Jan-Mar 2015 - Care About Childcare @ Five County

Care About Childcare @ Five County
Winter Quarter Newsletter
Do you love to play?
Tender Times
January, February & March, 2015
Carrie’s Corner
When I was young there were many days spent playing with dolls, dressing up, and building forts with my brother and
cousins. We especially loved our visits to the playground where our imaginations went wild as we pretended the towering climber was something different each day. All these childhood experiences were preparing me for a lifetime of work
with children, families and providers.
In the past several months I have thought about some of the jobs I have held:
Preschool Teacher, Daycare Director, CDA Advisor, NAEYC Observer, Quality
Improvement Specialist and an observer of many children learning through play.
Children love to play and need to be provided opportunities to play. From infancy,
play is the way children learn. Through play children build relationships with their
bodies and the world around them and use them as tools for healthy development,
growth and learning life skills.
Research shows 75% of brain development occurs after birth. Play stimulates the
brain through the formation of connections between nerve cells, which cultivates
the brain. This process helps develop fine and gross motor skills, advance language and socialization skills, allows children to learn to communicate emotions, to
think and be creative, and to know how to problem solve. It is our responsibility to
make sure children have as much time to play as possible. Play provides rich learning opportunities and leads to children’s success and self-esteem.
At this time of year, I want to personally thank each one of you for providing open-ended toys, materials, and play settings for children which give them experiences to learn and grow. In my opinion, you have the most important job anyone
could ever have.
We are all children at heart so during this season take the opportunity to just play. Play reduces stress and we can all
use a stress-free holiday.
As Anita Wadley said in 1974, which is still true today: “When you asked me what I did in school today and I say, ‘I just
played.’ Please don’t misunderstand me. For you see, I am learning as I play. I am learning to enjoy and be successful in
my work. Today I am a child and my work is play.”
Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.
Carrie and Staff
January, February, March
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Table of Contents
Page 3
Professional Development
Page 4-5
Snow Crafts
Page 6
Muddy Fun
Page 7
Grants/Redleaf Calendar
Page 8-9
Training Calendar
Page 10-11
Community Based Training
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Quality Indicators
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PC Program
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CDA/Training Spotlight
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PFCCA/Music Conference
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Contact the Staff
Do you have an activity or management idea
that you’d like to share with other providers?
Send it to:
Care About Childcare @ Five County
88 E Fiddlers Canyon Rd. Ste. H
Cedar City, UT 84721
If your submission is printed in a future issue,
we’ll send you a free children’s book!
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We strive to meet your child care
needs!
Strengthening Families
This is a 20 hour training that will be taught in two
10-hour courses. It is an upper level training but providers
at any level are invited to attend.
You will learn about five research-based protective factors
that have been demonstrated to diminish the
likelihood of childhood abuse and neglect.
Participants will learn to incorporate and build upon these
factors in their daily work with families.
Strengthening Families, Part 1 will be taught in January
Strengthening Families, Part 2 will be taught in April
*You must take Part 1 before taking Part 2.
Keep your referral up-to-date
one of three easy ways:
(1) call 800-543-7527
(2) email nathan@childcarehelp.org
(3) go on-line at careaboutchildcare.utah.gov and update your profile there
Update monthly and receive a prize at the end of the year!
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Professional Development Awards
Congratulations to the following child care providers who have recently received Utah State Career Ladder Levels, Endorsements, and Annual Professional Development Awards. We would
like to help every eligible child care provider optimize the amount of their professional development award! Call us at 1-800-543-7527 to see how easy it is to get this bonus for yourself.
Career Ladder Levels
Level 8
Level 7
Stephanie Harmer
Garnet Barton
Diana Benson
Amy Esplin
Kandice Nielson
Endorsements
Theory and Best Practices
Marcie Schear
Special Needs
Sarah Walker
Annual Professional Development Awards
Iron County
Garnet Barton
Sandra DeMille
Jana Lynn Fowler
Laurie Laws
Virginia Naegle
Rebecca Phillips
Washington County
Wajira Eleperuma
Daonne Proctor
Sarah Walker
Stacy Pugmire
Sevier County
JerriLyn Hansen
Kristy Piep
Sanpete County
Stephanie Harmer
Kristen M. Johnson
Melanie Johnson
The first 5 providers to email the code word “Play” to carrie@childcarehelp.org will receive
a free children’s scholastic book. Be sure to include your mailing address.
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Snow Crafts
Adapted from Care About Childcare @ UVU
Frost Paint
Mix equal parts of Epsom salts and hot water. Stir to completely dissolve the salts. Brush the Frost Paint
onto a dark sheet of cardstock. The child could draw a snowman with the paint or paint the mixture onto a
dark colored snowman made from three various sizes of dark cardstock glued together into the shape of a
snowman.
CAUTION: Remind the children not to lick the paint.
This activity can be used for all ages. Closely supervise this project, especially with mobile infants and toddlers. When the paper has dried and
the crystals appear, talk to the children about the crystals and explain to
them that snow is made of crystals. This activity is both creative and
cognitive.
Indoor Snowman Decorating Play Set
The body of the snowman is made from a coffee creamer container covered in white
gauze that is wrapped around the container. The loose end of the gauze is glued in
place. Create clothes out of felt and/or fleece. Place the snowman in a four compartment
plastic tray, with the snowman in the center and the snowman’s clothes in the four surrounding compartments. This activity is best for 3 years of age and older because of
small pieces. Older children can help cut out and make clothes for the snowman. This is
a creative, cognitive, and physical activity.
Erupting Snowballs
Make baking soda dough by combining 1 cup baking soda, ½ cup cornstarch and ½
cup water. Mix the baking soda and the cornstarch together first in a saucepan and
then add the water. Cook on the stove top on medium heat. STIR CONSTANTLY.
Keep stirring until the mixture looks like mashed potatoes. Remove the pan from the
heat and put onto the counter on a piece of wax or parchment paper. Cool slightly and
then form into balls using a cookie scoop. Place the “snowballs” in a plastic container
and place a wet paper towel over the top. Place the snowball in a clear plastic cup
and let the children squirt vinegar onto the ball and watch it erupt. The snowballs can
be colored by adding food coloring to the water.
EXPLANATION: Baking soda is alkaline and vinegar is an acid and when the two
substances come into contact they cause a chemical reaction that produces carbon
dioxide and a fizz.
This is a cognitive and language activity for all ages. You can explain to the children what happens when
vinegar and baking soda come into contact. Let them listen to the noise and smell the vinegar. Teach them
new words such as alkaline and acid.
CAUTION: Remind the children that the baking soda “snowballs” are not cookies and they should not eat
them.
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Snow Crafts
Adapted from Care About Childcare @ UVU
Snowman Math
Decorate a clean empty milk carton with foam or color the features with a marker.
Use clean milk lids, large buttons, or frozen juice can lids that have smooth edges as
counters. Math concepts can be varied depending on the age of the child. This is a
cognitive, language and literacy, and physical activity.
 Use dice to add the numbers and then place that amount of counters into the
snowman.
 Show the children a number written on a card and help them count out that
amount of counters and place them into the snowman.
 Place a specific number of counters by the snowman and have the child count in
sequence as the counters are dropped into the snowman.
INFANT AND TODDLER ADAPTATION: Use the snowman as a “feely sensory” activity. Place a variety of
sensory items in the snowman such as fabric swatches, wooden popsicle sticks or large frozen juice lids
with smooth edges. Help the child reach into the snowman and pull out the object. Use words to describe
how the object feels. This is a cognitive, physical, and language and literacy activity.
Snowman Tube Sock Puppet
Make a snowman puppet out of a tube sock. Large buttons sewn on with yarn or
thread, make great facial features. Felt or foam can be used for the nose. A hat can be
made out of felt or fleece by measuring, cutting, and gluing the sides of the fabric, gluing the bottom of the hat onto the sock puppet and then tying the extra length with yarn
and cutting to form a snow hat. Use yarn or fleece for a scarf. Remember to securely
glue all parts of the snowman’s features onto the sock.
INFANT TODDLER APPLICATION: To prevent choking hazards, the snowman features can be colored on the sock with permanent markers.
Let each child create a puppet and then place the puppet on his hand as together you
sing snowman songs and finger plays.
The activity is a creative, physical, and language and literacy activity for all ages.
Craft Stick Snowman Ornaments
INFANT AND TODDLER ADAPTATION: To prevent choking hazards
instead of using buttons, color the eyes and details on the tongue depressor/
craft stick with markers. For the hat and scarf use foam, felt or fleece. Have
an adult securely fasten with a glue gun. Allow the infants and toddlers to
hold their snowman as you sing snowman songs and/or finger plays. For
infants and toddlers this teaches creative and cognitive skills as the older toddlers feel the texture of the foam hat and the hardness of the wooden
tongue depressor/craft stick; physical skills as they sing, move their bodies
and hands in rhythm; and literacy and language skills as they sing.
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Muddy Fun!
Submitted by a Family Child Care Provider
I just had to share this because it was so much fun! I have been wanting to make a
“Mud Kitchen” for a while, so I took matters into my own hands. I took old boards,
milk crates, wood stumps, two old plastic picnic tables and I made a make shift mud
kitchen near a water spigot. I went to the DI and got baking pans, silverware, utensils and dishes. Someone also donated old cooking pans from her kitchen at home.
I bought a big bag of garden soil and mixed 2/3 garden soil to 1/3 sand and put it in
two big buckets. I told the children that this mix was their cake mix and they had to
measure out the mix into their pots and add some water. Well, I tell you these children just had the best fun. The boys had as much fun as the girls "cooking mud.” Some children, the ones that do not
like to get messy, played in the mud kitchen without getting a speck of mud on themselves. This I found rather amusing. I did have the children wear their water shoes in the mud kitchen. This activity kept their attention until we told
them it was time to wash up for lunch. The children helped to rinse off their dishes. After lunch I had one child come
help me spray down the mud kitchen (if only our own kitchens could be cleaned just as easily) and place the rinsed
dishes back into the plastic crates. Lots of happy children using their imaginations with sensory play. Children really
have no need for fancy toys; mud, sand, water and boxes provide just as much fun. Today I took some of the children
on a nature hike. The children played where dirt had been piled which made a perfect slide. It was very dusty, but
fun. Then of course they had to chuck rocks up there because it is allowed. It is going to be a sad day when these
children have to be cooped up in a classroom all day. Childhood is so fleeting.
There is a Facebook page that is a great resource, muddyfaces.co.uk. Lots of information and examples of mud kitchens out there. We played for a second time in the kitchen and I had the children gather items to put in their mud
pies...snail shells, pebbles, weeds, etc. This engaged them and the children that had to go to kindergarten were sad to
leave the mud. I would like a mud kitchen up on pallets so their feet are not sinking in
the muddy ground. Also, being able to hang up utensils is essential. The boys were
really into it and especially enjoyed washing the dishes. If they were up in my loft playing housekeeping they would loose interest. My motto is take everything outside: art,
school time, meal time, music time etc. Please note that it is easier for me to do messy
activities as I have an assistant. Two together doing the work lightens the load. But, if
providers could understand how mud pies keep children playing happily for a long time
they may be willing to give it a try. No fighting, just happy children.
The first 5 providers to email the code word “Muddy” to carrie@childcarehelp.org will
receive a free children’s scholastic book. Be sure to include your mailing address.
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Care About Childcare Grants
Welcome Grant:
This grant is for licensed programs that achieve Care About Childcare quality
criteria for the first time on the Care About Childcare website.
Renewal Grant:
This grant is for licensed programs that renew or add Care About Childcare
quality criteria on the Care About Childcare website. Grant amounts vary
according to the number of criteria successfully renewed or added, licensed
capacity, and care type.
Eligibility:
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Child Care programs that have been licensed for 6
months or longer.
Programs are in substantial compliance with licensing.
Grant application deadline is
March 31, 2015
For more information call 888-344-4896 or visit:
http://www.ccpdi.usu.idu/htm/c-a-c/care-about-childcare-grant-information
The 2015 Redleaf Calendar Keeper
This record keeping system for family child care professionals is available for purchase through Care About Childcare @ Five County
Cost—$10.00 Please make checks to:
Five County Association of Governments (FCAOG) or have exact
change when purchasing.
If you would like your Calendar Keeper mailed, send in your prepayment and we will be happy to send you one.
If you have not used a Calendar Keeper system in the past, or would like
additional tips, help or information on how to use your calendar, please give our office a call. Carrie Sigler, our
director, will be happy to offer individual technical assistance by phone or appointment. Simply call our office at
(888) 344-4896.
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Training Calendar
Go online to register at least 3
days before the first day of class
Continuing Education Units (CEU): Endorsement classes have CEU credit available! If you wish to pay
the extra fee to get CEU credit, you can get a copy of the CEU homework on CCPDI’s website.
(www.ccpdi.usu.edu)
Title/Description
Location
Time/Date
Cost Hrs.
St. George
Five County AOG
1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Jan 10
One Saturday
8am-1pm
$10
5
Cedar City
Five County AOG
88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.
Feb 21
One Saturday
8am-1pm
$10
5
St. George
Five County AOG
1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Mar 21
One Saturday
8am-1pm
$10
5
Jan 7, 14, 28 & Feb 4
Four Wednesdays
7pm-9:30pm
$16
10
$16
10
Basic Child Care
Setting up and organizing your child care business: record
keeping, basic child development, age appropriate activities, health and safety principles & more.
Career Ladder Level 1
Child Development: Ages & Stages
Learn about typical developmental milestones for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. Participants also learn basic strategies for working with each of these age groups of children.
Child Development: Learning in the Early Years
Explore how young children learn and develop. Areas of focus include:
brain development, learning through play, supporting social and emotional development, and positive guidance.
Child Development: Healthy Care
Learn about child care health and safety issues. Topics include: communicable diseases, SIDS, shaken baby syndrome, child abuse and
neglect, injury prevention, emergency procedures, nutrition, sick children,
and medication administration.
TOP Star
Develop an understanding of how to prevent obesity in child care settings. They will learn how to develop policies that support mothers who
choose to breast feed. They will also learn best practice regarding physical activity and nutrition for children in their care, and how to limit “screen
time” in their programs.
St. George
Five County AOG
1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Delta
Jan 7, 14, 21 & 28
Dept. of Workforce Services Four Wednesdays
44 S 350 E.
7:00pm-9:30pm
Cedar City
Five County AOG
88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.
Jan 20, 22 & 24
Two Tues, One Sat
Tue: 7:00-9:30pm
Sat: 8-1pm
$16
10
Richfield
Public Health Dept.
70 Westview Dr.
Feb 11, 18 & 25
Three Wednesdays
7:00-9:30pm
Free
10
Feb 4, 11, 18 & 25
Four Wednesdays
7:00-9:30pm
$16
10
Mar 4, 11, 18 & 25
Four Wednesdays
7:00-9:30pm
$16
10
Career Ladder Levels 2-3
Looking to Learn
Learn effective tools and strategies for gathering and using observational
information about children. Areas of focus include: learning to observe
children accurately and objectively, observation tools and goals, overcoming obstacles to observation, and interpreting and using observation
data.
Cedar City
Five County AOG
88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.
St. George
Five County AOG
Learn practical ways to promote young children’s physical, cognitive,
language, and creative development in age-appropriate play and learning 1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
activities.
Strong & Smart
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Title/Description
Location
Time/Date
Cost Hrs.
Career Ladder Levels 2-3 Cont.
Gunnison
Gunnison City Office
38 W Center St.
$16
10
Jan 3 & 17
Two Saturdays
8:00am-1:00pm
$16
10
Jan 6, 8 & 10
Tue, Thu & Sat
Tue & Thu: 7-9:30pm
Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm
$16
10
St. George
Five County AOG
1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Jan 20, 22, 27 & 29
Two Tue & Thu
7:00-9:30pm
$16
10
Richfield
DWS North
201 E 500 N
Jan 24 & 31
Two Saturdays
8:00am-1:00pm
$16
10
Guidance & Emotional Wellness, Course 3
Learn about concepts developed by CSEFEL. Explore development of
positive teaching strategies for working with infants, toddlers, preschool
children, and school-age children. Also learn how doing observation and
documentation supports healthy social/emotional development.
St. George
Five County AOG
1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Feb 10, 12, 17 & 19
Two Tue & Thu
7:00-9:30pm
$16
10
Theories & Best Practices, Course 3
Gain an understanding of Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and
why his core focus was about how people acquire, process and store
knowledge. Also learn how the brain develops and how to support healthy
brain development in everyday child care practices.
Gunnison
Gunnison City Office
38 W Center St.
Feb 21 & 28
Two Saturdays
8:00am-1:00pm
$16
10
Theories & Best Practices, Course 1
Cedar City
Gain an understanding of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and how to apply it Five County AOG
in real-life situations. Also learn about Mary Ainsworth and John Bowlby
88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.
around Attachment Theory and how attachment affects development.
Mar 10, 12 & 14
Tue, Thu & Sat
Tue & Thu: 7-9:30pm
Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm
$16
10
Special Needs, Course 3
St. George
Learn how to set up the environment to maximize success when working
Five County AOG
with children who have special needs. Topics include creating an accessi- 1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
ble environment, arranging environment for learning, increasing playability,
using routines to teach, and teachable moments.
Mar 17, 19, 24 & 26
Two Tue & Thu
7:00-9:00pm
$16
10
Infant & Toddler Care, Course 1
Explore issues to be considered when setting up for infant and toddler
care. Areas of focus include: primary caregiving, group size, continuity of
care, the physical environment, daily routines, and respectful caregiving.
Mar 21 & 28
Two Saturdays
8:00am-1:00pm
$16
10
Working Together
Learn effective strategies for establishing open and positive relationships
with each child’s family, encouraging family involvement in the child care
program, and supporting each child’s relationship with his or her family.
Mar 24, 26 & 28
Tue, Thu & Sat
Tue & Thu: 7-9:30pm
Sat: 8am-1pm
Career Ladder Levels 5-8
School Readiness, Course 1
Based on Utah’s Early Childhood Core Standards, participants will learn
how to effectively and appropriately foster preschooler’s language and
early literacy development for school readiness. Areas of focus include:
phonological awareness, letter knowledge, concepts of print, early writing,
and receptive/expressive language development.
St. George
Five County AOG
1070 W 1600 S Bldg. B
Cedar City
Strengthening Families, Part 1
In this course participants will learn how to include the parents and families Five County AOG
in their child care and techniques on interacting with the parents on a daily 88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.
basis.
Family Child Care, Course 3
Learn methods of supporting the developmental needs of children in the
areas of: social and self awareness; physical, cognitive, and language
development; and creativity. Emphasis will be placed on working with children in mixed-age groups.
School Readiness, Course 3
Based on Utah’s Early Childhood Core Standards, participants will learn
how to effectively and appropriately foster preschooler’s social and emotional development for school readiness. Areas of focus include: selfesteem, temperament, self-regulation, emotions, guidance, problemsolving, and social studies.
Cedar City
Five County AOG
88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd.
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Community Based Training
Title/Description
Date/Time
Contact
Cost
New Licensee Training
Family (in-home) Child Care New Licensee Training
Information is presented by the Bureau of Licensing and Child Care Resource & Referral.
Child care regulations, application information & procedures are discussed. CCR&R will
talk about Start-up Grants, training opportunities and other support services.
Cedar City: Jan 27
St. George: Mar 6
Child Care Licensing
1-800-894-2588
No Fee
Center Child Care New Licensee Training for Owners & Directors
Information is presented by the Bureau of Licensing. Child care regulations, application
information and procedures are discussed.
Call for information
Child Care Licensing
1-800-894-2588
No Fee
FREE Licensing Rule Training
Child Care Licensing offers training on the licensing rules for centers and home
child care providers. These trainings cover a variety of topics and are free of cost.
For a state-wide training schedule, call the Bureau of Child Care Licensing or visit
Call for dates,
times and locations
Child Care Licensing
1-800-894-2588
No Fee
Family Child Care/Residential Certificate Rules Training
Cedar City: Supervision and Ratios and Personnel
St. George: Home Rules Section 11-24
Santa Clara: Infant & Toddler Care, Nutrition, & Animals
Cedar City: Jan 27
St. George: Feb 21
Santa Clara: Mar 6
Child Care Licensing
1-800-894-2588
No Fee
Center Rules Training
Cedar City: Activities, Animals, Parent Notification, Child Security, & Medication
Gunnison: Sections 11-24 Child Care Center Licensing rules
Santa Clara: Sections 11-24 Child Care Center Licensing Rules
Cedar City: Jan 28
Gunnison: Jan 31
Santa Clara: Mar 7
Child Care Licensing
1-800-894-2588
No Fee
Center Director Endorsements
Call for information
NCCA National Administrator’s Credential (NAC)
Developed by the National Child Care Association, participants learn skills and
strategies for successful program administration of child care centers. Areas of
focus include: program organization, carrying out program goals & objectives, marketing, personnel management, legal issues, community relations, etc. This course
can be used on the Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder for an Endorsement certificate as well as Levels 5-8. Completion of this course in conjunction with specific
CAC training courses may qualify you to be a child care center director. Scholar-
This class is offered by
UPCCA.
For information contact:
Lisa Palmer at 801-8087775
Call for
Info
Thanks For Remembering Our Training Guidelines
Register early! Each class has a limited number of seats depending on location. You are encouraged to register
early to secure your place.
Arrive on Time! If you are using the class for Career Ladder credit, please make sure you arrive before the class
begins to ensure you receive credit for attending. If you arrive late or leave early, you can use the hours for licensing
only. The entire session will need to be re-taken for Career Ladder credit.
Behave in a Professional Manner During Class! If an instructor must give you a verbal warning about disruptive
behavior it can endanger your participation in the professional development system.
Please No Infants or Children. Infants and children are not allowed in class. It is not developmentally appropriate
for them to be there.
Thank you for your professional and helpful attitude in class. We
love all our providers and trainers.
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Community Based Training
CPR & First Aid
County
Training Source
Contact Info County
Training Source
Contact Info
All Counties
Safety Quest
435-865-9716
Sevier
Diane Barney
435-896-5103
Beaver
Milford Valley Hospital
435-387-2411
Washington
CPR—St. George
ESI2001 Training Center
630-738-0694
Garfield
Garfield Memorial Hospital
435-676-8811
Rob Hooper
435-619-1931
Iron
Valley View Medical Center
435-868-5496
Shar & Greg Tobler
435-680-4667 or
435-634-9434
Sanpete
Gunnison Valley Fire Dept.
(Boyce Mulder)
435-813-2572
Dixie Applied Technology Center
435-674-8641
Gunnison Valley Hospital
435-528-2156
Wayne County Health
Department
435-836-1316
Wayne
Food Handler’s Permit
Receive your Food Handler’s Permit ONLINE
If you live in Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane or Washington County, go to: www.swuhealth.org/online-food-handlers
If you live in Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier or Wayne County, go to: www.centralutahpublichealth.com/Food%
20Hander’s.html
Receive your Food Handler’s Permit IN PERSON, call your local Health Department for dates and times:
Southwest Utah Public Health Department
County
Beaver
Garfield
Iron
Location
County
Beaver
Kane
435-438-2482
Central Utah Public Health Department
Location
County
Location
County
Location
Kanab
435-644-2537
Millard
Delta
Sanpete
Manti
Panguitch
Washington St. George
435-676-8800
435-986-2580
Cedar City
435-586-2437
Sevier &
Piute
435-864-3912
435-835-2231
Fillmore
Mt. Pleasant
435-743-5723
435-462-2449
Richfield
435-896-5451
Wayne
Richfield
435-896-5451
Approved Career Ladder Courses Online
Go to www.ccpdi.usu.edu click on Professional Development on left side
bar and click “Approved Online Career Ladder Courses”
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PC Program
The Family Provider Coaching Program (PC) provides individualized training for licensed family childcare providers. The provider, in conjunction with the coach, sets goals that aim to improve the quality of their child care
program. The goals help providers offer meaningful learning experiences for all children in their care. The Coach
can spend up to 30 hours specializing in one-on-one training to help the provider achieve their goals. The provider will complete10 hours of homework assignments during the training. Upon completion of the program, the
provider is eligible to receive a grant in the form of a Provider Coaching Kit valued at $400 worth of developmentally appropriate materials or equipment that targets the needs of young learners. Call today and to get on the
waiting list. You will not regret participation in the program.
Congratulations to these providers who participated in the PC Program
Marsha Millet
Bethany Street
Cristen Cunfliffe
Tina Webb
Hear What They Have to Say:
When I signed up for the program I wasn't sure what to
expect; all I knew was that I needed a boost in my program and some new ideas to help engage the children
on a higher level! Kim brought more than new toys
and ideas, she brought a genuine love for the children
and a calm and non-critical nature. She truly wanted to
help me make a difference in the lives of the children I
care for. The children looked forward to her visits each
week more than the new toys and ideas she brought
with her.
I have been doing child care for 30 years and I love
what I do but I ended my 12 weeks with more energy,
passion and love for this marvelous, crazy, wonderful
profession!
If you haven't done this program yet, please consider
giving it a try! The children love it and you will gain
valuable insight from someone who truly understands
and wants us to happily succeed!
-Marsha Millet
I was so grateful for the chance to complete the PC grant
through Care About Childcare. I've worked in licensed
centers for years, so it was nice to have them come in
and show me ways to work with a mixed aged group of
children in a licensed family setting. Tammy and Carrie
were amazing with the children I care for. The kids would
get so excited for their weekly visit.
I learned so much throughout the 10 week course! I think
the kids favorite was when they got to make their own
play dough to play with and the fun play dough toys we
were able to borrow for the week. The parents loved the
letters that went home every week about fun ways to
teach and play with your children. And I loved the helpful
lesson plan ideas and how to plan fun weekly themes.
-Cristen Cunliffe
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Maps to CAC Offices/Training Sites
Five County Association of
Governments
(St. George)
Five County Association of
Governments
(Cedar City)
1070 West 1600 South Bldg. B
88 East Fiddlers Canyon Rd
Suite H
1600 S.
Quality Indicators
We had 67 providers participate and the grand total of indicators was 1325.
1-20 Achieved
Nanette Matthew
Discovery Clubhouse (Cedar City)
Aislinn Bettridge
Karen Byee
Sara Dinkheller
Tonya Fails
Jennie Orison
Alicia Payne
Laurie Laws
Marsha Millet
The Kid Depot, LLC (Delta)
Cheryl Terry
Shirley Shumway
Virginia Naegle
Care-A-Lot Day Care (Gunnison)
Marci Childs
Cherish Hansen
Lindsey Sterner
Care-A-Lot Day Care (Salina)
Rahny Cowles
Tanna Robertson
Bethany Street
Roxanne Wabel
Shanda Greenhalgh
Discovery Clubhouse (St. George)
Dixie Kids, Inc. (St. George)
Dixie Kids, Inc. (Hurricane)
Country Kids Children’s Center
A Child’s World
Crystal Bills
Jeannie Layton
Tiffany Nelson
Gay Newby
Telina Bishop
Debra Cahoon
Wynna Chadwick
KrisAn Craig
Cristen Cunliffe
Shannon Dahn
Shanna Glenn
Christina Gutierrez
Allison Hope
Francie Mickelson
Stacy Parenti
Cary Simmons
Lisa Stevens
Stephanie Harmer
Courtney Larsen
Amy Seng
Discovery Clubhouse (Washington)
Robyn Stratton
Tina Webb
Mara Turley
Amy Warby
Amy Esplin
Kristine Layton
Sara Walker
Amber Chandara
Little Harvard Academy
21-40 Achieved
Desiree Brush
Richelle Irons
Dawn Patterson
Gunnison Valley Hospital
41-60 Achieved
Kristy DeGraaf
Juli Arnoldsen
Diana Benson
Lauri Steiner
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CDA Program
This certificate program in Childcare will allow you to earn your national Child Development Associate (CDA) certification, while working at your own pace in a flexible, self-directed manner. This process will help you to:

Define the requirements to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for young children

Identify the components to advance the physical, cognitive, communicative and creative development of young
children

Define positive guidance techniques to support appropriate social and emotional development of young children

List the guidelines to establish productive relationships with families

Identify the components required to ensure a well-run, purposeful early childhood program responsive to the
needs of the participants

Identify the requirements to maintain a commitment to professionalism
To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity call your local CCR&R office to get more information.
St. George CDA Orientation Night
Cedar City CDA Orientation Night
January 21, 2015
7:00pm
January 27, 2015
7:00pm
Trainer Spotlight
Patti Zabriskie
My love of early childhood learning began in my early childhood. My Mom was a
stay at home Mom who provided us with plentiful time to play, both indoors and out
of doors. Indoors I remember reading books, drawing pictures, listening to Disney
books on records (where you would turn-the-story-page at the sound of the bell),
playing dress-ups, and playing with dolls. I remember having the freedom to roam
outside, discovering nature and the world around me by interacting with it—
catching lizards in the desert by the tail and having that tail still in my hand as the
lizard ran away, making mud pies and cookies by forming the shapes of mud on
large rocks that became cooking trays, baking in the sun, and collecting rocks, running, playing--being the key player in my own little world.
As I grew, my love of early childhood naturally transitioned into a love of interacting
with young children. As the youngest of 4 children, I did not have younger siblings
at home. But by the age of 10, I had made my first ‘Kiddy Care Kit’, which was a
large boot size box loaded with supplies galore to use while playing with the children of the families I
babysat. And now, as an adult, could life get any better than this? Even though our own children are
grown, I still get to care for young children. I get to create an environment that will help shape these children’s own picture of early childhood, and form their own views of their world and of themselves. I get to
continue to create ideas for play and learning experiences, and have daily opportunities to help them gain
social and emotional understanding of how to relate to others and to their own feelings and emotions. I get
to make a difference--for them, and for their families. And, as a bonus, I get to be a trainer for CCR&R-sharing what I love with others and learning so much from the child care providers in the classroom as
well. All of this enriches my life and enhances my adult view and love of early childhood.
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Music for Early Childhood Day 2015
For teachers and caregivers of very young children from birth through kindergarten
Saturday, February 7, 2015
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Dixie Center
1835 Convention Center Drive
St. George, Utah
To pre-register and reserve your packet, call:
1-800-543-7527
The Professional Family Childcare Association of Utah (PFCCA) has kept busy
this year advocating for Utah’s Family Child Care Providers! We have some
really exciting events coming up to support our members and would love to
have you join.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! PFCCA will be hosting a Spring Conference on May 16 and is excited to
announce Jim Gill as our keynote speaker! Jim is a musician and author with a graduate degree in
child development. This training will be FREE for all PFCCA members and will be a fun filled learning
event! Watch our website and monthly newsletter for additional information!
PFCCA Board nominations will be accepted from November 15 – December 15. Self-nominations
are accepted and encouraged. Board Elections will be held from December 15 – January 15. Elected board members will begin their term in March 2015. For more information please email Ilse Wilson at
ilse@pfcca.org.
Ongoing PFCCA Benefits - We continue to provide members with support through a monthly newsletter (look for this by the 25th of each month), $100 CDA Scholarships, CDA Mentoring, PFCCA
Book Club (watch for a new pick quarterly in the newsletter!) and a beautiful newly redesigned website:
www.pfcca.org
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. For more
information about your local chapter visit our website at www.pfcca.org
There is currently a chapter meeting in Cedar City each month. Contact Tonya for more information. Chapter Director: Tonya Fails, Phone Number: 435-691 0163, Email: tntfails@msn.com
If you are interested in hosting a monthly chapter group and provide professional training to peers in
the Family child care field, please contact Amy Christensen for details at amy@pfcca.org
Contact us: PO Box 57931 SLC, UT 84157, 1-800-430-6026
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The Truth About Claiming Business Deductions
Source: Tom Copeland’s Taking Care of Business.
Have you ever heard this from your tax preparer or another provider?
“You can’t deduct that because you use it for personal purposes.” False.
Having a personal usage element present does not disqualify the
property from being a deductible. Child care providers are allowed to deduct
“all ordinary and necessary expenses” for their business.
Ordinary and necessary means: common, accepted, helpful, and appropriate. Such items may include soap, kitchen equipment, furniture, appliances, piano, VCR, television, office supplies, and cleaning supplies. Clearly,
these items are used for personal purposes.
“You can’t deduct that because you owned it before your business began.” False.
The fact that the asset was only used for personal purposes prior to
being placed in service does not disqualify it from being converted to use in the
business.
“You can’t deduct food expenses because you are on the Food Program.” False.
The standard meal allowance rate applies regardless of whether a family child care provider is reimbursed for food costs,
in whole or in part, under the CACFP, or under any other program, for a particular meal or snack.
The IRS Child Care Audit Technique Guide is a publication that contains clarifying information that will help find the truth
for the above statements. If you hear someone make any statement that you are not sure is correct, ask the person, “Where does
it say that?” If the person can’t back up what they are saying with some written IRS document, you should not accept their statement.
See www.tomcopelandblog.com for additional tips and information regarding record keeping and tax information specific
to child care providers.
Contact the Staff
St. George Office
Cedar City Office
1070 W. 1600 S. Bldg. B
St. George, UT 84770
88 E. Fiddlers Canyon Rd. Suite H
Cedar City, UT 84721
Office: (435) 628-4843
Toll: (888) 344-4896
Fax: (435) 673-3540
Office: (435) 586-8722
Toll: 1 (800) 543-7527
Fax: (435) 865-6902
Staff
Staff
Carrie
Sigler
Program Director
carrie@childcarehelp.org
Kim
Kitteridge
Quality Improvement
Specialist
kim@childcarehelp.org
Tammy
Douglas
Quality Improvement
Specialist
tammy@childcarehelp.org
Nathan
Reeves
Data Specialist
nathan@childcarehelp.org
Kayla
Jensen
Office Assistant
kayla@childcarehelp.org
Chelsea
Johnson
Training Support
chelsea@childcarehelp.org
Richfield Office
201 E. 500 N.
Richfield, UT 84701
Office: (435) 893-8333
Staff
Stephanie
Mikesell
Quality Improvement
Specialist
mikesellccrr@gmail.com
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