Wayne County Branch Office

510 West Union St., Suite 1

Newark, NY 14513-9201

Phone: (315) 331-5443

Livingston County Branch Office

3513 Thomas Dr., Suite 4

Lakeville, NY 14480-0670

Phone: (585) 346-6050

Fax: (585) 346-6058

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

Main Office

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Rochester, NY 14610-1825

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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.

Name of product: Children’s electric scooters

Hazard: The knuckle that joins the wheel to the axle can bread, posing a

fall hazard to the rider.

Consumer Contact: Pulse Performance Products toll-free at 844-287-8711

from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at

www.pulsescooters.com and click on “CPSC Safety Recalls” for more information.

Units: About 8,900

Description: This recall involves Pulse Safe Start

Transform electric scooters for children with manufacturing date codes between September 10,

2016 and October 11, 2016. The date code is printed on a label located under the platform in

format XX(month)XX(day)/2016 - O66QY. The

scooters were sold in blue and have two wheels in front and one in the rear.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the

recalled scooters away from children and contact Pulse Performance Products for a full refund.

Sold Exclusively At: Target stores nationwide

from October 2016 through November 2016 for about $100.

CARING MATTERS March 2017 - Vol. 36 Issue 3

Inc.

Child Care Council is excited to collaborate with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

to offer discounted tickets to upcoming OrKIDStra series concerts:

Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.

Please share with families!

See the inside cover for more details.

Get Discounted Tickets to RPO OrKIDStra Concerts

Child Care Council’s discounted tickets are $15 per person. To take advantage of this special rate, enter the following

promo code when ordering tickets at www.rpo.org: CCC

Child Care Council is delighted to help bring the RPO’s OrKIDStra concert series to the community. Stay tuned for more information

about additional concerts later this year.

March 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The Performance Hall at Hochstein 50 Plymouth Ave. N., Rochester Michael Butterman, Conductor Engaging music and stories from Russia, France, Norway and the

United States featuring the music of Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Ravel and Copland.

May 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. The Performance Hall at Hochstein 50 Plymouth Ave. N., Rochester Michael Butterman, conductor Featuring the works of composer Stephen Lias—Gates of the Arctic and Rocky Mountain National Park. Performance will include images from the National Parks taken by the composer himself. Additional music from Ferde Grofe’s Grand Canyon Suite.

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PUBLIC POLICY with BAM!

WINNING BEGINNING NEW YORK an early care and learning coalition

2018 New York State BUDGET ASK FOR CHILD CARE

(1) Invest $100 million for Child Care Subsidies – The cost of child care continues to rise in New York State. Without increased investment to cover these rising costs, New York State has passed some costs onto providers by dropping provider reimbursement from the 75th percentile of the market rate to the 69th percentile. Currently only 17% of the subsidy eligible children are being served. We, therefore urge New York state to invest an additional $100 million dollars (added to the current investment of $805.9 million) to restore subsidies lost by escalating costs and to increase the number of children being served.

(2) Implement the new Federal Block Grant requirements without passing costs onto child care providers and programs. The requirements of this new initiative include – (a) Implementing a 12 month subsidy eligibility period

for families (b) Implement improved payment practices (c) Criminal background checks (d) New training requirements for all child care workers (e) Improved accessed to child care subsidies for children

experiencing homelessness.

Watch this column for updates as the budget discussions continue into the fall of 2017.

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Family Focus

For more tips and to explore the wonderful world of VROOM visit: www.joinvroom.org

The Know Place

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A Helpful Hint: Making Your Own Baby Wipes By: Rose Shufelt, Infant Toddler Specialist

When a brand new baby is brought home, parents try hard to make sure that

they are happy, healthy and safe. Questions arise as to whether or not they

should use certain products on their baby’s skin. One common product that is

often in question is baby wipes. Will the wipes hurt their baby’s precious

skin? Although commercial baby wipes are a convenience, most of them

contain some kind of drying agent or alcohol. These can leave a baby’s skin

dry and irritated and rob it of its natural oils. This leaves a baby’s skin

susceptible to bacterial growth and infections. Most baby wipes also contain

perfumes that can also be an irritant to a baby’s skin. The good news is that

there is a safer, more natural way to cleanse a baby’s skin than the traditional

commercial baby wipes. Not only is it cost effective, but it is a much healthier

and safe alternative.

Try making your own:

Find a strong paper towel (one that is thick and soft).

Try it out on your face first.

Cut your paper towels in half or buy the “pick your size”

kind and fold them in half or thirds and place them on

top of each other.

Place the paper towels in a plastic container with a lid.

Combine and mix the following:

1/4 cup baby wash

1/4 cup baby oil

1/4 cup baby lotion (unscented if your baby has sensitive skin)

1 1/2 to 2 cups hot tap water

Stir well for about 2 minutes and then pour over the paper towels.

Put the lid on and seal the paper towels, and turn over until all of the

liquid is absorbed.

Once the paper towels are fully saturated, you will have a healthier, safe way

to clean your baby’s skin!

Resources: www.ewg.org

www.diylife.com Kristen Holt, Chief Editor for SmartLivingNews.com

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You will not be able to charge fees to staff members for this training or

allow staff members who are not associated with your organization to

earn credit hours for the training. In order to receive training certificates,

staff members must also create an ECETP account prior to attending

the training. Here is the website for that purpose:

https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/mytraining/login.aspx.

Creating an account takes just a few minutes to compete and consists

of entering your name and an email address. Once staff members

have their accounts they can access their certificates on-line. If the

certificate is lost, they can print another by accessing their account.

*An approved director is a person who has been hired with the

regulatory qualification of a director or has a plan of study in place

toward those qualifications. Acting directors or pending directors are

not considered approved directors.

After you have registered for a course, you will have access to all

On-Demand materials, including the video, Trainer’s Guide, roster,

resources, activity sheets, test, etc. You will download all materials,

facilitate the training with your staff members and return all required

documentation to PDP. Training certificates will be available on-line

via the employee’s ECETP account. Staff members must successfully

pass the 10-question test and sign the roster in order to receive a

training certificate.

For more information about this exciting new training opportunity,

contact: Pdp-on-demand@albany.edu

We hope this opportunity is of interest to you.

Sincerely,

Janice M. Molnar, Ph.D. Deputy Commissioner Division of Child Care Services

Source: Dear provider letter OCFS January 2017.

News You Can Use

News You Can Use

FREE Training Option and Opportunity for

Child Care Centers

and School Age Child Care Facilities

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Dear Director,

Are you a Day Care Center (DCC) or School Age Child Care (SACC)

Director looking for a no-cost training opportunity you can provide to

your staff members at a time convenient to you? If so, becoming an

Office of Children and Family Service (OCFS) Approved On-Demand

Trainer might be for you!

On-Demand Training is a new, innovative, and convenient on-line

system that allows approved directors to access a library of past

videoconference videos and materials for use in training their staff

members. The Professional Development Program (PDP), on

behalf of OCFS, will post materials and links to previously webcast

videoconferences that you can access and use to train your staff

members.

Here’s how it works:

If you are an approved DCC or SACC Director* interested in

becoming an approved On-Demand Trainer you can apply by visiting

the Professional Development Program website at:

https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/fortrainers.shtm.

Click on: “Become an On-Demand Trainer” and follow the instructions.

The website instructions will ask that you enter: your email information,

name, the program’s child care facility number (CCFS) and that you

create an Early Childhood Education and Training Program (ECETP)

account. Accounts are set up at: https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/

mytraining/login.aspx. PDP will then verify the information and provide

you with access to the On-Demand site. The On-Demand site will allow

you to choose from a selection of videoconference materials and videos.

You can conduct the training for your staff members at your center or at

a time and location of your choice.

Nurse Notes

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Teething Tips and Cautions

By Joanne M. Buell RN, MS, Child Health Coordinator

Teething is the eruption of primary teeth in infants usually

starting between 3 months and 12 months of age. In general, the lower teeth (central incisors) erupt first. Symptoms typically start

about 3-5 days prior to the emergence of the tooth. The gums

become red and swollen as the tooth pushes through. Other

symptoms are increased fussiness, irritability, increased biting or

sucking on fingers or objects, increased drooling and a slight rise in body temperature (less than 100.4 degrees F). Some infants may

refuse feedings due to the discomfort. By 24-30 months of age, all

20 primary teeth should be in.

In the meantime, here are some tips from health providers:

Massage the area with a clean finger or cool moist gauze for 1-2

minutes (use caution if teeth are present due to biting risk).

Offer cold (not frozen) non-toxic solid teething rings (without

necklaces) to bite.

Dip a clean washcloth or balled up clean sock in cold water to

suck on.

Depending on age, cool or cold applesauce, pureed peaches or

yogurt can be comforting.

Discuss with your pediatrician whether over-the-counter infant

acetaminophen or ibuprofen (NEVER aspirin) would be helpful,

especially to help with sleep interruption.

Cautions:

Fevers and diarrhea are not teething and need evaluation.

Freezing teething rings/solid objects can harm the gums.

Teething gels with benzocaine numb the mouth and can be a

choking risk.

Teething tablets and liquids can contain alcohol or belladonna

(from the nightshade plant), both with questionable benefits for children. In January 2017, the FDA recommended a recall of

products containing belladonna due to inconsistencies between

belladonna amounts found in the product and the label amount

listed and have received complaints from parents of associated

adverse effects with their children. Always consult your pediatrician for safe methods to help your

baby.

Resources: American Academy of Pediatrics, FDA

Legal Ease

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Reducing Stress

By Linda Lane, Director of Legally Exempt Services

Child care requires a lot of hard work and long hours. It is a

rewarding job, but it comes with much stress and many challenges. Many child care workers will face burnout at some point in their

career. It is important to take care of yourself so that you can give

the best care to the children possible. The first step you must take

is to recognize the signs of burnout. Here are a few key signs of

burnout:

Irritability

Lack of motivation

Loss of patience

Tired/fatigue

Stress related pains (headaches, backaches, etc.)

Indifference/resentment towards parents/children

It is important to take note of when you feel the most stressed.

Identifying what is causing the stress can help you find a way to

reduce the stressor. Be sure to make time for yourself. Here are a

few ideas to help you reduce the stress in your life:

Spend time doing a hobby

Listen to music

Read a book

Take a walk or a run

Spend time with friends

Write in a journal

Whatever you choose to do, remember to make it a priority. Put it

into your schedule if you have to. Take a day off—you deserve it!

Reducing stress in your life is crucial to your mental health and

sanity. If you want a long and successful career in child care, you have to take care of yourself. It all starts with YOU!

See the Early Childhood Professional Development 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

Special Needs Series This 5 week series is designed to highlight key topic areas in Special Education. By attending this

training, you will learn the skills you need to successfully work with children who have developmental disabilities. Participants must enroll in the entire series

Down Syndrome Autism Meltdown Management

ADHD Cerebral Palsy These classes are designed to be an introduction to the disability as well as a strategy based session

where participants will leave with research based interventions to successfully work with these types of disabilities that they may see in children they care for.

April 11th, 13th, 18th, 20th, 25th, 6:30pm-9pm, Lakeville

School Age Special Needs Series 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. Topics covered:

* Autism in School-agers *Sensory Processing Disorder *The Inclusive Classroom *Disability Awareness * Meltdown Management * Gifted and Talented

March 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th & 22nd - 10:00am-12:30pm, Rochester

Behavioral Support Training Series This three part training series provides an important opportunity to educate child care providers on topics that are crucial when working with children with disabilities and also gives them a chance to

expand the scope of their work with children with special needs and their families. Participants must enroll in the entire series. The series will include:

Americans with Disabilities Act and Child Care

Typical Behaviors vs. Challenging Behaviors

Behavior Meltdowns vs. Tantrums The participants of these trainings will be given research based strategies and interventions that can be implemented in their child care program to address challenging behaviors. The goal of the Behavioral Support Training Series is to increase providers’ knowledge base about the laws pertaining to special education and how to best assist the families they serve. Providers will also increase their skill set to

better address challenging behaviors within their child care program. March 9th, 16th & 23rd - 6:30pm - 9pm, Rochester

NEW NYS Training Opportunity!

The New York State Pyramid Model Partnership will promote the statewide use of the Pyramid Model, an evidence-based framework proven to be an effective approach to building social and emotional competence in all early care

and education programs.

Pyramid Model: Infant Toddler Module 2: Responsive Routines, Environments, and Targeted Strategies Rochester Mar. 23rd & 30th Instructor: Rose Shufelt 6:00pm - 9:00pm You must already have taken IT module I

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

Wayne County Professional Development Group Newark Mar. 6th Instructor: Colleen Peno Apr. 3rd Family and Group Family child care providers meet together once a month to network, support each other and participate in a training chosen by the group. There is a different topic each month. If you would like to join the group, contact us for the details. (585) 654-4794

Sparking Creativity through Repurposed Materials Instructor: Anne Leone Rochester Mar. 6th Join us for a fun filled evening in our newly remodeled and renamed Repurpose & More Store (formerly the Recycle Shop). Cheap and easy ideas will be given for you to transform ordinary materials into spectacular creations. Bring home a free bag of treasures to use in your child care program.

Music with the Great Masters Instructor: Jennifer Shook Rochester Mar. 27th Music is essential in every early childhood classroom and is an important part of young children’s growth and development. We will learn about and listen to famous composers including Mozart, Chopin, Bach, and Debussy. Participants will explore several activities to help caregivers expose children to these amazing musicians.

Implementing CACFP Meal Patterns Rochester Apr. 4th or Instructor: Chelsea Peckham Sat. Apr. 22nd 9am-11:30am USDA recently revised the CACFP meal patterns to ensure infants and children have access to healthy, balanced meals throughout the day. Under the new revisions, meals served will include a greater variety of vegetables and fruit, more whole grains, and less added sugar and saturated fat. This training will detail each change and provide strategies for implementing the new requirements, which go into effect October 1, 2017.

Dealing with Children’s Challenging Behaviors Instructor: Jennifer Shook Rochester Apr. 24th “I’m Going to Tell My Mommy on You!” Challenging behaviors happen, even on the best of days. Learning some simple strategies can help caregivers find the enjoyment and satisfaction in conflict mediation. Children will also have a greater chance of becoming the amazing problem solvers we believe them to be.

Classes at Child Care Council mar-apr 2017

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 contact one of our MAT certified instructors. Next dates are:

MAT Training: Mar. 11th & 18th 9am-2pm or Apr. 1st & 8th 9am-2pm - All in Rochester

MAT Independent Study Classes Mar. 2nd 6pm-9pm, Mar. 24th 9:30am-12:30pm, Mar. 29th 6pm-9pm All in Rochester.

Apr. 6th 6pm-9pm, Apr. 21st 10am-1pm, Apr. 24th 6pm-9pm All in Rochester

American Red Cross First Aid and CPR—Infant, Child and Adult CPR and Basic First Aid Mar. 4th 9am-2pm-Lakeville, Mar. 11th 9am-2pm-Rochester, Mar. 18th 9am-2pm-Newark

Apr. 8th 9am-2pm-Rochester

Food For Thought

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Enjoying More Fruits & Vegetables in the Winter Months

By Kim Klee, Registered Dietitian

While we all know that fresh produce is most abundant in the summer time, it would be a shame for us to let the lack of

abundance affect healthy eating habits in the colder winter

months! Let’s take a look at some ideas for using the produce we

have available to us in a tasty and healthy way.

Soups & Chilis—Soups and chilis

are not only comforting when cold

temperatures begin, but they can easily pack a few servings of

vegetables. Use any vegetables

that you enjoy to create a nutrient-

rich stock. Don’t forget, wilted or

past-their-prime veggies are ok to

use as long as they aren’t expired or carry a bad smell. Doing so helps reduce food waste, a growing problem in our country.

Stock up on Citrus– Citrus is in-season in the winter and

provides a great dose of immune-boosting Vitamin C when

winter colds start circulating. Think outside the box and enjoy

lemons and limes tossed into your water bottle, or grapefruit on

a salad. Try unique sweet citrus varieties such as pummelos and cara-cara oranges (my favorite!) for a portable snack.

Roast your vegetables– Something about warm food is just so

appealing when the weather is chilly. Take vegetables to the

next level by roasting them. Trust me, it really can change your

opinion about vegetables! Seasonal vegetables such as

Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes taste wonderful with a

little olive oil, Italian seasoning, and balsamic vinegar.

Frozen Fruit– If you are missing the taste of fresh summer fruit

like strawberries, blueberries and peaches, remember that you

can find them all tucked away safely in the freezer aisle. Frozen

fruit is frozen at the peak of freshness (i.e. the summer

months), so you will get that same delicious taste and nutrition

in just a slightly different package. Enjoy frozen fruit thawed

and mixed into oatmeal, or blended up with yogurt and low-fat milk for an energizing morning smoothie.

A Closer Look

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News You Can Use from the Inspection Department

By Colleen Peno, Inspector

Let’s talk about programming and the use of media. Media should be used

to enhance the experience of a subject. For example, if you had planned a

field trip to the apple farm and were unable to go due to the weather, instead

you might use the computer or a short video showing an apple farm, followed

up by other activities about apples. 417.7 (v)/(u) Television and other

electronic visual media must be turned of when not part of a planned

developmentally appropriate program activity. Television and other electronic media must not be used solely to occupy time.

417.7 (x) Children must not watch television or other

electronic visual media during meals. Meal times are for sharing thoughts and ideas with others. Background noise,

even if it is children’s educational programming, is not

appropriate at meal time.

417.7 (x) Television and other electronic visual media must be turned off

while children are sleeping, and during established nap times. This is not to prohibit a program from using electronic visual media for business purposes

during sleep or nap times if its use does not interfere with the supervision of

children. Children need to be provided a time to rest. Provide children with a

book or a puzzle to settle them down in a quiet area to help with the transition.

Another question we have been getting is “how long do I need to

keep my paperwork?” 417.15 ( c ) 23 All records relevant to the

current registration period, and the immediately preceding registration period. If you are currently in a 4 year registration

period, you will need to have all your current records, as well as

the documents from the previous registration period.

If you have questions, or are unsure how to implement the regulations in

your program, please reach out to your inspector. We are here to help!

Classes at Child Care Council mar-apr 2017

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 of 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 PLUS you will receive a

complimentary Child Care Council Membership with full payment at registration, and

giveaways to help you start your business!

Child Development Associate Classes (CDA)

A Child Development Associate (CDA) is an individual who has successfully completed a

CDA assessment and has been awarded the National CDA Credential from the Council

for Professional Recognition. The CDA is accepted as the required training hours for

Family Day Care Accreditation and is a requirement for lead teachers in a child care

center according to the minimum qualifications in the NYS day care regulations.

Prior to applying for CDA Credential Assessment, each candidate is required to complete

120 clock hours of formal child care education in eight different categories, which are

offered through our CDA courses. Participants must be working in a child care setting.

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 will now be offered in four modules. You may apply for more than one

module at a time within a calendar year. Classes are first come, first served.

For dates and times or to receive a CDA Course registration package,

call (585) 654-4798.

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.

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

___Other _______________________________________________________________________________

Home Language ___________________________________ Interpreting Services Requested ___Yes ___No

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Special Needs News

Special Story Time

By Kristen Torkelsen, Special Needs Advisor

Children love to be read to and there is a lot of research

on how valuable story time can be to a child’s development.

Teaching children about feelings, empathy, and

acceptance are vital in today’s society. A fun and interactive way to do this is to use a variety of children’s

literature and supporting materials.

The Special Needs Reading Buddy Program is rolling out

and we would like to come visit your program! We have books and mini lessons on acceptance, various

disabilities, and inclusion. This is a free program and

all materials are modified to meet the developmental stage of your students.

Let the Special Needs Department enhance your story

time. Call us today to schedule your visit!

Kristen Torkelsen, Special Needs Advisor (585)654-1224

or Bethany Williams, Special Needs Coordinator (585)654-1287

THE REPURPOSE AND MORE STORE ITEM OF THE MONTH IS:

Cardboard tubes in a variety of sizes

3 for $1

Language and Literacy

Tips:

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Books to l ink Math and Literacy

What is Round? By Rebecca Kai Dotlich

Ten Black Dots By Donald Crews

Chicka Chicka 123 By Bill Martin Jr.

Mouse Count By Ellen Stoll Walsh

Kindergarten Count to 100 By Jacqueline Rogers

Reese’s Pieces Count by Fives By Jerry Pallotta

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. Closed from 1pm-2pm daily.

Other hours available by appointment.

March 2017

1st-Child Care Council Staff Meeting-Office closed 10am-Noon

29th- Child Care Council Staff Meeting-Office closed 10am-Noon

April 2017

26th-Child Care Council Staff Meeting-Office closed 10am-Noon

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Child Care Council Office Schedule and Calendar of Events

Meet the Staff of Child Care Council Introducing Johanna Stilson, Technology Services Coordinator

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Hello, my name is Johanna Stilson. I joined Child Care Council in the summer of 2006 as an intern in what was the Recycle Shop. After graduating college, I started full-time in the Legally Exempt department. In 2009, I moved back to the Recycle Shop and began overseeing our Business Services equipment (copiers, laminators, and postage machine) and providing on-site technical support for the Council’s technology equipment in all three offices. I enjoy being the “behind the scenes” support to all of our staff to ensure that they can give our providers and parents the best service they can.