (315) 349-3590. website: https://youthbureau.oswegocounty.com/youth_bureau_/splash_into_reading. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oswegocountyyouthbureau . 

Read It!—PressBox—Youth Bureau’s Reading Program- a reading incentive program that allows students to complete the reading calendars monthly to receive a FREE pizza coupon redeemable at The Press Box. The program is open to Oswego County children in PreK through 6th grade. Registration is required to participate. Participation is free. Each child needs to be registered individually. This online registration link can be found on the club's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oswegocountyyouthbureau or by contacting the Read It! Club Program Coordinator Tiffany Halstead by email at tiffany.halstead@oswegocounty.com or phone number (315) 349-3590.  You can sign up at the following link: https://oswegocounty.rja.revize.com/forms/9955. Address: 29 E 1st St, Oswego, NY 13126. website: https://youthbureau.oswegocounty.com/youth_bureau_/read_it!.php. 

ReadsSquared reading program:“Adventure Begins at Your Library” and “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten”- The Mexico library has joined a reading program to create lifelong reading habits. Some programs are for ages 0-17. Some of those programs include prizes for certain books read. Sign up online: https://mexlibny10.readsquared.com/ 

CNY Art Center: a central location enhancing the cultural life of the community by providing engaging art opportunities for all ages through experience, education, and resources, and by advocating for the arts. They offer cinema, culinary arts, writing, performing arts, and studio arts. They hold different programs and summer programs with scholarships readily available to the community. For more information, visit their website: https://cnyartscenter.com/  or email info@cnyartscenter.com, or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNYArtsCenter/,  phone number: 315-598-2787, address: 121 Cayuga St, Fulton, NY,13069. 

Cornell Cooperative Extension Oswego County, 4-H clubs: A free youth organization centered around making friends, learning, and trying new experiences. They engage in trips, crafts, science, food, and many more. They also have a youth volunteer program. And they have summer programs such as fly fishing and archery. For ages between 5 and 19. If interested, reach out to their office at 315-963-7286. Linda Brosch, 4-H Team Coordinator, lcr23@cornell.edu, 315-963-7286 ext. 400