May/June 2015

REGION TWO

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Some people come into our lives, leave footprints

on our hearts, and we are never the same.
- FRANZ SCHUBERT
As a little boy, my grandson, Austin, attended Wichita State
University Child Development Center. As a toddler, he loved
and adored his teacher, a student aide. Each morning he
arrived at his classroom, Austin would peek in and ask,
Wheres Yumi? Is Yumi here? If the answer was yes, he
would smile and hurry in happily.
Staff Directory
CHERYL FIRSCHING
Program Director, CCR&R
MARILEE HANEY
Assistant Director, CCR&R
RENEE Lingafelter
Early Childhood Wellness
Specialist
TANYA BULLUCK
Quality Outreach Specialist
PAULA FERNANDEZ
Quality Outreach Specialist
CANDACE MALONE
Data Clerk
CHARLOTTE DANIELS
Data Specialist
AMITAI DELGADO
Administrative Assistant
SONTIA LEVY
Professional Development
Specialist

As a young man and Engineering major at WSU, Austin

chose to take Japanese as his language elective. The first
day of class, he walked in and the professor had a familiar
face. Her name was Yumi!
This young woman, who provided a toddler with much
affection and loving acceptance, shaped not only his young
life but his very future. Austin will be traveling to Japan
this summer to further study the Japanese language and
Japanese culture. He plans to live and work in Japan when
he graduates.
Never doubt that you, as a child care provider, leave
deep and lasting footprints on the hearts of the children
who come through your doors.

Professional Development Listing

Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment in the classroom through
Conflict Resolution
7/16/2015 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start, Tanya Bulluck
As child care providers, teachers, and parents, our first instinct is to rush in and help stop a conflict. However, we often forget
that these negative experiences can be turned into valuable opportunities to teach children how to act appropriately in future
disagreements. Come and learn some strategies that will give you ideas how to teach young children to manage conflict and
how to create a safe and supportive environment in your classroom.

Design to Succeed
7/22/2015- 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start, Paula Fernandez
Classroom design influences many things, but did you know that the environment can help improve childrens behaviors? A
functioning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children helps make each day less stressful for
everyone. During this session you will learn how to set up a classroom or your home for the success of all of your children,
infant through preschool.

I Can Problem Solve

8/27/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child Start, Renee Barrett
This course will focus on ways to teach young children problem solving skills, which is a valuable skill they will need as they
enter school and also for the rest of their life.

Literacy: More Than Just Reading

8/213/2015- 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start, Tanya Bulluck
Child care providers and teachers play an important role in helping young children develop their language skills. As a caretaker,
you have the opportunity to stimulate and inspire the development of strong listening, speaking, writing and reading in the
children in your care. Come to this session to learn ways to incorporate literacy in your classroom and home to foster these
important life skills for children birth to age five.

Professional Development Listing Continued

Health and Safety Initial Professional Development Module
7/11/2015 - 9:00 am 4:00 pm - Child Start
8/08/2015 - 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: Creating a Safe Sleep and Play Environment

Basic Child Development

Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting with Abusive Head Trauma

Basic Child Development

7/16/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

Safe Slumber

8/06/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

7/23/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

8/11/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm - Child
Start

Signs and Symptoms of

Childhood Illnesses

Child Abuse, Neglect & Head

Trauma

7/06/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start

7/20/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start
8/03/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start
8/18/2015 - 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Child Start

7/07/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

8/10/2015 - 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Child Start

LifeSaver Learning Course List

Call 683-2645 for reservations and to make payment. Not eligible for Child Start
Membership 40% discount or hours, however, Child Start Members - Save $10 on full
day LifeSaver Learning Courses!
Pediatric First Aid & Safety
7/28/2015 - 6:30 pm 9:30 pm Child Start

Adult, Child & Infant CPR/AED/Choking

8/25/2015 - 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 at Child Start on the following dates:
7/11/15, 7/25/15, 8/01/15, 8/29/15

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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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
Brainy Benefits of
Emotion, Affection, and Relationships

by Brett Schmidt, Child Care Aware of Kansas, Infant/Toddler Specialist

It is critical for children to know that they are surrounded by people that accept them, want to
assist them in being successful, and celebrate their accomplishments. The three pillars of love;
emotion, affection, and relationships - create a climate for both children and adults to learn.
By focusing on developing strong relationships with infants and toddlers, you can help them
develop the skills that will have lifelong benefits. Relationships take time and work to develop,
but the benefits are rewarding for all!

Being sensitive to childrens needs, shows them that they are
valued. Sensitivity will help them see how sympathy,
empathy, and proximity help in developing stronger
relationships. By being aware of an infants reactions, it
helps you create an understanding of different emotions
and in turn allows you to form an appropriate strategy
to soothe and support him/her.
Childrens exploration is important for their
discovery, learning, and problem solving skills.
Simply by being present and engaged, you will
assist their exploration, their excitement will
increase making their experiences even more
powerful.
Using loving language helps create
communication with children that builds their
brains and helps them learn. The benefits
begin even before infancy and will continue on.
Loving language is thoughtful, uses sensitive
words, and celebrates their successes.
Children need support to be successful! They
need you to show them how important they
are. Show them that you are there, whenever
they need help. Enjoy their successes, celebrate,
have fun and love them!
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!

Welcoming a New Infant

Many parents are nervous the first
weeks of bringing their new infant into
child care for the first time. Here are
some tips to help with this transition:

Communicate effectively
Understand attachment and
separation
Commit to ongoing professional
development
Build strong relationships
Respect individual differences

For additional ideas or help with

specific cases, please contact one
of our specialists at 316-682-1853,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 - 5:00 pm.

July and August

Journey On The Go

Are you looking to help further your knowledge in the child care field?
Here some opportunities we offer to help you out with just that!
The Step It Up project helps providers increase their awareness of the impact that wellness has on
children. We provide training events and resources to educate them on how to effectively implement the

Have you scheduled your July

and August Journey on the
Go events yet? If not you are
missing out!
July: Insects
Children will have fun learning
about insects. We will read a
book and make our own bug
eyes!!!
August: Community Workers
Children will enjoy learning
about community workers
and the important services
they provide. We will have fun
making art activities!!!

areas of health, safety, nutrition and physical activity into their childcare programs throughout the project
year. Participants will receive professional development hours as well as an opportunity to receive a
grant or stipend during the course of his project. The project will begin July 1st. Please contact Tanya
Bulluck at 682-1853 ex 2280 for more information about the Step It Up project.
The Strengthening Families project is focused on providing providers with the tools they need
to communicate and develop stronger relationships. The project will offer support; share child
development information; supply parenting strategies; and provide parent engagement opportunities.
During the journey, parents will be invited to participate in parent gatherings (parent cafs) and asked
to partake in the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) process. Grants or stipends may be available to
participants.
Please contact Renee Lingafelter at 316-682-1853 ext 2280 for more information.
The Quality Steps project promotes high quality, family centered care. The project will assist providers
in making changes in key areas of quality through focusing on quality, availability, child development
and professional development. Providers will have access to free professional development events,
developmental screening tools, and other important tools to help them support their children in the most
effective way. Grants or stipends may be available to participants.
Please contact Paula Fernandez at 316-682-1853 ext 2308 for more information.