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The Scoop 

 Eyes on Nature
  Nature Explore Conference
Nature Explore Conference Featuring Dimensions
Looking for practical ways to get back to nature?  Want to expand or organize your outdoor classroom?  Then Nature Explore Conference
is for you!  Join us on Sat., March 24, 2012 at Lorain County Metroparks: Wellington Visitor Center.
SUTQ Approved! For session information and to register for this conference click here.
Questions? Contact the CCRC at (440) 960-7187.
 
There's a Birth to Three Conference?!
Birth to Three Conference
Safe & Secure, Head to Toe
 The CCRC is excited to offer an Infant/Toddler Conference on Saturday, May 19, 2012 focusing on infant and toddler topics.  T. Berry Brazelton, MD and  Joshua D. Sparrow, MD are the special keynote presenters.  Breakout sessions are:
 
* Safe Sleep Practices
* Key Techniques: Diapering & Hand-washing
* Ouch that Hurts! What to Do About Biting
* Interactions with Babies
 
Registration coming soon!
 

 
It's Back! 2nd Annual Wing King
2nd Annual Wing King

 Come taste all the local wing flavors and vote for your favorite while supporting the CCRC!
Join us for the 2nd Annual Wing King at Quaker Steak & Lube, Vermilion

on Wed., February 15 at 5:30 pm. Live entertainment (Ally and Company) from 8pm-11pm.
$10 per ticket. All ticket proceeds benefit the CCRC.
Questions? Conatct the CCRC at (440) 960-7187, x230.

Purchase Tickets Online!

 

 


   Every Day Science 1 & 2: Date Changes
Every Day Science Sessions 1 & 2
 The Child Care Resource Center has NEW dates for Every Day Science 1 & 2. Every Day Science 1 is Saturday, 2/18/2012 and Every Day Science 2 has been moved to Saturday, 3/17/2012.
Both trainings will be held at the CCRC
(Main Office) from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.  
For more information contact us at (440) 960-7187
or visit www.opdn.org   

 

 

FREE Trainings in Seneca County 
Visit www.opdn.org 

The CCRC is offering FREE trainings during the next few months in Seneca Co.  Family Child Care Providers in Seneco County: These training will count for Child Development hours. Click here for links, dates, times, and locations of  FREE trainingsLooking for a workshop to fullfull your training requirements? Look no further!

January-June 2012 Training Calendar


Fun, Fun, Fun in Oberlin
Oberlin Public Library
Lorain County Parents;
Is your child enrolling in kindergarten in the fall?  Come and learn about Traveling to Kindergarten at the Dr. Seuss Celebration. Members of the
REACHigher: Birth to 2nd grade workgroup will be available to answer your questions and to help you make it a smooth transition. Oberlin Purblic Library is having a Fox in Socks' Tongue Twister Party for super children on Sunday, March 4, 1:30-4:30 pm. 
This event is free and open to the public.
"From there to here, from here to there, funny things are everywhere!"  ~ Dr. Seuss

 

Ohio Early Care & Education Conference
2012 Ohio Early Care & Education Conference
The Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children is pleased to announce that scholarships are available to attend the Ohio Early Care & Education Conference held April 19-21, 2012
at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 

 


 


 

About the Child Care Resource Center

The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) meets a need that no one else does - providing the bridge between parents, providers, community leaders, and policy makers. By offering a unique blend of direct services and planning expertise, the CCRC helps families and communities ensure that their children arrive at kindergarten ready for success.