Our Why
Our motivation stems from a deep-seated belief that every child deserves a nurturing and stimulating environment to thrive in. We are driven by the vision of creating a community where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop essential life skills, and build a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Our dedicated staff, enriching curriculum, and supportive community work in harmony to ensure that each child feels valued, respected, and inspired. We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families, guiding them through their early developmental stages with care and compassion, and preparing them for a brighter, more promising future.
Meet the CNCC Leadership Team
Kelly Wentworth
Executive Director
Kelly is the executive director of CNCC. She has over 20 years of experience in the non profit sector of early childhood education. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her family and baking.
Heather Dillon
Program Director
Heather is the Program Director at CNCC. She started in 2008 as a UPK teacher. In her free time Heather enjoys traveling with her husband
Rachel Newcomb
Program Coordinator
Rachel is the Program Coordinator and has been with CNCC since 2019. She was a lead EPK teacher for five years and now helps with the curriculum in all classrooms.
Licensed and Accredited Non-Profit
We are licensed by the New York State Office of Child and Family Services (NYSOCFS), which means that our educators have passed background checks and receive required professional training and the Center follows a strict set of regulations and is subject to regular announced and unannounced OCFS assessment visits.
CNCC has also maintained voluntary accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for more than 15 years, which attests to our comprehensive commitment to the principles of developmentally appropriate best practices, research-based professional development and continuous program quality improvement.
Should you ever want to talk with any of our Board members, let the office know, and we will have a Board member contact you.
CNCC was founded in 1972 as a not-for-profit corporation. Our Center policies and procedures are established by a volunteer Board of Directors. The Board is made up of parents, professionals and community members who meet every six weeks. If you are interested in joining the Board, please fill out this application form. If you want to contact the Board with any questions or comments, please email the current chair Dessi Kirilova at est.2015@homemail.com.
Interested in Joining Our Team?
CNCC is seeking passionate and dynamic educators to join our team. Contact us to discover more about this exciting opportunity!
