Corning Children's Center

06/07/2026

🌍 World Caring Day

Kind💙
Today is World Caring Day—a gentle reminder that kindness is something we can all choose, every single day. It invites us to notice and appreciate those who show up for us, while encouraging us to offer that same warmth to others. In early childhood care and education, we set the standard by inspiring learners, leaders, and dreamers through everyday acts of kindness.

Caring💚
Caring doesn’t need to be grand to be meaningful. Even the smallest gestures can ripple outward in powerful ways. Taking a moment to truly listen or asking someone how their day went shows genuine attention and compassion. By modeling care, we nurture environments where children and communities feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.

Helpful❤️
Let’s use today as a chance to be intentional in how we show up—because being helpful can make a lasting impact. Simple actions, thoughtful words, and steady support go a long way in lifting others’ wellbeing. Together, we lead by example, shaping a future where care, kindness, and helpfulness guide learners, leaders, and dreamers alike.

05/31/2026

Show the amazing teeth on Smile Day!

This day highlights the power of smiling to improve mood, reduce stress, and brighten the day of others, serving as a reminder to share positivity. It serves as a reminder that a smile is a contagious, free gesture that fosters kindness and connection to everyone that sees it. Don't forget good oral hygiene and keep them smiles healthy!

05/30/2026

Happy Water a Flower day!

Make sure to take some time to hydrate your garden and potted plants!
Flowers and plants need water to grow healthy and strong! Just like everyone else! Make sure to stop and smell some flowers today and enjoy the beauty of nature🌻💐💐🌱

05/27/2026

With our sensory garden soon to be underway, Little gardeners are getting excited to see more colors and bugs outside!

Have you seen a bumblebee or butterfly today?

Don't forget to stop by and help with the East location play yard clean up! The more the help the better to get the play areas looking nice for the children to play for in the summer time! click on the link to sign up early:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RbxdRTJEIE2xrt-lg7kTbiJZXFxxnLxHiB0dumvW0g1URDZVNUxQR0tWWTlIRTFDUkRVMzBPRFRHSC4u
From 5pm-7pm this evening

05/25/2026

Happy Monday!

We are partnering with Raise Right to fundraise for the Center!
Any shopping you do through the link, a percentage comes back to the Center!
Anywhere from gift cards to a variety (over 100+ different) stores and even travel expenses at a discounted price!

It is a very easy set up!
Just click on the link below and it will take you to an auto generated page
This is where the Corning Children's Center code is already put in for you.
Click join existing program and input basic info like your name to get started
Then off you go to get cards and many more!

If you previously set up an account you skip the above step and it takes you right to the pages to buy anything you want!

*Each store varies on the percentage of give back, some more in gift cards then online shopping. There are also bonuses throughout the year so you can shop whenever!

https://raiseright.onelink.me/Gei8?af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.raiseright.com%2Fenroll%3FenrollCode%3DJHGYQQGQ2MFJ&af_xp=custom&pid=invitelink&c=dashboard&deep_link_value=EnrollmentCode%3Fcode%3DJHGYQQGQ2MFJ&af_dp=swsapp%3A%2F%2FEnrollmentCode%3Fcode%3DJHGYQQGQ2MFJ

05/20/2026

Today's the day!! Support the Center by visiting The Last Stand Painted Post this afternoon!!

It's almost ice cream time!

We are collaborating with the Last Stand in Painted Post for a fundraiser! Details in the photo!

10% of all sales come back to the Children's Center. Come out and enjoy a sweet treat and raise money at the same time!🍨🍦

See you May 20th at the Last Stand in Painted Post!

05/19/2026

We are in search of volunteers to help clean up the play yards for the kids at each center, May 20th and May 27th being the big days!

Please scan the QR code or click on the link provided to sign up early!
We hope to see you there!

Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RbxdRTJEIE2xrt-lg7kTbiJZXFxxnLxHiB0dumvW0g1URDZVNUxQR0tWWTlIRTFDUkRVMzBPRFRHSC4u

05/18/2026

It's almost ice cream time!

We are collaborating with the Last Stand in Painted Post for a fundraiser! Details in the photo!

10% of all sales come back to the Children's Center. Come out and enjoy a sweet treat and raise money at the same time!🍨🍦

See you May 20th at the Last Stand in Painted Post!

05/17/2026

Corning Children's Center is looking for support in the community to create a wonderful space! A sensory Garden is being set up at our East location and we would love the support of our community to make it something everyone can enjoy!

Link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=RbxdRTJEIE2xrt-lg7kTbiJZXFxxnLxHiB0dumvW0g1UN1JKVjJNWjAzNDkxVDhZRzNZT1lQOVpVMi4u

05/16/2026

Thank you so much to Pro Action for sponsoring a Provider Appreciation Event this month! Some of our employees attended and truly enjoyed the time spent. It was such a great time of appreciating those that serve children and families. It was a beautiful and thoughtful set up, and the painting was a relaxing and wonderful team bonding experience.

Pro Action of Steuben and Yates is a nonprofit community organization that helps individuals and families build stability, access essential services, and improve their quality of life through a wide range of programs focused on family support, education, workforce development, senior services, and community well-being.

Our wonderful staff in the photo from left to right-
Lead Teacher Jayde, Child Development Specialist Dawnelle, Teacher Izzy, Executive Director Paula, and HR Specialist Rachael