The SCOOP
Where is the CCRC Website?
The CCRC's website crashed and was unable to be retrieved.  The site has been recreated and content is being loaded as this newsletter finds you.  Our hope is to have the site up and running by the end of January.  In the meantime, child care searches are being done by calling 440-960-7187 ext.238 or by email emilyl@ccrcinc.com.  Emily Lunn, parent services specialist provides individualized support for anyone seeking child care in North Central Ohio.
Something NEW!  CCRC Business Center 
The CCRC consistently serves nearly 700 child care providers annually through professional development, technical assistance, coaching and one-on-one support aimed at equipping early care and learning program owners, administrators and teachers with the education they need to take informed business/program risks and make management decisions everyday. 

Whether it is to become star rated, expand your business, raise fees or even contracting with local businesses for child care services, the CCRC is able to support and guide programs through the difficult process of CHANGE.  The CCRC Business Center provides program and business tools, services and innovation opportunities in multiple ways.  Read on to find out how you can access these opportunities.
 
Going GREEN!
January is National Radon Action Month, as designated by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Radon is a serious environmental health threat; it is:
  • The leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
  • The leading environmental cause of cancer in America, claiming approximately 20,000 lives annually. 

Radon is a radioactive gas that you can't see or smell. It is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and water. Uranium is found in soils worldwide, with some areas having higher concentrations than others.

Any building can have a radon problem. Radon gets into a building by moving up through the ground and then through cracks and holes in the foundation. Buildings can trap radon, which can lead to harmful concentrations indoors. It is imperative that each child care facility test their building for radon to be sure that children and staff are safe.

 
Help with the Marketplace

With the Health Insurance Marketplace officially open, many uninsured and underinsured members of our community are looking to enroll in a health insurance plan. To assist  individuals in finding a suitable plan, Ohio Benefit Bank is partnering with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks to offer a free health care enrollment event on Wednesday, January 24, at

224 E Main St, Bellevue, OH from 9:00am - 1:00pm.   

 

Free application assistance is provided by trained health care Navigators and certified application counselors.

Give yourself the gift of knowledge in 2014
 
Whether you're looking to earn a Child Development Associate credential, meet state training requirements and become star rated, or broaden your knowledge in early childhood education, the Child Care Resource Center has you covered. With hundreds of  hours of coursework provided by subject matter experts and available conveniently in your area, there is only one question to ask yourself... What are you waiting for?

Make this your year. Begin your journey today!

 
IRS to Open 2014 Tax Filing Season January 31
The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to open the 2014 tax filing season on January 31 and encourages taxpayers to use e-file or Free File as the fastest way to receive refunds.

 

The delayed opening date for individuals to file their 2013 tax returns has allowed the IRS the needed time to program and test their tax processing systems. The annual process for updating IRS systems saw significant delays in October following the 16-day federal government closure.

The IRS cautioned that it will not process any tax returns before January 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date. Taxpayers will receive their tax refunds much faster by using e-file or Free File with the direct deposit option.

The April 15 tax deadline is set by statute and will remain in place. However, the IRS reminds taxpayers that anyone can request an automatic six-month extension to file their tax return. The request is easily done with Form 4868, which can be filed electronically or on paper.

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