Changes to Sign In and Sign Out Sheets
Providers – you will be receiving a notice regarding upcoming changes to sign in/sign out sheets. As of July 1, 2012, you will be required to use a standardized form. This decision was the result of a collaboration between the Early Childhood Services Bureau, Quality Assurance/Child Care Licensing, and CACFP.
You may start using the new sheets now, but are not required until 7/1/2012. Please call us with questions!
Mini Grants!
All, if you would like to apply for a mini grant this year, please make sure your grant is in our office by May 30! We will extend the grant deadline from the 15th to the 30th. Remember, we are prioritizing new cribs, emergency preparedness supplies, and licensing compliance, but will accept applications for other supplies, training, or other needs.
Grants will not be accepted for this year after that date.
Child Care Training Course Highlight: Fun Snacks with A, C, and I
Course: Fun Snacks With A, C, and I
We have passed through another holiday season filled with the excitement of sights and sounds of festivities accompanied by delicious food & drink, and Oh those delicious desserts and candies! Yum!
Children indulge in all of this good cheer just as much as adults do. And for that reason, as we begin the new year, now is the time to think healthy snacking again; getting the children back on track.
This course is designed to help you to think and to plan healthy snacks that are also appetizing. (Remember, you’re competing with chocolate!)
Here is a brief reminder of what Vitamins A & C and Iron do for the body:
- Vitamin A: Necessary for normal vision, immune function, reproduction*
- Vitamin C: Antioxidant that protects against cell damage, boosts the immune system, forms* collagen in the body
- Iron: Key component of red blood cells and many enzymes*
This course, “Fun Snacks With A, C, and I,” is taught by Lori Rittel; is a beginning level course; and offers two (2) credit hours.
*Descriptions taken from Webmd.com.
“If It Sucks, Say So”
Link to an interesting article by Miles City favorite Jeff Johnson, writing on why your end-of-training evaluations are so important:
Play-Con 2011
Play-Con 2011 is a family convention for fun, play, creation, and more! You may find mud mixed with syrup…a do-it-yourself marshmallow launcher…a confetti cannon…paint…ribbon, blocks…and that’s just the beginning!
This event will be Friday, October 28, from 7 – 9 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary Gym in Miles City.
We are so excited to bring Jeff Johnson back for the third time to Miles City, and for the first time with a family fun night! This event is best for kids ages 2 and up. Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers – everyone is sure to find something to get their hands on!
Visit Jeff at www.explorationsearlylearning.com or search for explorations early learning on YouTube!
Click to download a registration form for Play-Con 2011~
Interesting Article
If you’ve ever wondered what to do when kids pretend to use weapons, here’s an article you may find interesting by Jeff Johnson of www.explorationsearlylearning.com.
College Access Challenge Grant Program Coming to YOU!
The College Access Challenge Grant Program will be holding Open Houses in Glendive, Sidney, Miles City, Poplar, and Glasgow in July!
This Open House is for you if:
- You want to attend college.
- You don’t know where to start.
- You need help with your FAFSA.
- And more!
Open House Services include:
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Apprenticeship
- FAFSA Instruction
- College Financial Aid
- Tuition Assistance Programs, incluing GI Bill
- Rural Employment Opportunities
- Job Corps
- Job Service
- Computer Access
- College Representatives
To download the flyer, click CACG poster
Miles City Car Seat Check
It’s time to get your car seat checked! Visit Billings Clinic Miles City on Saturday, June 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. to get your car seat inspected for recall, proper installation, and correct fit for your child.
Reduced-price car seats will also be available for purchase!
Please bring your child to ensure proper fit and safety!
Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Coming to Miles City
The Ronald McDonald Dental Care Mobile, which provides free dental care to children who have Healthy Montana Kids or no insurance, will be in Miles City on June 20-21.
For an appointment, more information, or additional Care Mobile dates or locations, call 406-238-6008.
Provided by St. Vincent’s Children’s Health Center.
2 New Links
We just added links to Ed2Go, an online resource for short-course training and education! Classes are instructor-led, last only 6 weeks, and can be completed on your own time. We’ve taken them and have found them to be informative and user-friendly. Sessions start every month, so you always have opportunity to start a class!
Great classes to look for include Ready, Set, Read, Guiding Kids on the Internet, and Handling Medical Emergencies.
Both MCC and DCC have Ed2Go pages, and you do NOT have to enroll as a student in the college to take a course!
