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REFERRALS FOR CHILD CARE
Remember to call Mountain Child Care Connections'
toll free number (1-877-752-5955)
to report vacancies you currently have in your facility so that they can give you the referrals you need.
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Pick yours up at CCR&R
or call 800-859-0829
to request them from DCDEE in Raleigh
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For more information, see the complete article in this edition of the newsletter
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NEW!
Purple Bubble Sheets
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The annual
Week
of the Young Child Conference
will be
April 13, 2013
at Blue Ridge Community College.
Registration
is
OPEN!
Fill out the registration form and send it in with your payment to reserve your space. Sessions are filled on a first come, first serve basis.
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Or stop by our office and pick them up!
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CPR / 1st Aid
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We're scheduling CPR and First Aid trainings through the American Heart Association here at CCR&R.
CPR: $50
First Aid: $20
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Please contact
Amy Thomas
if you need to renew
your certifications in the next 60 days
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Research Study Predicting Acceptance of Diversity in Pre-K Classrooms
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Given the increasing ethnic and language diversity within the United States, this study examined practices that acknowledge and promote diversity in pre-Kindergarten classrooms.
In a recent study, researchers found that some of the most influential factors in a child's life that will increase their acceptance of diversity included the diversity of their teachers played a main factor, as well as emotionally positive and supportive environments where individuality is valued.
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Celebrate Trees!
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Arbor Day is March 22nd in North Carolina
Learn more here:
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Arbor Day is more than a holiday. It is a promise to the earth -- celebrating a desire to enrich our homes and communities with the natural abundance that trees bring to our lives. J. Sterling Morton said it best 140 years ago. Comparing the celebration of Arbor Day with other holidays, he said, "Other holidays repose upon the past. Arbor Day proposes for the future."
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Child Care Resource & Referral's
March Newsletter & Training Calendar
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March is:
Music in our Schools Month
National Irish American Heritage Month
National Children's Dental Health Month
2nd Week - National Bubble Week
6th - Dentist's Day
11th - Johnny Appleseed Day
16th - National Quilting Day
17th - St. Patrick's Day
20th - International Earth Day
20th - First day of Spring
31st - Easter
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"The best teachers are those who show you where to look but don't tell you what to see." - Alexandra K. Trentor
"Now and then, it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." - French Proverb
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
- Benjamin Franklin
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Training Calendar
Please click on the training title for more information. Unless otherwise specified, to sign up for a training contact Amy Thomas at: amyt@childrenandfamily.org or call (828) 698-0674 x153
For a copy of our training policies, please click here
March Trainings
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
Challenging Behavior: Causes, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies - Part 1
6:30-9:00pm
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
TOTS - CLASS: Emotional Supports
12:30-2:00pm
Thursday, March 14, 2013
SACERS - Part 1
10:00am-12:30pm
Register online: www.swcdcinc.org
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Challenging Behavior: Causes, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies - Part 2
6:30-9:00pm
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Disease Identification
6:00-8:00pm
Register with JoAnne Danielson
Monday, March 18, 2013
CHAOS: Fostering Dental Health
6:30-8:00pm
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Bodies & Potties: Body Consciousness & Potty Training for Infants & Toddlers
6:30-8:30pm
Thursday, March 21, 2013
SACERS - Part 2
10:00am-12:30pm
Register online: www.swcdcinc.org
Saturday, March 23, 2013
CPR
9:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, March 23, 2013
First Aid
1:00pm-2:30pm
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Child Portfolios: Snapshots of Development
6:30-8:00pm
April Trainings
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
ITS-SIDS
6:00-7:30pm
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Week of the Young Child Conference
9:00am-3:30pm
Registration is now available - Click the link for more info!
Monday, April 15, 2013
CHAOS: Involving Infants & Toddlers in Natural Outdoor Environments
6:30-8:00pm
We are continually adding new trainings to the calendar - remember to check our website!
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Criminal Background Checks
New Legislation
I am sure you are aware that recent legislation changed the way that criminal record checks must be completed for child care providers. The law now requires that a background check be completed prior to the hiring of an individual. It also requires that a federal check be completed for everyone. Specific details about who must complete a background check are in the instructions found on the Division of Child Development and Early Education website www.ncchildcare.net,
This change provides an excellent opportunity to strengthen the oversight for those individuals who work with one of the most vulnerable populations in the state. The Division of Child Development and Early Education website has been updated to include important links with more detailed information about the changes.
The new system will be put into place on March 4th 2013
By now resource and referral agencies should have received the new purple 'bubble' sheets that you will use when you submit a criminal record check. The purple 'bubble' sheets are also available from our Raleigh office by calling 800-859-0829. If you still have brown, green or any other color 'bubble' sheets please throw them away. As of February 28, 2013 the Division will not be able to process any of the old forms, and the forms will be returned to the sender.
Between March 4, 2013 and March 31, 2013, providers will not be cited out of compliance by a Child Care Consultant if they hire a new staff person and the staff did not receive a qualification letter prior to being hired. During this time the new process will still need to be followed but it can be completed after a staff member is hired.
Effective April 1, 2013
For any staff that begins work as of April 1, 2013, a qualification letter must be on file at the facility prior to the staff member's first day of work. If not, the Child Care Consultant will cite a violation with child care requirements.
For more detailed information about these changes, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education website - www.ncchildcare.net, The links on the "Child Care"screen of the DHHS Criminal Records page of our web site is a great resource. Also, feel free to call your Child Care Consultant if you have any questions.
Luanne Roberts, Licensing Supervisor, DCDEE
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Child Care Resource and Referral wants to hear from you! If you have questions, suggestions or comments, please let us know by calling our office, sending an email or writing to us. We want to ensure that we are meeting your needs so please let us know how we can better serve you!
Sincerely,
Child Care Resource & Referral Staff
   
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