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CDA NEWS
Congratulations Millitza Maldonado
on completion of your
Child Development
Association (CDA)
Credential.
Congratulations to the following Child Care Providers who have become
Freedom of Movement certified:
Children’s Continuous Care, Liz O’Toole
The Wren’s Nest, Amy Jeary and Sarah Contant
The Montessori School of Rochester,
Jennifer Drake, Lauren Saunders, Chelsea Black, Heidi Michaels
Family Child Care Provider, Kristen Davies
Kinder Park Daycare FCC, Yulander Wilson
Freedom of Movement Certification has been developed for all
providers who work with infants, want to support optimal infant
development by ridding their programs of “containers,” and allowing babies to explore their world freely!
The process is easy and at no cost to you.
Freedom of Movement allows infants to feel confident with
themselves while gaining interest in the world around them.
To become Freedom of Movement Certified, please contact
Rose Shufelt at 585-654-4740 or one of Child Care Council’s
Education Specialists at 585-654-4720.
CARING MATTERS
President Jason Kiefer - CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle - Editor Jennifer Weykman
Main Office
595 Blossom Rd., Suite 120
Rochester, NY 14610-1825
Phone: (585) 654-4720
Fax: (585) 654-4721
Wayne County Branch Office
510 West Union St., Suite 1
Newark, NY 14513-9201
Phone: (315) 331-5443
Fax: (315) 331-5271
Livingston County Branch Office
3513 Thomas Dr., Suite 4
Lakeville, NY 14480-0670
Phone: (585) 346-6050
Fax: (585) 346-6058
* * * * * LOCATIONS * * * * *
January 2016 - Vol. 35 Issue 1
Inc.
Educational Incentive Program Scholarships for 2016
The new 2016 applications are out!
The Educational Incentive Program (EIP) is a scholarship program that helps child care providers pay for training and educational activities with the intent to build provider knowledge, skills, and competencies in order to improve the quality of child care. To be eligible for EIP, child care providers must be required to take training and must be caring for children in a program regulated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (NYS OCFS) or the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH). Applicants must provide a completed application by the appropriate deadline to be reviewed for scholarship.
The following are changes for the year;
Funding has been dedicated specifically for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) training to address the need for all child care programs to have at least one staff person who holds a valid certificate in CPR and First Aid on the premises of the program during program hours. The training must be provided by an approved trainer participating with the Educational Incentive Program and utilizing curriculum from one of the approved organizations listed on the New York Works for Children website: www.nyworksforchildren.org/aspire/go.
Our classes at Child Care Council meet all of the requirements!
Continued on pages 16 & 17
Family Focus
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Winter is Here! By Josean Vargas-Rodriguez, Referral Specialist
Winter is in full effect and getting outside can get more difficult, but that doesn't mean we can’t have fun while staying warm and cozy inside. As we all know from the NY State Day Care Regulations (417.7(v) ) TV is not the alternative to keep the kids entertained. So what can we do on those
bitter cold winter days when going out to play is not an option? One option is to enjoy some indoor activities like activity games, pretend play and creativity exercises. You can also find a new hobby you can enjoy all together like jewelry making, origami or rubber stamping. Exercise is another great activity all the kids in the home can enjoy together. Play some music and practice some exercises that are safe to do indoors. This will also help with the children’s appetite and get them ready for a nap.
El invierno esta aqui! El invierno está en pleno efecto y salir al patio puede ser bastante difícil. Pero esto no significa que no podemos divertirnos mientras estamos adentro cómodos y calientitos. Como todos sabemos las Regulaciones para cuidado infantil del estado de nueva york (417.7 (v) ) nos dice que el televisor no es una opción para mantener a los niños ocupados. Entonces, ¿Qué podemos hacer en esos días de invierno cuando es demasiado frio para salir a jugar afuera? Una opción es disfrutar de algunas actividades en el interior como juegos de mesa, juegos de pretender (imaginativos) y ejercicios de creatividad. También puede encontrar algún nuevo pasatiempo que puedan disfrutar juntos como crear joyería, estampas de goma o el origami. EL ejercicio es otra actividad genial para entretener a los niños, pongamos alguna música y practiquemos algunos ejercicios que sean seguros para realizar en el interior. El ejercicio también les ayudara a tener un buen apetito y los preparara para tomar una buena siesta.
CCC Annual Membership Application
□ Individual Membership ($35)
□ Center Staff Member Membership ($50)
□ Family Provider Membership ($50)
□ Single Site Group Family Child Care Membership ($75)
□ Non-Child Care Organization Membership ($75)
□ CACFP Family Provider ($25)
□ CACFP Group Provider ($37.50)
□ Center □ Nursery School □ School-Age □ Multiple Site □ Group Family
□ 1 - 10 Staff Members ($150) □ 21-30 Staff members ($250)
□ 11-20 Staff members ($200) □ 31+ Staff members ($300)
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Membership Fees are non-refundable
All Ben-efits
Above Plus
CCC Membership Benefits and Application
Individual-Non-Child Care Membership—$35.00/yr
› Loan privileges at the Early Childhood Professional Libraries
› My First Library loan privileges for your own children between the ages of 6 wks thru 5 yrs
› Free Notary Public Services
› Council Pin, Lanyard, Tote Bag or Carabineer Key Tag
Child Care Center Staff Member, Registered Family Child Care Provider or
Legally Exempt Child Care Provider Membership-$50/yr
› 50% discount on Business Center Services
› 10% membership discount every Tuesday on Recycle Shop purchases
› Substantial member savings on Council offered classes and events
Non-Child Care Organization Membership—$75/yr
› $5.00 discount on individual staff memberships in the Child Care Council
Single Site Group Family Child Care Provider—$75/yr
› Substantial member discount on in-service training at your location
› Substantial discount on Council classes and events for provider and assistants
Child Care Center, Nursery School, School-Age, Multi-Site Group Family Child Care Membership
$150.00/yr (1-10 staff members) $250.00/yr (21-30 staff members)
$200.00/yr (11-20 staff members) $300.00/yr (31+ staff members)
› Substantial Discount on Individualized Training Program and In-Service Sessions
› All staff members eligible for substantial member savings on Council classes and events
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Child Care in the State of New York
Child Care Council (CCC) New York State (NYS) United States (U.S.)
Total residents 903,450 19,576,660 313,861,723 Children age birth to 4 years 51,616 1,164,458 19,930,834
How many children and families are there? CCC NYS U.S.
Children in two-parent families, both parents in labor force 24,464 496,415 8,538,727 Children in single-parent families, parent in the labor force 18,471 360,733 6,486,355 Total children under age six potentially needing child care 42,935 857,148 15,025,082
How many children under age six
potentially need child care? CCC NYS U.S.
Number of centers 251 4,282 110,000 Number of family child care (FCC) homes 732 7,687 160,000 Total spaces/slots 31,536 397.949 8.4 million Percent of spaces in centers 74% 75% 83.1% Percent of spaces in FCC 26% 25% 15.8%
How many centers/family child care homes
are there? CCC NYS U.S.
Percent of requests for referrals received by CCR&Rs For infant/toddler care 49% 39% 40.7% For preschool-age care 21% 23% 33.5% For school-age care 30% 39% 25.8% For full-time care 75% 82% 88.1% For part-time care 25% 18% 7.9% For before-/after-school care 24% 25% 8.4% For nontraditional hours care 14% 21% 7.3% Families receiving referrals from CCR&Rs (annual) 2,049 44,487 612,000
What kind of child care is requested? CCC NYS U.S.
The chart above was developed by Child Care Aware of America and has been adapted by
the Child Care Council’s Data Services Coordinator, to include statistics about the counties
that are served by this agency. Some interesting factors to review would be the differences in
the percentages of child care requests between the local, state, and national numbers. These
differences are significantly higher in the requests for infant/toddler care, and part time care;
while significantly lower in the requests for non-traditional hour care. For programs this data
can be useful in planning classrooms and schedules.
But, by far, the most interesting statistics on this chart are those that show us that,
in New York State,
8% of the Child Care spaces
10% of the Family Child Care
6% of the Child Care Centers
are located in our three county service area.
Resources: Child Care Aware of America Mitzi Rose, Data Specialist - Child Care Council, Inc.
The Know Place
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A Day of Play By Rose Shufelt, Infant Toddler Specialist
Have you ever been confronted by a parent who says, “All I ever see my child
doing at child care is playing. What are you doing to make sure he is learning as
well?” What do you say? The answer is as easy as, “Play is your child’s work.
Through play, your child is learning important skills that will last a lifetime.”
When children play, they learn how to problem solve, they exercise their muscles
while building strength, they use their imaginations, they learn how to cooperate
with others, they learn basic scientific and mathematical skills, they figure out how
things work and they build literacy skills. The benefits of play are infinite.
Your role as a caregiver is an important one in facilitating play with infants and
toddlers. You are a child’s favorite playmate. When playing with infants, you
should respond to the child’s sounds, smile, play peek-a-boo, pat-a-cake, make
faces in the mirror, sing to the baby, name things as you give them to the baby,
change the baby, and hold the baby. For toddlers, you should pretend with the
children, play tag, play catch with balls and beanbags, build with blocks. Play
“guess what it is,” tell and read stories, play guessing games, sing to the children,
help children classify, and let children imitate you. The possibilities are endless!
Here are just a few ways that a child learns through play:
When a child does this……. They are leaning this……. Plays peek-a-boo that things exist even when they are not there
Bats an arm at a mobile cause and effect
Rolls a ball about movement
Climbs on a climber balance, coordination while developing strength
Plays with blocks balance, shapes, creativity
Plays with sand and water concepts of size, shape, volume, empty and full
Hears books and stories reading is important and enjoyable and that
letters on a page represent spoken words in
written form
Play is as essential to children as food and water. In
this day and age of technology, TV, and video games,
it is important to make sure that children are given the
chance to be a child. Think back to your own childhood.
What are some of your favorite memories? I know that
mine include playing with my friends, playing with my
toys, and spending endless hours of time outdoors.
Playing with infants and toddlers will not only provide
an enjoyable experience for you and
the children, but it will also provide important skills that
will last a lifetime.
Resources: The Creative Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers, Diane Trister Dodge,
Amy Dombro, Laura Colker
Nurse Notes
Job Posting: Child Care Health Specialist
Child Care Council Inc. is pleased to announce an opening for a Child Care Health
Specialist to provide consultative services, technical assistance, and health training to
individuals who are caring for young children in family and group family child care homes,
child care centers, and school age child care classrooms in Monroe, Livingston, and Wayne
counties. The Child Care Health Specialist’s role includes, but is not limited to, approving
child care program policies and procedures regarding medication administration, child
special health care needs, infection control, and emergency plans in accordance with NYS
Child Day Care regulations and best practice standards, training child care providers in the
Medication Administration Training (MAT), developing and presenting adult educational
programs to large and small group settings, and providing individualized technical
assistance and support to caregivers and parents as needed. Requirements:
Current NYS license as a Registered Professional Nurse - Bachelor’s Degree required
Minimum of 3 years work experience in the health care field with emphasis on the care
of young children
Clean driving record and daily use of a reliable vehicle
Willingness to drive throughout Monroe, Wayne, and Livingston counties in all seasons
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience making presentations to large and small groups of adult learners
Working knowledge of computers and internet
Knowledge of health requirements and risks for young children in group care settings
Helpful: Home visitor experience and knowledge of or familiarity with New York State
Child Care Regulations
Salary and Benefits: 30 hour week including some evenings and weekends
Salary: $32,760
Excellent Benefits including:
90% single coverage Health Insurance with Excellus Blue Cross
Dental Insurance coverage
Life Insurance equal to one year’s salary
Free Parking
Mileage reimbursement at government rate
403B Retirement Pan
Flex Spending Account
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Family Friendly work environment
AAA Membership
Free Coffee and Tea
Child Care Council Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please send resume to: Child Care Council, Inc. c/o Kristin Perrone
595 Blossom Road, Suite 120
Rochester, New York 14610-1825
-or- email to [email protected]
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News You Can Use
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The following are NOT eligible for an EIP scholarship: ● Volunteers ● Substitutes for a family child care or a group family child care ● Adjunct child care staff ● Consultants ● Staff not counted in the adult/child ratio ● Legally Exempt and No Permit Required (NPR) programs ● Providers, staff, and supervisors of programs licensed by the NYS Dept. of Education
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News You Can Use
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid (FA) training- EIP scholarship eligibility will be determined using the same guidelines used for all other non-credit bearing training. Scholarship awards will be issued for up to $125 for classroom training and up to $95 for online training that includes a skills testing component. For additional information go to: www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip-cpr-fa.shtm If you are interested in applying for CPR and/or First Aid training, please go to: http://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. Please note: paper applications will not be accepted.
* New for 2016: The maximum award amount for college courses has decreased to $2,000 per year for both Upstate and Downstate providers. * The maximum award amount for CDA and credential training is $1250 per year. * The maximum award amount for non-credit bearing training is $700 per year. To apply for an EIP scholarship or find more information about the program, please visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu.
All applications for 2016 must be received by December 1, 2016 for consideration. EIP Scholarship Eligibility Eligibility is based on your current employment, household income, and the course or training you choose. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Resident Alien authorized to work in the U.S. and currently caring for children as part of the adult/child ratio requirement in a child day care program licensed or registered by the NYS OCFS or the NYC DOHMH, or a direct supervisor of any of the child care staff mentioned above. Employment verification is required with each application. You can apply for an EIP scholarship if you are currently caring for children as a paid employee of: ● a registered family child care provider ● a licensed group family child care provider or assistant ● a child care classroom staff member in a registered school-age program ● a child care classroom staff member in a licensed child care center or Head Start OR ● a direct supervisor of any of the child care staff listed above
Legal Ease
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New Year’s Resolution Spending Time With Your Kids By Linda Lane, Legally Exempt Director
At the start of every new year, we all make resolutions to improve
ourselves or our lives. We often hear things such as “I will exercise
every day,” “I will eat better,” or “I will organize my closets.” As you
are making your list, think of what you can do to improve the lives
of your children or your connection with them. You can set daily, weekly, or monthly goals that will help you to interact with the
young ones in your life. Write them down and cross them off once
you have achieved that goal.
Here are some examples of what you could do:
January – build a snowman in the yard
February – make your own play dough
March – Make your own puppets from paper bags and have a
puppet show
April – go for a walk and look for signs of new growth
May – trace each other with chalk on the sidewalk
June – plant a garden
July – have a picnic in the park
August – perform a short play together
September – visit the zoo
October – exercise together
November – listen to music and have a dance party
December - visit a local library for story time
Doing things together does not have to be
expensive or difficult. Bonding time is fun
and the results are priceless!
Food For Thought
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Saving Time in the Kitchen By Chelsea Peckham, CACFFP Specialist
Feeding children can sometimes be messy and time consuming, especially when they are constantly on the go. Food preparation goes beyond just making
a grocery list. It can involve planning a themed dinner or putting together a recipe for children to prepare themselves. Here are some ways to spend less time preparing meals and working on cleanup and more time enjoying the meals and snacks you’ve worked so hard to prepare with the children in your life. Cook with purpose: When planning out what ingredients are needed at lunch,
stop and think ahead to what you’ll need at dinner. Are you featuring rice at both meals? Cook both portions together! Use ingredients at meals and snacks that can be reused at different times in the day. Instead of reheating “leftovers”, purposefully make or save an extra portion of a certain food and transform it from one meal to the next. Example: extra ground beef and tomatoes from taco night can be saved and turned into lunchtime chili from the crock pot by adding beans and other spices.
Portable snacks: Why stay inside at the table when you can munch on home made snacks while you have a backyard adventure? Save buying plastic plates and dishes and instead recycle and reuse containers you already have. Cleaned out coffee creamer bottles have lids that screw off. Put Goldfish crackers or pretzels inside and shake the bite sized pieces out of the opening at the top! Or save the last few inches of peanut butter at the bottom of the jar and stick
some celery or carrot sticks in there. You have your dip and your veggies all in the same place ready to go! Frozen treats: Frozen ice cream and popsicle treats are loved by most children, but many of these sugary snacks aren’t ideal for growing bodies. Go the healthy home made route by freezing low-fat or non-fat yogurt. Yogurt can be added to the freezer in it’s prepackaged plastic container, or you can pour
yogurt into popsicle molds. And speaking of popsicles, try freezing 100% juice to make a home made version of a snack time favorite. You can cut out flavorings, sugars and artificial colors found in some ice creams and popsicles by freezing different flavors of yogurt or juice to add variety to this snack. Try freezing some fresh fruit for an added flavor boost!
Bite sized snacks: Have any of the children in your life ever been upset because they thought someone got a bigger piece of a snack than they did? Eliminate this issue by using shape or character cookie cutters to cut your food! It will make the meal more exciting and also ensure that everyone gets the same sized portion. Get the kids involved too! Let them choose their cutter shape or let them try it themselves!
If you’re looking to save time in the kitchen and at cleanup or just looking for a
new idea, try some of these tips for snacks and meals that kids can enjoy.
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NEWS FROM CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with
protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death
from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and
families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or
mechanical hazard or can injure children.
Following is one of the important recalls to be found on the CPSC
website at www.cpsc.gov. On the site you can sign up to receive
alerts through many avenues including email, YouTube, and Twitter.
Safety 1st Recalls Décor Wood Highchairs Due to Fall Hazard Recall Summary
Name of product: Décor Wood Highchair
Hazard: A child can remove the highchair’s tray, posing a fall hazard.
Consumer Contact: Safety 1st toll-free at (877) 717-7823 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at
www.safety1st.com and click on “Safety Notices” at the top of the page for more
information.
Recall Details
Units: About 35,000
Description: This recall includes Safety 1st Wood Décor highchairs in three models:
HC144BZF (Casablanca), HC229CZF (Gentle Lace) and HC229CYG (Black Lace).
The model numbers are printed under the highchair seat. These A-frame black wood
highchairs have a removable fabric, black and white print seat pad with a blue or pink
border on the top and bottom of the seat pad. The highchairs have a white plastic,
detachable tray with a cone-shaped center divider that fits between a child’s legs.
“Safety 1st” is printed on the front center of the tray.
Incidents/Injuries: Safety 1st has received 68 reports of children removing the trays
including 11 reports of injuries such as lacerations, chipped teeth and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled highchairs and
contact the firm to receive instructions on receiving a new tray with labels.
Sold at: Babies R US and Toys R Us retail stores nationwide and online at
www.Amazon.com, www.BabiesRUs.com, www.ToysRUs.com and
www.Walmart.com and other online retailers from May 2013 through May 2015 for
about $120.
Monroe County-Rochester Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Other hours available by appointment.
Livingston County-Lakeville & Wayne County-Newark Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Other hours available by appointment.
January 2016
1st-Office is closed - HAPPY NEW YEAR!
18th-Office is closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
20th-Child Care Council Staff Meeting-Office closed 10am-Noon
February 2016
15th- Office is closed-President’s Day
24th-Child Care Council Staff Meeting-Office closed 10am-Noon
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Child Care Council Office Schedule and Calendar of Events
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Meet the Staff of Child Care Council Introducing Dana Bialaszewski, Registration Services Director
Hello, my name is Dana Bialaszewski. I joined the Child Care Council in June of 2013 as an FDC/SACC registrar before recently becoming the Registration Services Director. My background is in early childhood and human services. I have had the opportunity to meet some wonderful people within the agency and the community. I enjoy working with child care providers in starting their programs and helping to develop the best programs they can. I look forward to my new adventure within this agency!
A Closer Look
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New Year… New Look By Diane Deveney, Registrar
Who doesn’t like a little change from the usual? As the
New Year begins, you may want to take some time to make a few
changes to your child care areas. It is as simple as switching the
furniture around into a new room arrangement. Add a colorful
area rug, some large pillows for reading, or new posters. Rotate
toys. Children can get bored with the same toys, so switch them
with ones that have been put away. If you notice some toys have
been overlooked, move them to another location in the play area.
Add winter themed books to a cardboard box wrapped with
snowman paper. Add new materials to an art area. Take a trip to
the Repurpose and More Store at Child Care Council to pick up
some items for the children to use when creating art projects.
Besides the physical space and materials getting a new
look, you can also change some of your transitions by adding new
songs and finger plays. There are some great websites
www.songsforteaching.com/fingerplays,
www.earlychildhoodfun.com you can use as resources for
updating your repertoire. Remember, even if you can’t carry a
tune, the kids love to sing along to CDs or I-pods. The public
library is also a great source for children’s music. On the
extreme cold days when you can’t get out, turn on some music
and have a dance party.
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Need Help Dealing with Challenging Behaviors?
Our special needs behavior support program is now available!
By Bethany Williams, Special Needs Services Coordinator
New this year, we are excited to announce that we are expanding
our special needs program. Kristen Torkelsen, our Special Needs
Behavior Support Specialist, will be providing new services to
enhance the lives of children with developmental disabilities who are enrolled in child care programs in Monroe and Wayne
Counties.
Highlights of this new program include:
1) Free on-site behavior support technical assistance at your program (up to 15 hours per child)
2) Free sensory kit and resources
3) Earn 7.5 training hours by attending our new behavior
support training series at a special rate of only $30!
Topics include:
Americans with Disabilities Act and Child Care
Typical behaviors vs. Challenging behaviors
Behavior meltdowns vs. Tantrums
4) And much more!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please
contact Kristen Torkelsen at 585-654-1224.
To register for the behavior support series, please contact
Linda Stilson at 585-654-4794.
This program is funded by a grant from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).
Special Needs News
Language and Literacy Tips:
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What i s Print Awareness?
Read the recipe out loud when you are
making cookies or another treat.
Point out street signs to find a store or
home of a friend.
Allow children to see you read for
enjoyment, pick up a newspaper or
magazine or your favorite book.
How does it work?
Before they can
become readers, young
children must learn why
people read and what
people do when they
read. This knowledge
is called “print
awareness.”
THE REPURPOSE
AND MORE STORE ITEM OF THE MONTH IS:
Child Care Council Beanie Hats
$6.50/each
For Health & Safety or Business 101 Series, NYS License/Registration Booklet #:_________
COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
Name________________________________________________Home Phone________________________ If your name has changed, please write your previous name below ________________________________________________Work Phone:________________________ Child Care Council Membership #_____________ Email Address:___________________________________ Home / Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________ City/Town_________________________________________ Zip_____________ County________________ Is this a change of address or contact? _____Yes _____No
Business/Center Name______________________________________________ County________________ ___Family Child Care Facility ___Group Family Child Care Facility ___Legally Exempt Provider ___Child Care Center ___School-Age Child Care Program
___Other _______________________________________________________________________________
Home Language ___________________________________ Interpreting Services Requested ___Yes ___No
Are you interested in becoming a Family or Group Family Child Care Provider?
Follow the path to your new child care business! New York State requires that you attend an
orientation class prior to ordering an application. You may attend a Child Day Care Orientation class online at http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/infoforproviders.asp
- or - Take a live, interactive class with us! Call 585-654-4720 for dates and times.
Once you complete the orientation, if you choose to proceed with Family or Group Family Child Care Registration or Licensing, you will need to fulfill your training requirements.
Child Care Council offers a comprehensive training package to meet your needs The Child Care Business 101 Series covers all or your training needs including:
Health and Safety First Aid and CPR Program Development Introduction to CACFP Taxes Business Class
All included for the Health and Safety registration fee which is refundable upon completion of Registration or Licensing. PLUS you will receive a complimentary Child Care Council
Membership with full payment at registration, and giveaways to help you start your business!
Legally Exempt Provider Classes: The Legally-Exempt Training Series is for any in-home or family legally-exempt provider who wishes to enhance their knowledge and their reimbursement rate.
Participants will learn about topics such as business regulations, child development, child abuse, and SIDS while interacting and networking with other providers.
Take your child care to the next level with this valuable series. Next 4 night series: January 19-February 16
Upcoming Classes at Child Care Council, Inc.
january & febrUARY 2016
Child Development Associate Classes (CDA)
Participants may choose one of three specializations: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or Family Child Care. CDA Courses at Child Care Council, Inc. are designed for potential candidates to
complete their 120 hours, assist with the development of competency papers, and create a professional portfolio. CDA Courses are available in the evenings.
Classes meet weekly and are from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. NEW CDA STARTS March 22! Call Yolanda 654-4798 for a packet.
Preparing for the CDA Credentialing Process Have you completed the CDA course but never took the test?
Did you let your credential expire and haven’t renewed your CDA?
Did you create a portfolio under the old system but want to apply for your credential now?
Did you take the CDA on-line but need help with the portfolio?
Did you take CDA at a high school BOCES program but never continued the process to get the credential?
This series is perfect for you! We will be focusing on three main topics: Navigating the new CDA 2.0 Credentialing Process, Developing a Professional
Portfolio, and Preparing for the Verification Visit and CDA Exam. NEW CLASS starts 4/12/16. To receive a Course registration package, call (585)
654-4798.
Upcoming Classes at Child Care Council, Inc.
january 2016 & february 2016
Individual Classes: All classes are 6:30-9:00 pm unless otherwise noted.
Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget Rochester Jan. 9th Instructor: Jodi VerWeire 9-11:30am This training is based on a Sesame Street curriculum: A Guide to Family Mealtime. Participants will explore healthy food choices on a budget, talking with children about food, and easy, healthful recipes. Each attendee will receive Sesame Street curriculum packets for themselves and the families they serve. The packet includes recipe cards, a DVD with child-centered positive nutrition messages, and activities to do with the family.
Asthma 101 Rochester Feb. 10th Instructor: Joanne Buell Child Care Council, Inc. has partnered with the American Lung Association to offer an endorsement of child care programs that are friendly to children who have asthma. This endorsement begins with training in asthma and the specific care needs required by these children including asthma information, correct medication administration techniques, emergency planning, and environmental measures.
Know the New Regulations-Child Care Centers Rochester Feb. 18th Instructor: Andrea McKenna Are you familiar with the changes to the New York State Child Care Regulations? Would you like a refresher on the original regulations? Become familiar with both new and old regulations, required forms and documents, and regulations regarding child abuse.
Specialty Classes:
Medication Administration Training (MAT) In order to administer medication to children in New York State,
Day Care regulations require this training. There are several options available to obtain or renew this training.
Upcoming dates are: MAT Training: Feb. 20th & 27th, 9am-2pm - Rochester
MAT Independent Study Classes: Jan. 12th, 10am-1pm - Rochester Jan. 23rd, 9:30am-12:30pm Lakeville Jan. 26th, 6pm-9pm - Rochester
Feb. 26th, 10am-1pm - Rochester Feb. 23rd, 6pm-9pm - Rochester
CPR and First Aid—CEU .50 or 5 hours Jan. 9th, 9am-2pm - Rochester Feb. 20th, 9am-2pm - Rochester
Infant Toddler Training Series Instructor: Rose Shufelt Rochester
January 26, February 2, 16, 23, March 1, 8 - 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm NYS 1, 2, 3, 4, 9—-CBK 1, 4, 5—CDA 1, 2, 3, 8 - ELG D1, 2,4 (CEU .15 or 15.0 hours)
This course is designed for staff who are working with Infants and Toddlers in centers and family child care providers. Six classes will cover the following topics:
Coping with Crying; Free to Move, Free to Learn; Peaceful Environments; Surprise! It’s STEM for Infants and Toddlers;
What makes a Toddler Tick; It’s More than a Walk in the Park Participants may take the whole series or individual classes. Each session is 2.5 hours.
First come, first serve-registration is limited!
See the Early Childhood Professional Development Course Calendar
for details and a full course list.
Child Care Council courses, links to SUNY videoconference information, and
EIP applications, are available at www.childcarecouncil.com
Series Classes
Behavioral Support Training Series Instructor: Bethany Williams Rochester
February 1st, 8th & 22nd- 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm NYS 1,3,4,5,7—-CBK 1,4,7—CDA 3,5,7 - ELG D2,3,4,5 (CEU .75 or 7.5 hours) This three part training series provides an important opportunity to educate child care providers on topics that are crucial when working with children with disabilities and also gives them a chance to expand the scope of their work with children with special needs and their families. Participants must enroll in the entire series. The series will include:
Americans with Disabilities Act and Child Care: This class will discuss the ADA and how it pertains to the provider’s programs when working with children with disabilities.
Typical Behaviors vs. Challenging Behaviors: We will discuss research based intervention strategies to address challenging behaviors within the child care program.
Behavior Meltdowns vs. Tantrums: Providers will learn how to identify the differences
between a meltdown and a tantrum. They will learn behavior techniques to reduce tantrums as well as support children who are experiencing meltdowns.
The participants of these trainings will be given research based strategies and interventions that can be implemented in their child care program to address challenging behaviors. The goal of the Behavioral Support Training Series is to increase providers’ knowledge base about the laws pertaining to special education and how to best assist the families they serve. Providers will also increase their skill set to better address challenging behaviors within their child care program.
Programming with a Purpose-Family Child Care Series Instructor: Diane Deveney Rochester
February 1st, 8th, 22nd & 29th This series is designed to help participants develop a Child Care Program that is developmentally appropriate and will help to support children in their quest for exploring and learning through an environment that is designed with their needs in mind. Participants will leave the series with a “tool box” of ideas, materials and references to support their program and the work they do with children. Topics that will be explored are:
Programming with a Purpose: Participants will be introduced to different kinds of program purposes including: Faith based, fun and games, school readiness, theme based, and literacy based programs. We will explore setting up a child care area and workable floor plans in the home and discuss materials that are appropriate for children for different programs based on the type of program one has.
Playing with a Purpose: We will look at different ways to acquire materials and resources in the community to supplement materials for use in the child care home. Participants will make decisions about the appropriateness of toys for different ages and plan activities based on toys and developmental stages.
Planning with a Purpose: We will continue to explore lesson plan formats and design and discuss how a well thought-out plan helps to organize your day and gives a focus to the development of children through planned appropriate activities.
Proving the Purpose is in the “Pudding”: Participants will put all the knowledge and experience they have learned into practice by developing a lesson plan. Participants will leave with a “tool box” to help them with their developmentally appropriate program.
