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#1 PEEKSKILL WELCOMES BABIES AT THE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
At this fun and FREE event in Peekskill, on September 27th in the
Kiley Center, 709 Main St, g
ifts, community resources, and information for pregnant women and families with infants up to 6 months old will be available.
Local organizations will be exhibited and dozens of raffles and door prizes will be given away throughout the day. These prizes include diapers, clothing, and strollers all donated by the Council and other agencies and businesses.
Encourage your families to join in the fun!
Click the link below for more information:
#2 - MORE PARENTS LOOKING FOR PROGRAMS THAT CAN GIVE MEDS
The percentage of parents interested in child care and that were approved to give meds tripled in 2013 according to Council referral data.
Increase your appeal by becoming approved to administer medications.Take our
MAT Course and earn 8 hours of training in one day. Grant funds are still available, and the MAT certification is valid for 3 years.
Call our Health Care Consultant Service Department for more information at 761-3456 Ext.154 or visit our website at www.childcarewestchester.org
Click here to learn the benefits of becoming approved:
#3 - CHILD CARE SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE
Westchester County Department of Social Services received an increase of over $2 million in child care funding from NY State this year. As of June, DSS child care spending was well below expected levels, so please encourage potentially eligible families to apply. Title XX funding is still available as well. The Council's Referral Dept is happy to pre-screen families and assist with child care subsidy applications.
Call us at (914) 761-3456 ext. 140.
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YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
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The Fall Training Calendar is Here!
The Council has an exciting schedule of trainings this fall for you. Click the link below to see what's coming up:
2014 Summer Training Calendar
Become a Child Development Associate (CDA).
If you work with infants and/or toddlers, the Council's In-Person Infant Toddler CDA course is your first step towards receiving the CDA credential. The 120-hour course meets most Wednesdays and one Saturday a month from September 10th to May 28th.
Funded by a generous grant from the Westchester County Office for Woman, the cost is only $25.
For information about the CDA and this course, please contact Idie Benjamin, Director, Professional Development, at [email protected] or 914-761-3456 ext 108. Or click below for the course application:
2014-15 IT CDA application
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Know Your Regs!
Regulation Reminder: 417.15 (c )(23)
In 2013 the most frequent regulatory violations cited were for record maintenance issues. Please remember that the program must be maintained on file at the family day care home, and be available for inspection by the Office or its designee at any time. The file must be in a current,accurate manner, and all records must be relevant to the current registration period, as well as the immediate preceding registration period.
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Health Tip - Children Left in Cars: Preventing Accidental Heat Stroke
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, heatstroke is the number one vehicle-related killer of children, outside of car crashes. That's why the Administration for Children and Families has joined with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in an attempt to reduce these deaths by reminding parents and caregivers about the dangers of heatstroke and leaving children in hot cars. Join the national movement to
look before you lock.
To learn more about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's "Where's Baby? Look Before You Lock." campaign, click the website below:
Parents Central
For more facts and safety tips for early learning and care providers click the website below:
Early Childhood Development
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE COUNCIL
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Children and Guns in New York
Did you know that gun violence is the second leading cause of death among American children and teens aged 0-19?
Did you know that a child is killed or injured every 30 minutes?
The Council has joined New Yorkers Against Gun Violence to support legislation to require the safe storage of guns in NY homes. You can help too, by sharing information with your families. You may help save the life of a child.
Click below to read more:
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Painting With Young Children
More Than Brushes
What is painting with young children? Why should all children love to paint?
Children grow through having opportunities to express themselves - through play by creating block sky scrapers, to using their imaginations in a dramatic play area. By having conversations with children and adults, and through many different kinds of art activities. Let's look at paint.
When children use paint, what is happening? Let's look at one goal from The New York State Prekindergarten Foundation for the Common Core - "Experiments with a variety of mediums and methods of using art materials (such as using a big brush to paint broad strokes, combining colors, etc.)."
Click below to read more:
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Fun Days in September!
Celebrate September and have some fun with these special days:
- Week 2 is National Smile Week. Find 5 things each day for the children and you to smile about.
- September 7th - Grandparent's Day
- September 13th - Positive Thinking Day
- September 16th - Collect Rocks Day - and think of all the wonderful ways to play with rocks in the days after.
- September 22nd - Elephant Appreciation Day - There is something to learn about elephants at every age.
- September 26th - Johnny Appleseed Day - Where do apples come from?
Click the website below to learn more:
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September is Baby Safety Month!!!
September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the best safety practices and prevention tips for raising a healthy baby in a safe home through
Making Baby Safer, Room by Room.
For more information click the link below:
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Inside the Community Fun:
Anniversary Celebration
Lakeshore Learning celebrates 60 years of creative learning with fun games, activities and special craft projects. Decorate a party hat and take home a goodie bag!
September 27th 11am-3pm. For all ages. FREE.
Lakeshore Learning Center, Midway Shopping Center, 969A Central Park Ave., Scarsdale. 472-1820.
For more information click the link below:
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Council Conferences
Wednesday, October 22nd at Burke Rehab Center
School Age
Saturday, November 1st
Burke Rehab Center
Watch for registration info!
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2015 Council Awards Breakfast
Friday, June 5th
Look for early announcements for Joey Award nominations
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Kayla Rodriguez
Receptionist
Kayla will be greeting you when you visit or call the Council. Make sure to introduce yourself!
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COUNCIL
MID-YEAR MEMBERSHIP
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Join the Council in 2014!
Reduced rates available!!!
Benefits include:
Valuable discounts on workshops, on-site trainings and conferences
* Free postings on the Council's job bank
* Membership Certificate to post at your program
* Listing on the Council's web site
* Free use of the Council Resource Library
* Access to the Council's Children's Resource Corner
Call
(914) 761-3456 ext. 106 or visit our website below.
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Member Raffle Drawing Winner
Congratulations to Martha Mendoza, group family day provider, who won two complimentary admission tickets to Legoland Discovery Center!
Not a Council member, join today so you don't miss out on all amazing benefits!
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Special Discounts for Council Members
Magical Memories Entertainment is a one stop shop for all your entertainment needs. They currently provide discounted rates for their services for all Council members.
For more info click here:
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Need Back to School Shots?
Westchester
County
Department of Health is holding free clinics.
Click below to read more:
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Community Garage Sale
Are you in search of treasures that were once owned by a local neighbor?
Are you interested in being a vendor at a community garage sale?
Click the website below for more information:
Saxon Woods Garage Sale
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Read Aloud To Children From Birth!
Reading aloud to children from birth is one of the best activities to stimulate language.
Learn more:
The New York Times
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New York State Community Caf� Orientation Training Series
Learn how to host a community cafe and become a parent leader!
Click the links below for more information:
Community Cafe Flyer
Community Cafe Invitation
Community Cafe Registration Form
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September 16 is National
Play-Doh Day!!!
Patting, squeezing, rolling, molding.... molding....children to play with Play-Doh!
Children have been playing with Play-Doh since the mid-1950s. It is hard to believe that it began as something to use to clean wallpaper. It all started when children in a school in Cincinnati, Ohio, used it to make holiday ornaments.
To read the History of Play-doh, click the link below:
For Play-Doh activities click the link below:
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