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September/October 2015

Staff DirectoryCHERYL DUNNProgram Director, CCR&R

MARILEE HANEYAssistant Director, CCR&R

RENEE LINGAFELTEREarly Childhood Wellness Specialist

TANYA BULLUCKQuality Outreach Specialist

BETH WALCOTTEarly Childhood Specialist

CANDACE MALONEData Clerk

CHARLOTTE DANIELSData Specialist

AMITAI DELGADOAdministrative Assistant

316-682-1853

New Resource Library Materials!

If you have not “checked out” our library in a while you will find a nice surprise! We have many new kits of varying themes including science, outdoor play, building and more!

The Resource Library is available FREE to anyone. You may select multiple kits to check-out for 30 days. When done, just return the materials and you can check out more. This is a great opportunity to provide new and fun activities for the kids without spending a dime.

The Resource Library is open during weekdays, Monday - Friday 8-4:30 pm. The library is also open on training nights and Saturdays. If you prefer, we can deliver Items to you! Just give us a call and let us know what kind of items you are looking for. We will let you know when we will be out your way!

Upcoming Field Trip (Journey On The Go) TopicsSeptember: Apples

October: Fire Safety

November: We Are Thankful

December: Making Snow

During a Field Trip, a Child Start Specialist comes to your licensed classroom or home for a 30 minute interactive activity with the teachers and children. Every month the theme changes. Call for more information!

Save the Date!Growing With Children

Annual ConferenceSaturday, March 5, 2016

Central Community Church6100 W. Maple

Wichita, KS

Professional Development Listing

Social Connections, Meeting Concrete Needs in Strengthening Families10/24/2015– 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Child Start, Tanya Bulluck

This course will provide an introduction to the Strengthening Families approach which centers on shifting the focus from risks and deicits to strengths and resiliency thereby building the Protective Factors. Social connections and support systems for families are important in building the Protective Factors. Building an awareness on how social connections and concrete support promotes optimal child development and builds family strengths.

Importance of Circle Time 10/15/2015- 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Child Start, Beth Wolcott

Circle time should be planned as part of a child care providers’s daily routine because it provides a place of comfort and predictability for the children. the provider can use it to build in stories. Come out and explore exciting and creative ways to interact and truly connect with your children during circle time.

Move, Play, Sing and Learn 9/10/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start, Renee Barrett

This course will focus on ways physical activities must be playful, creative and success oriented. One will be able to identify and experience a variety of developmentally appropriate and simple activities that will be ultilized at home or in a center environment. Come enjoy a festive occasion and learn new ideas!

Building Social Emotional Foundations (CSEFEL) 9/26/2015- 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Child Start, Tanya Bulluck

Building Social Emotional Foundations is a six hour training to provide the breadth of the CSEFEL Pyramid model of social-emotional development in infant/toddler and preschool children. Focus of this training will target building positive relationships, responsive environments, enhancing emotional literacy, and building friendships and play skills in young children.

Health and Safety Initial Professional Development Module

9/19/2015 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Child Start

10/17/2015 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Child StartThis full-day session will give you the basic training currently required by KDHE Child Care Licensing Regulation. You will receive: •Safe Slumber: Creating a Safe Sleep and Play Environment •Basic Child Development •Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting with Abusive Head Trauma

Basic Child Development 9/10/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Start 10/08/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Start

Signs and Symptoms of Childhood Illnesses 9/08/2015 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Child Start9/21/2015 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Child Start 10/05/2015 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Child Start 10/13/2015 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Child Start

Safe Slumber 9/03/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Start10/22/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Start

Child Abuse, Neglect & Head Trauma 9/14/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Start10/12/2015 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Child Start

Professional Development Listing Continued

LifeSaver Learning Course ListCall 683-2645 for reservations and to make payment. Not eligible for Child Start Membership 40% discount or hours, however, Child Start Members - Save $10 on full day LifeSaver Learning Courses!

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/Choking + Pediatric First Aid & Safety9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Child Start on the following dates: 9/12/15, 9/26/15, 10/10/15, 10/21/15

Pediatric First Aid & Safety 9/29/2015 - 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Child Start

Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED/Choking 10/27/2015 - 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Child Start

Important Information!

Prices

Policies

Reservations

Unless otherwise indicated, all trainings are $6.00/hour for

Child Start Professional Membership holders.

1 hour event: $6.002 hour event: $12.006 hour event: $36.00

Membership holders save 40% off trainings. Non-members pay

$10.00/hour

Reservation and payment required to hold seat for training. Always call and let us know if you are wanting to come, whether or not you are ready to make a reservation so we can contact you if there is a schedule change!

Call 316-682-1853 to let us know you want to attend. You can pay to reserve your spot using the following methods:

Over phone with credit cardIn Person: Monday - Friday 8a-4:30pBy Mail**: Child Start, CCR&R, 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218

**Call, then mail your payment. RSVP not guarunteed till payment received. Must include a seperate piece of paper with RSVP details included.

Arrive Early!Doors lock at advertised start time, late comers will not be allowed in due to regulations.

Cancellation PolicyTo Cancel, call no later than noon the day of the class, or noon the day before for Saturday courses. You will receive a refund of hours back to your account.

Without cancellation, hours will be lost.

No refund of money.

No children unless breastfeeding.

In full sessions, only paid attendees may stay.

We request that you do not bring in food to the training.

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Benefits of joining:Reduced cost for training hours - 40% offOn-site trainings starting at $150 for 2 hoursLifeSaver Learning Discounts - $10 off 7 hour courseFree Journey on the Go presentations*Quarterly customized report with attendance and hoursConstructive Playthings Discount - 20% off + Free ShippingLakeshore Learning Discount - Free Shipping and 10% Merchandise CertificateAdvance notification of FREE Trainings (before non-members)Job Posting BoardMembership List AccessLarger Growing With Children discount & other special eventsMembership window clings and logos to showcase to clientsAccess to AIG Benefits:

$2000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefit$500 Spouse AD&D$250 Child AD&DDicount program for eye care, hearing, prescription, and chiropractic services

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You have spoke and we listened! We are excited to share the new Professional Membership program with you! This package was designed by you, for you!

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Individual - $30(Covers 1 named person)

Site 100 Membership - $80Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity between 51-100)

Site 50 Membership - $60Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity of 50 or less)

Site 150 Membership - $100Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity between 101-199)

Site 200 Membership - $120Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity of 200 or more)

Membership Specifics:Membership year ends December 31, 2015. Up to 20 hours may be carried over from the previous year. Individual memberships cover one named individual. Center membership valid for one site location. Training discounts apply to all staff working at covered site with Center Membership. Center memberships based upon licensed capacity . Email required for advance notification of free trainings and quarterly usage reports.

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Trainings for basic licensing requirements held monthlyTrainings on various early childhood topicsOn-site trainings starting at $150Annual Growing With Children ConferenceOnline training through Child Care Aware of Kansas

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Quality improvement projects for child care providers: Early Childhood Wellness Strengthening Families Quality StepsComplete ERS ratings on child care homes and centers Marketing through Referral

Enhanced online marketing through Child Care OnlineJob Posting BoardDiscounts to vendors

Resource library to checkout kits, toys and booksCoaching and support or mentoring on numerous topicsLaminating & Cri-cut services to make and save special projects

Journey on the Go: a 30 minute program for children led by Child Start specialistsPeer Learning GroupsParent Events: activities/education at your siteNetworking opportunities

Child Start members receive discounts and/or access to the services with the membership symbol.Visit www.childstart.org/membership for more information about the membership program.

Who Are We?We are a program of Child Start. You may know us as Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) or you may know us as Child Care Aware® Region 2 or you may just know us as Child Start. Regardless of name, we are here to help you succeed at providing high quality child care to children in Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner counties in Kansas. Our programs are supported by funding through Child Care Aware® of Kansas, United Way of the Plains and income received through membership, training, special events, services and donations. We are Quality Assured as a Child Care Resource & Referral agency through Child Care Aware® of America and licensed through Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

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www.childstart.org 316-682-1853 1-800-684-3962 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218

Child Care Providers — Please copy this page and share with your families!

Do you know somebody interested in becoming a child care provider? Have them call their local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency at 1-855-750-3343 for more information!

FAMILY FOCUSCelebrate the Healthy Way!

by Rachel Jury, Child Care Aware® of Kansas, Infant/Toddler Specialist Region One

Cupcakes, cookies and sugary foods are a staple for events such as birthday/holiday parties in child care. However, we know how important it is for children to make healthy choices. Snack time and celebrations are a perfect time to introduce healthy foods in a fun way!

Try these ideas at your next celebration:• Friendship Fruit Salad - Have each family member bring

a different fruit and make a fruit salad to share! (You can also make fruit kabobs!)

• Fruit Cups (Find the recipe at www.skinnytaste.com/2011/06/frozen-fruit-pops.html)

• Banana Pops - Slice bananas in half and slide in a popsicle stick. Roll in yogurt and whole grain cereal topping and freeze.

• Fruit Smoothies - blend fruit with ice and low-fat milk• Whole-grain crackers with cheese cubes, string cheese

or hummus• Cereal mix (whole-grain, low sugar cereals mixed with

dried fruit, pretzels, etc.)• Celery with peanut butter and raisins*• Try serving raw vegetables with fun and healthy dips

such as hummus, salsa, bean dip, low fat ranch or low fat yogurt

• Make sure to offer water, low-fat or fat-free milk or 100% juice to drink

*Please consider ages when choosing foods. Some items may be choking hazards. Also, watch for food allergies and offer foods that all the children can enjoy.

Also, consider non-food celebrations! Non-food focus activities provide opportunities for singing, dancing, playing games and more! Here are some ideas to try as an alternative to food!• Games• Crafts• Dance Party• Have family members come and read a book to the

group• Participate in a community project• Themed scavenger hunt• Have a treasure chest with different items that the

child can choose• Create a “Celebrate Me” book, have classmates draw

pictures to describe what is special about that child• Allow the child to be the “special helper” Sources: www.actionforhealthykids.org/storage/documents/parent-toolkit/celebrationsf3b.pdf and www.actionforhealthykids.org/storage/documents/parent-toolkit/foodideasf3a.pdf

New Staff & Trainings

DO YOU HAVE CHILD CARE OPENINGS?Update your information to get accurate referrals!

Name: ______________________________________________________Address: ____________________________________________________City: ________________________ Zip: ________ County: _________License #: ___________________ Phone: ________________________Email: _______________________________________________________

Type of Care: o Licensed FCC o Group FCC o Child Care Center o Preschool

Do You Accept DCF?o Yes o No

DAYS OPEN: o Mon o Tue o Wed o Thu o Fri o Sat o SunTime (Open): _________ _________ __________ _________ ________ ________ _________

Time (Close): ________ _________ __________ _________ ________ ________ _________

Age Capacity Vacancies EnrolledUnder Age 1 (Infant) _________ _________ _________12 - 17 Months (Infant) _________ _________ _________18 - 23 Months (Toddler) _________ _________ _________Age 2 (Toddler) _________ _________ _________Age 3 (Preschool) _________ _________ _________Age 4 (Preschool) _________ _________ _________Age 5 (School Age) _________ _________ _________Age 6 & Over (School Age) _________ _________ _________

Please complete and return this form to:Child Care Aware® of Kansas Region Two, 1002 S Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218

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Fall is here, time to do some fun fall activities!

Corncob Printing

Supplies: Corncobs, paper towels, paint, a shallow container, and paper

Directions: Wash corncobs and allow them to dry for serveral days, (or buy pre-dried cornbos in the hispanic food section). Make paint pads by placing folded paper towels in shallow containers and pouring on yellow tempura paint. Have the children first roll the corncobs on the paint pads. Then let them roll the corncobs accross their papers to make prints.

Variation: Cut the corncobs in half. Let the children dip the cut-off ends into the paint and press them onto their papers to make corncob flowers.

Even Better: Provide the corncobs and paint and see the variety of ways children choose to use them to create works of art!

Joining the Child Start team this July is Beth Wolcott. She will be our new Early Childhood Specialist. Beth comes highly qualified with a background in Child Development along with training experience in multiple fields. As one of out specialists, she will be here to assist you with and questions or assistance as needed.

Don’t forget to register for the following new trainings coming in September and October this year:

• Move, Play, Sing and Learn- Renee Lingafelter

• Building Social Emotional Foundations - Tanya Bullock

• Strengthening Families Approach - Tanya Bullock

• Importance of Circle Time - Beth Wolcott