Brightside Up, the CCRC serving Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties, has been a leading resource for child care since 1975. Families can access free referrals, subsidy navigation help, and information about quality indicators and early childhood development. Providers benefit from extensive services including licensing support, CDA courses, professional development, coaching, and grant assistance. Brightside Up also administers CACFP and provides technical support to improve program quality. With a strong emphasis on advocacy, equity, and innovation, this CCRC works to build a child care system that supports both family needs and economic vitality in the Capital Region.
