Care About Childcare
Weber State University
Child Care Connector Summer Quarter Jul, Aug & Sept 2016
CAC - Weber State is… Finally, the cold temperatures have given way to warm weather that invites us Chloe Merrill PhD outside to enjoy the summer months. Summer is a time that is met with much Executive Director anticipation but also lends to those lazy days of just wanting to hang out with Leslie Trottier friends and go play. For us in the child care world we must remain on our toes 801-626-7861 and make sure we are watching those children while they are the ones hanging Director out and being summertime crazy with friends. Remember, sunscreen is our Gina O’Driscoll friend, as is hats and lots and lots of water. Children should not be out playing in 801-626-7662 the worst heat of the day, alter your outdoor time so that children go outside in Infant Toddler Specialist the morning and then later in the afternoon. Remind children while they are outside the shade is a good place to play and that they need to be drinking water Crystal Knippers while they play. 801-626-8083 Provider Services Coordinator Summer is also a great time for us as caregivers to look at our professional Megan Jolley development plan, make sure we are meeting our goals and setting new goals. 801-626-8047 The Care About Childcare criteria will be open again for approval of new and Child Care Program Coach renewed criteria in July. The CAC grants will be released again but when the Vivian Hardy money is gone, it is gone so plan now to start working on your criteria early. 801-626-7815 The Pre‐Service training that is required for all caregivers to receive by August Child Care Program Coach 31st will continue to be offered at our agency until August 31st. Please see the Brooke Montgomery CareAboutChildcare.utah.gov website for available training dates. There are 801-626-7784 other options for meeting this requirement, so please feel free to contact us Data Specialist / Webmaster for these options. All training participants should re‐read the training policies and make sure Dawn Polson you are aware of the expectations for attending classes. 801-626-7837 July is a good time to look at when your anniversary date for the Professional Referral Specialist Development Award so that you can ensure you have your training in and can
apply for your award on or around your anniversary date. If you have never participated in the Professional Development system, call our agency and find out about this program and how easy it is to participate. In September, the whole record updates will be mailed out and we encourage full participation in this request. The whole record updates provide the much needed information to keep your file up to date each year. Have a great summer!!!
Care About Childcare at Weber State University is a program of the Child & Family Studies Department at Weber State University. Funding for this program is made possible by a grant from the Department of Workforce Services, Office of Child Care Child Care Statistics for Weber, Davis & Morgan Counties
Here are the slots and vacancies currently listed in our database:
City Slots Vacancies City Slots Vacancies Bountiful 794 99 Ogden 1,617 236 Centerville 24 2 Plain City 24 0 Clearfield 1,233 259 Pleasant View 68 11 Clinton 254 59 Riverdale 158 29 Eden 50 18 Roy 813 133 Farmington 165 5 South Ogden 393 133 Farr West 93 22 South Weber 40 2 Fruit Heights 8 0 Sunset 126 19 Harrisville 128 11 Syracuse 227 30 Hooper 115 7 Uintah 16 0 Kaysville 388 37 Washington Terrace 88 8 Layton 683 71 West Bountiful 155 7 Marriott-Slaterville 65 10 West Haven 64 4 Morgan 63 16 West Point 21 0 North Ogden 128 20 Woods Cross 16 2 North Salt Lake 406 59
Average Monthly Rates in West Davis County Center:
Under 2 2 years 3 years 4-5 years Kindergarten School Age 664 558 544 513 477 450
Family Child Care:
Under 2 2 years 3 years 4-5 years Kindergarten School Age 560 520 490 481 459 436
If you are interested in the average rates for your city, call us at 801-626-7784 or email [email protected].
. Thank you to all those who called, emailed or used our online web update form! There are 4 ways you can be entered in our monthly Here are the latest winners of our monthly update prize drawings update prize drawing! 1. You can call our office at 801-626-7837 Feb: Bryden Academy and tell us how many vacancies you Mar: Heidi Furgeson have. Apr: Tynna Haskell 2. You can email us at [email protected] or Keeping your record up-to-date means parents [email protected] will have the latest information about your care. 3. You can use the online update form at It will also ensure that you will only be sent http://programs.weber.edu/cac/receiving referrals to fill the needs you have. You can -referrals.html just scroll down to the update by calling our office at 801-626-7837 or bottom of the screen. go to our website at 4. Finally, you can update directly through http://programs.weber.edu/cac/receiving- the careaboutchildcare.utah.gov referrals.html website. If you aren’t sure of what your If you are familiar with the Care About Childcare username and password is, use the website, you can update information while reset password option located above logged in to that website. Just be sure to update the login fields. An email will be sent to your vacancies in addition to whatever else you you with instructions on how to log in. wish to change and your name will be entered You can always call our office at 801- into the monthly drawing. 626-7837 if you have any questions.
Tip #72 – Create a Solid Message -taken from 100 Ideas to Market your Childcare Business by Taffy Gallagher
Knowing how you want your business to be perceived is extremely important, even before you begin creating brochures or deciding which community events to sponsor. Take the time to write down who you are, what services you provide and how you want to be perceived by families in the community. Once you’ve done that, market yourself effectively. Writing down your message early on ensures consistency and saves time by preventing you from the need to reinvent it every time you want to run a promotion, add a page to your Web site. The core of your work has already been done.
To help you begin, think about the answers to the following questions: If someone else described your program, what would they say? How is your program different from others? What type of services do you provide that are unique or rare? What is your vision for how you want your program to be perceived by others? What is the most important thing you want people to know about your business? What are the benefits to a family if they select your program?
Once you have created your message, contact us to find out how to load it to your free marketing page located on the statewide Care About Childcare website! Attention all Caregivers! With the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) reauthorization there are new mandatory topics that need to be covered in preservice training. This training must be completed by every person who provides care to children in a program that receives any money from the Office of Child Care (OCC); including subsidies, grants, and the Professional Development Award. Caregivers who work at licensed centers and homes, at any license-exempt program that receives money from OCC, including after school programs, Residential Certificate holders, and FFN Approved providers, need the preservice training. For new programs and caregivers, the preservice training must be completed before they care for children. For current caregivers, the CCDF required preservice training must be completed by August 31, 2016. The mandatory preservice training will be available beginning March 1st from your local Care About Childcare, Child Care Licensing, and the Utah Afterschool Network. After completing the training, certificates will need to be submitted to Child Care Licensing or the Child Care Professional Development Institute (CCPDI). Effective October 1, 2016, any program who has not submitted a preservice training completed certificate for each caregiver will not receive any payments from OCC, including subsidies and grants.
The Professional Family Childcare Association of Utah (PFCCA) provides support and benefits to Family Child Care providers all over the state. We’d love to have you join us! Thank you to all providers and community members that joined us for our Spring Provider Appreciation Conference! Our day with Emily Plank was a wonderful opportunity for learning and growth. Thank you to everyone who makes this association great! PFCCA continues to provide valuable benefits for members. This year alone we have awarded 3 CDA scholarships and 12 scholarships to the NAFCC Institute to be held in July in San Diego California! As of June 1 PFCCA will suspend accepting applications for CDA and Family Child Care Class scholarhips and reimbursements. Ongoing benefits will be announced in Fall 2016 pending a budget review by the PFCCA board. For current resources and benefits make sure you check our newly redesigned website at www.pfcca.org! PFCCA Book Club Pick – This quarter’s book club pick is Play by Stuart Brown. The book explores the importance of play in our lives – how it shapes the brain, opens the imagination, and invigorates the soul! Chapter Meetings ‐ We continue to provide quality and fun trainings every month at chapters throughout Utah. These trainings count as face‐to‐face trainings for licensing purposes. There are currently no chapters meeting in this region. If you are interested in starting one please contact Amy Christensen for additional information at [email protected]! Contact us: PO Box 57931 SLC, UT 84157, 1‐800‐430‐6026
We’d like to congratulate the following providers on their accomplishments within the Professional Development Program
Career Ladder Recipients Verlina Adame, Level 8 Heather Parke, Level 8 Debbie Alvarez, Level 6 Alejandra Ramirez, Levels 4, 5, & 6 Marta Alyk, Levels 1, 2, & 3 Cynthia Smith, Level 2 Ana Barahona, Level 7 Ashley Thompson, Level 6 Karen Clark, Level 7 Karen Unander, Level 2 Shantise Coria, Level 7 Becky Washburn, Level 7 Jennifer Nelson, Level 2
Career Ladder Endorsement Recipients Brittany Cinnamon, Infant Toddler Carolina Florez-Powell, Infant Toddler Bethany Martin, Infant Toddler Tracy Rasmussen, Infant Toddler
Professional Development Award Recipients Camilla Abbott Kelly Geisler Nicole Peterson Verlina Adame Alisha Griffin Britni Prothero Debbie Alvarez Jeanette Groves Jessica Ririe Marta lyk Kim Harding Genevieve Romero Isabel Baca Linda Hawes Tyarra Singleton Ana Barahona Amy Jackson Esther Singley Anna Berry Amber Jones Cynthia Smith Jennifer Billman Alexis Langston Nila Smith Karen Clark Pam Latamondeer Heidi Sparrow Janel Connors Justina Longman Katherine Tercero Shantise Coria Caitlin Manful Ashley Thompson Seeta Dixon Marie Meza Karen Unander Kanchana Duwe Thelma Morrison Becky Washburn Janna Durbano Jennifer Nelson Stacy Washburn Kara Eddington Amanda Nichols Susan Winterton Heidi Furgeson Jamee Nuku Kathleen Worthley Kaori Gale Heather Parke
If you have any questions about the Professional Development Award program, you can call our office at 801-626-8083. .
CAC - Weber State’s 2016 Summer Schedule If you need directions or want to check to see if a class is full, call us at 801-626-7837 or check our training schedule at weber.edu/cac
WSU ED13 is Weber State University Campus in South Ogden, McKay Education Building, Rm 13 (WSU ED10 is Rm 10) For information on obtaining CEU credit, visit the CCPDI website at ccpdi.usu.edu Date, Time Career Cost Credit Class Title & Description & Place Ladder Advanced Child Development: Development of Young Children Instructor: Crystal Knippers Jul 5, 7, 12, & 14 (10 hours) In this course participants learn basic principles and theories of child 10 Lic 6:30 – 9pm $16 Level 2 – 3 development, and how this knowledge can influence their day-to-day work with 10 CDA WSU ED13 children. Participants will be introduced to the theories of Maslow, Erikson, Montessori, Piaget, Vygotsky, Kohlberg, Gilligan, and behaviorism. Child Development: Learning in the Early Years Instructor: Verlina Adame Jul 9 & 16 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course participants explore how young children learn and develop. 9am – 2:30pm $16 Level 1 10 CDA Areas of focus include: brain development, learning through play, supporting social WSU ED13 and emotional development, and positive guidance. Special Needs Course 2: Communication Instructor: Autumn Ure Jul 11, 13, 18 & Level 5 – 8 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course participants will learn about communicating in regards to 20 Special $16 10 CDA children with special needs. Topics including: building partnerships with families, 6:30 – 9pm Needs 1 CEU community resources and supports, facilitating communication with children and WSU ED13 Endorsement families, encouraging speech and basic sign language. Strong and Smart: Physical & Intellectual Development Jul 19, 21, 26 & Instructor: Katie Madsen 28 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course participants learn practical ways to promote young children’s $16 Level 2 – 3 6:30 – 9pm 10 CDA physical, cognitive, language, and creative development in age-appropriate play and WSU ED13 learning activities. Special Topic: Learning Discipline Instructor: Crystal Knippers Jul 27 (2.5 hours) In this class, participants will learn about how to help children learn none 2.5 Lic none 6:30 – 9pm discipline, a connection between discipline, communication, and relationship and the impact of self-awareness within these areas. Basics of Child Care Jul 30 Instructor: Vivian Hardy 9am – 2:30pm $10 5 Lic none (5 hours) This class covers all of the topics required by licensing. It is recommended WSU ED13 especially for those just entering the child care field. School Readiness Standards Course 2: Mathematics Instructor: Autumn Ure Level 5 – 8 (10 hours) In this course, based on Utah’s Early Childhood Core Standards, Aug 1, 3, 8 & 10 10 Lic School participants will learn how to effective and appropriately foster preschooler’s early 6:30 – 9pm $16 10 CDA Readiness math and science skills for school readiness. Areas of focus include: concepts of WSU ED13 1 CEU Endorsement number and counting, shapes, spatial relations, patterning, sorting, comparing, and measurement. Infant & Toddler Care Course 4: Working with Families of Infants & Toddlers Level 5 – 8 Instructor: Gina O’Driscoll Aug 2, 4, 9 & 11 10 Lic Infant & (10 hours) In this course participants explore positive ways to work with the families of 6:30 – 9pm $16 10 CDA Toddler the children in their care. Areas of focus include: partnerships, sharing the care, and WSU ED13 1 CEU Endorsement how to be aware of, and sensitive to, cultural differences. Child Development: Healthy Care Instructor: Betsy Rodriguez Aug 6 & 13 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course participants will learn about child care health and safety 9am – 2:30pm $16 10 CDA Level 1 issues. Topics include: communicable diseases, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, child WSU ED13 NAC abuse and neglect, injury prevention, emergency procedures, nutrition, sick children, and medication administration.
Date, Time Career Cost Credit Class Title & Description & Place Ladder Child Development: Ages & Stages Aug 15, 17, 22 Instructor: Verlina Adame 10 Lic & 24 (10 hours) In this course participants learn about typical developmental milestones for $16 10 CDA Level 1 6:30pm – 9pm infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Participants also learn basic NAC WSU ED13 strategies for working with each of these age groups of children. Guidance & Emotional Wellness Course 2: Foundations of Emotional Wellness Instructor: Megan Jolley Level 5 – 8 Aug 16, 18, 23 (10 hours) In this course participants will learn about the importance of developmental 10 Lic Guidance & & 25 theory to guidance and emotional wellness. They will learn about additional concepts $16 10 CDA Emotional 6:30 – 9pm developed by CSEFEL (Center for Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning). 1 CEU Wellness WSU ED13 They will learn that building healthy relationships and creating supportive environments Endorsement are the cornerstones of helping children succeed socially and emotionally. Working Together: Productive Relationships with Families Instructor: Genevieve Romero Aug 20 & 27 (10 hours) In this course participants learn effective strategies for establishing and 10 Lic 9am – 2:30pm $16 Level 2 – 3 maintaining open and positive relationships with each child’s family, encouraging family 10 CDA WSU ED13 involvement in the child care program, and supporting each child’s relationship with his or her family. CDA Orientation Aug 30 1 Lic Instructor: Megan Jolley 6:30 – 7:30pm none none 1 CDA This 1 hour workshop will cover the steps to earning a CDA. WSU ED13 Infant & Toddler, Course 3: Learning in Infancy & Toddlerhood Sept 6, 8, 13 & Level 5 – 8 Instructor: Gina O’Driscoll 10 Lic 15 Infant & (10 hours) In this course participants explore how infants and toddlers learn. Areas of $16 10 CDA 6:30 – 9pm Toddler focus include: cognitive discoveries of infancy, the role of the caregiver in supporting 1 CEU WSU ED13 Endorsement learning, stages of infancy, and language development. Director’s Support Group Sept 7 Facilitator: Crystal Knippers 6:30 – 7:30pm none none none This is an evening for directors to talk about issues they would like help dealing with. WSU ED13 Professionalism in Child Care: More Than Babysitting Instructor: Verlina Adame Sept 10 & 17 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course participants learn how to make informed decisions based on 9am – 2:30pm $16 Level 2 – 3 10 CDA standards for best practices, utilize opportunities for individual professional growth, and WSU ED13 contribute to the early childhood field. Director’s Toolbox Course 2: The Right Fit & From the Inside Out Instructor Genevieve Romero Sept 12, 14, 19, 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course, participants will learn how to deal with the challenge of high & 21 $16 10 CDA Level 5 - 8 turn-over, with recruitment and interviewing techniques that help them find employees 6:30 – 9pm 1 CEU that fit with their own philosophies. Also, this course covers the power of reflection and WSU ED13 self-awareness as it applies to setting direction for your center. School Age, Course 2: Behavior & Positive Guidance Sept 20, 22, 27, Instructor: Autumn Ure Level 5 – 8 & 29 10 Lic (10 hours) In this course participants will learn the effect of positive relationships on $16 School Age 6:30 – 9pm 1 CEU behavior of school age children. They will learn how to set up environments to optimize Endorsement WSU ED13 positive interactions and the how to create behavior support strategies using observation. Basics of Child Care Sept 24 Instructor: Vivian Hardy 9am – 2:30pm $10 5 Lic none (5 hours) This class covers all of the topics required by licensing. It is recommended WSU ED13 especially for those just entering the child care field. Theory & Best Practices Course 2: Erikson & Bronfenbrenner Instructor: Crystal Knippers Level 5 – 8 Sept 19, 21, 26 You must have completed Advanced Child Development before enrolling in this class. 10 Lic Theories & & 28 (10 hours) In this course participants will learn about Erikson’s life work and gain an $16 10 CDA Best 6:30 – 9pm understanding of his Psychosocial Development Theory. Participants will also learn 1 CEU Practices WSU ED13 about levels of Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and hot to apply them to the Endorsement child care profession.
CAC - Weber State’s Training Policies
You must pre-register. You will not be considered registered in our classes until we receive the registration form and your payment. We require that you pre-register for our classes for a couple of reasons: 1- Due to the amount of materials we distribute in class, we need to have an accurate count of how many providers will be attending each one and enough time to prepare them. 2- Weber State University has set strict guidelines for us to follow when handling money. They will not allow any money to remain in the office unsecured, overnight. We also do not want to put your information at risk by having it sit on a desk overnight. It is for your privacy and safety that we request you send in your money. Registration forms must be sent through the mail. Money can not be accepted at the training. Each registration form will let you know where to send it. Please check the training schedule page on our website (weber.edu/cac) to see if a class is full or has been rescheduled or cancelled.
All training participants must review and sign the Statewide Professional Development System Code of Conduct each time you register. If there is no signature, your registration form will be sent back for you to sign. We will not be able to hold your spot in any class and you may miss out on the class that you want to register for. We are not able to register anyone for a class without the signed copy of the Code of Conduct.
The registration form has the information we need for the Utah State Training Registry and must be filled out in full. An incomplete registration form will delay your registration and you may miss the class you are trying to register if it fills before we can collect the information we need. If you have any questions about the information we collect, you can contact our office at 801-626-7784.
If you are sending registrations for more than one person, you must include a registration form for each person and each person must sign the Training Participant Code of Conduct. The form has the information we need for the Utah State Training Registry, without it we cannot register you for any of our classes. Also, each person must sign a copy of the Utah State Professional Development System Code of Conduct. Without that signature, no one will be able to attend classes.
Registration for each class will close 7 days prior to the start of class. No registrations will be accepted within a week of the class' start date. This will give us time to prepare the right amount of materials.
We register for classes one quarter at a time. You may register only for the classes listed in our current newsletter. Each quarter's class schedule and registration form can be found in our quarterly newsletter, the Child Care Connector. The newsletter is published every September, December, March and June. The schedule and registration form will also be posted on our website shortly after it has been sent in the mail.
Sorry, we are not able to issue a refund. If we receive money from you for a class that is already full, we can give you the option of sending the check back to you or sending you a credit voucher. When a class is full, it will be posted on the training schedule page on our website at weber.edu/cac. You can always call our office at 801-626-7837 to check if the class is full before sending in the registration form or check our online schedule.
If you are unable to attend a class and you call at least three days before the first session starts, we can send you a credit voucher. Sorry, we are not able to refund money. Please be sure to call during office hours 8am-4:00pm. You can reach us either at 801-626-7837, 801-626-7784, or toll free at 1- 888-970-0101. We cannot issue a credit voucher if you fail to notify us before the first session of a class.
Each 10 hour class is broken down into four sessions. If you miss one or two session(s) in a class, no money can be refunded. However, you can make it up when that session is taught again, without repaying. You also have the option of making-up the session you missed with another CAC agency without having to pay again. We have an agreement with our sister agencies that allows you to make up one or two sessions with them. Just contact them for their times and registration policies.
To register for a make-up session with us, simply fill out the registration form and circle the dates you need to make up, write "make-up" in the amount enclosed section and send it in. Be sure to include the signed Code of Conduct with the form. We have a limited number of make-up slots available for each night so please let us know if you are registered for a make-up session and are unable to attend.
We need to have a minimum number of providers enrolled to conduct the class. Classes, which don't meet these minimum numbers five days before the class, will be either cancelled or rescheduled. We will notify you and send you a credit voucher for another class.
Classes may be canceled due to weather. We follow Weber State University's policies regarding this issue. If the campus is closed, our classes will be canceled. If not, classes will be held. You can call Weber State at 801-626-6000 to find out if the campus has been closed. We will also leave a message on our main phone line 801-626-7837. All classes canceled due to weather will be rescheduled.
Certificates are given to participants on the last day of class. If you are making up a session, let the trainer know, they can get the certificate to you sooner. If you do not receive a certificate within two weeks of the final session, contact our office at 801-626-8083. There will be a $5 charge for a replacement certificate. CAC - Weber State 2016 Summer Training Registration Form
. To register by mail, fill out this form, include your payment Registration is done by pre-payment only. We must receive the registration form (check or money order payable to Weber State), and send to: in our office 5 business days before the class begins. CAC - Weber State Please remember we only accept registrations by mail or online. Training Registration Only one person per form. You may make as many copies of this form as you’d 1351 Edvalson St, Dept 1309 like, be sure to include both pages. We can not accept one-sided or one-page-only forms. The Participant Code of Ogden, UT 84408-1309 Conduct must be read signed and mailed in with each form.
Please note that in incomplete registration form could result in a delayed registration.
Your full legal name: Your birthdate:
Home Address: Home phone:
City, State Zip: Work phone:
Email Address: Name of Child Care you work in: Start Date: What is your position at this child care?:
I have read, and included a signed copy of the Statewide Training Participant Code of Conduct with this registration form. (The Code of Conduct can be found on page two of this form.) Amount Class Fee Class Title Date Enclosed Advanced Child Development Jul 5, 7, 12, & 14 $16 Learning in the Early Years Jul 9 & 16 $16 Special Needs Course 2 Jul 11, 13, 18 & 20 $16 Strong and Smart Jul 19, 21, 26 & 28 $16 Special Topic: Learning Discipline Jul 27 ------ Basics of Child Care Jul 30 $10 School Readiness Course 2 Aug 1, 3, 8 & 10 $16 Infant & Toddler Course 4 Aug 2, 4, 9 & 11 $16 Child Development: Healthy Care Aug 6 & 13 $16 Child Development: Ages & Stages Aug 15, 17, 22 & 24 $16 Guidance & Emotional Wellness Course 2 Aug 16, 18, 23 & 25 $16 Working Together Aug 20 & 27 $16 CDA Orientation Aug 30 ------ Infant & Toddler Course 3 Sept 6, 8, 13 & 15 $16 Director’s Support Group Sept 7 ------ Professionalism in Child Care: More Than Babysitting Sept 10 & 17 $16 Director’s Toolbox Course 2 Sept 12, 14, 19, & 21 $16 School Age Course 2 Sept 20, 22, 27, & 29 $16 Basics of Child Care Sept 24 $10 Theories & Best Practices #2 Sept 19, 21, 26 & 28 $16 Office use only (Please DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE) Total Amount Enclosed: Date received: voucher Money Order check ctr pd
Funding comes from the Utah Office of Child Care, from Federal Block Grant monies, set aside for enhancing quality in child care. By following the training policies, you are helping us provide excellent training at a reduced cost to you. No refunds are available, but you may receive a credit voucher if you cancel at least three business days before the class. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT
• Punctuality I Attendance: I understand that I must be in class at or before the time scheduled for class to begin in order to obtain credit for the class. If I arrive after the time that class is scheduled to begin, I can use the time that I was actually in attendance for licensing credit, but I will have to repeat the full 2 1/2 hour session to get Career Ladder credit for the course. This includes returning on time from breaks and lunch. Class will begin when the trainer determines that it is time to start. I understand that if I am not present during the entire class period, I will not receive Career Ladder credit for the session, and will have to repeat the full 2 1/2 hour session in order to receive credit for the course.
• Disruptive Behavior: I will be respectful to all personnel that support the Professional Development System (ie: Care About Childcare, CCPDI staff, OCC staff, etc.). I will not use obscene, profane, threatening, discriminatory, harassing or abusive language. During class, I will be respectful to the trainer and others in attendance during each class session. I will not engage in any conversation or behavior that is disruptive or disrespectful to the trainer or other participants in the class. I will attentively participate in class. I will not text message or make cell phone calls during class time. I understand that I am required to turn my cell phone and/or other electronic devices off or turn them to vibrate during class time. I will limit all cell phone calls to break time or after class time. I will not engage in disruptive private conversations during class time. If I must bring food or drink to class, I will eat quietly and will not allow food or drink to become disruptive or distracting to the trainer or other class participants.
• Illegal Activity I Health & Safety: I understand that any illegal activity, including behavior that threatens the health or safety of the trainer or another class participant before, during or after class will be cause for my immediate expulsion from class and permanent suspension from participation in the Career Ladder and the Professional Development Award, and that such behavior may be reported to law enforcement. I understand that I may be asked to leave a training if my condition prevents me from participating or is disruptive to the class environment.
• Children: I understand that adult training classes are not a developmentally appropriate environment for children of any age. I will not bring children to class.
• Class Roll: I understand that in order to receive credit for each class session, I must sign the roll before class begins. I understand that failure to do so will result in my not receiving credit for the class session. I understand that I may not sign the roll for someone else.
• Confidentiality: I understand that confidentiality is extremely important. I understand that I must keep all names and other identifying information confidential when I am relating a story during class or asking for guidance regarding certain issues. I also understand that it is my responsibility to keep sensitive issues discussed during class in confidence, and not discuss it with family or friends outside of that classroom setting.
• Refunds: I understand that class registration fees are non-refundable. I understand that if I notify the CAC a minimum of three days in advance that I am unable to attend a course for which I am registered, that my registration fee may be able to be credited toward another class. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the CAC to make these arrangements.
• Non-Compliance: I understand that, in cases of infractions of a minor severity (behavior that has been determined to be disruptive but not illegal), that I will be allowed one issued verbal warning upon the first violation of the above listed rules. I understand that upon the second such infraction, I will be suspended from participation in the Career Ladder and Training and Professional Development Award for one year from that infraction date. I understand that upon the third such infraction I will be permanently barred from participation in the Career Ladder and Professional Development Award System. I understand that upon the first incident of any violation in which I engage in illegal activity (including threatening or intimidating behavior), that I will be permanently banned from participation in the Career Ladder and Training and the Professional Development Award System, and that such action may be cause for intervention by law enforcement and/or other legal action.
Print Name: ______
Signature______Date______
Effective Date: July 1, 2007 Amended Date: July 1, 2010, July 1, 2012, July 1, 2014
Child Care Licensing Rules Training These classes are to help you better understand the Child Care Licensing rules and their enforcement. Pre-registration is required. Please register for the class of your choice by calling the Salt Lake Region office at 801-273-6617 or Kathleen Sanders at 801-698-3244.
Classes are taught according to the Care About Childcare specifications. In order to receive Career Ladder credit, you must be there for the entire class. If you do not attend the entire class, you will get a certificate that includes the numbers of hours you did attend. Classes include hands-on activities.
If no one is registered within 48 hours, the class will be cancelled
Pre-service (CCDF Topics) Training for all Caregivers July 12th – 2016 Required Federal Topics Pleasant Valley Branch Library, 5568 Adams Ave, Ogden
Licensed Family and Residential Certificate Licensing Rules Training July 21st – Child Health, Child Nutrition, Infection Control, and Medication Weber State University, David O McKay Education Building, Room 10
Child Care Center Licensing Rules Training July 28th – Napping, Diapering, and Infant & Toddler Care Location TBA, call for more information.
If you need Red Cross: (Weber/Morgan/North Davis) 801-627-0000 (South Davis) 801-323-7000 to renew American Heart Association: 1-877-242-4277 your CPR US Training Council: 801-776-6431 and/or Lakeview Hospital: 801-299-2246 First Aid McKay Dee Hospital: 801-387-7800 Bountiful City Fire Department: 801-298-6230 certifications, Kinder Academy: 801-458-4032 here are a Steve Thorlakson: 801-201-0699 few numbers Becky Erkkila: 801-678-4233 Save-A-Heart: 801-582-7144 you can call: Davis Hospital (CPR only): 801-807-7023
Ogden Regional Hospital (CPR only): 801-479-2017 We would like to recognize and congratulate the following providers for their participation in the Care About Childcare Quality Indicator program!
1 – 20 Approved Criteria
Brittney Chamberlain Michelle Stephenson Discovery Clubhouse – Ogden Paula Mullis Jane Curfew Sonya Brown Jeanette Groves Susan Winterton LuAnn Cooper We The Children Early Learning Center 21 - 40 Approved Criteria
Alyce Garrison Jamie Craythorn Amy Sperandeo Jeni Taylor Brandee Eden Kanchana Duwe Bright Basics Child Care Center Kay’s Kiddie Care Preschool Cheri Dautel Kid’s Town - Harrisville Cindy Neville Kid’s Town – North Creative Times Academy Kid’s Town – Ogden Dana Pevey Kid’s Town - South Esther Singley KinderCare Learning Center – Farmington Heidi Furgeson Marta Alyk Hilary Perez Sharyn McDermaid Ivette Perdomo Shelly Bailey 41 - 60 Approved Criteria
Amanda Fackrell Layton Children’s Center Amy Jackson Let Them Be Kids Becky Cummings Melisa Monsivais Bryden Academy and Daycare Rebecca Martin Children’s Classic #1 Sunni Shoemaker Children’s Classic #2 Teresa Larsen Depot Daycare Tiffany Heffernon Holly Jackson Wendy Thomas
60 + Approved Criteria
ABC Great Beginnings Merianne George Edu-Care Early Learning Center St Paul Lutheran Child Care Kimberli Hunt Valerie Ferguson
The following article was taken from the book So this is Normal Too by Deborah Hewitt. This is the portion geared toward families. There is a longer section geared toward providers. If you want us to send you a copy, you can either call 801-626-7837 or email [email protected].
Information on Curiosity and Questioning
What is it? From very young ages, children are driven to learn about the world around them. They are curious about the people, places, and things they see and experience. Through their explorations, they learn vocabulary, how things work, and whether they can effect changes. This helps them acquire knowledge that they can build on throughout their lifetimes. When children are curious about something, they become engrossed in their exploration of it. They lean in to get a closer look, focus their attention, show surprise, spontaneously describe what they see, or ask questions about it. Support your child’s curiosity by sharing wonder, providing a safe environment, introducing new experiences, and offering ways to delve into things that capture your child’s interest. Observe and Respond It may look to you as if your child is just playing with an object, but playing engages all of a child’s senses in learning about a new material. Encourage your child’s sense of wonder by taking walks to listen to sounds you hear or to smell how fresh it is following a spring rain. Go new places together. Make predictions about what you might see before you go. It doesn’t matter if your child’s predictions prove correct, as long as they build curiosity about the event. Encourage curiosity by letting your child take apart items you no longer use: and old radio, sewing machine, or tape recorder and screwdriver can stimulate new discoveries (be sure to remove electrical cords). Grab your child’s attention by stopping before the end of a book; finish it later. Wonder out loud about things you see, read, or hear. Model your excitement about new things by commenting on a plant breaking through the soil or a spider web strung between two branches in a tree. If your child tends to choose the same type of toys or materials, encourage other choices. For example, if your child plays with blocks most of the time, expand on this interest by suggesting toy cars, which can drive on roads built from blocks. Keep toys organized so your child can easily find them. Put some toys away for a while. When you bring them out again, your child may have a renewed interest. Learn about new things by reading books. Check out a variety of books from your local library. Invite but do not force your child to join a new activity. Your participation may encourage your child to try it. Say something like “Let’s go listen and see what we can find out” or “Let’s go try it and see what this is about.” Around the age of three years, children begin to seek answers to more and more questions. They ask “Why?” about most everything. While the number of questions can sometimes be unsettling, it is good to know that your child is curious about new things. Take the time to respond to these questions; remember that no question is stupid, even when you are tired of answering. If you are in the middle of something and can’t take a break, keep a list of questions to answer later. Be sure to come back to your list. If you don’t know an answer, find out together – first, your child can describe the question, and then the two of you can determine how the information can be found. Get answers by looking together for information in books, online, from someone who knows, or by experimenting to discover answers. If you get really stuck, try turning the question back to your child. Ask, “What do you think might happen? Why do you think it would be that way?” Ask questions of your own, such as “How did you learn that? What did you do first? What happened next?” Allow your child time to think before expecting an answer or asking another question. Connecting with Support If you notice that your child is not very inquisitive, doesn’t try new things, or doesn’t ask questions about new things or experiences, talk with your child’s teacher. Seek additional assistance if your child usually wanders around without becoming occupied by activities other than TV or electronics, shows little interest in nearby people and things, is so fascinated by something that you cannot draw his or her attention, or is so fearful of trying new things that your child’s learning seems to be affected.
Learning Games from The Creative Curriculum
Dropping Objects
Invite your baby to practice dropping things, especially things that make a noise when they land. Picking up and dropping objects helps your baby gain more control of the muscles in her hands.
Why this is important? At this age, your baby can hold things very well but cannot always let them go when she wants. Opening her fingers is a different process from closing them, and learning to control the muscles in her hands will take a lot of time and practice. Early hand control helps her manipulate objects during play. Later, she will need to control the muscles in her hands when she starts holding crayons and pencils for drawing.
What you do
• Show her a toy in your hand. When she looks at it, open your fingers and let the toy drop. • Repeat the motion, saying Drop as it falls. Keep a short dropping distance so she’ll be able to see your hand and the dropped object at the same time. • Encourage her to try after you have shown her several times. • Give an enthusiastic response with each attempt she makes. Wow! You dropped the block by yourself! • Play again using a ball that bounces or a bell that makes a noise when it hits the floor. She may show more interest in a toy that produces sound when dropped. • Listen for any sounds she makes when she lets go of the ball. This is her attempt to imitate you when you say, Drop.
Another Idea Try playing the game with the sand and water table. Dropping objects in the water makes a fun splash that may encourage her to continue practicing her new skill.
Learning Games
from The Creative Curriculum
When, How, Why?
In daily events or after reading a book, occasionally ask a question that begins with one of the words when, how, or why. These questions will stimulate your child to think more deeply about time, processes, and reasons.
Why is this important? Asking when, how, or why questions will deepen the level of your child’s thinking. To answer them he will need to talk about time, process, and reasons. This encourages him to give longer answers with several parts. Thinking about how and why are some of the hardest tasks we do throughout life. This early practice can give your child a pattern of successful thinking to follow and to build on as he grows older. When he answers questions during book reading, he is building his early literacy skills.
What you do
• Ask your child when, how, and why questions during conversation or reading. When do we eat breakfast? How did you dig that deep hole? Why did the three bears go for a walk? • Give your child plenty of time to think about his answers to these challenging questions. Return to simpler questions if he struggles to answer. • Pause after reading a page of a book together and ask one of the questions, so he can think about the story.
Another Idea Continue to ask questions that gently test your child’s knowledge. Many everyday moments such as riding in the car, taking a bath, or drawing with chalk can offer opportunities for question-and- answer sessions with your child.
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