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Fall 2014 Your communities’ BEST source of child care information & resources

The newsletter of

Child Care Options Resource & Referral Program For Delta, Surrey and White Rock

“Free play in natural settings

is good for a child’s mental and physical

health.” Richard Louv

Photo: Stomping in the Mud www.stompinginthemud.blogspot.com

Fall 2014 childcareoptions.ca page 2

As summer is drawing to a close and we prepare for a new school year, I hope you all had an enjoyable summer.

We’ve missed seeing many of you over the past couple of months and look forward to seeing you again as our new

fall training schedule is out, project nights continue, and care provider drop-ins start up again.

On May 12th Child Care Options Resource and Referral celebrated the hard work and dedication of child care pro-

viders and early childhood educators in Surrey, Delta and White Rock. These individuals provide some of the most

important work in our community: promoting the healthy growth and development of the next generation. With

the help of community businesses contributing to our Child Care Provider Appreciation evening we were able to

recognize the hard work that you do. Thank you to Lucky Bola, owner of Xcess Contracting and his father Avtar

Bola who provided an amazing delicious dinner for everyone; GlamSquad604 for providing make up ser-

vices; Mary Kay for providing hand and facial treatments, and Forever Yours Lingerie for their wonderful support. It

was a great evening and good to see so many of you in attendance.

CCRR staff are busy working with the Children the Heart of the Matter Committee as we prepare for our 18th Annu-

al Early Learning and Care conference on January 16 and 17, 2015. This year we welcome Dr. Laura Markham as

our Friday evening Keynote and Gary Anaka on Saturday morning. Please watch for our conference brochure as

registration opens October 1st.

I’d like to remind everyone to update your child care centre files on our referral database in order to provide fami-

lies with accurate and up-to-date information. Your contact information is now available to families on the child-

careoptions.ca website as well. Over the next few weeks we will be conducting a new fee survey for our area - I

encourage you to take the time to complete this quick survey; it’s helpful to families, city planners, government,

and potential service providers to understand the cost of child care in our community. Results will be available on

our website soon.

We would like to welcome Reetu Sahota , our new temporary Receptionist, Kathleen Johnson, our new Outreach

Consultant, and Nancy Murphy, our new Subsidy/Referral Consultant to the CCRR team. At the same time we have

to say goodbye to Karan Bola, our temporary Receptionist and Wendy Thorburn, our Subsidy/Referral Consultant

for many years. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to both of them and wish them both the best of luck in their

new endeavors.

Have a festive fall season! Sharlene Wedel

Program Manager’s Report

18th ANNUAL EARLY LEARNING

AND CARE CONFERENCE

January 16 & 17, 2015 Registration opens October 1, 2014

Friday keynote: Dr. Laura Markham: Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting

Saturday keynote: Gary Anaka: How Play Grows The Child's Brain

Conference brochures will be available soon!


Project Nights

Bring your felt stories, big books, folder games or

whatever project you’re working on for your

child care setting, or get started on something

new while you’re here!

We’ll have the laminator, book binder, die-cuts

and big books to copy all set up for you to use

and we’ll be glad to share some patterns and ide-

as as well.

Project nights are held from 5:30-7:30 pm on the

following Thursday evenings:

Cost: This is a free event other than any laminat-

ing, copying, or supplies you may

purchase while you’re here.

September 18 October 16

November 20 December 18

Upcoming Sales

Some exceptions may apply, see in-store for details

#100-6846 King George Boulevard, Surrey, BC

November

25% off

Books

September

25% off

Bulletin Board

Sets

October

25% off

Puppets

December

25% off

one item of

your choice

Did you know…

As of June 30, 2014 on our database:

Number of library subscribers: 268

Number of RLNRs: 76

Number of LFCC: 180

Number of IHMA: 55

Number of Group 3-5 years: 44

Number of Infant/Toddler: 14

Number of Preschool: 78

Number of Out of School: 36

Number of Multiple license: 128

Number of Multi-age: 86

April 1 to June 30, 2014:

Number of library items borrowed: 2007

Number of families assisted with child care subsidy: 598

Number of families assisted with child care referrals: 459

Number of attendees at training: 309

Looking for professional development

opportunities? Our Fall Training

Calendar is packed with exciting and

informative workshops and courses!

Visit our website for all the details!

childcareoptions.ca


Interested in becoming a Registered

LNR Mentor?

We are looking for registered LNR daycare providers to mentor new LNR’s.

Mentoring would include:

a tour of your child care facility

answering any questions or concerns of the child care provider

giving some tips on how to operate a successful child care business

If you are interested in becoming a mentor or have any inquiries, please contact:

“Colleagues are a wonderful thing - but mentors, that's where the

real work gets done.” Junot Diaz

Rosey Singh

604-572-8032 ext 1511

[email protected]

Angela Garcha

604-572-8032 ext 1509

[email protected]

Kathleen Johnson

604-572-8032

[email protected]

NEW CHILD CARE PROVIDER DROP IN DATES:

First Wednesday & fourth Friday of each month 9:30 - 11:00 am

We would like to encourage all family child care providers, especially Registered

LNR’s to come and network with other child care providers. Children will enjoy

free-play, art, planned activities and a nutritious snack.

This is a FREE program.

SEPTEMBER 2014

Wednesday, September 4

Friday, September 26

OCTOBER 2014

Wednesday, October 1

Friday, October 24

NOVEMBER 2014

Wednesday, November 5

Friday, November 28

DECEMBER 2014

Wednesday, December 3

Friday, December 26 No drop-in

ATTENTION!!!

FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDERS!


IMPORTANT PLEASE READ!!!

Cheque Overpayment Fraud We ran this article in our Winter newsletter to help keep you informed about a scam happening in the lower main-

land and we’re still hearing about this scam happening in Surrey. Please take a moment to read this very important

message, it may save you several thousand dollars!

Child care providers have been approached by an individual attempting to fraudulently obtain funds through a

scam called “Cheque Overpayment Fraud” where a potential client will advise a child care provider they wish to

secure a child care space and will forward a cheque greater than the amount required to secure their space. They

will then contact the child care provider asking them to forward them a cheque for the overpaid amount.

Caregivers should never agree to a transaction in which a potential client wishes to issue a cheque in an amount

greater than the contract requires. For information on “Cheque Overpayment Fraud” please see the Government

of Canada Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/english/

recognizeit_advfeefraudover.html

For more information on current frauds, of if you have been a victim of a Cheque Overpayment Fraud, please con-

tact the Anti-Fraud Centre toll free at 1-888-495-8501.

Temporary Education Support

for Parents

Government announcement re:

$40-a-day child-care subsidy

The Ministry of Finance recently an-

nounced the Temporary Education Sup-

port for Parents to help with learning and

supervision in the event the labour disrup-

tion goes into September. More details on

how parents can apply will be made avail-

able in the coming weeks.

Who is eligible?

The Temporary Education Support for

Parents is a one-time payment available to

the primary caregiver, usually the parent,

of eligible children under 13 attending

B.C. public schools.

How do I register?

The primary caregiver may register for the

payment by completing a simple online

form, starting in September. A paper reg-

istration form will be available for those

who are not able to access the online reg-

istration.

For more information visit the website:

http://bcparentinfo.ca/parent-support-

resources/

“And at the end of the day, your feet

should be dirty your hair messy

and your eyes sparkling.” Shanti


What’s New in the ECR Library? As always, summer is a time for our librarians to take

some vacation but we also find the quieter summer

days an ideal time to work on new resources for our

library subscribers to borrow.

Nina has recently completed

two new Zoo Animals theme

boxes that are already very

popular! She is working on up-

grades to our Bears theme

boxes in time for fall, and has added a Toddler Bears

theme box too!

We Discovered last year that Jackie King (our OCS

summer student and new library assistant) is extremely

talented at making flannel stories and we have kept

her very busy! She has created some beautiful original

stories in addition to upgrading many of our older

ones, and she’s done so much more great work in the

library this summer! Thank you Jackie — we’re so for-

tunate to have you on our library team!

Coming Soon! Summer is also a time for ordering new library materials. It takes

time to get everything catalogued but we’re working on it!

Here are some of the new items you’ll see in the coming months:

25 new big books

25 new listening kits (book and story on CD)

New building block sets

Infant and toddler manipulative activities

Large and fine motor activities for preschoolers

School age activity bins

Program planning resource books

Sneak

Peek

Photos . . !

Build and Play Garage Play Set

Body Poetry Yoga Cards

Memory Caps Game

Rainbow Blocks

Match & Build Infant-Toddler Blocks

Not a Subscriber?

Did you know the ECR library is

FREE for licensed family child care

providers and RLNRs in our area?

Check out the library catalogue for

more Information:

http://optionseyc.ca/surpass/

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- and -

Call us to set up a time to get your

subscription going!

604-572-8032 ext 1505


Child Care News

Early Childhood Education Bursary

The Early Childhood Educators of BC have received

funding from the Ministry of Children and Family De-

velopment to establish a bursary fund for students en-

rolled in early childhood educational programs.

Learn more at: www.ecebc.ca

The state of early childhood education and care in

Canada 2012

Published June 2014

This report provides a snapshot of Canadian ECEC in

2012, the year for which the most recent reliable data

are available.

Read more: http://childcarecanada.org/publications/

ecec-canada/14/06/state-early-childhood-education-

and-care-canada-2012

Surrey Board of Trade makes case for national

child care program

Vancouver Sun, July 22, 2014

The Surrey Board of Trade will take the business case

for a national child care program to the Canadian

Chamber of Commerce convention in September with

the aim of shoring up support for such a scheme.

Read more: www.vancouversun.com/life/

Sur-

rey+Board+Trade+makes+case+national+child+care+

program/10053357/story.html

Database: Average child care fees by

Metro Vancouver municipality

Vancouver Sun, July 19, 2014

Read more: www.vancouversun.com/technology/

Data-

base+Average+child+care+fees+Metro+Vancouver+m

unicipality/10043640/story.html

Scientists Say Child's Play Helps Build A

Better Brain

NPR, August 6, 2014

When it comes to brain development, time in the

classroom may be less important than time on the

playground.

Read more: www.npr.org/blogs/

ed/2014/08/06/336361277/scientists-say-childs-play-

helps-build-a-better-brain

It’s a Date!

November 20 National Child Day

National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on

November 20 in recognition of the UN Decla-

ration on the Rights of the Child and the UN

Convention on the Rights of the Child.

December 1 Jan Brett’s Birthday

Celebrate author Jan’s Brett’s birthday by

reading one of her many books such as The

Mitten, Gingerbread Baby, The Hat and more!

January 16 & 17, 2015 Children the Heart of

the Matter Conference

Mark your calendars to join us for our 18th

annual conference! More details available in

the Fall.

BC Child Care Award Winners announced

News release, May 20, 2014

The 2014 Child Care Awards of Excellence were

being presented to 15 individuals and representa-

tives throughout the province who have demon-

strated outstanding service to children and fami-

lies. In addition, 43 licensed child-care facilities

that have supported children and families in their

communities for more than 40 years will receive a

Child Care Legacy Award

Read more… https://

www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2014/05/child-care-

award-winners-announced.html

Congratulations to all the winners of the BC Child

Care Awards of Excellence! Winners Include

Christine MacLeod from Delta, Gordana Ostojic

from Surrey, and honourable mention to Mariola

Adamska and Helen Gill both of Surrey. The City

of Surrey was the winner in the government cate-

gory. The Child Care Legacy Awards were given to

Cloverdale Christian Early Learning and Village

Montessori.


Best Books for Preschool Teachers

Earlier this year ExchangeEveryDay asked their readers to cast their votes for the “Best Books for Preschool Teachers” survey. Below is the top 11 books that received the most recommendations as must-reads for preschool teachers. *Our Early Childhood Resource Library has four of the recommended books available to sub-scribers.

1. Mind in the Making by Ellen Galinsky

2. The Intentional Teacher by Ann S. Epstein

3. Engaging Children's Minds by Lilian G. Katz, Sylvia C. Chard, and Yvonne Kogan

4. Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 — Carol Copple and Sue Bredekamp, eds.*

5. Learning Together with Young Children by Margie Carter and Deb Curtis*

6. Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves by Louise Derman Sparks

7. The Hundred Languages of Children by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman*

8. The Play's the Thing — Teachers' Roles in Children's Play by Elizabeth Jones and Gretchen Reynolds

9. Natural Playscapes by Rusty Keeler*

10. Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning by Amy Laura Dombro, Judy R. Jablon, and Charlotte Stetson

11. You Can't Say You Can't Play by Vivian Gussin Paley Source: Exchange EveryDay June 27, 2014

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Smithsonian’s Seriously Amazing www.seriouslyamazing.si.edu The Smithsonian is all about questions and answers, and the SmithsonianSeriously Amazing campaign brings those questions to life. Smithsonian experts answer questions about science, art, history and culture, exciting the learning in everyone, everday. Family Child Care Marketing Guide by Tom Copeland This book will teach you the basics of marketing and help you maximize enrollment and income for your business. With dozens of tips and inexpensive ways to promote your family child care business, you will learn how to market your high-quality program so parents will want to purchase your ser-vices. This book is for the new as well as the experienced professional. This new edition includes a new chapter on Internet Marketing (Facebook, Craigslist, Google Places, YouTube, child care fo-rums, and much more).

Child injury prevention resources for practitioners and caregivers

http://www.parachutecanada.org/child-injury-prevention

The resources were developed in response to a need for simple injury-prevention messages

and images to teach families and for practitioner training in the area of child injury prevention.

Forest and Nature School Canada: A Head, Heart, Hands Approach to Outdoor Learning.

http://www.forestschoolcanada.ca/wp-content/themes/wlf/images/FSC-Guide_web.pdf?

date=july72014

This guide is to help educators and the communities that surround and support them, (such as adminis-

trators, facilities staff, parents, licensing officials, etc.), to learn more about Forest and Nature Schools.

101 Ways to Play Outdoors Printable Poster

http://childhood101.com/2014/03/101-ways-to-play-outdoors-printable-poster/

Most of the ideas on this poster can be enjoyed right in your backyard, they use the very simplest

of equipment, many of which you will commonly find in the natural environment. Print and dis-

play this poster in your facility.

Wisdom of Play Booklet

http://cdn.communityplaythings.com/~/media/files/cpus/library/training-resources/booklets/

wisdom-of-play.pdf?vs=1&d=20130327T080522

David Elkind, Stuart Brown, Larry Schweinhart, and other early childhood experts record their

thoughts on the importance of play. Read how play is a child’s way to make sense of their world,

and why it is an essential part of emotional and physical well-being in this 28 page booklet.

Tools for Teachers...


The Block Area

What does your block area look like? Do you have . . .

If you do, your children are learning . . .

Language and Social Studies: Locating objects – using terms such as near/far/left/right//in front, etc.; Directional language, general and specific descriptive language; Identifying traffic symbols; Constructing maps and models of neighborhoods; Sharing ideas and using complete sentences; Using inventive spelling skills to write about experiences, people, objects & events; Writing from left to right and top to bottom.

Mathematics and Science: Counting and estimating; Comparing length and width of various objects and noting which are longer, shorter, taller,

higher, lighter, etc.; Identifying common shapes and geometric objects; Knowing what materials are made of (wood, cork, plastic, etc) and their physical properties

(shape, colour, weight, etc.); Experiencing and exploring objects using the five senses; Creating 3-D forms and objects; Describing things referencing colours, sizes and shapes.

Social Skills galore . . . !

Blocks Table top blocks Hollow blocks Small blocks Tree blocks Big (floor) blocks Lincoln logs Lego Duplo Design Elements Corks Small fabric squares Sticks Rocks Various recycled items for build-ing and construction Writing Instruments Paper Crayons and markers Measuring tape or ruler Camera

Trains Train accessories Train pieces Train table Books About: Cars Building Transportation Construction People & Animal Figures Farm Ocean Jungle Dinosaurs Family Construction Miscellaneous Sandpaper Rubber bands String, etc.

On the Walls: Photos of real construction projects Photos of children building Pictures of real things related to building, blocks, and construction Maps of general and specific locations Traffic & Road Signs Stop Go Pedestrian walking School area Transportation Materials Cars Trucks Tractors Boats Airplanes Trains


Books available in our Early Childhood Resource Library

on the topic of blocks: Building Structures with Young Children by Ingrid Chalufour

Block Play: The Complete Guide to Learning and Playing with Blocks

by Sharon MacDonald

Block Adventures: Build Creativity and Concepts Through Block Play

by Karen Stevens


Coming Soon to the

ECR Library!

Discovery Window Blocks

These sturdy wood blocks with plexi-

glass windows are designed with one

removable side so that teachers can

place different items inside for chil-

dren to explore visually. The blocks

can be used in the science area, with a

light table, or included with other ma-

terials in the block corner. Whether

exploring natural materials, cool arti-

facts, or just seasonal interest, let your

imagination abound!

…nothing lights up a child’s brain like play. ~Stuart Brown


For whatever reason...adults (well in-

tentioned adults, mind you) feel that

young children need to learn in

themes. They feel the brains of a

young child are actually organized

enough to see the world thematically,

and not only that, but desire staying

with the same theme for sometimes

weeks at a time.

For whatever reason...adults (still well

intentioned adults) feel that everything

a young child learns while in a pre-

school type program should be all bun-

dled up nice and neat in the form of a

theme. Whether this is to appease mis-

informed parents, inspire bulletin

boards or help children with their life

long skill of categorizing, themes have

ruled the preschool world for years.

For whatever reason....adults (and yes,

still well intentioned adults) work tire-

lessly after hours to bring a theme alive

for young children. I stapled (yes, you

read correctly) roughly fifty greeny

vines to the ceiling of my basement to

replicate a jungle for our jungle theme

years and years ago.

HEAR me now...if you can't bring chil-

dren to the jungle, a teacher-led jungle

theme is not an effective way to give

children an opportunity for MEANING-

FUL learning.

These same well intentioned adults

choose their themes wisely, taking into

consideration the interests of each

child in their program...and therefore,

they call their program "child-led". This

is not what child-led means.

Child-led means the children are the

curriculum. Child-led means the adult

carefully observes the children in their

program and follows their lead and en-

hances the discoveries owned by

young children.

Listen closely, all of you theme lovers

out there who are squishing up your

faces, gathering your feisty response to

this post: I USE TO BE ADDICTED TO

THEMES. (insert group therapy:

"hello....my name is Denita Dinger. I

was addicted to themes.") I lived and

breathed for themes. I dare say I was a

self-declared "Queen of Themes". In

fact, if you look back at my very first

blog posts, you will see the remains of

my themey self.

What changed me?

A caterpillar.

An innocent caterpillar that did not fit

into my grand theme...but would in two

weeks when I had "Caterpillars" in the

lesson plans.

A caterpillar, that I was not going to

bring inside so young children could

observe and learn from, simply because

he did not fit into my adult-led theme.

What was this theme that was so much

better then watching a child-

discovered caterpillar metamorphosize

into a butterfly?

The Five Senses. (ahh yes, trumped by

those darned senses)

On this particular day, my plan was ex-

ploring the sense of smell. We were

just outside playing for a little bit be-

fore heading inside to get to the

"important stuff" when my crew goes

and finds a caterpillar. (sigh. I have

changed....OH HAVE I CHANGED!! Play

IS the important stuff...never forget

that!!)

To make a long story short, I said "no"

to the requests to bring the caterpillar

inside. After watching every single

shoulder and eyebrow of hope slouch

in disappointment I stopped and had

myself a little "aha moment". Up until

this moment, I had not realized that I

was THAT ADDICTED to themes that I

couldn't allow an innocent caterpillar

to interfere. What would happen if that

caterpillar poisoned the brains of my

littles with CURIOSITY and MEANING-

FUL LEARNING!!?? (the crowd

gasps). What if they were no longer

interested in the five senses? (insert

appropriate dramatics)

After much chit chat with myself, I

went back to my crew, and said I made

a mistake. We brought the caterpillar

inside and this particular moment will

always be known as my biggest and

most beneficial "aha moment".

And so began the metamorphosis of

my program. From that day forward,

little by little I gave up on my "themey"

ways.

(Anyone else see the irony of a caterpil-

lar, a creature who is known for how it

changes, being the creature that

caused great change in the way I

viewed how young children learned

and how I ran my program?)

What did I discover as I let go of

themes, step by step?

I discovered a child's brain does NOT

work in themes. Well, I take that

back...a child's brain does not stay on

one theme for very long, and certainly

not in synchronization with all the oth-

er brains in the room. I might have

ONE child interested in dinosaurs for

weeks, another that shows interest for

Are You Addicted to Themes? A Tale About Themes, a Caterpillar and Change By Denita Dinger


five minutes here and five minutes

there, but nothing consistent. I might

have 4 children who are enjoying a

picnic lunch..when suddenly, as often

does in child led play...one thing leads

to another and the dinosaur lover, in

his dinosaur ways has come to destroy

said picnic....and the picnickers play

along for a few minutes until a bright

shiny object catches their eye and they

are off to another topic...perhaps even

splitting into twos as the world of curi-

osity beckons each child in unique

ways.

I discovered that children learn even

without the leadership of elaborate

themes. In fact, they learn more be-

cause there are no adult-set limits.

(whether you notice

it or not...themes

have boundaries,

themes can limit a

child's natural curi-

osity)

I discovered that I

could still get my

theme-fix during

the holidays. I

learned to "set

some bait" so to

speak. If the bait

didn't inspire the

direction of the tra-

ditional theme, I

learned that was

okay, and I could ditch the theme and

follow what the current interests of my

littles were. For example: after

Thanksgiving, teensy gingerbread boys

just start appearing. First one. Then

two. Then three. This particular bait is

always taken and leads into our tradi-

tion of gingerbread boy fun. BUT, if

they were to not "take the bait" I would

be okay with it (well, truth be told, I

would sort of be okay with it ... I'm not

perfect after all!!!).

I discovered that all the time I took to

organize my supplies and books into

themes over the years was still helpful

because when children are allowed to

lead, we sometimes visit up to 5 differ-

ent themes in a given day. It just de-

pends on the interests of each individ-

ual child. Organization is the KEY to

following young children. I need to

know where my stuff is at a moment’s

notice!

I discovered that I should not be feel-

ing guilty that I was no longer sending

home theme-related notes and having

theme-related show and tell opportu-

nities and theme-related snacks. I dis-

covered that if I continued to do that,

it was not to benefit the children...it

would instead be all about pleasing the

parents.

I discovered my job is to educate par-

ents, not to please parents. My job is

to create an environment that allows

young children to learn in the way they

were wired to learn. Research proves

young children learn best through

child-led explorations and play. My

job is to provide a learning experience

that benefits the children. My job is to

then educate the parents the reason-

ing behind why I do my job the way I

do it.

I discovered that my job is to educate

parents, not to please parents. A child

-led program looks much different

then a teacher-led/controlled one

does. Changing from teacher-led to

child-led can come across as the

teacher is "not doing their job as well

as they did before". Do not assume

your parents "get it". Do not assume

your parents are reading your blog or

other information you send

home. Assume that you cannot edu-

cate too much. You cannot show

them too much research or too many

articles that support play based and

child-led programs. You cannot talk

to them too much about how their

child is learning.

Take a deep breath. Reflect.

I know from person-

al experience,

change is hard. I

also know from per-

sonal experience

that recognizing the

need for change is

harder....sometimes

it takes several, slap

ya in the face, "aha

moments" to alter

your perspective

and open your eyes.

Caterpillars make

change look so easy

and effortless, when

in all actuality it is

challenging and somewhat painful.

Are the rewards worth the effort?

The change this post suggests gives

children the wings they were wired to

use. Following young children and

trusting them as learners gives each

child the freedom to soar at their own

pace to heights unique to them.

Reprinted with permission from Denita

Dinger, Play Counts June 2014.

http://www.playcounts.com



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