Child Care Aware NEWS

March/April 2014

Service Delivery Areas

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REGION TWO
1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS 67218 1-316-682-3962 Toll free 800-684-3962 www.childstart.org
Counties Served: Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner

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Four Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&Rs), located across Kansas, provide services to all 105 counties. Together, we offer many services for families, child care providers and community members. Our referral center makes nding quality child care programs quick and easy for parents and families. For child care providers and early learning staff, professional development opportunities and resources are available. For local communities, supply and demand data paints the picture about child care. These are just a few of our many services for more details about all of the work we do, please contact your local CCR&R.

REGION ONE Toll free 855-750-3343 Service Centers: Salina, Hays, Garden City, Colby REGION TWO Toll free 800-684-3962 Service Center: Wichita REGION THREE Toll free 877-678-2548 Service Centers: Topeka, Lawrence, Pittsburg REGION FOUR Toll free 800-755-0838 Service Center: Kansas City

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 MARY REASONER Quality Outreach Specialist PAULA FERNANDEZ Quality Outreach Specialist KIMBERLY GARCIA Early Childhood Specalist CANDACE MALONE Data Clerk THERESA BUI Data Clerk AMITAI DELGADO Program Management Assistant

INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE REGION TWO

INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE REGION TWO

INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE REGION TWO

316-628-1853 ext. 2235 1002 S. Oliver Wichita, KS 67218 cmalone@childstart.org www.ks.childcareaware.org/two.html

REGION TWO

CHILD CARE PROVIDER PROFILE FORM

Referral Preferences Give Referrals? Web Referrals? Print Rates on Referral Reports? Yes q q q No q q q

Contact and Vacancy Information

Name Business Name License Number Street Address City, State, Zip Mailing Address Mailing City, State, Zip Primary Phone Email (optional) Website (optional) Total Desired Capacity______________________________________ Total Vacancies_____________________________________________ Date of Vacancies_ __________________________________________ Secondary Phone Fax Receive Child Care Aware NEWS by email? Ages Served Minimum Age: _____ Years Maximum Age: _____ Years _____ Months _____ Months _____ Weeks _____ Weeks Yes q No q

School/Transportation
School District # Elementary School(s) Served: ___________________________ ___________________________ Transportation To/From Available for Which Schools? ___________________________ ___________________________ Check All Options Applicable: q None q Transportation Provided q To/From Preschool q To/From Clients Home q To/From Full Day School q Near Public Bus Line q To/From Part Day School q Field Trips q On/Near School Bus Line q Within Walking Distance

SCHEDULE OPTIONS - Schedule 1

RATES
AGE FT PT Under 1 $_______ $________ 1 - 11/2 $_______ $________ 11/2 - 2 $_______ $________ 2 $_______ $________ 3 $_______ $________ 4 $_______ $________ 5 $_______ $________ 6+ $_______ $________ Rates are: q Hourly q Daily q Weekly q Monthly

DAY:
o Mon o Tues o Wed o Fri o Sat o Sun FT Vacancies PT Vacancies

START:
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Vacancy Date

END:
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Number Enrolled

SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION
(Check all applicable) o Day o Evening o Overnight o School Year Only o Summer/Holiday o Weekend Only o Preschool - 2 Day o Preschool - 3 Day o Preschool - 4 Day o Preschool - 5 Day o Full Time o Part Time o Both FT & PT o Drop-In o Temp/Emergency o Before School o After School o 24-Hour o Rotating o Open Holidays

o Thurs _________

Desired Capacity

DCF (previousy SRS) Capacity

Age Group

Under 1 1 - 11/2 11/2 - 2 2 3 4 5 6+

Stafng/Languages
Number of Staff Employed ___________________________ Languages Spoken ___________________________ ___________________________

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Child/ Adult Ratio

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

WAITING LIST?
o Yes o No

Additional Fees:

o Activities Fees o Late Fees

o Field Trip Fees o Enrollment Fees

o Deposit o Material Fees

DATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE: _____________

SCHEDULE OPTIONS - Schedule 2

RATES
AGE FT PT Under 1 $_______ $________ 1 - 11/2 $_______ $________ 11/2 - 2 $_______ $________ 2 $_______ $________ 3 $_______ $________ 4 $_______ $________ 5 $_______ $________ 6+ $_______ $________ Rates are: q Hourly q Daily q Weekly q Monthly

Special Needs
SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION
(Check all applicable) o Day o Evening o Overnight o School Year Only o Summer/Holiday o Weekend Only o Preschool - 2 Day o Preschool - 3 Day o Preschool - 4 Day o Preschool - 5 Day o Full Time o Part Time o Both FT & PT o Drop-In o Temp/Emergency o Before School o After School o 24-Hour o Rotating o Open Holidays
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ADHD/ADD/PDD Abuse & Neglect (witness/victim) Allergies Apnea Monitor Asthma Autism/Asperger Cerebral Palsy Cystic Fibrosis Developmental Delays Diabetes Downs Syndrome Emotional Delays Epilepsy/Febrile Seizures Gastrostomy/Tube Feeding HIV/AIDS Hearing Impaired Maternal Substance Abuse Medically Fragile Mental Illness Nutritional Deficiencies Visual Impairment Other:____________________ _________________________

DAY:
o Mon o Tues o Wed o Fri o Sat o Sun FT Vacancies PT Vacancies

START:
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Vacancy Date

END:
_________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ _________ Number Enrolled

o Thurs _________

Desired Capacity

DCF (previousy SRS) Capacity

Age Group

Under 1 1 - 11/2 11/2 - 2 2 3 4 5 6+

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

Child/ Adult Ratio

______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______

WAITING LIST?
o Yes o No

Special Skills
o Teaches Spanish o Teaches Sign Language

Additional Fees:

o Activities Fees o Late Fees

o Field Trip Fees o Enrollment Fees

o Deposit o Material Fees

DATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE: _____________

Accreditation
o NAFCC o NAEYC o NECP o NACCP

Attributes
o o o o o o o o o o ADA Accessible Indoor ADA Accessible Outdoor Above or In-Ground Pool Air Conditioning Air Purifier Basement Used as Storm Shelter Basement Used for Child Care Dehumidifier Designated Indoor Play Area (FCC) Fenced Yard No Pets Non-Carpeted Environment Outdoor Pets Only Small Group of Six or Fewer Children o Smoke Free o Smoking During Non-Business Hours Only o Wading Pool o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Meals
CACFP Food Program Serves Breakfast Serves Morning Snack Serves Lunch Serves Afternoon Snack Serves Evening Meal Serves Evening Snack Supports Breast Milk Provides Infant Formula and Infant Food o Special Diet

Philosophy
o Creative Curriculum o Developmentally Appropriate Practices o High Scope o Montessori o No Curriculum Used o No Television o Own Curriculum Used o Reggio Emilia Inspired o Religious Curriculum o Waldorf

Policies
Written Agreement/Contract Written Handbook Billing Weekly Billing Monthly Billing on 1st for Entire Month Billing Bi-Monthly No Notice Required When Family Resigns o Less Than 1 Week Notice Required if Family Resigns o One Week Notice Required if Family Resigns o Two Weeks Notice Required if Family Resigns o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Experience
Under 1 Year 1-3 Years 4-9 Years 10-20 Years More than 20 Years Family Child Care Child Care Center Preschool Elementary School Para o o o o o

Education (Check Highest Level Completed for All Staff)

Some High School High School Diploma or GED Associate in Early Childhood Associate in Non-Early Childhood Bachelor in Early Childhood o o o o o Bachelor in Non-Early Childhood Master in Early Childhood Master in Non-Early Childhood Doctorate in Early Childhood Doctorate in Non-Early Childhood

Afliation
o NAFCC o State FCC Association o Local FCC Association o NAEYC o State AEYC o Local AEYC

Training
o No Professional Development o 1-5 In-Service Hours o 6-10 In-Service Hours o 11-20 In-Service Hours o More than 20 In-Service Hours o .4-2 CEUs o 3-6 CEUs o 7-10 CEUs o More than 10 CEUs o Early Childhood College Credits

Safety
o CPR Current Within 2 Years o Child Care Health Consultant Agreement o First Aid Training Within Past 12 Months o Liability Insurance Covering Child Care Business o On-Site Nurse

Advocacy
o Member of Child Care Aware of Kansas o Member of NAEYC/KAEYC or local AEYC affliate o Member of Providers Group o Member of CCPC o Participant in Advocacy Conferences o Participant in Local Advocacy Events o Visit with Legislators o Write Legislators o On Mailing List for Legislative Issues

Intentionality
Why You Work in Early or School Age Ed Programs
o Career or Profession o Stepping Stone to a Related Career o Personal Calling o Job With Paycheck o Work to Do While My Children are at Home o Way of Helping a Family Member, Neighbor or Friend

Core Competency Area

(Listed on Class Certicates)
o I. Child Growth & Development o II. Learning Environment and Curriculum o III. Child Observation and Assessment o IV. Families and Communities o V. Health, Safety and Nutrition o VI. Interactions with Children o VII. Program Planning and Development o VIII. Professional Development and Leadership

Professional Development
o EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) o Q-Tip Oh! Filling the Gap o DYFCCB (Developing Your Family Child Care Business) o Infant/Toddler Professional Development o NACCRRA Conference o Child Care Aware of Kansas Statewide Professional Development o CCR&R Sponsored Professional Development o KCCTO o o o o o 0 1-6 7-12 13-24 25-48

Early Education College Credits

o o o o 49-72 73-96 97-120 More than 120

Type of CDA (Child Development Associate)

o Center Based Infant/Toddler 1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________

List Names of Staff Currently Holding CDAs

o Family Child Care 1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________

o Preschool 1. _______________________________ 2. _______________________________ 3. _______________________________

Financial Options
o o o o o Foster Care / Adoption KCSL Local Financial Assistance Military Multi-Child Discount o Department of Children and Families (DCF), previously SRS o Scholarships o Sliding Scale / Non-DCF o Youthville

Program Participation
o ACCYN (Army Child Care in Your Neighborhood) o Apprenticeship o ELOA o Early Head Start o KQRIS o o o o Smart Start T.E.A.C.H. CCO (Child Care Online) WAGE$

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION The following information is collected for statistical purposes only. THIS SECTION IS FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS ONLY. ALL OTHERS CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE.
CHILD CARE SETTING
o House o Townhome o Duplex o Apartment o Mobile Home o Non-Residential

CENSUS QUESTIONS
Is the business owner Spanish/Hispanic/Latino? o Yes o No Race:______________ Ancestry or Ethnic Origin?___________ Is a non-English language used in your home? o Yes o No What Language(s)? ____________________________________

BENEFITS
o o o o o o Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Retirement o Professional Development Leave o Long-Term Disability o Short-Term Disability o Vehicle Insurance

COMMENTS?
_ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________

WAGES
What is your annual net income from your child care business? o Under 5,000 o 5,000 - 9,999 o 10,000 - 14,999 o 14,000 - 19,999 o 20,000 - 24,999 o o o o o o o o 25,000 - 29,999 30,000 - 34,999 35,000 - 39,999 40,000 - 44,999 45,000 - 49,999 50,000 - 54,999 55,000 - 59,999 Other _________________

Date Completed: Completed By (please print): Signature:

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION The following information is collected for statistical purposes only. THIS SECTION IS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS ONLY.
STAFFING INFORMATION
Low Pay $__________ Administrator Benefits for this position: Low Pay $__________ Director Benefits for this position: Low Pay $__________ Assistant Benefits for this position: Director Low Pay $__________ Program Benefits for this position: Director Low Pay $__________ Lead Teacher Benefits for this position: Low Pay $__________ Assistant Benefits for this position: Teacher Low Pay $__________ Co-Teacher Benefits for this position: Low Pay $__________ Non-Teaching Benefits for this position: Staff High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability High Pay $__________ o Health o Dental o L/T or S/T Disability Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave Pay Rate is: o Retirement o Prof Dev Leave o Hourly o Monthly o Annually o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance o Hourly o Monthly o Annually

o LIfe o Vacation o Sick Leave o Company Vehicle/Vehicle Insurance

BUSINESS SETTING
o Non-Residential o Faith Based o Workplace Based o Residential o School Based o Military Based o Tribal Based o Campus Based o Summer Camp Number of Classrooms__________________________________

ENGLISH ABILITY
Number of staff who use a non-English language at home_______ What language(s)?_____________________________________ How well do these persons speak English? o Very Well o Well o Not Well

CENSUS QUESTIONS
Number of Persons on Staff Who Are ________ Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano ________ Puerto Rican ________ Cuban ________ Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino Specify:____________ Number of Persons on Staff Whose Race Is ________ White ________ Black/African American ________ Amer. Indian/Alaska Native Specify Tribe:__________ ________ Asian Indian ________ Native Hawaiian ________ Chinese ________ Filipino ________ Japanese ________ Vietnamese ________ Other Asian Specify:_________________________ ________ Guamanian or Chamorro ________ Samoan ________ Other Pacific Islander Specify:_________________ ________ Other Race Specify:_________________________

COMMENTS?
_ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________ _ _________________________________________________________

Date Completed: Completed By (please print): Signature:

INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE REGION TWO

REGION TWO

INFORMATION FROM CHILD CARE AWARE REGION TWO

REGION TWO

Teachable moments are not something that you can plan. They happen with children at all ages, all the time. They can be thought of as a quick moment in time when your childs interest in a subject is at its highest, usually because she is curious. What does a teachable moment look like? Its different for each age group and for each child. Below are just a few examples.

TEACHABLE MOMENTS
INFANTS:
Repeat sounds and words your child uses and have a back and forth conversation. Encourage your child to explore toys in a variety of ways. Does the toy make sounds, does it feel different? Play pat-a-cake to help develop your childs language, rhythm skills, and hand-eye coordination.

making the most of

FAMILY FOCUS

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

TODDLERS:
Turn everyday routines into learning moments; use meal time as a good time to talk about hot and cold. Talk to your child as she is playing with toys. Talk to her about the color or shape of the toy. Give your child a chance to do things for herself picking up her own plate from the table and putting it in the sink. Turn a shopping trip to the store into a chance to talk to your child about where our food comes from.

PRESCHOOLERS:
Talk to your child about what she is doing. Take time to sit down with her while she plays, count toys or discuss what letter items start with. If your curious preschooler nds a bug on the oor use this time to explore and learn more about bugs. Cook with your child; take time to talk to her about numbers and measurements.

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!

Kansas Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies d/b/a

IDEA SPOT
This space will be available for each CCR&R to include whatever idea they would like to spotlight for that particular issue. This can be a book that they would like to feature, a fun game or physical activity, or an upcoming opportunity. This is a continuation from the Idea Spot section that currently appears on the red and blue shell for each newsletter. This would be a static element in the newsletters for each issue and would be one way to help ensure that all of the newsletters have the same basic appearance.

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