Helping Your Child to Overcome Mistakes

Making mistakes will be less upsetting as your child learns

to control her emotions.

Remind your child that the way to get better at

something is to practice doing it. Remind her of

other things she’s gotten good at because she

practiced.

Be a role model for your child and let her know that

everyone makes mistakes! When you confront your

own mistakes, try to be positive and think about a

plan to try again. Let her hear you say aloud, “First

I’ll do this, and then I’ll do …”

For more tips and strategies to

help your child build lifelong

resilience skills:

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CARING MATTERS

President Jason Kiefer - CEO Barbara-Ann Mattle - Editor Jennifer Weykman

Main Office

595 Blossom Rd., Suite 120

Rochester, NY 14610-1825

Phone: (585) 654-4720

Fax: (585) 654-4721

Wayne County Branch Office

510 West Union St., Suite 1

Newark, NY 14513-9201

Phone: (315) 331-5443

Fax: (315) 331-5271

Livingston County Branch Office

3513 Thomas Dr., Suite 4

Lakeville, NY 14480-0670

Phone: (585) 346-6050

Fax: (585) 346-6058

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September 2015 - Vol. 34 Issue 9

Inc.

Caring for Children with Special Health

Care Needs

Child Care Council Training Day

September 26, 2015 9:00am to 3:00pm Special price! $30 includes box lunch

We have partnered with health care providers from Golisano Children’s Hospital to provide a unique training day for child care providers.

This training will provide early childhood professionals an opportunity to learn about a variety of medical conditions that may be encountered in child care programs.

Pediatric nurse practitioners will present on: Seizure disorders Diabetes Urinary catheterization Colostomy care

There will be ample opportunity for questions and answers

and hands on practice.

To register for this class please use

special check box when completing

the registration form — page 12

Family Focus

Are They Ready? By Kristen Torkelsen, Referral Specialist

There is no specific age when children are ready to stay home alone as children

mature at different rates. Important things to consider include if your child feels

comfortable being alone and does he/she have a level head to deal with an

emergency.

For many families with older children between the ages of 9 and 12, you must

decide if your child is ready to care for him/herself. The following are some

questions to consider. If you answer yes to most of the following questions, this

may indicate your child is ready to stay alone.

Has my child handled brief periods of being left alone well?

Will your child come straight home after school?

Will your child be lonely or frightened?

Can your child manage simple jobs like fixing a snack and taking phone messages?

Is your child physically able to unlock and lock the doors at home?

Can your child solve small problems on their own?

Does your child know when and how to seek outside help?

Is your child prepared to handle an accident or an emergency?

Will your child follow the rules set for him/her and use time productively?

There are a number of self-care options to consider as you explore the idea of self-

care for your child. Some families may use a combination of self-care and various

after-school programs. Many schools offer clubs, sports, recreation or after-school

wrap around care. This is a good way for your child to make the transition.

Prepare your child to be ready for emergency situations. Go over the following

together:

Your child’s full name, address and phone number

Your full name and the phone number of your job

The phone number for emergency services

Not to enter your home if a door or window is open or broken

What to do if someone knocks on the door

The location of a flashlight in good working order if the power should fail

How to exit your home quickly in case of a fire

To assist your child in preparing to stay home alone, there are community

resources available. The American Red Cross offers a Basic Aid Training course.

Children learn safety information, first aid procedures and skills to respond to

emergencies. For information contact your local American Red Cross. In

Rochester at 585-241-4400, Livingston County at 585-243-7029 and Wayne

County at 315-331-3783.

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CCC Annual Membership Application

□ Individual Membership ($35)

□ Center Staff Member Membership ($50)

□ Family Provider Membership ($50)

□ Single Site Group Family Child Care Membership ($75)

□ Non-Child Care Organization Membership ($75)

□ CACFP Family Provider ($25)

□ CACFP Group Provider ($37.50)

□ Center □ Nursery School □ School-Age □ Multiple Site □ Group Family

□ 1 - 10 Staff Members ($150) □ 21-30 Staff members ($250)

□ 11-20 Staff members ($200) □ 31+ Staff members ($300)

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CCC Membership Benefits and Application

Individual-Non-Child Care Membership—$35.00/yr

› Loan privileges at the Early Childhood Professional Libraries

› My First Library loan privileges for your own children between the ages of 6 wks thru 5 yrs

› Free Notary Public Services

› Council Pin, Lanyard, Tote Bag or Carabineer Key Tag

Child Care Center Staff Member, Registered Family Child Care Provider or

Legally Exempt Child Care Provider Membership-$50/yr

› 50% discount on Business Center Services

› 10% membership discount every Tuesday on Recycle Shop purchases

› Substantial member savings on Council offered classes and events

Non-Child Care Organization Membership—$75/yr

› $5.00 discount on individual staff memberships in the Child Care Council

Single Site Group Family Child Care Provider—$75/yr

› Substantial member discount on in-service training at your location

› Substantial discount on Council classes and events for provider and assistants

Child Care Center, Nursery School, School-Age, Multi-Site Group Family Child Care Membership

$150.00/yr (1-10 staff members) $250.00/yr (21-30 staff members)

$200.00/yr (11-20 staff members) $300.00/yr (31+ staff members)

› Substantial Discount on Individualized Training Program and In-Service Sessions

› All staff members eligible for substantial member savings on Council classes and events

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Quick Guide to the Annual Federal Budget Process

- CONTINUED -

The federal government plays a crucial role in setting policy and investments for early care and education. Knowing how and when funding decisions are made helps us to take action for children, families, child care centers, and family child care providers!

Administration’s Budget Proposal (see March 2015 newsletter) Congress Approves Budget Resolution (see April 2015 newsletter) Appropriations Committees hold hearings (see May 2015 newsletter) House and Senate Approval of Committee Bills (See June 2015 newsletter)

AND NOW WE WAIT BUT—What if This Work Isn’t Completed by September 30?

If Congress has not finished all appropriations bills for the new fiscal year by the end of the current fiscal year, a Continuing Resolution (CR) must be passed to continue funding for federal programs until Congress can finish their work. Congress can choose any new date as the new deadline. Without this action, there is a Federal Government Shutdown.

Federal Budget Action Timeline

Step 1: Administration

presents a Budget Proposal

February

Step 2: Congress approves

a Budget Resolution

April

Step 4: Appropriations

Committees vote on funding legislation

Summer

Step 3: Appropriations

Committees hold hearings to get information on key issues

Spring

Step 5: House and Senate vote on funding legislation and send

to the President for signature

October 1: First Day of New Federal

Fiscal Year

The Know Place

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The “Good Waiter” Approach to Teaching By Andrea McKenna, Education Specialist

I once heard that a good early childhood professional is just like a

good waiter. Having been a server in restaurants for many years, I

found the comparison intriguing. I know that a good waiter is there

when the customer needs him or her, but should not hover and annoy

the customers by constantly interrupting the meal. The same could be said for a good early childhood teacher, especially one working with

infants and toddlers. She or he should be there for the children when

they need them, but not interacting so much that he or she is

disrupting play or interrupting learning. Being this type of teacher

does not always come naturally and takes practice.

In this picture we see a baby with

stacking rings. They are not stacked

smallest to largest and they have

tipped over. A well-meaning adult

might pick this up for the baby and

show him how to stack it smallest to

largest ring, but what would the child

learn from that experience? If we let

the child figure it out on his own he learns about cause and effect, gravity,

persistence, and he feels a sense of accomplishment when he’s done.

Perhaps his objective is not to have the rings in any particular order.

Since he is engaged in the activity and not crying in

frustration, he should be allowed to play

uninterrupted.

In the second picture, we see two children

squeezed into a Cozy Coupe ©. Some teachers might

feel that only one child should be in this toy at a time

however, in this picture the children are happy and

smiling and do not seem to be upset sharing this toy.

From this experience the children are learning

lessons in social development by working together to

move the car. They are also learning about how objects move and fit in space. A good teacher should

position him or herself near the car for safety or in

case a disagreement occurs between the children, but will also allow

the children to play uninterrupted.

When working with infants and toddlers, it’s important to allow

them to explore and experiment on their own as much as you can.

The learning that takes place when you step back and observe is very

important for cognitive development. When you are working with

young children always ask yourself; does the child need me right now

and what will the child learn from this interaction?

Nurse Notes

Choices for Infection Control By Chris Meagher, RN, Child Care Health Specialist

The New York State child care regulations for infection control for all modalities can be found in their particular document under section 11, subpart (i). I want to address the common theme in that section that states, ”surfaces must be cleaned and disinfected after each use with an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered product that has an EPA registration number on the label” and “Sanitizers and disinfectants must be used as directed on the product label”. Appendix C of the health care plan addresses this specifically and each program will indicate there what they choose to use. There are two options on the health care plan. The first is “EPA-registered product approved for sanitizing and disinfection, following manufacturer instructions for mixing and application.” The second is “Bleach solution made fresh each day.” Many programs have used the second option. I want to clarify what is needed in order to choose option 1. Whatever option is chosen, it is necessary to read the product label to determine if it will meet the regulations. “EPA-registered” means there must be an EPA registration number on the label. It will look like: EPA Reg. No. xxxx-xx-xxxx. Only these products can make public health claims that can be relied on for reducing or destroying germs. Labels also contain signal words— Caution, Warning, Danger—that indicate a product’s potential for making you sick. “Caution” appears on products that are the least harmful to you. “Warning” means a product is more harmful than one with a “Caution” label. “Danger” means a product is poisonous or corrosive. Only the active ingredient chemicals in sanitizers, disinfectants, and fungicides that kill bacteria, viruses, or mold have to be listed on the product label. Manufacturers are not required to list all of the ingredients on cleaning product labels. Words such as “natural,” “non-toxic,” and “green” can be misleading. When chemicals are used to clean, sanitize, and disinfect; children and staff can be exposed to health risks because the chemicals in the product are hazardous or the product is used in a way (such as not following the label directions) that increases exposures to the chemicals. Each product will have specific directions for use. It is especially important to exactly follow the manufacturers instructions for sanitizing and disinfecting. An important part of that is how long the surface must remain wet (dwell time) in order to sanitize or disinfect. It is important to read the fine print to keep your program clean and safe. Our Repurpose and More Store now has the product Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectant for sale. It is a great alternative to bleach for sanitizing and disinfecting. We have it in ready to use spray and wipes. Ref: California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Green Cleaning, Sanitizing, and Disinfecting: A Toolkit for Early Care and Education

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News You Can Use

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Recall Summary Name of product: Nest Booster Seat Hazard: The stitching on the restraint straps can loosen which allows

the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard to children. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Nest booster

seats and contact OXO for a free repair kit with redesigned safety straps and installation instructions. Consumer Contact: OXO at (800) 545-4411 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Mon-

day through Friday, email at info@oxo.com or online at www.oxo.com and click on Customer Service under the Contact Us tab at the bottom of the page for more information. Units: About 25,000 in the U.S. and 130 in Canada Description: This recall involves the Nest Booster Seat sold in green

(model 6367200), pink (model 6367300), taupe (model 6367500) and or-ange (model 6367400) with a white base. A sticker affixed to the underside of the seat reads “Nest Booster Seat” with the model number and manufac-ture date. The manufacture date code represents the month and year in MMYY format and recalled units have the code: 0714, 0814, 0914, 1014, 1114 or 1214. The formed plastic seats are about 13 inches wide by 14 inches tall by 12 inches deep and have a grey three-point child restraint strap system. The OXO logo is embossed on the restraint system’s buckle. Sold at: buybuy Baby, Toys“ R” Us/

Babies“R”Us and independent specialty stores nationwide and online at Am-azon.com from September 2014 through April 2015 for about $55.

NEWS FROM CPSC

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with

protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death

from thousands of types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. The CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and

families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or

mechanical hazard or can injure children.

Following is one of the important recalls to be found on the CPSC

website at www.cpsc.gov On the site you can sign up to receive

alerts through many avenues including email, YouTube, and Twitter.

News You Can Use

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We are proud to present the following 2015 Early Care Management Trainings

at our Rochester office—FREE

September 23rd Cultural Sensitivity: Promoting Peaceful Relationships 9am-4pm

OCFS Area-1,3,4 CBK Area-1,2—Training Code CSP

Overall, cultural sensitivity is about being open to the perspectives of other co-workers, families, and children. It is a key component in building positive relationships with children and families and therefore an integral piece of providing developmentally appropriate practice. Directors and their staff must first have an understanding of the process of realizing their own cultural identity in order to help every child understand and value his/her identity. This workshop will begin with self-reflection about your own cultural identity. Then we will focus on three aspects of cultural sensitivity: Promoting Peacemaking, Managing Diverse Human Resources, and Supporting Family Inclusion.

October 15th Orientation: The Process to Staff Integration 9am-4pm OCFS Area-4,5,7 CBK Area-5,7—Training Code OPS

Hiring and recruiting staff is one of the biggest challenges that child care directors face these days in early care and education. YOU ARE NOT ALONE in the challenge of finding qualified, dedicated and knowledgeable staff while maintaining a high quality center as well as maintaining staff/child ratios. Once we find staff, we want them to learn and succeed which will ensure that the children in the program are learning and are successful. Often, we find ourselves hiring staff and having them start immediately in the classroom (on-the-job training) with a scant orientation. With the "sink or swim" mentality the new teacher/staff will often sink. At this training we will explore the value of creating a progressive orientation process as a way to fully integrate teachers/staff into your program. We will focus on the hiring and orientation process as a method for retaining staff. You will leave this workshop with a tool that you can revise to meet your center's needs.

November 18th Strengthening Supervisory Skills for Child Care Center Directors

9am-4pm OCFS Area-3,5 CBK Area-6,7

Reflecting on and strengthening one’s supervisory skills is perhaps the most important responsibility of the day care center director. Directors have the challenge of negotiating and meeting the needs of staff, parents, children and many times, board members as well as owners. Having well-developed supervisory skills will greatly enhance the director’s ability to successfully meet this challenge. The first portion of this workshop will focus on the skills and strategies necessary for effective team building and leadership. The importance of trust, conflict resolution, commitment, accountability and attention to quality will be discussed, as will methods to foster these things with, and among, the staff. We will also address tailoring your communication style, ensuring developmentally appropriate practice and effectual delegation. The afternoon portion of the training will focus on performance situations which will be examined in detail. The numerous considerations involved in assessing and intervening in performance problems will be described, and a systematic approach for addressing these considerations will be introduced. Participants will then have an opportunity to apply this approach to a specific performance dilemma by carefully analyzing the nature of the problem and the potential solutions.

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Food For Thought

FARM 2 PRESCHOOL

Farm2Preschool

Farmers Market Locations

Mondays

Rochester Childfirst Network

941 South Ave

2-4:30 PM

Wednesdays

YMCA Metro

444 East Main St.

3:30-6:00 PM

Thursdays

VOA Children’s Center

214 Lake Ave

3-5:30 PM Farm to Preschool is a USDA approved program that aims to increase access to locally sourced fruit and vegetables for low-income families in the city of Rochester. The goal of Farm to Preschool (F2P) is to connect preschool children in child care and their parents/caregivers with local farmers and their products. The two components of F2P are efforts to increase the consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables by providing convenience and access to purchasing fresh produce, and guidance on how to use it. The project involves an educational component consisting of food tastings and demonstrations on how to use the produce that is for sale.

Planting Time!

Facilitated by:

Food For Thought

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Help! I Have a Picky Eater By Cat Turco, CACFP Specialist

Are you one of the many providers or parents that have picky

eaters? Sometimes all it takes a little trial and error or trying new things. Here are just a few ideas.

Make a schedule. Most children need to eat every two to four

hours: three meals, two snacks, and lots of fluids. If you plan for

these, the child's diet will be much more balanced and they will be less cranky, because they won't be famished.

Plan ahead. If thinking about a weekly menu is too daunting, start

with two or three days at a time. A good dinner doesn't have to be

fancy, but it should be balanced.

Bite your tongue. As hard as this may be,

try not to comment on what or how much the kids are eating. Be as neutral as

possible. Remember, you've done your job

as a parent or provider by serving balanced

meals; your kids are responsible for eating

them. If you play food enforcer by saying things like, "Eat your vegetables," it might

cause the child to resist.

Introduce new foods slowly. Children are

new-food-phobic by nature. Keep trying to

introduce new things, and don’t give up.

Get kids cooking. If the children become involved in choosing or preparing meals, they'll be more interested in eating what they've

created. Take them to the store and let them choose the food for

you. If they're old enough, allow them to cut up vegetables and mix

them into a salad.

Cut back on junk. Remember you, not your kids, are in charge of the foods that enter the house. By having fewer junk foods around,

you'll force your children to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole

grains, and dairy products.

Have fun! The more creative the meal is, the greater the variety of

foods the kids eat. We make smiley-face pancakes and give foods

silly names. For example, broccoli florets are "baby trees" or "dinosaur food.” Use cookie cutters to turn toast into hearts and

stars, which the children love.

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News You Can Use

Beginning Oct. 1, the Council for Professional Recognition will institute a newer, streamlined Child Development Associate™ (CDA) Renewal System. What's better about the new system? You will be able to upload your documents directly into

Your-CDA. No more need to fax or e-mail your supporting documents to Council!

You will receive the CDA renewal preparation packet FREE as part of your renewal fee. The updated CDA Renewal Preparation Guide will ensure that you have an efficient application process.

Your renewal application can be processed faster and more efficiently! This is especially true when you apply on-line.

Effective Oct. 1, the renewal processing fee for the online process will increase to $125.00; paper processing fee will be $150.00. Please note: Your application fee will be lower if you apply on-line.

Newly Revised CDA Renewal Process -

Effective October 2015

A Closer Look

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Falling in to Compliance By: Colleen Peno, Inspector

As the summer is winding down and children are getting back to school it is time to fall back into the swing of things. You may have new children entering in your program, families have moved, or circumstances may have changed in your own families or in the families that you provide care for. Take a few minutes to ensure that you have completed the required paperwork and have it on file BEFORE you are providing care for that child. Please remember to begin your Evacuation Drills right away, especially if you have a new child in care. It helps the child get into a routine and it will be priceless in case of a real emergency. It is important to conduct at least one evacuation drill per month, per shift of care, and use alternating egresses. Fall is a great time to check your fire extinguishers to ensure that they are fully charged and have not yet expired. If you have any questions regarding your fire extinguishers, please speak with your inspector when they are out visiting your home. Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors monthly to ensure that they will function in the case of an emergency. It is important to review the regulations to ensure that you have the detectors properly placed within the home. If your own child is turning 18 while they are away at college, please have them complete the requirements for your daycare within 5 days of their 18th birthday. It is a busy time for all but when you plan ahead you will fall right into compliance. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us in the Inspection department. We are here to help.

THE RECYCLE SHOP ITEMS OF THE MONTH ARE:

SCRAPS, SCRAPS, AND MORE SCRAPS!

Fill a bag and get creative.

Only $2 per bag.

Language and Literacy Tips:

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READ, READ, READ, and then Read some MORE!!!

Read all day long to the children you

care for, regardless of their ages.

Love the pictures in a book but hate

the story, make up your own!

A story is loved but too long, change

it, reading only the most important

parts.

How it works:

Reading stories out

loud exposes

children to a rich vocabulary not often

used in every day conversation.

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Monroe County-Rochester Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Other hours available by appointment.

Livingston County-Lakeville & Wayne County-Newark Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Other hours available by appointment. September 2015

7th-Labor Day- Office Closed

18th-Staff retreat– Office Closed

30th-Child Care Council Staff meeting, closed 10am-12pm

October 2015

12th-Columbus Day-Office Closed

21st-Start Bright Gala

28th-Child Care Council Staff Meeting, closed 10am-12pm

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Child Care Council Office Schedule and Calendar of Events

Meet the Staff of Child Care Council Laurie Haley, Nutrition Services Director

Greetings! My name is Laurie Haley and I have been at Child Care Council since 1993. I started at CCC in the Education department, then moved on to coordinate our Livingston County office when it was first opened. In the late ‘90s, myself and a co-worker facilitated a corporate-funded grant called Qual-a-Homes, which was one of the first projects CCC had that included on-site visits to Group and Family providers to model and support program improvement. For the last 17 years I have been the Director of Nutrition Services, which currently includes the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Eat Well Play Hard in Child Care Settings, and Farm to Preschool. Throughout all my positions over the years, I am most proud of the positive, long-lasting relationships I have experienced with the hundreds of providers that use the services of my

department and CCC.

For Health & Safety or Business 101 Series, NYS License/Registration Booklet #:_________

COURSE REGISTRATION FORM

Name________________________________________________Home Phone________________________ If your name has changed, please write your previous name below ________________________________________________Work Phone:________________________ Child Care Council Membership #_____________ Email Address:___________________________________ Home / Mailing Address____________________________________________________________________ City/Town_________________________________________ Zip_____________ County________________ Is this a change of address or contact? _____Yes _____No

Business/Center Name______________________________________________ County________________ ___Family Child Care Facility ___Group Family Child Care Facility ___Legally Exempt Provider ___Child Care Center ___School-Age Child Care Program ___Elementary School

___Other _______________________________________________________________________________

Home Language ___________________________________ Interpreting Services Requested ___Yes ___No

Workshop fee is non refundable except if workshop is cancelled by Child Care Council.

Course Cancellations: Child Care Council, Inc. reserves the right to cancel courses due to severe weather. Cancellations will be

announced on WHAM 1180 AM, WHEC TV 10, and WVOR 100.5 FM. and on a voice mail message at each of the council offices or

insufficient registration. Students will be notified by phone call to the number listed on your course registration.

It is your responsibility to contact the Finance Department, (585) 543-4794 or (585) 654-4798,

if you are unable to attend the workshop.

Registrations MUST be received at least one week BEFORE class

CCSHCN Caring for Children with Special Health Care Needs 09/26/2015 Rochester $30.00 (5 hours) Categories: 2-Nutrition and health, and 4-Safety and security including communication with parents

There is a $25 fee on all returned checks

Are you interested in becoming a Family or Group Family Child Care Provider? Follow the path to your new child care business! New York State requires that you attend an

orientation class prior to ordering an application. You may attend a Child Day Care Orientation class online at http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/childcare/infoforproviders.asp

- or - Take a live, interactive class with us! Call 585-654-4720 for dates and times.

Once you complete the orientation, if you choose to proceed with Family or Group Family Child Care Registration or Licensing, you will need to fulfill your training requirements.

Child Care Council offers a comprehensive training package to meet your needs The Child Care Business 101 Series covers all or your training needs including:

Health and Safety First Aid and CPR Program Development Introduction to CACFP Taxes Business Class

All included for the Health and Safety registration fee which is refundable upon completion of Registration or Licensing. PLUS you will receive a complimentary Child Care Council

Membership with full payment at registration, and giveaways to help you start your business!

Legally Exempt Provider Classes: The Legally-Exempt Training Series is for any in-home or family legally-exempt provider who wishes to enhance their knowledge and their reimbursement rate.

Participants will learn about topics such as business regulations, child development, child abuse, and SIDS while interacting and networking with other providers.

Take your child care to the next level with this invaluable series. Next Series: September 14th & 21st October 5th & 19th

Upcoming Classes at Child Care Council, Inc.

September-October 2015

Child Development Associate Classes (CDA)

Participants may choose one of three specializations: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, or Family Child Care. CDA Courses at Child Care Council, Inc. are designed for potential candidates to

complete their 120 hours, assist with the development of competency papers, and create a professional portfolio. CDA Courses are available in the evenings.

Classes meet weekly and are from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. CDA 84 Begins October 13th in Rochester

Introducing CDA 2.0! Have you completed the CDA course but never took the test?

Did you let your credential expire and haven’t renewed your CDA?

Did you create a portfolio under the old system but want to apply for your credential now?

Did you take the CDA on-line but need help with the portfolio?

Did you take CDA at a high school BOCES program but never continued the process to get the credential?

This series is perfect for you! We will be focusing on three main topics: Navigating the new CDA 2.0 Credentialing Process, Developing a Professional

Portfolio, and Preparing for the Verification Visit and CDA Exam. Next class series dates: September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, October 14th & 18th 6pm-9pm

To receive a CDA 2.0 Course registration package, call (585) 654-4798.

Upcoming Classes at Child Care Council, Inc.

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2015

Individual Classes: All classes are 6:30-9:00 pm unless otherwise noted.

Know the New Regulations-Family Child Care Sept. 15th Instructor: Lynne Fisher Are you familiar with the changes to the New York State Child Care Regulations? Would you like a refresher on the original regulations? Become familiar with both new and old regulations, required forms and documents, and regulations regarding child abuse.

Great Works of Literature for Children Sept. 15th Instructor: Jennifer Shook This course will give you hands-on activities for children to expose them to various works of literature. We will work with Shakespeare, Melville, Dickens, and Twain, and include various elements of literature suitable for your youngest learners.

Cook Once, Serve Twice Sept. 22nd Instructor: Catherine Turco During this training, participants will learn and practice how to safely prepare and repurpose healthy meal components for subsequent meals/snacks in an effort to cut down on meal costs, meal preparation time, and increase meal variety.

Asthma 101 Sept. 22nd Instructor: Joanne Buell Child Care Council, Inc. has partnered with the American Lung Association to offer an endorsement of child care programs that are friendly to children who have asthma. This endorsement begins with training in asthma and the specific care needs required by these children including asthma information, correct medication administration techniques, emergency planning, and environmental measures.

Baby Wants More Sept. 29th Instructor: Rose Shufelt Through simple signs, very young children can communicate with you effectively when trying to identify objects, wants, and/or feelings. Incorporating “baby signs” into your program will help ease the frustrations that often accompany preverbal infants and toddlers with trying to get their “voices” across. Come and learn some simple signs that can easily add a new dimension to your program.

Child Abuse and Prevention Oct. 1st Instructor: Colleen Peno This class will define and identify the four types of child abuse: Physical, Sexual, Emotional and Neglect. Each type of abuse not only has a lasting effect on the individual, but also on the community. We will discuss your role as a caregiver and your responsibility as a member of society. We will explore, through many different avenues, how you can help educate and prevent child abuse through strengthening families, dealing with trauma, stress management, and ways to prevent negative behaviors.

Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget Oct. 6th Instructor: Jodi VerWeire This training is based on a Sesame Street curriculum: A Guide to Family Mealtime. Participants will explore healthy food choices on a budget, talking with children about food, and easy, healthful recipes. Each attendee will receive Sesame Street curriculum packets for themselves and the families they serve. The packet includes recipe cards, a DVD with child-centered positive nutrition messages, and activities to do with the family.

Paperwork, Forms and More! Oct. 19th Instructor: Jennifer Shook Feeling overwhelmed with paperwork? This is the class for you! We will look at the most recent forms from OCFS and how to use them. We will also look at new and different ways to keep all that important paperwork easily accessible, and figure out which organizational ideas work best for you. Getting organized can mean the difference between compliance and non-compliance.

See the July-December 2015 Course Calendar for details and a full course list.

Child Care Council courses, links to SUNY videoconference information, and

EIP applications, are available at www.childcarecouncil.com

Series Classes:

School Age Special Needs Training Series Instructor: Bethany Williams

NYS 1, 2, 3, 4, 7—-CBK 1, 3, 4—CDA 2, 3, 7, 8 (CEU .15 or 15.0 hours) This school-age special needs series focuses on current topics in Special Education.

By attending this series, participants will earn 15 hours of training and will leave with current evidence-based techniques to successfully work with older children with

special needs, including behavior management. Participants will also learn strategies to create a more inclusive classroom. Participants must enroll in the entire series and

will also receive a special needs resource binder. Sept. 14, 21, 28, October 5, 19, 26 6:30pm-9pm

Specialty Classes:

Medication Administration Training (MAT) In order to administer medication to children in New York State,

Day Care regulations require this training. There are several options available to obtain or renew this training.

To learn more about these options please refer to the July-December 2015 Course Calendar or contact one of our MAT certified instructors.

Upcoming dates are: MAT: Sept. 12th & 19th 9am-2pm Rochester or Oct. 17th & 24th 9am-2pm

SPANISH –Oct. 31st & Nov. 7th 9am-2pm MAT Independent Study Class: Sept. 24th or 29th, Oct. 7th or 14th - all are 6pm-9pm Rochester

MAT Skills Competency Demonstration: Sept. 2nd 9:30am-12:30pm—Sept. 22nd 6pm-9pm Roch. Oct. 1st 9:30am-12:30pm or Oct. 29th 6pm-9pm Roch

CPR and First Aid—CEU .50 or 5 hours This Red Cross Training and Certification is for Infant, Child & Adult CPR and Basic First Aid.

Sept. 12th 9am-2pm—Rochester Sept. 12th 9am-2pm—Lakeville Oct. 17th 9am-2pm—Newark

Oct. 17th 9am-2pm—Rochester SPANISH—Oct. 27th & 29th 6:30pm-9pm—Rochester

Oct. 27th & 29th 6:30pm-9pm—Lakeville

Health and Safety EIP eligible - Series fee - $235.00 NYS category 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 , 9 CEU 1.5 or 15 hours

This series is for Registered or Licensed Family and Group Family Providers, Assistants, and Substitutes. The material is presented in six sessions and covers specific training modules.

Existing providers will find this a great refresher course in 7 of the 9 required topics. It is also a good way for assistants to get their first 15 hours of training.

September 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th, 22nd & 24th 9am - 12pm Rochester

Individual Classes Continued:

Know the New Regulations-Child Care Centers Oct. 26th Instructor: Andrea McKenna Are you familiar with the changes to the New York State Child Care Regulations? Would you like a refresher on the original regulations? Become familiar with both new and old regulations, required forms and documents, and regulations regarding child abuse.