November, 2009

The 4th Annual Hmong Early Childhood Summit

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on November 25, 2009 - 5:33pm.

 
On Saturday, October 17, More than 50 community leaders, childcare providers and parents gathered at the Resources for Child Caring Center in Little Canada. The stated purpose for the event was, "to create awareness, identify leaders and advocates, strengthen policy advocacy and acknowledge the contributions that key individuals have made to early childhood education and quality care of our youngest citizens in Minnesota."
(Click on link to read the complete article from Hmong Times)

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CDA TRAINING ONLINE THROUGH EAGER-TO-LEARN

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on November 10, 2009 - 6:10pm.

Child care providers can meet their 120-hour National Child Development Associate (CDA) training requirements through Eager-to-Learn. Students receive the training requirements in one year for approximately half the price of traditional CDA training. The Eager-to-Learn CDA cohort program offers a comprehensive base of knowledge and skills focused on meeting the needs of the whole child. Eager-to-Learn is pleased to offer two options to fulfill the 120 hour CDA training requirement.
Click above for more information.
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Senate Bill Introduced Will Help to Improve CACFP

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on November 10, 2009 - 3:40pm.
Sen. Gillibrand of NY introduced The Access to Nutritious Meals Act of 2009.  This bill sets important priorities to improve CACFP during reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, which is likely next year. 
 
Sen. Gillibrand’s bill would:
·         increase meal reimbursements served in family child care homes by $.20/meal and $.10 snack;
·         add a third meal;
·         expand area eligibility (tiering) so that more providers are considered tier I;
·         reduce paperwork burdens; and
·         provide resources for sponsors. 

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CCPT Toys For Tots Drive - Bigger Every Year!

Submitted by Lisa Thompson on November 3, 2009 - 4:30pm.
3nd Annual
Child Care Providers Together
Local 3400
Toys For Tots campaign!
And Food/Supplies Drive for St. Joesph's Home for Children...
 
 

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CCPT collected nearly $2000 of new, unwrapped toys, gift cards & cash donations from AFSCME locals and CCPT members.
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