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99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd. Suite 201 Garden City, NY 11530 (516)-358-9250 www.childcarenassau.org

Long Island

Farm to Preschool will be teaming up with Friedberg JCC in

Oceanside for its sixth season! Throughout

the spring, each Pre-K class is participating in

hands-on nutrition education lessons

including fruit and vegetable tastings and

planting vegetables and flowers in JCC’s refurbished on-site garden

beds. Please join us at our weekly farm stand:

Fresh produce will once again be provided by Carucci Greenhouses

and Farms from Mattituck, NY, a small, family-run farm that grows

a variety of produce. The farmers will be present at the farm stand

each week, giving visitors the chance to meet them, ask questions,

and get tips and advice.

Cooking demonstrations and recipes will be provided at each

weekly farm stand, and the gardening program will continue

through the fall. The farm stand will accept cash, debit, credit,

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and

WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks.

Please contact Dana Youkilis, Early Childhood Nutritionist, at

[email protected] or 516-358-9250 ext 40 with any

questions.

Friedberg JCC Farm Stand

15 Neil Court,

Oceanside, NY 11572

Every Thursday

Beginning June 20th

through the end of September

From the Desk of Health Services.... Be Safe in the Sun this Summer!

When you are outside on warm summer days, here are some tips for protecting children’s skin from the sun’s

harmful UV rays:

● Keep infants out of the sun for the first 6 months of life.

● Limit the amount of time children spend in the sun.

● Schedule outside activities for early morning or late afternoon. Avoid the hours of 10 am to 4 pm

when the sun’s UV rays are strongest and most harmful.

● Keep children in the shade when possible.

● Dress children to minimize exposure to the sun’s rays. Cover as much skin as possible with long-sleeve

shirts, long shorts, and wide brimmed hats. Wear sunglasses (rated to block close to 100% of the sun’s UV-A and UV-B rays) to

protect the child’s eyes.

●Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply at

least every 2 hours, as well as after playing in the water, sweating, or toweling off.

(sources: NY State Department of Health, American Cancer Society)

*** CACFP WEEK 2019 *** Vicki Lunavictoria of My Happy Place

Daycare in Seaford makes healthy

eating an everyday part of early

childhood education. Vicki is this

year’s recipient of this lovely basket

full of kitchen supplies as the grand

prize winner of the CACFP Week

Contest 2019.

Each month Vicki celebrates with a

special theme incorporating healthy

foods using fruits and vegetables

making fun snacks to enjoy. The

children love making new snacks to

go with their theme. Here is a

picture of their Mother’s Day

Celebration.

DID YOU KNOW?

Your family or group family program may be eligible to receive

reimbursement for some meals and snacks served to children

enrolled in your program through CACFP. CACFP is one of the key

building blocks for good nutrition and quality family child care. If you

are interested in CACFP or getting the NYS Breastfeeding friendly

Child Care Home certification, please call Barbara Wagner at

extension 24.

mailto:[email protected]


PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE VOLUME 15, ISSUE 1 Summer 2019

Get the Facts About Measles

Measles is a serious respiratory disease that causes a rash and fever.

People with measles spread the virus by coughing or sneezing into the

air. Measles spreads easily and can be dangerous to anyone who is

not vaccinated. Some areas of

New York State are currently

experiencing a measles

outbreak, including lower

Hudson Valley and parts of New

York City.

The New York State

Department of Health recommends that all children get the Measles,

Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Children should get their first MMR shot at 12 through 15 months old

(as soon as possible within this time period). The second dose may be

given as soon as 28 days after the first dose but it is usually given

between 4 and 6 years of age.

An early does of MMR is recommended for children 6-11 months of

age who will be traveling internationally and who are in an outbreak

area. These children will still need the 2 routine doses given at

12 – 15 months and 4 – 6 years of age to ensure protection. These

children will receive a total of 3 MMR vaccines.

What are the MMR vaccine requirements for school attendance?

For pre-kindergarten including day care, Head Start or nursery

school: one dose of MMR vaccine

Kindergarten to grade 12: two doses of MMR vaccine

College: two doses of MMR vaccine

What should I or my family members do to prevent measles if we are

traveling out of the country?

Measles is still common in many other countries. Make sure that you

and your children are fully vaccinated before traveling out of the U.S.

Children, adults and adolescents should have two doses of MMR

vaccine, at least 28 days apart.

An early dose of MMR vaccine is recommended for children 6 – 12

months of age who will be traveling internationally and who are in

an outbreak area. This dose does not count as part of the routine

doses given at 12 – 15 months and 4 – 6 years of age. These

children will need a total of 3 MMR vaccinations.

For more information about prevention, symptoms and treatment of

measles, visit: https:/www.health.ny.gov/publications/2170/

(source: NY State Department of Health)

B5 Grant Awarded and Work Begins! On December 31, 2018, the NYS

Council of Children and Families

was awarded an $8.7 million

one-year Preschool Development

Birth to Five grant from U.S.

Department of Health & Human

Services. The PDG B-5 program

grants are designed to support

improvements to States’ existing

early childhood landscape by build-

ing upon existing Federal, State, and local early care and learning

investments. The Council of Children and Families have launched a

giant feedback process for the NYS Birth through Five Statewide

Needs Assessment! They are looking for feedback from:

Administrators, program directors, principals and local policy

makers about programs for parents of children from birth

through five years including:

Head Start, Tribal and Migrant/Seasonal Head Start

and Early Head Start Directors and managers

School principals with pre-kindergarten classrooms

Local social services staff, local child care and resource

and referral directors, licensed child care program and

center directors, OCFS regional office staff and others

Direct service staff and educational staff of programs that

service children from birth through five years including:

Head Start and Early Head Start Teachers and

Assistant Teachers

Tribal Head Start and Early Head Start Teachers and

Assistant Teachers

Part-time and full-time child care teachers in your

program, county or region and legally-exempt child

care providers

Parents and caretakers of children from birth through five

years including mothers, fathers, foster parents,

grandparents/other relatives, and legal guardians

Take this survey to share what you think about early child care and

education in NYS! The survey is easy, quick and confidential. For

more information on the PDG B-5 grant and to take the Needs

Assessment Survey, please visit:

https://www.ccf.ny.gov/council-initiatives/nysb5/

https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/2170/

https://www.ccf.ny.gov/council-initiatives/nysb5/


CERTIFICATION TRAININGS

CPR Infant/Child/Adult First Aid Infant/Child/Adult

NYS OCFS Topic: 2, 4 Presenter: Have Dummy Will Travel

Discounted Member Fee: $60 Fee: $100

Saturday, July 13, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM

Saturday, September 21, 2019 9:00AM-12:00PM

NYS OCFS Topic: 2, 4 Presenter: Have Dummy Will Travel

Discounted Member Fee: $60 Fee: $100

Saturday, July 13, 2019 12:00PM-3:00PM

Saturday, September 21, 2019 12:00PM-3:00PM

HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING AND MAT REGISTRATION In order to register for these trainings, you must set up an account on the ECETP website. Setting up an account is easy! All you need is a valid email address to get started. Once you have set up your ECETP account, you will be able to register for training. Once training is complete, your certificate of completion be available for you to print in your ECETP account. Once you have applied for the training, Council will contact you to finalize payment. Please go to the ECETP website, www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu, to start your registration!

Health and Safety Competency Training for Family and Group Family Providers

Health and Safety Competency Training for Child Care Centers and School Age Directors

June 8, 22, 29 9:00AM—3:00PM July 15, 16, 19 9:00AM—3:00PM

September 23, 25, 27 9:00AM—3:00PM

**MUST attend all classes in your session**

June 7, 14 & 21 8:30AM—2:00PM August 2, 16 & 23 8:30AM—2:00PM

**MUST attend all classes in your session**

Medication Administration Training (MAT) MAT Recertification Testing

All child care providers who want to administer medication to the children in their program must successfully complete a MAT course.

Presenters: Lisa Rogalle, RN, & Lorena Mantilla-Munyak, RN

NYS OCFS Topic: 2, 4

June 15, 2019 9:00AM—5:00PM July 17, 2019 9:00AM—5:00PM

August 24, 2019 9:00AM—5:00PM September 24, 2019 9:00AM—5:00PM

Please note that applicants will not be admitted more than 10 minutes after the beginning of class. A State issued Identification Card and program license number is required.

Many of you who will be coming upon your renewal for MAT certification have received a letter from the MAT program stating that you will need to complete a competency test with this renewal to receive your certificate from the MAT program. The testing will cost $70 for those programs that use Child Care Council as their Heath Care Consultant of Record and $100 for all others. You are eligible for a $70 rebate from the state once you receive your recertification. You MUST bring a copy of your online letter that states you have PASSED in order to take the competency test. Please bring any MAT reference materials you will need to complete the competency (your MAT book). These materials, as well as videos for review, are available on the MAT website at http://ecetp.pdp.albany.edu

Topic: Safety Throughout the Year

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 6:30PM—9:30PM

Webcast trainings consist of:

A live broadcast

Discussions with panelists, including national and state experts as well as child care providers

Opportunities for interaction at each training site

Activities to apply what you have learned

Extensive handouts, resource materials and 2.5 hours of training

YOU MAY REGISTER FOR WEBCASTS ONLINE ONLY.

https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu If you have questions, please call ECETP at 518-443-5940 or toll-free at 800-295-9616.

WEBCAST TRAINING CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE (CDA)

Are you thinking of taking the biggest first step of your professional journey?

Take your professional development to the next level! The Child Development Associate (CDA) is a nationally recognized credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. Child Care Council of Nassau

offers the 120 hours of training, assistance compiling your portfolio, CDA renewal courses, and Professional Development Specialists to help you achieve the credential. Join Alissa Repetti, our CDA instructor, for an information session on how to obtain your CDA! All of your questions about the CDA will be answered. We will go over what the CDA is, cost and payment options (including EIP), timeline for completion and the required coursework. Please register online through our site.

Tuesday, June 25, 2019 7:00PM—8:00PM Tuesday, July 23, 2019 7:00PM—8:00PM

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 7:00PM—8:00PM Free of Charge

For more information, please contact Alissa Repetti at ext. 31


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Save The Dates NAFCC Annual Conference l June 19—22, 2019

LI Pre-K Initiative One-Day Summer Institute l June 27, 2019

LI Infant Toddler Resource Center Annual Conference l September 14, 2019

Super Saturday for Professional Development l October 26, 2019

LI Pre-K Initiative: Best Practices for Pre-K & K l November 5, 2019

NAEYC 2018 Annual Conference l November 14-17, 2019

http://www.childcarenassau.org/


Business Strategies to Build a Successful & Profitable Child Care Program (for Family & Group Family Providers)

Sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at Farmingdale State College, we are offering a limited number of Family and Group Family child care providers a great opportunity to get training and support in learning business practices and

planning, marketing, financial planning, and QuickBooks AT NO COST. Each participant will have the opportunity to work with a marketing professional and will receive QuickBooks software after attending ALL sessions.

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 (C/SA) Thursday, June 6, 2019 (F/GF) 10:00AM—12:00PM 7:00PM—9:00PM Child Care and Early Learning Compliance Framework Establishing and maintaining a consistent approach to New York State Office of Children and Family Services regulation compliance is an indicator of a high quality early learning program. Through interactive activities, small and large group discussions, participants will learn how to use the Child Care and Early Learning Compliance Framework to strengthen existing practices and encourage an on-going effort toward effective regulation compliance strategies. Presenter: Joy Connolly, Director of Education Program Services NYS OCFS Topic: 5, 7 CDA Functional Areas: Program Management, Professionalism Core Body of Knowledge Competency Area: Administration & Management Fee: $70 Discounted Member Fee: $30

Wednesday, June 12, 2019 7:00PM – 9:00PM Competent Supervision of Children in Day Care Centers It is our responsibility to keep the children in care safe at all times. Competent supervision goes beyond simply policing children. How do we actively supervise children in all activities and in all places the entire time they are left in our care? This training will engage participants in an in-depth review of NYS OCFS Regulations regarding supervision. Participants will be challenged to think critically as we work through case studies and role play scenarios that clarify the supervision of children in daily practice. Presenter: Alissa Repetti, Early Childhood Specialist NYS OCFS Topics: 3, 4 CDA Functional Areas: Safe, Program Management, Professionalism Core Body of Knowledge Competency Areas: Health, Safety, & Nutri-tion; Professionalism & Leadership Fee: $70 Discounted member fee: $30

Monday, June 17, 2019 7:00PM—9:00PM Pathways Toward Change: A Tool to Strengthen Family & Community Engagement This workshop will introduce participants to the Family Support Long Island Organizational Reflection Tool designed as a framework for organizations to reflect on, assess and develop new and deeper ways to strengthen family and community engagement. Presenters: Sandra Senior, Director of Parent Services at Child Care Council of Nassau & Angela Zimmerman, M.P.A., Manager of Development and Community Initiatives NYS OCFS Topic: 4 CDA Functional Areas: Communication, Families Core Body of Knowledge Competency Area: Family & Community Relationships Fee: $70 Discounted Member Fee: $30

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 7:00PM – 9:00PM Behavior Management: Handling Challenging Behaviors Let’s discuss how the environment as well as the people can create appropriate behaviors in young children. Let us also explore how to use the reflective practice to ensure we are on the right path. Presenter: Dawn Daniello, Infant Toddler Manager NYS OCFS Topic: 1, 3 CDA Functional Areas: Self, Social & Guidance Core Body of Knowledge Competency Area: Child Growth & Development Fee: $70 Discounted Member Fee: $30

WORKSHOPS

Session 1—September 21, 2019 10:00AM—2:00PM Session 2—September 28, 2019 10:00AM—12:00PM Session 3—October 5, 2019 10:00AM—12:00PM Session 4—October 12, 2019 10:00AM—12:00PM Session 5—October 19, 2019 10:00AM—2:00PM

Presenter: Erica Chase-Gregory, SBDC NYS OCFS Topic Area: 5 CDA Functional Area: Program Management Core Body of Knowledge Area: Administration & Management Fee: No Cost

SERIES TRAINING

Sessions will take place at:

SBDC Conference Center 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY 11735

Attendees will be presented with a Certificate of Completion for participating in this program (14 credit hours: Business Record Maintenance and Management). To register, please call or email Sandra Garcia at x28, [email protected]


Coming this Summer… Be on the lookout for our low-cost

Center-Based Infant Toddler Series

Attend an 8-hour professional development series! Join us for all sessions and receive:

Sensory Toys and Resources AND

A chance to receive a discount of $40 towards the Long Island Infant Toddler Resource Center’s

Annual Conference in September!

For more information, please contact Dawn Daniello at ext. 29 or [email protected]

Our Summer Dinner Series aims to lift up conversations about mental health and wellness, and how we can nurture ourselves as advocates and early childhood educators. We are launching this series first and foremost with the intention of holding space to help remind us all that we must

take care of ourselves as humans first and educator and advocates second.

What is Self-Care and what does it have to do with the work we do daily? Taking care of our mental, emotional and physical health sets the foundation for

how much energy we have to give to the world and the children and families we are passionate about.

We invite all early childhood educators—all ages, modalities, backgrounds and communities! Each workshop session will include dinner followed by a 1.5 hour workshop and resources for early childhood educators.

LI Infant Toddler Resource Center

Annual Infant Toddler Conference

Saturday, September 14th, 2019 8:00AM—4:00PM

Hosted by Suffolk County Community College Kids Cottage

Brentwood, NY

This conference is being partially funded through the LI Infant Toddler Resource Center, a collaborative project involving

the Child Care Councils of Nassau and Suffolk

Don’t miss this opportunity for 6 hours of professional development

in one day!

Brochure with event information will be mailed out in the fall. Lunch will be provided.

Saturday, October 26, 2019 8:00AM—4:30PM Nassau BOCES 71 Clinton Road

Garden City, NY 11530

Joining us will be Alvin Irby, founder of Barbershop Books, a literacy program that

creates child-friendly reading spaces in barbershops and provides early literacy training

to barbers.

Nutrition as Self-Care Thursday, July 18th, 2019 6:30PM—8:30PM

Refining Meditative Practice—The Nature of the Mind Thursday, August 1st, 2019 6:30PM—8:30PM

Como Equilibrar La Vida Personal Y Empresarial Cuando Tu Negocio Esta En Casa Thursday, August 15th, 2019 6:30PM—8:30PM (SPANISH)

$10 per session (1.5—hour certificate will be awarded at the end of each session)

Register at www.childcarenassau.org or Call 516-358-9250 ext. 28

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