CCCC E-Newsletter Archive

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2007

  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • September 2007
  • August 2007
  • July 2007
  • April/May 2007:
    Provider Appreciation Day, dealing with a rash of biting in child care, Tangy Yogurt Vegetable Dip recipe, working with children with high activity levels, activities to promote social skills and handprint magnets.
  • March 2007:
    Giving kids guidelines to rules, Salmon Cakes recipe, strategies for working with a non-compliant child, craeting a language rich environment for children with speech/language disorders, celebrate Earth Day crafts, tips for successful parent interviews.
  • February 2007:
    Making parent folders for your program, facilitating peer interactions among children with and without disabilities, imporatnce of dramatic play and tips on your first telephone conversation with a parent.
  • January 2007:
    Superhero play, recipes for learning with bread dough, including withdrawn children, writing names and mudcloth project.

2006

  • December 2006:
    "How do I set my rates?," Pear Quesadillas, Bug In The Rug Game, Strategies for Aggressive Behaviors and What To Include In A Brochure Or Handbook?
  • November 2006:
    SIDS, ECE:APLLE grant, "What elements should be included day care's procedures/policies for handling aggressive behavior?" and Family Cookbooks.
  • October 2006:
    Strong parent/provider communication, praising children's art, "I Made It Myself" French Toast, working with AD/HD children, "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" Literacy Station, making bookmarks, and using email as a marketing tool.
  • September:
    Making the Kern County Fair a field trip, CCCC’s Quality Training Project, low-cost ways to change up your classroom activities, reading aloud tips, how to establish a business relationship with parents and making a homework areas for school age kids.
  • August:
    Welcoming new children to your program, CCCC Family, Friend and Neighbor Program, fighting the bite in your program, Chinese Vegetable Stir-Fry, Developing Early Handwriting Skills, making Worry Dolls and how to market your child care business.
  • July:
    Creating routine for back-to-school, Search & Serve special education services, help filling vacancies, Pasticcio (Baked Macaroni with Beef and Cheese) recipe, off to school tips to share with parents, tracking hours and science experiments with school age children.
  • June:
    What is expect at a Kindergarten physical, helping parents pay tuition on time, Ham & Swiss Summer Salad, the business side of Family, Friend and Neighbor Care, avoiding behavior problems during mealtimes, helping children try new foods and a new activity segment for school age children.
  • May:
    Involving dads in your program, CCCC Resource Library spotlight, ending the year for soon-to-be-Kindergarteners, Rainbow Pizza, tips for helping parents of Children with Special Needs, helping children learn to take turns and using your contract effectively.
  • April:
    Is my child ready for Kindergarten?, a new segment Including All Children for children with special needs, keeping children safe from the sun, CCCC Accounting Division.
  • March:
    Week of the Young Child events, working with challenging behaviors, Cheese & Fruit Kabobs, recognizing first and last name activities and parent interview tips
  • February:
    Helping families during tax time, reducing costs in your program, make Green Eggs and Ham, friendship and socializing activities and what to look for in a tax preparer
  • January:
    Wendy Wayne Scholarship, Kern County Children's Dental Health Network, keeping away colds and flu in your program, celebrate Chinese New year in the kitchen, new physical fitness feature, "Movin' & Grovin'," exploring the solar system and new tax law changes for 2005

2005

  • January:
    Making resolutions that you will keep in 2005, child care training videos, tips for making mealtimes pleasant for kids and you
  • February:
    Tax tips, child dental health, "finicky" eaters, pint-size omelets
  • March:
    Spring cleaning, fighting the bite, Child Care Health Consultancy Project, Social Security and Family Child Care
  • April:
    National Child Care Provider Day, keeping pets in your child care, what's new in the CCCC Resource Library, gardening with children, hiring relatives in your business
  • May:
    Involving dads in your program, CCCC Accounting Division, keeping kids safe outdoors during the summer, Living Words activity
  • June:
    Planning field trips, Kern County Museum Summer Fun Series, keeping children well hydrated during the summer, parents and caregivers working together for kindergarten
  • July:
    Back-to-school issue featuring articles on routine and what kids should know for kindergarten, CCCC receives grants for provider training and what to do if children curse in your program
  • August:
    Creating a care plan for children with special health needs, helping with homework, quick, healthy snacks for school-age children for back-to-school, "I Am Special" activities and protecting yourself when a parent leaves
  • September:
    Helping children with divorce, CCCC Child Care Food Program, transition tips, saving money on gas and teaching kids with songs and "messes"
  • October:
    Domestic violence and child care providers, children bringing their "lovies" to school, teaching the five senses, teaching the value of handwashing and identity theft
  • November:
    Selecting toys for children, bringing up concerns to parents, creating great learning environments, teaching opposites and handling parents who pick up late
  • December:
    How to read aloud to children, parent and child together in family child care - will it work for you, handling custody disputes

2004

  • November:
     Child Care Food Program, TV for People who Care for Kids
  • December:
     Wendy Wayne Scholarship, Emergency Child Care Program, Zucchini carrot cookies

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