November/December 2014

REGION TWO

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Staff Directory
CHERYL DUNN
Program Director, CCR&R
MARILEE HANEY
Senior Manager, Special Projects
SHIRLEY LEWIS
Early Childhood Wellness
Specialist
RENEE BARRETT
Quality Outreach Specialist
TANYA BULLUCK
Quality Outreach Specialist
PAULA fernandez
Quality Outreach Specialist
KIMBERLY GARCIA
Early Childhood Specalist
CANDACE MALONE
Data Clerk
KERI BROOKS
Data Clerk
CHARLOTTE DANIELS
Data Specialist
AMITAI DELGADO
Program Management Assistant
SONTIA LEVY
Professional Development
Specialist

Professional Development Listing

Workplace Ethics
1/22/2015 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start, Cheryl Firsching
Both you and your employees face ethical dilemmas everyday in the workplace. In this workshop, participants will explore and
discuss the keys to create and motivate ethical behavior.

Children of Divorce
2/19/2015- 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start, Glenda Wilcox and Cheryl Firsching
Identifying children under stress related to divorce can help a caregiver counteract grief and loss issues and meet the special
needs of a child during this confusing time.

Art: The Experience of Exploration

2/16/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start, Renee Barrett
By offering exposure and opportunities for young children to explore art and capture the experience through their senses,
enhances all areas of domain in child development.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning Module 1

12/13/2014 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start
I Am Moving, I Am Learning (IMIL) is a fun, active program for caregivers of young children (birth to 5) to encourage childrens
movement and healthy food choices each day. Join us for the first module which is basically three training events at once! An
introduction to I am Moving, I am Learning and Motor Development; Nutrition building Blocks; and Body Language.

Exploring Math in Preschool

1/8/2015 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start
Teachers will learn about various math concepts and how to help children develop and acquire these concepts in the
classroom. They will also learn how to apply NCTM Standards and math processing skills to their everyday teaching.

I Am Moving, I Am Learning Module 2

1/10/2015 - 9:00 am 4:00 pm Child Start
The fun continues with the second module! Enjoy this learning opportunity that combines Moving with the Brain in Mind,
Physical Activity Every Day! and Move, Play, Sing, and Learn. You will leave with fun, healthy activities that can be done
indoors or out!

Professional Development Listing Continued

PCAN 8: Challenging Behaviors in Infants and Toddlers
1/24/2015 - 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start
Encountering the challenging behavior in infant-toddler child care is inevitable. Such challenges can pose a
significant dilemma for the child care professional who may struggle with how best to respond to a child who may be
preverbal, who does not use logic, and/or whose memory cannot yet retain rules or limits over the long term.

Health & Safety Initial Professional Development Module

1/3/2015 - 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start
2/7/2015 - 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,

Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting with Abusive Head Trauma

Basic Child Development

Safe Slumber

1/8/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

2/10/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

1/15/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

2/19/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

Signs & Symptoms of Childhood

Illnesses

Child Abuse, Neglect & Head Trauma

1/5/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start

1/19/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start
2/2/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start
2/17/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm - Child Start

1/13/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

12/9/2014 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start

LifeSaver Learning Course List

Call 683-2645 for reservations and to make payment. Child Start Members - Save $10 on full day
LifeSaver Learning Courses!

Pediatric First Aid & Safety

1/27/2015 - 6:30 pm 9:30 pm - Child Start

Adult, Child and Infant CPR/AED/Choking

2/24/2015 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
1/3/15, 1/31/15, 2/14/15, 2/28/15

Child Start Map

Training Entrance

Oliver

Daytime Entrance

Lincoln

Harry

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.
No refund of money.
No children unless breastfeeding.
In full sessions, only paid
attendees may stay.
We request that you do not bring
in food to the training.

Important Information!
Prices
Unless otherwise indicated,
all trainings are $6.00/hour for
Child Start Professional
Membership holders.
1 hour event: $6.00
2 hour event: $12.00
6 hour event: $36.00
Membership holders save 40% off
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:
Over phone with credit card
In Person: Monday - Friday 8a-4:30p
By Mail**: Child Start, CCR&R, 1002
S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218
**Call, then mail your payment. RSVP
not guarunteed till payment received.
Must include a seperate piece of paper
with RSVP details included.

Xander is excited to show you something

and we are too...

You have spoke and we listened! We are excited to share the new Professional Membership
program with you! This package was designed by you, for you!

Benefits of joining:

Membership Specifics:

New!

Membership year ends December 31, 2015. Up to 20 hours may be

carried over from the previous year. Individual memberships cover one
named individual. Center membership valid for one site location. Training
discounts apply to all staff working at covered site with Center Membership.
Center memberships based upon licensed capacity . Email required for
advance notification of free trainings and quarterly usage reports.

Reduced cost for training hours - 40% off

On-site trainings starting at $150 for 2 hours Improved!
LifeSaver Learning Discounts - $10 off 7 hour course
Free Journey on the Go presentations*
Quarterly customized report with attendance and hours
Constructive Playthings Discount - 20% off + Free Shipping
Lakeshore Learning Discount - Free Shipping and 10% Merchandise Certificate
Advance notification of FREE Trainings (before non-members)
Job Posting Board
Membership List Access
Larger Growing With Children discount & other special events Improved!
MEMBERSHIP
Membership window clings and logos to showcase to clients
2015
Access to AIG Benefits:
$2000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefit
$500 Spouse AD&D
$250 Child AD&D
Dicount program for eye care, hearing, prescription, and chiropractic services
New!

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Individual - $30 Equals only $2.50 a month!

(Covers 1 named person)

Site 50 Membership - $60

New!

Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity of 50 or less)

Site 100 Membership - $80

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Site Name (Required for Site Memberships)

Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity between 51-100)

Site 150 Membership - $100

Site/Location Address

Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity between 101-199)

Site 200 Membership - $120

Only for sites that have a total licensing capacity of 200 or more)

Money Order
Check: #
If paying by credit card, do note complete
form, just call 316-682-1853 or 800-689-8713

Site/Location City

Zip

Phone Number
Email Address (required to receive first notice of free events & reports)

We want you to succeed!

Here are some tools we offer to help:
Professional Development
Trainings for basic licensing requirements
held monthly
Trainings on various early childhood topics
On-site trainings starting at $150
Annual Growing With Children Conference
Online training through Child Care Aware of
Kansas

Resources

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Quality Improvement
Quality improvement projects for child care
providers:
Early Childhood Wellness
Strengthening Families
Quality Steps
Complete ERS ratings on child care homes and
centers

Resource library to checkout kits, toys and

books
Coaching and support or mentoring on
numerous topics
Laminating & Cri-cut services to make and
save special projects

Specialty Experiences
Journey on the Go: a 30 minute program for
children led by Child Start specialists
Peer Learning Groups
Parent Events: activities/education at your site
Networking opportunities
MEMBERSHIP

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Business Services

Marketing through Referral

Enhanced online marketing through Child
Care Online
Job Posting Board
Discounts to vendors
Child Start members receive discounts and/or access to the services with the membership symbol.
Visit www.childstart.org/membership for more information about the membership program.
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Who Are We?

We are a program of Child Start. You may know us as Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) or
you may know us as Child Care Aware Region 2 or you may just know us as Child Start.
Regardless of name, we are here to help you succeed at providing high quality child care to children in Butler,
Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner counties in Kansas. Our programs are supported by funding through Child
Care Aware of Kansas, United Way of the Plains and income received through membership, training, special
events, services and donations. We are Quality Assured as a Child Care Resource & Referral agency through Child
Care Aware of America and licensed through Kansas Department of Health & Environment.

www.childstart.org 316-682-1853 1-800-684-3962 1002 S. Oliver, Wichita, KS 67218

Child Care Providers Please copy this page and share with your families!

FAMILY
FOCUS
Keeping Children Active in the
Cold Weather Months!

Finding ways to keep children active in the

winter can be tricky. Keeping them moving
so they use up enough energy throughout the
day takes some creative thinking. Here are a
few ideas:

Glacier jump: Toss a bunch of pillows on the

floor. Each player must jump from glacier to
glacier without falling in the water. If she
does, shes out. With each round, move the
pillows farther apart until everyone is sunk.
Treasure Hunt: Hide miscellaneous items
around the house for kids to find. Then have
them race to find them.

Family Challenge: Give everyone with

pedometers and make it a family goal to get a
certain number of steps by the end of the day
(the usual recommendation is 10,000 steps a
day.). Keep everyone motivated by checking
in often to see how many steps everyone is
at.

Charades: Write the names of various

animals, songs, movies, or book titles on
slips of paper and drop them into a bowl.
Take turns choosing a slip and acting out the
animal until someone guesses correctly.
Freeze Game: Play music, have everyone
dance until the music stops then everyone
has to freeze.

Source: Ideas gathered from parenting.com

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!

Why are family meals important?

Encouraging family members to

try new foods.
Increasing the amount of fruits
and vegetables on the plate.
Promoting nutrient-rich family
meals.
Supporting habits for a healthy
body weight.
Developing health lifelong
eating habits.

Making the most of family meals:

Make it a routine. When the

whole family helps out, it is more
fun.
Tune in to your family. Turn off
the TV.
Talk, listen, and laugh. Mealtime
is the time to connect.
Plan meals ahead of time.
Keep it simple! Use quick and
easy recipes.
Double your recipe, freeze and
save leftovers for another meal.

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Most of all enjoy!

Be sure to check
out the new training
opportunities!
Joining the Child Start crew this
November is Heather Jaynes. She
will be our new Early Childhood
Specialist. Heather comes highly
qualified with a background in
both the health and childcare
field. As one of our specailst, she
will be here to assist you with any
questions or assitance as needed.

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Please complete and return this form to:

Child Care Aware of Kansas, 1508 E. Iron Avenue, Salina, KS 67401

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Dont forget to register for the

following new trainings coming in
December and into the new year:
Exploring Math in PreschoolRenee Barrett
PCAN M2: Early Brain
Development- Paula Fernandez
Work Place Ethics- Cheryl
Firsching
Children of Divorce and LossCheryl Firsching

Do you have child care openings?