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#1 PEEKSKILL WELCOMES BABIES AT THE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER
September 27th
1 to 4 pm
Come to this fun and FREE event at the
Kiley Center, 709 Main St. for gifts, info and c
ommunity resources for pregnant women and families with infants up to 6 months old.
Local organizations will be exhibited. Dozens of raffles and door prizes will be given away throughout the day including diapers, clothing, and strollers all donated by the Council and other agencies and businesses.
Encourage your families to join in the fun!
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#2 - SCHOOL READINESS - START GOOD HABITS EARLY
School success depends on regular attendance and those patterns are established early. Encourage regular attendance in child care and after school programs and reach out to parents when children miss. For more information and resources for you and your parents, visit Attendance Works, a national and state initiative that promotes the link between school attendance and achieving academic success,
#3 - TAX FREE REIMBURSEMENTS
Would you like to earn up to 12% of your income tax free? By enrolling in the Child Adult Food Care Program you can receive tax free reimbursements for the healthy meals you are serving the children in your care. If you are interested in becoming part of CACFP, please contact Noreen Delacy at 914.761.3456 x 110 or Sydney Jenkins-Hall at x 167.
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YOUR BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS
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Fall Into Our Professional Development Opportunities!
The FALL Training Calendar is HERE!!!
We have an exciting schedule of trainings this fall.
Click below to see the Fall Calendar.
Fall Training Calendar
We are delighted to present two conferences, one for those working with infants and toddlers and another for those working with school age children. Both events include inspiring keynotes, a range of training topics, giveways, refreshments and chances to network with colleagues.
Fall Infant Toddler Conference - "Protecting Play."
Thursday, October 23rd at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. Click below to see the conference brochure and registration form.
Infant and Toddler Conference Brochure
Infant and Toddler Conference Registration Form
School Age Conference - Saturday, November 1st, at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. Click below to see the conference flyer and registration form.
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Know Your Regs!
Regulation Reminder: 417. 12(C)
Please remember that regulations require that each child in care for more than ten hours a day must receive a minimum of two nutritious meals. If you would like to receive reimbursement for the meals you are required to serve please contact Noreen Delacy at x 110 or Sydney Jenkins-Hall at x167 to find out about enrolling in the Child Adult Food Care Program (CACFP).
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Health Tip - Serious Respiratory Virus
(Enterovirus D68)
This is a rare and serious virus that is spreading nationwide and there are now confirmed cases in New York. It has been responsible for emergency room visits and hospitalizations of children. The most vulnerable are children under five & those with underlying respiratory problems, such as asthma.
Click below to read more:
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE COUNCIL
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#FamilyTechDay
The Digital Arts Experience (DAE) and the Child Care Council of Westchester invite you to Family Tech Day @ The DAE.
Join us in your halloween costume for an afternoon of tech-focused family fun for all ages!
Click the link below to learn more and register TODAY:
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5 Ways to Experience Fall
Go outside! Fall is not paper leaf shapes hanging on a bulletin board. It is exciting and beautiful and to be experienced. Fall is bright colors, cool air, and changes. Go for walks and play in the leaves.
Bring fall inside - Let the children collect leaves, acorns, and drying flowers. Put them in the water table or large bin. The children will continue to explore what makes these things different.
Paint with red and yellow and let the children make their own orange. Watch their reaction as the colors change. Give them this opportunity many times using many different ways to mix colors.
Explore a pumpkin. Cut it open and let the children see and touch what is inside. Let them try to pull it out of the pumpkin themselves. Give every child some of the insides and encourage them to pick the seeds out of the "goo." Some children might be a little hesitant but with gentile encouragement may try it. Cook the pumpkin seeds to show the change from wet to dry. Pumpkin seeds can be a choking hazard so only preschoolers should eat them.
Animals in the fall - What changes can the children and you observe as animals get ready for winter? This is an opportunity for children to learn about what animals need and do.
Do you hear the honking of the Canadian geese as they head south? Can you see them flying in a vee? Are the squirrels and chipmunks gathering acorns and other food? Do you see monarch butterflies as they fly to Mexico for the summer?
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Inside the Community Fun:
Family Fun Day
October 11th 10am-2pm. For all ages. FREE.
It's a great family fun day, filled with music, puppetry and storytelling from acclaimed children's entertainer David Gonzalez. This event also features face painting, arts and crafts, circus workshops and more. 10am-2pm. For all ages. FREE. Reservations not required.
Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 877-840-0457.
For more information click the link below:
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2015 Council Awards Breakfast
Friday, June 5th
Look for early announcements for Joey Award nominations
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Council Events
Family Tech Day
Sunday, October 26th
The Digital Arts Experience
For more information click below:
Report Card Challenge
Friday, November 7th
YWCA of White Plains
For more information click below:
Member Collaboration Brunch
Sunday, November 9th
at the Council Office
For more information on Council events email
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Welcome
Letty McGrath
Professional Development Specialist
Letty is here to help you provide terrific programs for children and families. Call her with your questions and learn more about her free technical assistance services and more.
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Miriam Morgado, a Group Family Child Care Proivder was featured in an article in El Aguila.
Click Below to Read More:
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Reduced Membership rates for 2014 are still available!!!
2015 Membership Campaign starts soon!
Call
(914) 761-3456 ext. 106 or visit our website below.
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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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Born Learning Materials
Free to you to use with staff and parents.
Posters, Kid Basics, Playbooks, Grocery Shopping Tips...you can even borrow our Born Learning Trail!
Call 761-3456 and ask about Born Learning.
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Brighten Your Day With A Smile
Did you know that October 3rd is World Smile Day?
Click below to read more:
World Smile Day
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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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