| Early Learning Guidelines Registration Deadline is 2 Days Away!! |
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This training workshop is only offered to those who have already completed Creating Effective Learning Environments or are a Level V or higher on the Professional Development Ladder. The focus is to give teachers the information they need to interpret and apply the early learning guidelines appropriately. Twenty clock yours or 2 CEUs of training will be awarded from OU.
Click here for the training flyer with further information about the training. This is an exciting training opportunity...sign up TODAY!! |
| Happy New Year!! |
| Many of you have already made your resolutions for the new year. Every year I include eating healthier and exercising more. Just because I am not successful does not mean that I give up and do not include those resolutions again this year!! However, this year a friend posted an article on facebook about decluttering your life which really hit home for me. Although the article was written for those of us over 50, I thought there was some real food for thought in this article. One particular statement that stuck in my mind was ...consider this fundamental truth: you can't move forward if you're stuck where you are. How many times are we just kind of stuck doing the same things the same way and not moving forward? Click here to read the article "Life After 50: Are You Stuck? Lose the Clutter and Find Your Life." |
| Training on Taxes for Family Home Child Care Providers |
| During the past few days Child Care Resource and Referral has received several phone calls regarding taxes for family home child care providers. Linda Record, CPA and Chief Fiscal Officer for CDSA, will be offering a short training and answering questions at the Child Care Resource and Referral office in Enid on Thursday, January 27th at 6:00. There will be a $5 charge for this training which will include chili and drinks! Click this link for some helpful information. |
| Child Care R & R Staff Changes |
| Kate Jordan, whom many of you have talked with on the phone when you were updating your child care information, has resigned from her position as Child Care Resource and Referrral Specialist. The Enid office is currently looking for someone to fill this part time position. It requires a bachelors degree and child care experience is preferred. If you know of anyone who might be interested they can contact Dianne Juhnke. |
| Health and Safety E-News for Caregivers and Teachers |
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Choking is a top cause of injury and death among children, especially children 3 years of age or younger. The risk for choking remains significant until the age of 5. The topic of the January issue is Reducing Choking Risks: Tips for Early Education and Child Care Settings. |
| Child Care R & R Will Be Calling |
| Twice a year we update our data base. We want to ensure that we are giving accurate information to parents when they call seeking child care. We are frequently asked to provide current information on the average cost of care in particular counties or to submit reports on the availability of care. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. It only takes a few minutes for us to verify the current information we have on file. Take the opportunity to let us know if there are any special ways that we can provide further assistance to you---training needs, technical assistance, resource materials you may need, or other. |
