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Child Care Chronicles Phone: 1‐800‐834‐7082
IN THIS ISSUE Reflec ons from MY Desk ....... 1 Mary Jones and Joanne McCallister Provide Assistance ................ 1 Know Your Wild and Wonderful State WV Trivia .............................. 2 CPSC Safety Alert .................... 2 Spotlight: Nancy Emeline Day Care ....... 2 “No Tears over Tiers!” ............ 3 Child Care Providers Your Guide to New Crib Standards ...................... 3 Reading Ma ers ..................... 4 Promo ng Excellence in Care Great Beginnings Infant/ Toddler Conference .............. 4 Important Reminder Transporta on and Vehicle Requirements for Licensed Child Care Centers ................ 4 TRAILS Mix “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” .... 5 Toddler Entrées ...................... 5 Outdoor Ac vi es ................... 5 Gardening Resources .............. 6 For Our Babies ........................ 6 Dear Roma .............................. 6 Annual Mee ng Canceled ....... 6 WV Trivia Answers .................. 6 Fairs and Fes vals ................... 7 Governor Proclaims Week of the Young Child in the Mountain State ..................... 7 Orange Pops ........................... 7 Medica on Administra on Training ................................. 8 Training Schedule ............ Inside
PUBLISHED BY
Earl D. Smith, Execu ve Director Margaret Younce, Program Director & Editor
Mike Stafford, Publisher Ar cles Submi ed by:
MountainHeart Professional Development Team MountainHeart Staff
Reflections From MY Desk Why did you become a child care provider?
Did you decide at an early age, as you were rocking your baby doll to sleep, you wanted to care for children when you grew up? Did
you just naturally follow this career path because you were a stay at home Mom caring for your own children? Or, did you make a decision to pursue knowledge and experience in the field of early childhood because you wanted to make a difference in the life of a child?
All of the above are valid and admirable reasons for becoming a child care provider and, of course, there are many more reasons people have entered the field of child care. But, the number of child care providers, especially in our 12 county MountainHeart South region, does not meet the demand we have for quality child care. And sadly, the number of child care providers is decreasing each year.
How can we “grow” more child care providers who are passionate about children and want to help them succeed? What can we do to create awareness and s mulate interest in the field of early childhood? Child Care is not just a 9 to 5 job, it is a life me of fulfillment and sa sfac on that one has made a posi ve difference in the future genera on!
I don’t have all the answers, but I will con nue to search for solu ons, and I will con nue to be an advocate for quality child care…because it truly ma ers for the future of our children.
A Newsletter of MountainHeart South for all providers of child care
Vol. IX Issue 3 SUMMER 2012 Come visit us at: h p://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
Child Care Chronicles
Margaret Younce Program Director
Mary Jones, TRAILS Associate, completed an art project with the
pre-school and after-school children at Stepping Stones Academy.
Amy Meador, is the teacher
in the Sunshine room.
Joanne McCallister, TRAILS Early Childhood Specialist is providing technical
assistance to Misty Jones, Family Child Care Provider—Raleigh County, as she receives Class IV Creative Curriculum
training. Misty is also selecting Creative Curriculum tool kit items to be ordered through the MountainHeart Health and
Safety grant.
Come visit us at: http://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
page 2 page 2 Child Care Chronicles Child Care Chronicles Know Your Wild and Wonderful State
WV Trivia 1. Which variety of apple originated in Clay Co., WV? Gala,
Granny Smith or Golden Delicious?
2. Who was the West Virginian who founded Mother’s Day, declared a na onal holiday in 1914?
3. Can you name the following: WV state tree, bird, flower, animal & insect?
4. What fruit is nicknamed “The WV banana?”
5. The longest steel arch bridge in the Western Hemisphere is in WV. What is the name and where is it?
6. In which WV City was the world’s first brick street built?
7. Which WV City is the site of the con nent’s largest cone‐shaped prehistoric burial mound?
8. What is the name of the 2011 winner of “America’s Got Talent” TV show?
9. WV was the first state to have what type of tax?
10. This newsle er lists professional development sessions for which months?
Answers on page 6
CPSC Safety Alert Plastic Film on Toys and Other Children’s
Products Can Pose Choking Hazard The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is
warning parents and caregivers to remove all plas c film coverings on toys and other children’s products because they can pose a choking hazard to children.
The plas c film is used by some manufacturers to prevent mirrors or other surfaces from being scratched during shipping. This plas c film is part of the packaging and is not intended for use by children.
CPSC is aware of two incidents in which young children nearly choked a er they put the plas c film coverings from the mirror on their Fisher‐Price Luv U Zoo Jumperoo into their mouths.
Examine toys and other children’s products and remove all plas c film coverings before you allow a child to play with or handle a product.
Plastic film covering on a children’s product
Some of us are “idea persons” and some of us are “doers”. If you are lucky enough to have both types of people in your child care business, you can see dreams come true. Nancy Emeline, her husband Danny, and daughter Melissa have accomplished some amazing things in the past year.
Being a Tier II facility requires organiza on and professional development. Nancy a ended the first
WV Elements of Family Child Care Series that was offered in our region. Slowly and surely, they are pu ng their knowledge to work. First, Nancy dreamed of expanding their current child care room to be er accommodate the learning needs of her child care children. In a ma er of weeks, the room expansion was completed by Danny. The room now has its own door for families to enter/exit as well as dis nct areas for reading, building, drama c play, etc.
The next dream involved maximizing their outdoor play space to accommodate children up to age 12 years. They researched commercially available outdoor play equipment. Rather than purchasing, they decided to build their own. Now all youngsters can swing, climb, slide, and if you are a toddler – even prac ce your balance as you walk across the miniature bridge.
While everyone is dreaming and building, Melissa keeps up with the Tier II notebook, digital/electronic tasks, and daily care rou nes for children. Congratula ons to this child care facility for pu ng their dreams into ac on while providing loving care to children!
Submi ed by Janet Thompson, MountainHeart TRAILS, Lewisburg
Nancy Emeline Day Care: Where Dreams Come
True!
Come visit us at: http://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
Child Care Chronicles Child Care Chronicles page 3 page 3 “No Tears over Tiers!”
Have you ever been confused when you hear or see the terms Tier I, II, or III? These terms are used in two different ways:
First: Tier levels can refer to the child care reimbursement system for subsidized care. “The Child Care Tiered Reimbursement System is a quality ini a ve that offers higher subsidy payments to child care programs that demonstrate they meet higher standards of care. Programs that are licensed as a center or facility and registered family child care homes are currently receiving Tier I rates through the child care subsidy program. Programs that are accredited by an approved accredi ng agency currently receive Tier III rates. Child Care programs are now able to receive a new er level, Tier II reimbursement rates, if the specific quality standards are met.” For more informa on, go to: h p://www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/ece/earlycare/ ered_reimb.asp
Second: Tier levels can refer to professional development sessions. They are determined by the early childhood specialist according to WV STARS guidelines. A er level will be listed with each professional development topic in the newsle er. Tier levels I, II, or III refer to the informa on presented and the expecta on of how providers will use that informa on in their child care se ng. A provider may a end any session regardless of the er level of that session. For further informa on, check out the WV STARS website: h p://wvearlychildhood.org/resources/Core_Competencies.pdf
Submi ed by: Janet Thompson, TRAILS Early Childhood Specialist MountainHeart South, Lewisburg
Come visit us at: http://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
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Important Reminder Transportation and Vehicle Requirements
for Licensed Child Care Centers “By September 1, 2012, any vehicle used for transporta on that has a capacity that
exceeds ten (10) passengers meets the Na onal Highway Traffic Safety Administra on (NHTSA) standards for a school bus. “
Please visit h p://mountainheartwv.org/DocumentDepot/childcare/providers/WV%20Informa on%20FAQ%20on%20vehicles.pdf for informa on previously provided to aid those who wish to operate vehicles that exceed 10 passengers. Thank you for your a en on to this.
Beth Hall Chambers, Program Manager WVDHHR Division of Early Care and Educa on Child Care Center Licensing
Promoting Excellence in Care
Great Beginnings Infant/Toddler Conference September 14‐15, 2012 Waterfront Place Hotel
Morgantown, WV Registra on Form must be received by
August 10, 2012 For more informa on,
contact Tricia Smith at 1‐866‐872‐9204
Reading Matters! MountainHeart encourages all Child Care Providers to contact their local libraries for reading programs offered in your area. Take
me and read with/to children daily!
FACTS ♥ 61% of low‐income families in the U.S. have no books in their homes for their children. ♥ 43% of adults with the lowest level of literacy proficiency live in poverty. ♥ Only 4% of adults with strong literacy skills live in poverty. ♥ 55% of children have an increased interest in reading when given books at an early age. ♥ Children with a greater variety of reading material in the home are more crea ve, imagina ve, and proficient in reading.
They are also on a be er path toward educa onal growth and development. ♥ There is only 1 age‐appropriate book for every 300 children in low‐income neighborhoods compared to 13 books per
child in middle‐income neighborhoods.
Why Read Aloud with Children? ♥ Studies prove that the most important thing adults can do in preparing young children for success in school and reading
is to read aloud with them. ♥ Many doctors believe that a child that has never had the experience of being read to is not a fully healthy child. The
American Medical Associa on has suggested that all doctors prescribe "reading to children". ♥ Reading aloud with children regularly is an extremely effec ve medium to build rela onships and communicate with
children.
The Many Benefits of Reading Aloud with Children: ♥ Children's self‐esteem grows as they experience the security of having a parent or other caring person read aloud with
them. ♥ Children experience increased communica on with parents and other family members. ♥ Children are introduced to new concepts such as colors, shapes, numbers, and alphabet, in a fun, age appropriate way. ♥ Children build listening skills, vocabulary, memory and language skills. ♥ Children develop imagina on and crea vity. ♥ Children learn informa on about the world around them. ♥ Children develop individual interests in special subjects like dinosaurs, cats, or
cars. ♥ Children learn posi ve behavior pa erns and social values. ♥ Children learn posi ve a tudes towards themselves and others. ♥ CHILDREN LEARN THE JOY OF READING!
www.read2kids.org Submi ed by Angela Sco , Case Manager
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2 Professional Development Session on Positive Interactions and Relationships Title: Early Childhood Positive Behavior Support Description: Participants will gain an understanding of the positive behavioral support guidance tech-nique and how to implement the strategies in all early childhood environments. Participants will ana-lyze their early childhood environment for triggers and identify strategies to prevent behavioral issues. Registration: Please call Reba or Missie at 1-866-872-9204 to Pre-Register.
Date: August 22, 2012 from 10:00 am– 12:00 pm MountainHeart Office in Beckley
Core Competency: 2 hr. Positive Interactions and Relationships (Tier III)
Target Audience: All
West Virginia Infant/Toddler (WVIT) Professional Development Program
For Caregivers The WVIT Professional Development Program is a 50-hour training focusing on the child care professional working with children from birth to 35 months, the caregivers relationship with families, child development, and quality programming. Caregivers must complete all 10 sessions to complete the program. WVIT PDP offers:
♥ Hands-on activities ♥ Interaction with other caregivers in this profession ♥ FREE resources available to eligible participants
The program is open to centers, facilities, and home providers who are registered on the WV STARS Career Pathway. For more information, please contact your Infant/Toddler Specialist, Tricia Smith at 1-866-872-9204 or 304-872-9200.
Mercer County
Workforce WV in Princeton July, August and September 2012
Session 1 7/10/12 4:00 pm-9:00 pm Session 2 7/12/12 4:00 pm– 8:00 pm Session 3 7/24/12 4:00 pm– 9:00 pm Session 4 7/31/12 4:00 pm– 8:00 pm Session 5 8/14/12 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm Session 6 8/16/12 4:00 pm– 9:00 pm Session 7 8/21/12 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm Session 8 8/28/12 3:30 pm-9:00 pm Session 9 9/4/12 4:00 pm– 9:00 pm Session 10 9/6/12 6:00 pm– 8:30 pm
Anyone Wishing To Attend Professional Development Sessions Must Be Pre-Registered In Order To Attend.
Please call Missie or Reba @ 1-866-872-9204 to reserve your seat today! If you are registered for a session, you will be notified by telephone if the session is canceled.
MountainHeart CCR&R is funded through a grant from DHHR, Bureau for Children and Families, Division of early Care and Education. MHCCR&R was established in 1992.
Administrator Module for West Virginia Infant/Toddler Professional Development Program for Caregivers II
(WVIT II) August 13, 2012 9:00 am-4:00 pm MountainHeart Office in Beckley
West Virginia Infant/Toddler Professional
Development Program for Caregivers II (WVIT II)
The success of the first level of West Virginia Infant/Toddler Professional Development Program for Caregivers (WVIT) has prompted WVDHHR Early Care Division to develop the next level (WVIT II) of professional develop-ment for caregivers of infants and toddlers in order to in-
crease the quality of care and education of West Virginia’s youngest children across the State.
WVIT II consists of a 35 hour course for caregivers 10 classroom sessions and a practicum and a six hour course
for administrators (2 classroom sessions). Caregivers and administrators enrolled in this program will have successful-ly completed WVIT I. This professional development pro-
gram aligns with WV STARS Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals.
*Please note that you MUST be registered on the WV STARS Career Pathway to attend this training
Wyoming County– Pineville Presbyterian Child
Development Center Participants sessions as follows:
Session 1 8/23/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 2 8/30/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 3 9/20/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 4 9/27/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 5 10/11/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 6 10/18/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 7 10/25/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 8 11/8/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 9 11/15/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm Session 10 11/29/12 5:30 pm– 9: 00 pm
Please contact Infant/Toddler Specialist, Tricia Smith to reserve your seat in WVIT I or WVIT II
1-866-872-9204 or 304-872-9200
*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING* THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE TOPIC OFFERED FOR THE MONTH OF JULY. THE PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING THIS
SESSION MUST STAY FOR THE ENTIRE 4 HOURS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE MountainHeart South Professional Development Schedule
WV STARS Certified Trainers: Dianna Thompson and Sara Mathes
July Topic Topic 1 – Red Flags and Referrals Core Competency –2 hr. Child Growth and Development and 2 hr. Child Observation and Assessment ( Tier II) WVELSF: Physical Health and Development: All Standards Target Audience-All ages Summary: Why isn’t Susie walking yet? How come Johnny isn’t talking? As early childhood professionals, often times, we are the first to notice red flags in a child’s development. This professional development session will discuss the importance of observation and assessment. We will also discuss when to make a referral and how to make a referral.
How About Them EERs? An Introduction to the Environment Rating Scale Core Competency - 2 hr. Program Management (Tier III) Target Audience - Adults Summary - Participants of this professional development session will gain knowledge about the Environment Rating Scales, practice scor-ing using the ITERS-R and then discuss how to implement quality improvement plans. July 5, 2012 3:00 pm– 5:00 pm Fellowship Hall of the Oak Hill Brethren Church July 9, 2012 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Webster County DHHR in Webster Springs August 25, 2012 9:00 am– 11:00 am Welch’s Small and Thoughtful World Child Care Center in Welch
Braxton ( Braxton County DHHR in Flatwoods) July 9, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 Fayette See Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities Greenbrier (Greenbrier County Workforce in Lewisburg) July 10, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 McDowell (McDowell County Workforce in Welch) July 16, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 Mercer (Mercer County Workforce in Princeton) July 11, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 July 31, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 Monroe (Monroe County DHHR in Union) July 26, 2012 10:30 am– 3:00 pm Topic 1
Nicholas (Nicholas County Workforce in Summersville) July 2, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 Pocahontas ( McClintic Public Library in Marlinton) July 19, 2012 10:30 am– 3:00 pm Topic 1 Raleigh ( MountainHeart Office in Beckley) July 6, 2012 10:00 am –2:30 pm Topic 1 July 30, 2012 12:00 pm– 4:30 pm Topic 1 Summers (Summers County DHHR in Hinton) July 13, 2012 10:00 am- 2:30 pm Topic 1 Webster See Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities Wyoming See sessions listed for Mercer, McDowell and/or Raleigh Counties
Talk to Me Core Competency - 2 hr. Curriculum (Tier II) Target Audience - Infant/Toddlers Summary - Participants will discuss topic centered on facilitating early language experiences for our youngest children. Using concepts presented in the Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale. July 5, 2012 5:30 pm– 7:30 pm Fellowship Hall of the Oak Hill Brethren Church July 9, 2012 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Webster County DHHR in Webster Springs August 18, 2012 2:00 pm– 4:00 pm Nicholas County Workforce in Summersville August 25, 2012 11:30 am– 1:30 pm Welch’s Small and Thoughtful World Child Care Center in Welch
Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities
Understanding Shaken Baby Syndrome Core Competency– 2 hr. Health, Safety and Nutrition (Tier III) Target Audience– Infant/Toddlers Summary-This professional development session will present the clinical symptoms of a severe shaking, and discuss situations that can lead to a caregiver’s loss of control. Participants will learn ways to anticipate and ease frustration, anger, and stress that can occur when caring for a baby or young child. August 18, 2012 11:30 am– 1:30 pm Nicholas County Workforce in Summersville
MountainHeart South Professional Development Schedule WV STARS Certified Trainers: Dianna Thompson and Sara Mathes
August Topics
Topic 1: Did You Know about Jessie’s Mom? Ethical Dilemmas in Child Care Core Competency –2hr. Professionalism( Tier II) Target Audience –Adults Summary - As child care providers you are not only providing care for the children, but can become a big part of the family’s life as well. In this professional development session we will discuss the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct for Early Childhood Professionals and how it relates to you as a child care provider. Topic 2: Please Stop Running Inside! The Importance of Good Room Arrangement Target Audience-Preschool Core Competency– 2hr Curriculum (Tier I) Summary– Participants of this professional development session will discover the importance of good room arrangement and how it affects behavior and learning. * Please bring to class a floor plan of how your early childhood area is laid out.
Braxton See sessions listed for Nicholas and /or Webster Counties Fayette (Fayette County DHHR in Oak Hill) August 7, 2012 10:00 am –12:00 pm Topic 1 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm Topic2 Greenbrier (Greenbrier County Workforce in Lewisburg) August 7, 2012 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Topic 1 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Topic 2 McDowell See Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities Mercer (Mercer County Workforce in Princeton) August 15, 2012 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Topic 1 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm Topic 2 August 31, 2012 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Topic 2 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Topic 1 Monroe See sessions listed for Greenbrier and /or Mercer counties
Nicholas See Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities Pocahontas See sessions listed for Greenbrier and/ or Nicholas Counties Raleigh ( MountainHeart Child Care Office in Beckley) August 6, 2012 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Topic 1 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Topic 2 August 29, 2012 11:00 am– 1:00 pm Topic 2 2:00 pm-4:00 pm Topic 1 Summers See sessions listed for Greenbrier and /or Raleigh Counties Webster See Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities Wyoming MountainHeart Community Services in Kopperston August 16, 2012 10:00 am– 12:00 pm Topic 1 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm Topic 2
****WV Elements of Family Child Care Series (WV EFCC)***
MountainHeart will be offering specialized family and facility series. This series provides family and facility child care providers a com-prehensive overview of The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care and the Family Child Care Environment Rating Scale Revised.
Participants of these sessions must complete all seven sessions and two 1-hour visits to be eligible for a certificate.
♥The modules will be divided into seven sessions and will begin in July, 2012 at the Workforce WV Building in Lewisburg.
♥Sessions are open to family child care providers and facilities. These sessions will be held in Greenbrier County and open for registration to surrounding counties.
If you have questions about this exciting opportunity please contact Dianna Thompson,
1-866-872-9204. Registration limited to 14 participants with a minimum of 4 people to hold the class.
Greenbrier County Dates and Times
Session 1 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm July 10, 2012 Session 2 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm July 17, 2012 Session 3 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm July 24, 2012 Session 4 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm August 7, 2012 Session 5 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm August 21, 2012 Session 6 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm August 28, 2012 Session 7 4:30 pm– 8:30 pm Sept 11, 2012
Location of Sessions: WV Workforce Building in Lewisburg
Anyone Wishing To Attend Professional Development Sessions Must Be Pre-Registered In Order To Attend.
Please call Missie or Reba @ 1-866-872-9204 to reserve your seat today! If you are registered for a session, you will be notified by telephone if the session is canceled.
MountainHeart CCR&R is funded through a grant from DHHR, Bureau for Children and Families, Division of early Care and Education. MHCCR&R was established in 1992.
Braxton See sessions listed for Nicholas and /or Webster Counties Fayette (Fayette County DHHR in Oak Hill) September 14, 2012 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Topic 1 Greenbrier (Greenbrier County Workforce in Lewisburg ) September 6, 2012 10:00 am– 2:30 pm Topic 1 McDowell (McDowell County Workforce in Welch) September 18, 2012 10:00 am- 2:30 pm Topic 1 Mercer (Mercer County Workforce in Princeton) September 5, 2012 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Topic 1 September 25, 2012 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Topic 1 Monroe See sessions listed for Greenbrier and /or Mercer Counties
Nicholas (Nicholas County Workforce in Summersville) September 19, 2012 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Topic 1 Pocahontas See sessions listed fro Greenbrier and /or Nicholas Counties Raleigh (MountainHeart Child Care Office in Beckley) September 7, 2012 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Topic 1 September 15, 2012 9:30 am– 1:30 pm Topic 1 Summers See sessions listed for Greenbrier and/or Raleigh Counties Webster See Infant and Toddler Professional Development Opportunities Wyoming See sessions listed for McDowell, Mercer and/or Raleigh Counties
*PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING* THERE WILL ONLY BE ONE TOPIC OFFERED FOR THE MONTH SEPTEMBER. THE PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING THIS
SESSION MUST STAY FOR THE ENTIRE 4 HOURS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE MountainHeart South Professional Development Schedule
WV STARS Certified Trainers: Dianna Thompson and Sara Mathes
September Topic Topic 1 - Teaching Children the Importance of Volunteerism and Public Service Core Competency –4hr. Family and Community (Tier II) Target Audience-School Age Summary - What can we do to help? Children need to learn about their role in society and how they can help make it a better place. This professional development session will look at the role of volunteerism and how we can get children involved in making a difference. Guest speakers from local volunteer organizations will be on hand to discuss what programs they have available to help you promote volunteerism in your child care setting.
Things to Remember about
Professional Development Sessions… ♥ Please remember to pre-register for all professional development sessions
by calling Missie or Reba at 1-866-872-9204. ♥ If you register for a class and are unable to attend, please contact MountainHeart and let them know, there may be a waiting list for that class. ♥ Infants and children are not to attend professional development sessions.
Alternate child care arrangements need to be made prior to the class. ♥ All sessions will begin at the scheduled time. If you miss 15 or more
minutes during the course of the session, you will not receive credit for the session.
♥ Upon arriving for the professional development session all cell phones and electronic devices need to be set to vibrate or meeting. Please no texting during the sessions.
♥ Remember if public schools are canceled in your county due to inclement weather, there will be no professional development sessions that day.
Saturday Professional Development Sessions
August 18, 2012– Nicholas County– Workforce WV in Summersville –11:30 am– 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
(see Infant/Toddler Professional Development Sessions for further information on topics )
August 25, 2012– McDowell County-Welch’s Small and
Thoughtful World Child Care Center in Welch- 9:00 am– 11:00 am and 11:30 am– 1:30 pm
(see Infant/Toddler Professional Development Sessions for further information on topics )
September 15, 2012-Raleigh County– MountainHeart Office in
Beckley– 9:30 am– 1:30 pm (see topic information for the month of September 2012)
Come visit us at: http://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
TRAILS Mix Child Care Chronicles Child Care Chronicles page 5 page 5
“Oh, the Places You’ll Go” “Congratula ons! Today is your day. You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!” from Dr. Seuss’s book, “Oh the Places You’ll Go”.
West Virginia is filled with opportuni es for adults and children to experience inside, outside, and upside down fun from A to Z. Every county has a wealth of opportuni es within your reach and budget. Here are a few sugges ons to help you get started:
♥ Most coun es have a Summer Reading Program at your local public Library. This is a great opportunity to encourage reading for school age children in your care. There may be a program for the younger non‐reader as well. Contact your local library for more informa on.
♥ Three Rivers Avian Center has numerous programs in various coun es that allow people of all ages to learn valuable informa on about West Virginia’s birds of prey. h p://www.tracwv.org/
♥ West Virginia State Parks and Forests, h p://www.wvstateparks.com/summerperf.html, have informa on about all state parks and the programs offered.
♥ Fishing, swimming, and boa ng are summer ac vi es that families enjoy and can o en do for li le or no charge. Always use cau on when children are exposed to water ac vi es and sunlight.
♥ Exhibi on Coal Mine opens spring to fall and offers tours of an underground mine. h p://www.beckley.org/exhibi on_coal_mine/index.html
♥ Hinton offers Railroad Days in the fall. h p://www.hintonwva.com/railroaddays.html ♥ State Fair of West Virginia starts August 10th‐18th. ♥ In Sept. 1st‐ 9th Beckley offers the Kids Classic Fes val. Lots of fun and games for all ages.
h p://www.wvcommerce.org/travel/travelplanner/event/Beckleys_Kids_Classic_Fes val/9214/default.aspx
♥ Bluefield Downtown Street Fair brings free lemonade, cra s, flea market, entertainment and much more.
The best entertainment of all can be in your own backyard. Have a backyard pretend camp out or just borrow some of the TRAILS outside items such as a sand and water table, picnic table, and games. As Dr. Seuss would say, “So…be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea, you’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is wai ng. So…get on your way!”
Submi ed by Joanne McCallister, TRAILS Early Childhood Specialist
Outdoor Activities Hula Hoops can be a toy used in as many ways thought of by a crea ve mind. Here
are a few sugges ons to get you started. ♥ Hula Relay – In teams have children hula with the hoop un l it drops and
then pass the hoop to the next child. The team that can keep the hoop going the longest wins. Another varia on would be to have teams stand across from each other and roll the hoop to the team member across from them.
♥ Hula Maze – Lay several hoops on the ground. Children can run, hop, or jump from one hoop to another without touching the hoop.
♥ Hula Toss – Place cones in places on the floor or yard. Children can try and ring the cone with the hoop.
♥ Hula Hoop Simon Says – Give commands such as, Simon says, “Put your foot in a green hoop. Place your hand in a red hoop.”
Then let your imagina on create new games using the hoops.
Taken from www.preschoolrainbow.org and www.ehow.com Submi ed by Joanne McCallister, TRAILS Early Childhood Specialist
Toddler Entrées Quick Broccoli and Cheese
No-crust Quiche ♥ 1 10‐ounce package frozen broccoli
florets ♥ 6 large eggs ♥ ½ cup milk ♥ 1 teaspoon nutmeg ♥ ¼ teaspoon pepper ♥ ½ teaspoon salt ♥ 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Cook the broccoli for 1 minute in boiling water or microwave it. Drain and chop. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and spices. S r in the broccoli and cheese. Coat a 9‐inch pie dish with vegetable oil spray. Pour in the mixture. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.
Taken from: The Toddler Bistro by Chris na Schmidt, M.S. Nutri on, Bull Publishing Co., ©2009, available on the MountainHeart TRAILS van.
Come visit us at: http://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
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Dear Roma Dear Roma,
I have a child in my care who is a perfec onist. He works un l his work is perfect. He lines up items or makes pa erns that must be exact. His social skills are on age appropriate levels. He has aggressive behavior some mes. He is very intelligent, but failed his kindergarten screening. I’m puzzled and wonder if he might have a developmental delay?
Puzzled About the Perfec onist
Dear Puzzled,
Remember, just because a child excels in one area doesn’t mean that the child has the same ability in other areas. A child’s learning style may affect how he does on a screening. The child may have trouble with abstract concepts, but does well when the experience is concrete. The child may be frustrated or angry so he uses aggressive behavior to express his feelings or to get what he wants. Start journal wri ng with the child to help him discover his feelings and emo ons. Role play and talk about solu ons for behavioral issues that will help the child gain self‐control. Hopefully, the school system will follow up on the failed Kindergarten screening with a developmental assessment.
Roma
For more informa on on teaching children social skills or to schedule an observa on, please contact Roma Lester at 1‐800‐834‐7082.
Annual Meeting Canceled Attention
Child Care Center Directors It is at this me of year
that you typically receive a “Save the Date” no ce for the annual mee ng held in October. It is with regret that I inform each of you that the Division of Early Care and Educa on will not be holding its annual mee ng. Since you will not be receiving a 2012 cer ficate, adjustments will be made to the Tiered Reimbursement/grant requirements for a endance.
Kim Hawkins, MS Director, Division of Early Care & Educa on West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources
WV Trivia Answers: 1. Yellow Delicious – yum! 2. Anna Jarvis, born in Webster, WV 3. Sugar Maple, Cardinal, Rhododendron, Black Bear,
Honeybee 4. The Paw Paw 5. New River Gorge Bridge, near Faye eville 6. Charleston, WV 7. Moundsville, WV 8. Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. from Logan County 9. Sales Tax (Effec ve 1921) 10. June, July, and August: Be sure to pick your dates now!
Gardening Resources Spring is already in full bloom. It's me
to get outside and do some gardening.
Direct contact with nature is so important for children, and experienced teacher‐gardeners have discovered how well gardening supports their developmental goals for children.
You'll find inspira on and prac cal ps to help you get your hands in the earth. And, you'll want to take a look at the great resources we've discovered. There's something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or a green thumb.
h p://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/collage/currentcollage.html?source=Gardencollage
Submi ed by Barbara Warren Community Playthings
For Our Babies Ronald Lally Ed.D and Peter Mangione, co‐directors of WestEd Center for Child and
Family Studies located in Sausalito California have started a na onal campaign to promote healthy development of U.S. children from concep on to age three. Research and experience prove that children given the right developmental environment incur fewer health problems and costs, do be er in school, experience fewer and less severe mental health problems, perpetrate less crime and a ain higher socioeconomic status later in life. The goal of this campaign is to link together a large number of people who will speak in one voice and demand be er treatment of our na on’s babies, through prenatal care, paid leave & well baby care, screening & follow‐up services, and quality infant & toddler care. Go to www.forourbabies.org to find out much more about this campaign and decide how you can help.
Come visit us at: http://ccsouth.mountainheartwv.org
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Fairs and Festivals July 4‐8 ‐ 46th Annual Pioneer Days
Marlinton (1‐800‐336‐7009) www.pocahontascountywv.com
July 9‐14 ‐ Nicholas County Fair Summersville (304‐872‐1454)
July 20‐22 ‐ Friends of Coal Auto Fair Beckley (304‐252‐0715)
www.friendsofcoalautofair.com
July 20‐22 ‐ Mountain Lakes Fes val Su on (304‐765‐6533)
www.mountainlakesfes val.com
July 22‐29 ‐ Cowen Historical Railroad Fes val Cowen
July 30‐August 4 ‐ Cherry River Fes val Richwood (304‐846‐2596)
August 1‐5 ‐ Appalachian String Band Music Fes val Camp Washington‐Carver/Cli op (304‐558‐0162)
www.wvculture.org
August 3‐4 ‐ Mercer County Fair Pike View High School‐Princeton (304‐384‐9895 or 347‐7663) www.fairofmercercounty.com
August 6‐11 ‐ Braxton County Fairs & Fes vals Celebra on Holly Gray Park, Su on (304‐765‐0333
www.braxtoncountyfairwv.com
August 10‐18 ‐ State Fair of West Virginia Fairlea (304‐645‐1090) h p://statefairofwv.com
August 24‐26 Appalachian Fes val Beckley (304‐252‐7328)
www.appalachianfes val.net
September 1‐9 Beckley Kids Classic Fes val Beckley (304256‐1776)
www.beckley.org
September 2‐8 Webster County Fair Camp Caesar, Cowen (304‐226‐3888)
www.campcaesar.info
September 6‐9 CultureFest 2012 Pipestem (304‐320‐8833) www.culturefestwv.com
September 15‐16 Country Roads Fes val Hawks Nest State Park, Ansted (304‐658‐5196)
September 29 W.Va. Roadkill Cook‐Off Marlinton (1‐800‐336‐7009)
www.pccocwv.com
Orange Pops ♥ 1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened orange‐
juice concentrate, thawed ♥ ¾ cup water ♥ 1 cup plain yogurt ♥ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix orange‐juice concentrate, water, yogurt, and vanilla together. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays. Place the trays in the freezer. Cut 14 plas c drinking straws in half. When the mixture is par ally frozen, place one straw half in each sec on of the ice cube trays. Makes 28 small pops.
Taken from: “Teaching Snacks: Teaching Basic Concepts & Skills Through Cooking”, Warren Publishing House, Inc.
Governor Proclaims Week of the Young Child in the Mountain State Governor Earl Ray Tomblin proclaimed April 22‐28, 2012 as
the Week of the Young Child in the Mountain State. Honorable Delegate Daniel Hall read the Governor’s Proclama on at the WOYC celebra on kick‐off and press event. According to NAEYC (Na onal Associa on for the Educa on of Young Children), the annual week is designated to focus public a en on on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. The theme for the week was: “EARLY YEARS ARE LEARNING YEARS”.
Early childhood educa on is vital to our community. Children need a strong early learning founda on to succeed in school and to succeed in life. There are numerous ways you can make a difference in your community year round: support literacy programs, thank early childhood professionals, and support policies at the local, state, and federal levels that provide high‐quality early learning opportuni es for all young children.
In addi on to the kick‐off event, MountainHeart CCR&R presented a free book to children who came to our area offices during the week. Children in Child Care were invited to submit artwork to their area MountainHeart office. The pictures were displayed in the offices during the weeklong celebra on.
The 2012 Week of the Young Child Commi ee was comprised of Teresa Drake, Kimberly Dillard, Missie Harris, Carissa Lusk and Angela Sco .
Submi ed by Angela J. Sco , Commi ee Member for “WOYC”
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MHCCR&R is funded through a grant from DHHR, Bureau for Children and Families, Division of Early Care and Educa on.
MHCCR&R was established in 1992.
P.O. Box 966 • Beckley, WV 25801
Children are our future... and our future looks promising!
Important Informa on Professional Development
Schedule Inside!
Medication Administration Training MountainHeart Child Care Resource & Referral is pleased to announce they will be sponsoring more Medica on Administra on Trainings. The following are the dates and mes:
♥ March 6, 2012 at the Greenbrier County Workforce Building (Lewisburg/MountainHeart Office) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ July 11, 2012 at the MountainHeart Child Care Office Conference Room at 228 Ragland Road in Beckley from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ July 25, 2012 at the Nicholas County Workforce Building (Summersville/MountainHeart Office) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ August 6, 2012 at the Greenbrier County Workforce Building (Lewisburg/MountainHeart Office) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ August 13, 2012 at the Mercer County Workforce Building (Princeton/MountainHeart Office) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm ♥ Sept. 10, 2012 at the MountainHeart Child Care Office Conference Room at 228 Ragland Road in Beckley from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ Sept. 17, 2012 at the Greenbrier County Workforce Building (Lewisburg/MountainHeart Office) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ Oct. 8, 2012 at the MountainHeart Community Services Conference Room at Rt. 85 in Kopperston from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ♥ Oct. 18, 2012 at the Nicholas County Workforce Building (Summersville) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. ♥ Nov. 9, 2012 at the Mercer County Workforce Building (Princeton/MountainHeart Office) from 5:00 to
9:00 pm ♥ Nov. 21, 2012 at the MountainHeart Community Services Conference Room at Rt. 85 in Kopperston from
10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Call Reba or Missy at 1‐866‐872‐9204 to register. Class size is limited to 15 and there will be a wait list. If, for
some reason a er you register, an emergency arises and you are unable to a end, please call and let us know so we can put someone from wait list in your place.
Addi onal Requirements: ♥ Be registered on the WV STARS Career Pathway. The class is WV STARS approved. ♥ You need to bring a small baby doll with you. ♥ You need to bring a pair of non latex gloves. ♥ You need to bring your WV STARS Bar Code ID’s.
Due to the intensity of the material to be covered you must be there at the scheduled start me of training. If you have any ques ons feel free to contact MountainHeart Child Care Resource & Referral.
Training Materials Needed