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Spring/Summer 2012
The mission of the Family Care PLUS is to Promote Leadership, Understanding, and Support to licensed Family Child Care Home Providers in Hillsborough County.
Our Primary Goal is to assist the providers in achieving and maintaining high standards of quality child care and education in their family child care homes. Consequently, increasing opportunities for children to be ready to learn and successful by third grade.
Family Child Care PLUS
Credentials Acknowledgements 2 Articles & Recourses 9-11
Agency & Association News 2-3 Fun Activities 12-13
Training Opportunities & Ed. Announcements 4-8 Blank Notes/ Dates To Remember 14
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
A teacher is like Spring, Who nurtures new green sprouts, Encourages and leads them, Whenever they have doubts.
A teacher is like Summer, Whose sunny temperament Makes studying a pleasure, Preventing discontent.
A teacher is like Fall, With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors And a happy atmosphere.
A teacher is like Winter, While it’s snowing hard outside, Keeping students comfortable, As a warm and helpful guide.
Teacher, you do all these things, With a pleasant attitude;
You’re a teacher for all seasons, And you have my gratitude!
By Joanna Fuchs
Happy Providers Appreciation Day,
From The Family Child Care PLUS Team
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Agency & Association News
In a continuous effort to provide high levels of quality child care and education for children in Hillsborough County, the following Family Child Care Home Providers have achieved a Family Child
Care Credential.
National CDA
Twila Mills
Deborah Jones
NAFCC Accreditation
Ramona Almanzar
Sandy Castaño
Family Child Care
Technical Assistance (FCC-TA)
The FCC-TA program provides assistance to individuals in South and East Hillsborough County who are interested in becoming a licensed Family Child Care Home (FCCH) Provider by offering technical assistance to meet state licensing requirements for Hillsborough County.
East County: Brandon, Dover, Mango, Plant City, Seffner, Thonotosassa, Valrico, and
surrounding areas.
South County: Apollo Beach, Balm/Wimauma, Gibsonton, Riverview, Ruskin, and Sun City.
Please contact the FCC-TA Program at
813-579-6092
Se Habla Español
Lisa Anes
Program Manager
Family Child Care PLUS (FCCP)
Services provided through the Program are specifically designed to meet the needs of Family Child Care Providers, they include: HELPline
consultation (home visits, telephone, and email), support through intensive technical assistance,
coaching, community training, resources, guidance in applying for the NAFCC Accreditation and the National CDA Credential, and improving quality
practices.
Did you know that FCCP HELPline is available to ALL licensed FCCH Providers of Hillsborough County?
The HELPline telephone number is
813-275-9622 ext. 235
Se Habla Español
Email:
Jeanine Richards
Master Trainer
Daphne Luna-Arvelo
HELPline Assistance Rep.
Annie Brown
Program Director
Quality Family Home Child Care Providers Association
Debbie Pintar 741-0920
Kathy Jones 645-2708
Meetings held 2nd Monday of each month-7pm
Providence Baptist Church 5416 Providence Rd., Riverview, FL 33578
United Hispanic Family Child Care Providers Association
Lilliam Chirino 887-4986
Raquel Alonso 882-3804
Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of each month-7pm Las reuniones se celebran el 2do Martes de cada mes a las 7 pm
Hillsborough County Library 900 N. Ashley Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
Tampa Home Child Care Provider Association
www.tampahomechildcareproviders.i8.com
Melanie McCune 948-9375
Lisa Fields 353-0957
Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of each month-7pm
Woodman’s Lodge 2515 Silver Lake Ave., Tampa, FL 33614
Home Child Care Providers Association of Northeastern
Hillsborough County
Cynthia Chipp 632-3229
Naomi Thompson 932-0696
Meetings held 1st Thursday of each month-7pm
Temple Terrace Presbyterian Church 420 Bullard Pkwy., Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Hispanic Home Child Care Providers Association
Paula Londoño 900-4606
Sandra Castillo 374-7068
Meetings every month-7pm
Las reuniones se celebran todos los meses a las 7 pm
Town & Country Regional Public Library
7606 Paula Dr. Suite 120, Tampa, FL 33615
*The above list of Family Child Care Home Associations was provided to the Family Child Care PLUS Program. The YMCA and/or the FCCP Program
is not affiliated with any individual association.
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Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
www.childrensboard.org
Early Learning Coalition, Quality Counts for Kids
www.elchc.org/quality_counts.html
Family Child Care PLUS HELPline EMAIL
Hillsborough County Schools, Early Childhood
Division (School Readiness, Resource & Referral)
http://www1.sdhc.k12.fl.us
Hillsborough County Child Care Licensing Office
http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/childcarelicensing
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211atyourfingertips.org
Master Provider
http://pathfindersunlimited.com
National Association for Family Child Care Association
www.nafcc.org
The Council for Professional Recognition
http://www.cdacouncil.org/index.php
Hillsborough County Family Child Care Home
Associations
Agency Websites
*DID YOU KNOW?* Did you know that due to changes in FBI policy, beginning April 1, 2012 ALL fingerprints
must be completed using Live Scan?
The FBI has sent out official notice that as of April 1, 2012 they will no longer be able to process any fingerprint hard cards. All submissions must be electronically taken on a Live Scan device which transmits the fingerprints to FDLE.
For more information; click on links below
FDLE Memorandum
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/docs/FBIPolicyChange_HardCards_NonCrimJustCust_FINAL.pdf
Department of Children and Families Approved Live Scan Vendors & Requirements
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/backgroundscreening/
Early Childhood Professional
Development Institute
Need CEU’S to renew your CDA?
Call for information!
(800) 757-5542
Or visit
www.ecpdi.org
Childcare Training
http://cctraining.mysdhc.org
Florida Department Of Children and Families
http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/childcare/training.shtml
BASIC FIRST AID CPR/AED CLASS American Safety & Health Institute
Authorized Instructor Mrs. Thompson is
offering: Basic First Aid & CPR/AED for the
Community and Workplace.
LOCATION: 3702 E. OSBORNE AVE. TAMPA, FL 33610
CALL TODAY FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
Naomi Thompson 813-932-0696
ID# 116655
SECOND SATURDAYS 8:30–12:00PM
BE BLESSED.
Training Opportunities & Educational Announcements
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WEBINAR
Managing Risks in ECE: Preventing Legal Hot Spots from Becoming Lawsuits, by Tom Copeland and Holly Elissa Bruno
Early Childhood Investigations is thrilled to welcome Holly Elissa Bruno and Tom Copeland to Early Childhood Investigations for another thought-provoking webinar.
Do you worry that your actions as a child care administrator may encourage a parent to sue your program? This webinar will offer practical advice on how to reduce the risks of lawsuits. Two attorneys will help guide you through the legal maze to avoid illegal discrimination, maintain confidentiality, and establish policies and procedures to resolve conflict. This webinar will help you reduce the risks of lawsuits by offering practical advice on how to handle issues with potential legal consequences: parents picking up children while drunk, staff gossip, confidentiality in the age of the Internet, hiring and firing employees, and addressing child abuse and neglect.
All sessions are 1.5 hours long, and include a brief announcement from our sponsor.
April 18 at 2:oo PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time.
See the schedule of upcoming webinars. http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/
The U.S. Department of Education has posted a new Public Service Announcement to encourage families to read with their children. Please watch and share
widely.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Ib9WaT1f8&feature=youtube_gdata
FAMILY CHILD CARE PLUS (813) 224 9622
Spring Training Schedule
Location: Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA 110 Palm Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Room: Multi-Purpose Room - upstairs
English Track: DATE: TIME:
Trainer(s): Family Child Care PLUS Team
Credential Overview May 15, 2012 7 – 9pm
Learn the requirements for obtaining your NAFCC accreditation,
National CDA, Master Provider, and the Director’s credential.
Risk Management & Professional Business Practices May 22, 2012 6 - 9pm Gain knowledge and understanding of professional business practices,
and the role policies and procedures have in risk prevention. Resources
provided to assist you in developing your own risk management plan.
Quality Health & Safety Practices June 5, 2012 7 - 9pm Understand what constitutes a safe and healthy environment.
Learn about specific health & safety practices, and how they
affect children’s physical well being through quality.
Creating Quality Learning Environments June 12, 2012 7 - 9pm
Identify components of a quality child care learning environment.
Be able to identify areas of your own environment that may need
improvement.
Developmental Learning Activities June 19, 2012 7 - 9pm
Share developmental learning activities; and the role they play
in School Readiness.
Supporting Social & Emotional Development June 26, 2012 7 - 9pm
& Positive Guidance
Identify ways to foster social-emotional skills and build self-esteem
in young children.
NOTE:
*Training hours may be used for NAFCC Accreditation, National CDA, Master Provider and Child Care Licensing training requirements.
*Please pre-register to confirm your attendance, by e-mailing the [email protected], leave your name, daytime contact phone number, and training(s) that you plan to attend.
*There is no charge for these trainings.
FAMILY CHILD CARE PLUS (813) 275-9622 Ext 235 o 300
Calendario de Entrenamientos de Primavera
Lugar: Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA 110 Palm Ave. Tampa, FL 33602 Salón/Aula: Class Room C – Segundo piso
En Español: Fecha: Horario:
Entrenador(es): Equipo de Family Child Care PLUS
Resumen De Las Credenciales 15 de Mayo del 2012 7 - 9pm Conozca los requisitos para obtener su acreditación
NAFCC, CDA Nacional, Proveedor Master, y la
credencial de Director.
El Riesgo De Administración Y 22 de Mayo del 2012 6 - 9pm Prácticas Profesionales De Negocio Adquirir conocimientos y entendimiento de las prácticas profesionales y
la función que tienen las pólizas y procedimientos en la prevención de
riesgos. Le proveeremos recursos que le ayudarán a desarrollar su
propio plan del manejo de riesgo.
Calidad En Salud Y Prácticas Seguras 5 de Junio del 2012 7 - 9pm Entender lo que constituye un ambiente seguro y saludable.
Aprenda acerca de la calidad de salud y las prácticas de seguridad,
y como afectan el bienestar físico de los niños.
Creando Calidad En El Ambiente 12 de Junio del 2012 7 - 9pm
De Aprendizaje
Identificar los componentes de un ambiente de aprendizaje de
calidad en el cuidado infantil. Ser capaz de identificar las áreas
de su propio ambiente que podrían necesitar mejoras.
Desarrollo De Actividades Para 19 de Junio del 2012 7 - 9pm
El Aprendizaje
Compartir el desarrollo de las actividades de aprendizaje; y la función que desempeñan en la preparación para la escuela.
Apoyando El Desarrollo Social Y 26 de Junio del 2012 7 - 9pm
Emocional Y Una Orientación Positiva
Identificar formas de promover habilidades socio-emocional y
edificar la autoestima en niños pequeños.
NOTA:
*Los entrenamientos pueden ser utilizados para la Acreditación NAFCC, el CDA Nacional, Proveedor Master y las horas de servicio de la Licencia del Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar.
*Favor de confirmar su asistencia por medio del correo electrónico a [email protected] y dejar su nombre, un número de contacto telefónico de
día y los nombres de los entrenamientos que planifica asistir.
*No hay cargos por éstos entrenamientos
Total Training Hours:
Training Date Contact # Location # Hr
TRAINING PLANNER
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The importance of spring cleaning is to help you focus on new goals, positive health, mental well-being, summer activities, fun, and a fresh start to the New Year. Spring cleaning also helps you improve your health by reducing stress, frustration, and your chances of getting a cold by removing all the bacteria and germ build up.
So open up a window and let the fresh air in. *Don’t forget to clean the window first.
Here are 7 helpful tips to get you started:
Involve the children– One way children learn is by observation. By observing you care for your home possessions, teach them responsibility, good habits, and appreciation. To involve a child of any age ask them to help clean the toys with a wipe. Although a wipe does not disinfect or clean, it gives them a sense of helpfulness and accomplishment when the job is done, and teaches self help skills.
Work from the top down- Start with the ceilings, a lot of dust or even spider webs can accumulate in the corners. Then go onto all the ceiling fans and light fixtures, they too can get quite dusty. A broom can help get to all these areas.
Clean your drapes and blinds- What good is a clean window if your blinds or window treatments are dirty? Most drapes can be placed in the washer; check tag for care instructions. For aluminum blinds a scrub down with a wash cloth or a dip in the bathtub will do. For wooden blinds refer to care instructions.
De-clutter and rediscover- Clean out bulk items using up space and reuse them for something else. Example: old magazines- have children cut out things they like or multicultural people and paste onto a construction paper for a nice collage.
Don’t forget about the big items- This is a good time to ask parents for swim suits, water shoes, and sun screen. When the weather is warm, take all your big plastic items (toys stove, toy kitchen, or vanities) to the back yard. With the water hose wet the toys and give each child a rag to help clean the toys. You can use a soap base solution to clean the toys (the children love the bubbles).
Toy bath- Please do this when there are no children in your business. Fill your bathtub with bleach solution (¾ cup of bleach per gallon of water). Soak all non electrical toys in bleach solution for 5 minutes, rinse, and air dry.
Last but not least, New Year file review- This is your chance to review all your business paper files. Go through
each one and make sure they are updated (shot records, physicals, new contacts, ECT.). A good way to reduce file
clutter is to use a computer scanner, place all scanned paper work in separate personal files in your computer.
DON’T FORGET TO PRE-REGISTER
Family Child Care PLUS
Spring Training Starts May 15, 2012 at 7pm SHARP
Benefits of pre-registering;
1. You are guaranteed training resources and hand outs.
(Classes DO get full and materials are limited for unregistered participants)
2. You receive a beautiful color certificate with your name printed on it.
Click the email link below to pre-register, please leave your name,
contact number, and the trainings that you plan to attend.
Please note; door prize entries end exactly at 7pm (6pm on May 22, 2012), you must be on time to receive a door prize ticket.
No Exceptions.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Did you know that more than 1 million children are victims of child abuse and neglect each year, according to state child protective service agencies?
Chapter 39 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.) mandates that any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that a child is abused, neglected, or abandoned by a parent, legal custodian, caregiver, or other person responsible for the child's welfare shall immediately report such knowledge or suspicion to the Florida Abuse Hotline of the Department of Children and Families.
Everyone has a responsibility to report suspected child abuse or neglect, but as a child care professional it is MANDATORY and required by Florida law that you do so. As a childcare provider you are considered a “professionally mandatory reporter”, also including but not limited to Physicians, healthcare professionals, school officials, law enforcement officers, and social workers. If you fail to report suspected child abuse or neglect you can be persecuted with up to 1 year in jail and up to $1,000 in fines.
All reports are confidential, but all mandatory reporters are required by law to provide their name, address, and contact information. However, your contact information will be held confidential. Any individual who complies with the law of reporting child abuse or neglect in good faith is protected from civil or criminal liability.
Do you know the possible signs of child abuse or neglect?
• Shows sudden changes in behavior or school performance
• Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents'
attention;
• Has learning problems (or difficulty concentrating) that cannot be attributed to
specific physical or psych logical causes;
• Is always watchful, as though preparing for something bad to happen
• Lacks adult supervision;
• Is overly compliant, passive, or withdrawn;
• Comes to school or other activities early, stays late, and does not want to go home.
For a complete article list “Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms”
please visit the following site, The Child Welfare Information Gateway by clicking on the link below:
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.pdf
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Cont..
Do you know how to report a possible case of child abuse or neglect?
Florida Abuse Hotline
• By Toll free, 24 hours: 1-800-96ABUSE / 1-800-962-2873
• By Fax 1-800-914-0004
• By TDD 1-800-453-5145
• Web Reporting http://www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/abuse/howtoreport.shtml When reporting child abuse, please make sure you have the following information ready for the abuse hotline counselor:
• Who – Name, date of birth or age, race, and gender for all children and adults
involved.
• What – Specific information on what you have seen, including personal visual of
abuse, neglect, or maltreatment.
• Where – Addresses for all subjects and if known, the location where the incident
occurred.
• When - If known, when the incident occurred or when notice of abuse or neglect
was suspected.
• Why - If known, why the incident occurred, the extent of any injuries, and what
the victim(s) said happened.
Please Remember, Your Job Is To Report,
Not Investigate. When In Doubt, Call!
For more information and how to protect your business,
please join us for our upcoming training;
Risk Management & Professional Business Practices
May 22, 2012
from 6:00pm- 9:00pm
at the Bob Gilbertson Central City Family YMCA
110 Palm Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
If you would like to pre-register for this or any of our upcoming trainings please contact us by
e-mailing the [email protected] with your name, daytime contact number, and
training(s) that you would like to attend.
FUN ACTIVITIES
Adult– Place small amount of green paint onto paper plate Have children stamp the side of their hand in brown paint and stamp it on the paper as the trunk. Have children stamp their index finger in green paint and stamp it many times on the paper for the leaves (re-dipping in the paint as necessary)
Green Paint
Brown Paint
Construction Paper
2 Small Paper plates
Wipes
Across
2. Two-piece swimsuit.
4. Popular summertime dessert.
5. Protective eyewear.
6. Small body of standing water.
9. Favorite drink of young salespeople.
10. Protects your skin.
Down
1. A summer activity that requires a lot of walking.
2. Healthy summertime transportation.
3. Outdoor cooking.
5. Summer is a good time for playing….
7. Popular place for swimming and water sports.
8. A flexible tube used a lot in the summer.
• Paper plate • children's scissors • glue • construction paper
Adult– Print & cut out sun
Adult– Cut one inch long strips of construction paper
1. Show child how to hold their scissors.
2. Let the child snip off pieces from the strips of construction paper... as the children get older, you can ask them to try to snip perfect squares, but to begin with, just let them snip away (For younger children have them tear the strips).
3. Have child squeeze some glue onto the paper or have them use glue sticks.
4. Let the child fill the template with the snipped pieces -- don't worry that they go over the lines, then have child glue sun onto paper plate.
5. Let it dry.
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ACROSS
2. BIKINI
4. ICECREAME
5. SUNGLASSES
6. POOL
9. LEMONADE
10. SUNSCREEN
DOWN
1. HIKING
2. BICYCLE
3. BARBEQUE
5. SPORTS
7. BEACH
8. HOSE
Crossword Answers
Dates To Remember
April
2- World Autism Awareness Day
6- Good Friday
7- United Nations’ World Health Day
7– Passover
8- Easter Sunday
17- Taxes Due
22- Earth Day
May
1- Labor Day
5- Cinco De Mayo
11- Provider Appreciation Day
13- Mother’s Day
19- Armed Forces Day
28- Memorial Day
June
8- Last Day Of School
14- Flag Day
17- Father’s Day
20- First Day Of Summer
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