September/October 2014

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September is “Better
Staff Directory
CHERYL DUNN
Program Director, CCR&R
Breakfast” Month
MARILEE HANEY
Senior Manager, Special Projects So where does the word breakfast comes from? It means to break the fast
SHIRLEY LEWIS of night. Breakfast sets the tone for the next 16 hours. Studies have shown
Early Childhood Wellness
Specialist that children who eat breakfast perform better on standardized achievement
RENEE BARRETT tests, and have fewer behavior problems in school. Eating breakfast of
Quality Outreach Specialist any kind prevents adverse effects of fasting, such as irritability and fatigue.
MARY REASONER Eating breakfast has been shown to improve mental alertness and physical
Quality Outreach Specialist
performance. Research shows that children who eat breakfast have
PAULA FERNANDEZ
Quality Outreach Specialist healthier weights than children who skip breakfast, and also perform better
KIMBERLY GARCIA
on memory test. Breakfast is delicious and many foods can be prepared
Early Childhood Specalist and eaten at breakfast time. Serve Foods such as cereals (hot or cold)
TANYA BULLUCK- New oatmeal or cheerios, omelets, pancakes, French toast and pancakes can be
Quality Outreach Specailist very tasty when prepared properly. Try shopping at the grocery store as a
CANDACE MALONE family to purchase foods for breakfast. Most of all, have fun and enjoy!
Data Clerk

KERI BROOKS- New

Data Clerk
CHARLOTTE DANIELS
Data Specialist
AMITAI DELGADO
Program Management Assistant
Professional Development Listing

Creative Ways to Use Recycled Materials While Teaching

10/2/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start
Showing effective ways to use recycled, teacher made materials while teaching. To give a better understanding as to why
these are developmentally appropriate and what outcomes the children have when learning from “real” life materials.

Reducing the Wiggles

10/7/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start
This class will help childcare providers learn techniques that they can use in the classroom to increase focus and encourage
learning through movement. We will examine why children have trouble focusing in the classroom such as their daily schedule,
diet, and amount of time they spend sitting. The techniques learned in this class will also help providers who have children with
ADHD symptoms.

Building Social Emotional Foundations (CSEFEL)

10/18/2014 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Child Start
Building Social Emotional Foundations is a six hour training to provide the breadth of the CSEFEL Pyramid model of social-
emotional development in infant/toddler and preschool children. Focus of this training will target building positive relationships,
responsive environments and routines, enhancing emotional literacy, and building friendship and play skills in young children.

PCAN M4: Helping Parents & Providers Understand Temperament

10/25/2014 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Futures Unlimited (Sumner County)
Every child (and adult) comes with their character and personality known as temperament. Sometimes these traits can lead to
challenging interactions. Join us to discover the three primary temperament types—flexible, fearful, and feisty—and discusses
“goodness of fit” both between child and adult. Learn strategies you as a child care professional can use in individualizing
your approach with children of each temperament type, as well as a discussion of attachment and its importance to children’s
healthy development. FREE for child care providers living/working in Butler, Cowley and Sedgwick Counties. Reservations
required.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning Modules 1 & 2

9/13/2014 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Child Start (Mod 1)
10/4/2014 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Child Start (Mod 2)
I Am Moving, I Am Learning is a fun active program for caregivers of young children (birth to 5) to encourage children’s
movement and healthy food choices each day. Enjoy this learning opportunity that combines “Moving with the Brain in Mind,”
“Physical Activity – Every Day,” and “Move, Play, Sing, and Learn.”

Get Outside, Learn Outside: Environmental Education for Early Childhood

9/6/2014 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Great Plains Nature Center
Participants will gain hands-on experience with a sampling of activities which integrate investigations of nature with art,
literature, math, music, and movement. In addition, participants will strengthen their awareness and understanding of the
environment and natural resources.
Professional Development Listing Continued
Strengthening Families Approach
9/27/2014 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Child Start
10/25/2014 – 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – TBD (Newton)
This is module explains the social emotional needs of children as well as parent engagement.

Health & Safety Initial Professional Development Module

9/13/2014 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Child Start
10/11/2014 - 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - Child Start
This full-day session will give you the basic training currently required by KDHE Child Care Licensing Regulation. You will
receive: Safe Slumber (SIDS), Basic Child Development, and Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting with Abusive Head Trauma

Basic Child Development Safe Slumber

9/15/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start 9/4/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start
10/6/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start 10/14/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Butler (TBD)
10/16/2014 – 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Child Start

Signs & Symptoms of Childhood

Illnesses
Child Abuse, Neglect & Head Trauma
9/15/2014 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Child Start
9/23/2014 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Child Start 9/9/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start
10/14/2014 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Child Start 10/6/2014 - 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm - Child Start
10/20/2014 - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Child Start

LifeSaver Learning Course List

Call 683-2645 for reservations and to make payment. Not eligible for Child Start Membership Discount
or hours.

Pediatric First Aid & Safety

9/30/2014 - 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm - Child Start
10/28/2014 – 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Child Start

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/Choking + Pediatric First Aid & Safety
9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Child Start on the following dates: 9/13/14, 9/27/14, 10/11/14, 10/25/14
 Child Start Map
Important Information!
Lincoln

Training Entrance
Prices
Daytime Entrance

Unless otherwise indicated,

all trainings are $6.00/hour for
Child Start Professional
Oliver

Membership holders.

1 hour event: $6.00

2 hour event: $12.00
Harry 6 hour event: $36.00

Membership holders save 40% off

Policies
Arrive Early!
Doors lock at advertised start
time, late comers will not be
allowed in due to regulations.
Cancellation Policy
To Cancel, call no later than noon
the day of the class, or noon the
day before for Saturday courses.
You will receive a refund of hours
back to your account.
Without cancellation, hours will
be lost.
trainings. Non-members pay
$10.00/hour
Reservations
Reservation and payment required to
hold seat for training. Always call and let
us know if you are wanting to come,
whether or not you are ready to make a
reservation so we can contact you if
there is a schedule change!
Call 316-682-1853 to let us know you
want to attend. You can pay to reserve
your spot using the following methods:

No refund of money. Over phone with credit card

In Person: Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p
No children unless breastfeeding. By Mail**: Child Start, CCR&R, 1002
S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218
In full sessions, only paid
attendees may stay. **Call, then mail your payment. RSVP
not guarunteed till payment received.
We request that you do not bring Must include a seperate piece of paper
in food to the training. with RSVP details included.
 Professional
Membership
Become a Professional Member!
Join other early childhood teachers, business owners and leaders and say...
I am a Professional!
Professional Membership holders receive:
40% Discount on trainings*
Notification of FREE trainings before non-

Half-Year
REGION TWO
members
Discounts on Child Start Special Events**
The ability to purchase bulk hours
Access the Resource Library free of charge

Special
Discounts to on-site trainings
Discounts on Constructive Playthings &
Lakeshore Learning materials***
Plus... save an additional 10% discount when
purchasing 30 or more bulk hours!
*CPR and other special trainings may not be eligible for the 40% discount.
**With valid e-mail address.
***By using special code provided with membership purchase.
All memberships expire December 31, 2014. Memberships are non-refundable.
Unused training credits do not carry over to the next program year.

Professional Membership Form Extension 2014

Individual - $12.00
(Covers only 1 person)
First Name, Last Name & Title

Site 100 Membership - $35.00 Site Name (Required for Site Memberships)
(Covers all staff at one site. Only for sites that
have a total licensing capacity of 100 or less)
Site/Location Address

Site 150 Membership - $45.00

(Covers all staff at one site. Only for sites that Site/Location City Zip
have a total licensing capacity between 101-199)
Main Phone Number
Site 200 Membership - $60.00
(Covers all staff at one site. Only for sites that
have a total licensing capacity of 200 or more) Email Address (required to get first notice of free events)
 Where to find training: Other Services:

Child Abuse, Basic Child Development, On-site Training

Abusive Head Trauma, Childhood Illness,
Safe Slumber
Are you a center that has multiple staff needing
Other early childhood trainings
the same training? We can develop a training and
bring it to you!
Web: http://www.childstart.org/CCRR/prodev.html
Phone: 316-682-1853 or 800-684-3962
Other Services:
CPR, Pediatric First Aid Free advertising!
Web: www.lifesaverlearning.com Just complete a profile and you are ready
Phone: 316-683-2645 to be advertised to thousands of local
parents searching for child care!
Online trainings:
Web: www.ks.childcareaware.org/provider_elearning.html Complete online at: http://goo.gl/lIucgo
Phone: 785-823-3343 Journey On The Go!
A full listing of all of the above is located in the
Specialists come and present a special topic
quarterly newsletter all licensed facilities receive. to your classroom. This is a free service.
Contact: Paula Fernandez at
If you do not receive your own personal copy of the pfernandez@childstart.org
newsletter, provide us with your email address below!
Coaching & Support
Save the Date! We have professionals ready to help you
tackle any problems you face or to answer
any questions you may have! Just call
Growing With Children & Director’s Chair 2015 316-682-1853!
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Central Community Church Materials
Wichita, KS
We house a library full of resources including
6 in-service hours! books, activity kits and more free to check
Network with hundreds of local providers out! We also have laminiating, copying and
Exhibitors, lunch and more! other services for a small fee.

Professional Membership Form 2014 Extension

Additional Discount: Amount Enclosed: Membership: $
Discount: -$
Complete full Referral Profile
Hour Cost: $ Pre-Purchased Hours:
Take 10% Off Membership!
Save time and money by
During or prior purchase complete a full Total: $ pre-purchasing bulk hours!
Referral Profile update. Must be completed Money Order Number of Hours:
Payment Method:
June-December 2014 to count. If purchasing 29 hours or less,
Check: # cost is $6.00/hour
Complete Child Care Online Profile
Credit Card If purchasing 30 hours or more,
Take 15% Off Membership! cost is $5.00/hour
Bulk hours expire 12/31/2014
Must have an approved Child Care Online Credit Card Information:
Profile prior to purchase.
Billing Zip:
Complete Both
Take 25% Off Membership! CCID: Card #
(#’s on back of card)

Discounts can only be verified and awarded during or before purchase. Billing Address:
No discounts honored after purchase. (Just the numbers) Signature
 Child Care Providers — Please copy this page and share with your families!

FAMILY FOCUS
Fun Fall Family
Activities Checklist
HAVE FUN OUTDOORS CELEBRATE THE
Go ap ple picking
q Go apple picking HOLIDAYS
q Get lost in a corn maze q Decorate your own
pumpkin
q Play a game of two-
hand touch football q Make a Halloween
costume
q Go for a hike
q Throw a Halloween
q Go for a hayride party
q Collect colorful fall q Host a potluck
leaves
Bake a pum pkin
pie Thanksgiving dinner
q Plant bulbs in your
garden for next spring
q Run a race
TAKE A WALK
TOGETHER
q Make a pinecone bird
feeder q Breathe in the cool,
crisp air
q Borrow a book from the
library q Listen to the sound of
leaves crunching under
q Jump in a pile of leaves your feet
n pum pkin
Deco rate your ow q Bake an apple or q Watch geese flying
pumpkin pie south for the winter
q Drink hot spiced cider q Collect pinecones and
q Roast vegetables for a display them in a glass
tasty side dish bowl
q Eat a slice of warm q Attend a fall festival
pumpkin bread
q Make a big batch of chili
Take a walk toge
ther
Adapted from: http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/entertainment/fall-activities-00100000084199/

Do you know somebody interested in becoming a child care provider?

Have them call their local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency at 1-855-750-3343 for more information!
 Reasons to eat MORE
Fruits & Vegetables
¡¡ Color and Texture- fruits &
vegetables add color, texture
and appeal to your plate.
¡¡ Convenience-fruits &
vegetables are nutritious in any
form – fresh, frozen, canned,
dried and 100% juice.
¡¡ Fiber- fruits & vegetables
provide fiber that helps fill you
up and keeps your digestive
system happy.
¡¡ Vitamins and Minerals- fruits &
vegetables are rich in vitamins
and minerals that help you feel
energized.
¡¡ Variety- fruits & vegetables are
available in an almost infinite
variety
¡¡ Fun to Eat! Some crunch,
some squirt, some you peel…,
and some grow right in your
backyard!
¡¡ Fruits and veggies are
delicious!

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¡¡ Reduce the Wiggles-
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nRenee Barrett
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- 12pm Time (Open): _________ _________ __________ _________ ________ ________ _________
nOutreach Specialist)
3rd Tuesday: 5pm - 7pm
n One hour prior to trainings
Time (Close): ________ _________ __________ _________ ________ ________ _________
¡¡ Creative Ways to Use Age Capacity Vacancies Enrolled
Recycled
GARDEN Materials
CITY - 502 N. 7th, Ste. B2
Under Age 1 (Infant) __________ __________ __________
n 1st Saturday: 9am - 12pm
nwhile Teaching-
3rd Monday: 5pm - Tanya
7pm 12 - 17 Months (Infant) __________ __________ __________
nBulluck
One hour(Quality
prior to trainings 18 - 23 Months (Toddler) __________ __________ __________
n By appointment Age 2 (Toddler) __________ __________ __________
Outreach Specialist)
Age 3 (Preschool) __________ __________ __________
SALINA - 1508 E. Iron
More trainings
n 1st Saturday:coming
9am - 12pm Age 4 (Preschool) __________ __________ __________
n 3rd Tuesday: 5pm - 7pm Age 5 (School Age) __________ __________ __________
soon!
n One hour prior to trainings Age 6 & Over (School Age) __________ __________ __________
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