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A Newsletter of Choices Child Care Resource and Referral

July, August, September 2019

In this issue:

Attention All Providers 2

Training Tidbits 3

Professional Development Schedule 4-7

News You Can Use 8

Food and Fun 9

Choices CCR&R

4421 Emerson Ave

Suite 102

Parkersburg, WV 26104

(304) 485-2668

(304) 485-7024 (fax)

Choices CCR&R

315 North Ohio Ave

Clarksburg, WV 26301

(304) 622-6528

(304) 622-6092 (fax)

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On May 17, 2019 both the Clarksburg and Parkersburg Choices offices hosted bingo to celebrate National Provider Apprecia-tion Day. Choices has hosted this annual event for several years, and each year the prizes and participation grow. Provider Ap-preciation Day Bingo has been a wonderful way for businesses and others in the community to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our child care providers. Choices would like to thank everyone who helped to make bingo a success!

Provider Appreciation Day Bingo a Huge Success!

A Little People Place•A Work of Heart•Advance Auto Parts•Ali’s Mediterranean •RestaurantAnytime Fitness•Auntie Ann’s Pretzels•Autozone•Beyond Measure Living•The Blennerhassett Hotel•Brickside Bar and Grille•Buffalo Wild Wings•BV Aquarium•Cham’s Restaurant•Chick Fil A•Cinemark Theaters•Colombo’s Restaurant•Sandy Cowan•Crazy Cake Cafe•Crow’s Crossing•Dawn’s Massage•

Denny’s•Der Dog Haus•Dominos•Don Emilio’s•Eat ‘N Park•El Rey Mexican •RestaurantEl Rincon•Full Circle Yoga•GNC•Gran Ranchero•Hairapy Studio•Hair Inc.•Hair Shack•Hallmark•Hampton Inn•Sarah Harvey•Hillside Cookhouse•Hometown Market Place•Honey Baked Ham•IHOP•

Imagination Station/•Little ImaginationsJimmy John’s•The Jug•Las Trancas•Little Helping Hands •Meagher’s Irish Pub•Moe’s Southwest Grill•Mulberry Lane•My Little Cupcake•Outback Steakhouse•The Painted Farmhouse•Panera Bread•Papa John’s Pizza•Paula Taylor•Piggly Wiggly•Pike Street Lanes •Pizza Hut•Popeye’s•Primanti Brothers•Red Lobster•

Kim Rafferty•The Station•Stoked Coffee•Sweet Frog•Target•Taylor’s Trash Removal•Texas Roadhouse•Top Nails•Tractor Supply•Walmart•The Yellow Jacket•Younique/Jennifer •Powell

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Attention All Providers!

Child Care Provider Safety Summit

Saturday, June 29, 2019 The Blennerhassett Hotel,

320 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV

Presented by:

Andrew Roszak and the Institute for

Childhood Preparedness

This summit is designed specifically for the early childhood community. Child care

providers will receive the latest preparedness information, tools, and resources.

Space is limited to 50 participants.

Agenda

9:30am -11:30am Fire Extinguisher Training

11:30am -12:30pm Lunch provided

12:30pm-4:30pm Active Shooter Training

Register online at www.wvstars.org

Lunch will be sponsored by:

The Ross Foundation

The Bernard McDonough Foundation

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

For more information, contact Kristy Ritz at (304) 622-6528 or [email protected]

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Training Tidbits

Clarksburg & Surrounding AreasAmerican Red Cross:Call 304-624-7689 to register.City of Clarksburg Fire Department:Call 304-624-1665 for information.United Summit CenterCall 681-342-1000 for information

Parkersburg & Surrounding AreasAmerican Red Cross Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter: Call 304-485-7311 for course schedulesMarietta Memorial Hospital: Call 740-568-1677 for informationMid Ohio Valley Health Department: Call 304-485-7374 for more information.

CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING RESOURCES

For more information contact your local Infant Toddler Specialist.

Clarksburg: Alicia Hundley 304-622-6528 Parkersburg: Destiney Uebel 304-485-2668

Wood County ACDS Classes are Now Forming!ACDS is an apprenticeship program for professionals working a minimum of 20 hours a week in the early childhood field. The program combines 4 semesters of coursework with on the job training. Participants of ACDS include employees of child care, family child care, after school, head start, home visitation, and public pre-k and kindergarten. Classes are offered in counties throughout the state by ACDS certified in-structors. Participants that are registered on the WV STARS Career Pathway will receive 45 hours of WV STARS credit upon completion of each semester.

First semester classes begin in both the fall and spring in various locations across the state. Graduates of WVIT I within the past 18 months are eligible to enter ACDS at second semester. In Wood County, please contact Gwen Crum at 304-424-1969 for more information or to register. Those outside of Wood County can find local class information by contacting the ACDS office at 304-523-0433 ext. 404, or visiting www.wvacds.org

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WV STARS Core Knowledge Key: CGD: Child Growth and Development; FC: Family and Community Relationships; COA: Child Observation and Assessment; EC: Environment and Curriculum; HSN: Health, Safety and Nutrition; PL: Profes-sionalism and Leadership; AM: Administra-tion and Management.

Important Reminders: Visit • www.wvstars.org to register at least 24 hours in advance.Participants who do not have a WV STARS number will not •receive a training certificate or WV STARS creditChildren are NOT permitted to attend training sessions for •any reason.Trainings may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or •inclement weather.

Professional Development Calendar

Date and Time Title and Description Location and Core Competency

Wood CountyJuly 3, 2019 What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel? Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm Based on Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, this training will discuss helping children manage anger and learn self-control. CGD

July 11, 2019 Developmental Red Flags:Understanding Speech and Motor Development Choices

4:00pm-6:00pmThis session will be presented by practitioners with WV Birth to Three to assist providers in understanding development and identifying potential delays.

CGD

July 16, 2019 West Virginia Infant Toddler Administrator’s Course Choices

9:00am-4:00pmThis training is an overview of the West Virginia Infant Toddler Profes-sional Development Program for Caregivers (WVIT). This course is required for new program directors in order to send staff to WVIT.

PL

July 18, 2019 Medication Administration Choices

5:00pm-8:00pm This session will discuss proper administration of medication in child care settings. Participants must register online at www.wvstars.org HSN

July 24, 2019 West Virginia Infant Toddler Professional Development Program for Caregivers (WVIT) Choices

10:00am-4:00pm This 10- session course provides information about working with infants and toddlers. Participants MUST be registered with STARS. ALL

July 25, 2019 Wild and Wonderful- Nature in and out of the Classroom Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm In this course we will learn the benefits of nature in and out of the classroom. CGD

August 1, 2019 Medical Action Plans Choices

6:00pm-7:30pmThis course is an overview of Medical Action Plans/Individualized Health Care Plans, what information is required, and how they benefit child care providers. Participants must register online at www.wvstars.org

HSN

August 6, 2019 WVIT II Administrator’s Course Choices

9:00am-4:00pm

This training is an overview of the West Virginia Infant Toddler Professional Development Program for Caregivers: Relationship Based Care (WVIT II). This course is required for new program directors in order to send staff to WVIT II.

PL, AM

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WV STARS Core Knowledge Key: CGD: Child Growth and Development; FC: Family and Community Relationships; COA: Child Observation and Assessment; EC: Envi-ronment and Curriculum; HSN: Health, Safety and Nutrition; PL: Professionalism and Lead-ership; AM: Administration and Management.



Wood County ContinuedAugust 6, 2019 Oral Health Choices

6:00pm-8:00pmThis training discusses the importance of dental care for children, proper procedure for brushing teeth in a child care center for each age group, and oral health activities. Participants must register online at www.wvstars.org

CGD, HSN, EC

August 7, 2019 West Virginia Infant Toddler Professional Development Program for Caregivers: Relationship Based Care (WVIT II) Choices

5:00pm-8:30pmThis 10-session course is an extension of WVIT I that focuses on developing and maintaining relationships with children and families. Participants MUST have attended and completed WVIT I and be registered with STARS.

All

August 22, 2019 West Virginia Early Learning Standards Framework Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm

This session provides an overview of the purpose, content and benefits of early learning standards and an introduction to the WV Early Learning Standards Framework (WV ELSF) for providers in centers, facilities, and family childcare homes.

EC

August 29, 2019 Making a Difference: Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm This training is a comprehensive training session for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. HSN

September 12, 2019 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Choices

6:00pm-8:00pmNAS- Drug withdrawal due to a mother’s use of opiates during pregnancy. This course will provide information on NAS and how care differs for these children. Register online at www.wvstars.org

HSN

September 21, 2019 Concepts to Incorporating American Sign Language in Infant Toddler Classrooms Choices

10:00am-12:00pmThis training covers the history of American Sign Language and deaf culture, ASL in the classroom, and the benefits to incorporating ASL, and basic signs into the classroom.

CGD, FC, EC

September 26, 2019 Free and Guided Play Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm We will learn the difference between free and guided play and how to support each of them in the classroom. CGD

Wirt County September 5, 2019 Wild and Wonderful- Nature in and out of the Classroom Wirt County

Library

6:00pm-8:00pm In this course we will learn the benefits of nature in and out of the classroom. CGD

Important Reminders:

Visit • www.wvstars.org to register at least 24 hours in advance.Participants who do not have a WV STARS number will not receive a •training certificate or WV STARS creditChildren are NOT permitted to attend training sessions for any reason.•Trainings may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment or inclement •weather.



Harrison CountyJuly 9, 2019 Medication Administration Choices

5:00pm-8:00pm This session will discuss proper administration of medication in child care settings. Register online at www.wvstars.org. HSN

July 10, 2019 Bed Bugs and Beyond Choices

6:00pm-8:00pmInformation on bed bugs, head lice, mice and rats, cockroaches, and ants and how to manage them at a child care center. Participants must register online at www.wvstars.org

HSN

July 11, 2019 What’s the Fuss About Family Style Dining? Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm This training will discuss the purpose and elements of family-style dining, and the learning that takes place during the experience. CGD, EC

July 18, 2019 Making a Difference: Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm This training is a comprehensive training session for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect. HSN

July 20, 2019 WV Elements of Family Child Care Series Choices

10:00am-2:00pm

This 7 week course is for Family Child Care providers. These modules will focus on best practice, child development, organizing your home & your day as well as developing individual goals for providers. Modules will be offered every Saturday from July 20th through August 31st.

Various

July 24, 2019 West Virginia Infant Toddler Professional Development Program (WVIT) Choices

10:00am-4:00pm This training course provides information about working directly with infants and toddlers. This is a 10 session course. All

July 25, 2019 Navigating School-Age Behavior Choices

6:00pm-8:00pm This training will cover typical development, challenging behaviors, prevention ideas, and behavior management tool for school age children. EC

August 8, 2019 Play Power: Strategies to Support Learning Through Play Choices

6:00pm-8:30pmThis is a 2-part series on supporting children’s learning through play and the role of the adult as a partner in play. Sessions meet August 8th and August 15th. Participants must attend both sessions to receive credit.

CGD

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Harrison County ContinuedAugust 27, 2019 Medical Action Plans Choices

6:00pm-7:30pmThis course is an overview of Medical Action Plans/Individualized Health Care Plans, what information is required, and how they benefit child care providers. Participants must register online at www.wvstars.org.

HSN

September 5, 2019 Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome- HSN Choices

6:00pm-8:00pmNAS- drug withdrawal due to a mother’s use of opiates during pregnancy. This course will provide information on NAS and how care differs for these children. Participants must register online at www.wvstars.org.

HSN

September 12, 2019 456: Beyond the Basics of Infant and Toddler Care Choices

6:00pm-8:30pm

This 3-part series training will cover Primary Care, Freedom of Movement and Respect for infants and toddlers. Sessions will meet Sept. 12th, 19th and 26th. Participants must attend all three sessions and have previously completed 1-2-3 The Basics of Infant and Toddler Care.

Various

September 14, 2019 Super Saturday: The Values of Quality Care Choices

8:30am-3:00pm This training will examine how incorporating different values, like respect and empathy, can have positive impacts in all areas of care. EC, CGD

Doddridge County September 12, 2019 West Virginia Early Learning Standards Framework for Preschool

Doddridge County Library

6:00pm-8:00pm

This session provides an overview of the purpose, content and benefits of early learning standards and an introduction to the WV Early Learning Standards Framework (WV ELSF) for providers in centers, facilities, & family childcare homes.

EC



Are you looking for additional professional development? On-line webinars are available at www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/. Visit the website to see the schedule of topics and presenters.

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WV Family Child Care Association NewsThe WV Family Child Care Association (WVFCCA) would like to introduce their new Executive Board Members: Tammy Cole-President, Bobbi Lewis-Vice President, Kathy Baker-Treasurer and Sarah Maynard-Secretary. We will be having monthly Conferences at 8:30pm. All members and any new or potential members are encouraged to attend via FreeConferenceCall.com by calling (605) 313-4454 Access Code: 705948#. Conference calls are scheduled for the following dates:

June 27th 2019• July 25th 2019• August 29th 2019•

Please visit our Facebook page to contact us for more information: West Virginia Family Child Care Association, Inc.

Save the Date!

Join West Virginia’s TRAILS as we discuss best business practices in family child care to ensure that you are making the most of your budget while ensuring you are providing the best quality for your children and families.

This professional development opportunity is set aside for Family Child Care and Facilities ONLY! The day is sure to bring with it fun, learning, and opportunities for networking with early childcare professionals. The WV FCC Summit is not to be missed!

7 WV STARS HOURS will be available. This event meets the requirement for a conference for Tiered Reimbursement status.

TWO Great Locations to pick from:

Saturday 10/5/2019 @ the CONNECT office in Charleston, WV (1 Players Club Dr, Charleston, WV 25311)

Saturday 11/2/2019 @ TBA, Martinsburg, WV

9AM—4PM

Lunch Provided & Free Registration

Space will be limited

Contact your TRAILS team for more information.

Family Child Care Summit

For more “food & fun” ideas contact Cassie Starcher, TRAILS Associate,

toll-free at 1-866-966-2668, or by email at [email protected]

Dandelion BubblesMaterials: Dandelions, Dish Soap, Water, Dish

Directions: Pick a tall dandelion at the bottom of the stem or uproot the whole plant. Cut off the flower at the top of the stem and make a second cut at the bottom of the stem. Rinse the dandelion stem in the sink. Mix a small amount of dish soap with a small amount of water. Dip one end of the dandelion stem in the dish soap mixture and swirl it around so it is completely coated. Lift the stem out and blow slowly through the non-soapy end of the stem. A bubble should begin to form! Experiment with different mixtures of dish soap and water, dif-ferent lengths of dandelion stems, and different speeds of blowing air through the stem. Which combina-tions make the biggest bubbles? Which make the longest-lasting bubbles?

Frog HuntMaterials: Plastic frog set, Jar or container, Backyard or other open space

Directions: Hide the frogs outside in a certain place. Make sure to count how many are hidden so you know how many there are to find. Head out with the jar and hunt for frogs! Which frogs did you find first? Where did you find them and what did they look like? Which frogs were the hardest to find?

Coloring FlowersMaterials: Three cut white flow-ers, food coloring, scissors, water, plastic water tubes

Directions: Gather three cut white flowers. Chrysanthemum’s, morn-ing glories, carnations, and daisies all work well for this experiment. If you don’t have any of these flow-ers in your yard, one or more types are typically available in grocery stores year-round. Decide which

color of food coloring you’d like to use to dye the flowers. Decide how many drops of food coloring you’d like to use in each cup. Add the same amount of water to each of the 3 cups (or water tubes). Add the drops of food coloring to each cup. Label the cups as you go. Use scissors to cut the stems so they are approximately 5 inches long. Place one flower in each cup. Let them sit overnight and check back in the morning. Compare the 3 flow-ers. Which flower has the most dye in it’s petals? Because a flower, even one that has been cut, needs water to keep from wilting, the flower moved water from the cup up through the stem to it’s petals. When the flower moved the water up, it took some of the dye with it. That dye stayed in the flower petals.

West Virginia WIC provides nutrition & health education as well as other services free of charge to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants, and children up to the age of five.

West Virginia Children’s

Health Insurance Program www.wvchip.org Health Care Coverage for children & expectant moms

Apply online at www.wvinroads.org

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Child Care Food ProgramWood County: 304-485-9238 ext 18

Harrison County: 304-203-3711www.frac.org

Benefits to child care providers include: • Reimbursement for food costs • Nutrition education & support • Meal and snack planning • Workshops & newsletters

Food and Fun

Choices Child Care Resource and Referral4421 Emerson Ave, Ste 102Parkersburg, WV 26104304-485-2668 or 1-866-966-2668

Choices Child Care Resource and ReferralChild Care Providers’ Newsletter and Professional Development Information

Choices Child Care Resource and Referral is a program of River Valley Child Development Services. This program is being presented with financial assistance as a grant from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

Visit us on the Web: www.wvdhhr.org/choices.

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