August/September 2015 - Jefferson County Child Care

August/September, 2015
Jefferson County Child Care Association Meetings
Held @ Clements Community Center
1580 Yarrow Street, Lakewood
Meeting 6:45~9:15 P.M.
Please bring a dish for the pot luck. The meeting starts promptly at 6:45 pm. Providers
may want to arrive early to allow time to check in, drop off food and visit the vendors.
During the meeting, please be considerate of other providers that are attending the
meetings, by turning off or silencing cell phones and limit conversation. Please do not
bring children to the meeting; breast fed babies only.
August 26th, 2015
Association Meeting
DINNER AT 6:30; MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:45
Tricia Kelly-Lynch
She will be training on Colorado Early Learning and
Development Guidelines: A valuable tool for family
engagement.
2 hours of Professionalism or Developmentally
Appropriate Practices
August 4th -First Aid/CPR 6-10 pm Call Marilyn at
August 27th—Medication Class 6-10 pm 303-979-5952
TOUR OF HOMES HAS BEEN
CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF
PARTICIPATION!
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“LET’S READ TOGETHER”
Reading Program starting in August.
Providers can register and pick up their
supplies to participate at the August
meeting.
www.jeffcochildcare.org
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“PURPOSE”
September 21st, 2015
Date Change
No Meeting September 23rd, 2015
Association Meeting

To offer a support system.

To enhance and to promote
professionalism among child care
providers.

To act as a liaison between providers.
DINNER AT 6:30; MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 6:45

To further educate providers in all areas
of child care.
You Asked For It!!

To have a voice iJn family child care
rules.
Safe Sleep for Infants!!
Jane Wilkinson from Boulder County will be providing us with
all the requirements of the Dept. of Human Services!!
2 Hours of Infant/Toddler or Health and Safety
August/September 2015 Newsletter
Volume 37 Issue 1
JCCCA
P.O. Box 280853
Lakewood, CO
80228
REFERRAL CORNER
SUBMITTED BY Tisa Smith
This is a list of the calls referral providers have received from parents looking for childcare for
the months or May/June 2015
Submitted by Tisa Smith
Under 2
Over 2
School Age
Total
80002/80003
7
0
0
7
80004
13
5
0
13
80005
10
3
0
12
80020, 80030
4
3
0
9
80021
2
0
0
2
Under 2
Over 2
School Age
Total
80033
7
5
2
8
80212, 80214, 80215
4
1
0
4
80226
4
1
0
4
80228
6
6
0
12
80232, 80219
7
1
0
7
80401, 80402, 80403
10
3
0
12
80227, 80235
4
2
0
7
Under 2
Over 2
School Age
Total
80127
6
1
0
6
80128
1
0
0
1
80465
5
1
0
5
80433, 80439, 80453, 80454,
80457
1
1
0
2
Nights and Weekends
0
0
0
0
North
Central
South/West/Mountain
80123
Mark Your Calendars!!
Treasury Report
2015 JCCCA Meetings
Submitted By: Kim Roby
June 1st—July 5th , 2015
August 26th, 2015
September 21st, 2015
October 28th, 2015
November 18th, 2015
Craft Extravaganza
December –NO MEETING
Beginning Balance
JCCCA Board Meetings are
held on the First Monday of
each month. Please call
Marilyn Dean if you would
like to attend (303-979-5952).
$21,482.16
Income
2,080.00
Total
$23,562.16
Expenses
$
Total Income
$22,652.34
909.82
PRESIDENT’S NOTES by Marilyn Dean
Hi All!
Summer is in full swing by now. Hope all is well with each of you. In thinking of what to write you, I came across a
precious little children’s book with an adult message in it. It is a take-off of the favorite book “I Think I Can” about a
little train with a big job to do. Remember? I want to share this book and it’s message with you. The lesson to be
learned in this book is great for us and for the children in our care, too.
I KNEW YOU COULD By Craig Dorfman
(A Book about all the stops in your life)
I knew you could! And you knew it, too-- That you’d come out on top after all you’ve been through. And from here you’ll go farther
and see brand-new sights. You’ll face brand-new hills that rise to new heights. I wish I could show you the stops that you’ll visit, but that isn’t
my choice to make for you, is it? Instead, I can tell you some lessons and tales that I’ve learned and relearned in my time on the rails.
First of all, you must find your own track, so you can start right away and not be held back. But which track is yours? Well, that all
depends on which way it’s going and where it might end. Different tracks wind around over, under, and through. So, pick out the one that
works best for you. Though the track you start out on will feel like ‘the one’. You might take a few more before you are done. And now, with
your eyes on your new destination, start up your wheels and roll out of the station.
On your new trip, you’ll make plenty of stops, in deep river valleys and on high mountaintops. Some will surprise you and some will
be planned, and you’ll roll through each one saying, “I think I can!” You’ll go through tunnels, surrounded by dark and you’ll wish for a light
or even a spark. You might get scared or a little bit sad, wondering if maybe your track has gone bad. So, here’s some advice to help ease your
doubt. The track you took in…must also go out. So steady yourself and just keep on going. Before you know it, some light will be showing.
And then you’ll be out, heading to a new place. You’ll be ready for the next tunnel you face.
Sometimes you’ll look up and see planes in the sky, and you’ll think to yourself, “I wish I could fly.” The cars on the roads will seem
quick and free—you’ll feel stuck on your track and think, “I wish that was me.” But the plane might wish he could get out of the air saying, “I
wish I could travel like that train down there.” The cars will watch as you as you speed right along and say to each other, “Look how fast and
how strong!” Don’t worry about not being a car or a plane, just enjoy the trip you’ll take as a train.
Don’t be afraid to toot your own horn. If you need to be heard or there are people to warn. Or, if being yourself just makes you so
proud, that you want to share it and sing it out loud. You’ll follow your track through twists and through bends and stop at new stops and pick
up new friends. They’ll all come aboard with smiles and greetings. You’ll have such great times with the people you’re meeting. On the days
when you’ve sad and feel you can’t go; speak up and ask a friend for a tow. That’s what friends do, so don’t be afraid; you’d do the same if your
friend needed aid. You might stop at some stops that you never have toured and look for new friends but they won’t come aboard. So, you’ll
have to head out with a creak and a groan, setting out once again on your track all alone. Try to remember that the world is so wide…full of all
kinds of people with their own trains to ride. Just stay true to you self as you travel your track, with no second-guessing and no looking back.
Once you’re on the right track, you’ll probably say, “This one is mine—I’m here to stay.” Try to enjoy the track that you choose. Stop
now and then to take in the views. If you rush forward, as a general rule, before you arrive, you could run out of fuel. Don’t overwork, but save
up some strength. That way, every day, you can travel great lengths. You’ll need all that strength on the days when you’re stuck, or tired, or sad,
or just out of luck. When your belief in yourself doesn’t feel quite so pure and your “I think I can” doesn’t sound quite so sure, that’s when to
push and to strive and to strain. To show the world you’re not a giving-up train. And you’re wise if you know that doing your best means that
sometimes you should just slow down and rest. Speeding through your whole trip will bring only sorrow. So slow down today to be happy
tomorrow.
There’s more about life that you’ll learn as you go, because figuring things out on your own helps you grow. Just trust in yourself, and
you’ll climb every hill. Say, “ I think I can!” and you know what? You will!
Isn’t that a wonderful message full of lots of encouragement and great advice as we work
hard to provide quality child care for our little ones? We have a big job to do……Nothing is more
rewarding than to watch a child grow in our care!
BURN BRIGHTLY….BUT DON’T BURN OUT!!
August/September Birthdays
Kara Applegate
Brenda Loveland
Corinne Austin
Dawn Nelson
Vanessa Badolato
Jennifer New
Todd Blanchard
Torie Pachelli
Jennifer Boncich
Laura Pickens
Terrie Bredvold
Penny Polston
Cabrina Briano
Balinda Price
Rita Cecava
Karen Rollins
Arza Dass
Deanna Romero
Marilyn Dean
Loretta Sampson
Terrie Ellis
Yasmin Sawakid
Mollie Fendley
Joanie Stapleton
Karen Greenwell
Vickie Steuart
Linda Haverland
Pamela Stone
Sarah Hewitt
Cynthia Strecker
Katie Johnson
Karen Strimple
Beverly Jordan
Peggy Tucker
Caroline Kennedy
Cheryl Van Treeck
Angeline Kisan
Candace Wamboldt
Valerie Lovato
Joyce Wyatt
Licensing News
By
Cheryl Carpenter
I hope that everyone is enjoying summer. Some exciting changes have been happening in
child care licensing. As you may be aware, the Colorado Department of Human Services
recently received funding to support 17 additional licensing staff, which has allowed for
reduced caseloads. This has led to caseload changes effective June 1, 2015. The following list
for Jefferson County is the new assignments for licensing specialists by zip code.
Jefferson County:
Cheryl Carpenter: 80002, 80003, 80004, 80007, 80031
Christa Ferrari: 80005, 80120, 80123, 80135, 80212, 80235
Dawn Alexander: 80020, 80214, 80401, 80403
Amanda Borzileri: 80021, 80127, 80465
Tiffani Stout: 80023, 80030
Kathleen Carothers: 80033, 80128, 80227
Carmen Martinez: 80215, 80228, 80454
Ruth Maifarth: 80127, 80218, 80225, 80226, 80232, 80409, 80425, 80433, 80437, 80437,
80470
Some reminders for you this summer:
If you have standing water in your yard, such as wading pools, the children must be directly
supervised. Never leave children alone near water.
Children under 2 years of age must follow the recommended pediatric schedule for routine
health exams. This means providers should be asking parents for the health statement from
each exam. ( 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 1 year, 15 months, 18 months, and 2
years.) Children 2 years through 6 years of age must have an annual statement from their
health care provider. Children over 6 years of age must have a statement from their health
care provider at least every 3 years.
For the most current information from child care licensing please make sure that The Division
of Early Care and Learning has your current email address. That is the best way to keep up
with any changes.
Have a great summer!
Nominate
Your Child
Care Provider
For JCCCA
Provider of the
Month!!!
E-Mail Sheryl
Parent
Page
August
2015
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10 Ways To Get Children To Eat Healthier
Eating habits are learned behaviors; they’re not intuitive. So what your children
learn to eat at home early in life sticks with them well into adulthood.
Today we are disconnected from our food sources in a way that is unprecedented
in human history. Fewer and fewer Americans cook meals from scratch because
it’s easier and faster to throw a frozen dinner in the oven or grab something from
a fast-food restaurant on the way home from work. And the guerilla marketing
foisted upon us by fast- and processed-food companies isn’t helping. Most parents
know that their kids are under continuous assault by corporate food advertising —
but they feel frustrated by it, and even powerless against it. In reality, a few simple
tools combined with a mantra of “variety, moderation, and balance” will provide
you with all you need to ensure the long-term nutritional health of your child.
1. Be a good role model. Most of the parents we know complain that their
children refuse to eat healthfully and come to us in search of magic recipes that
will put an end to mealtime madness. The real problem most often lies with the
parents, not the kids. . In order to be good role models we must educate ourselves
first and then practice what we preach.
2. Take your kids shopping with you. One way to help them learn is to make a
point to take them grocery shopping with you.
3. Be flexible! Remember, anything in moderation is okay.
4. Make mealtime special. Sit down and enjoy your food. Take time to savor
flavors. Children should never eat while walking around.
5. Don’t be a short-order cook.
6. Don’t buy into marketing for kids.
7. Don’t use food as rewards, bribes, or punishments.
The Vegetable Song
Sung to: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
Carrots, Peas, and Broccoli,
Vegetables are good for me.
For my snack and in my lunch,
Veggie sticks are great to munch.
Carrots, Peas, and Broccoli,
Vegetables are good for me.
ALPHABET SOUP
Serves: 4 to 6
http://www.vegkitchen.com
1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium carrots,
peeled and cut into small dice, 2 medium
potatoes, peeled and cut into small dice, 1
cup green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths ,
1/2 cup tiny alphabet noodles, 32-ounce
carton low-sodium vegetable broth, 1/4
teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried dill, 1
cup diced ripe tomato or about half a 16ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 cup frozen
green peas, thawed.
10. Make sure your child eats breakfast. It’s the most important meal of the day,
and it should ideally be the largest meal of the day to get your child off on the
right foot. Breakfast should always include a source of protein, some healthy fats,
carbohydrates (whole grains are best), and vitamins and minerals.
Heat the oil in a medium size saucepan. Add
the diced carrots and sauté for 5 minutes
over medium heat. Add the potatoes, green
beans, alphabet noodles, broth, dill, and
paprika. Bring to a slow boil, then simmer
gently, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the
carrots and potatoes are tender. Add the
peas and tomatoes and simmer for another 5
minutes. Add a little more water if the broth
seems crowded and cook just until heated
through.
From "Lunch Lessons: Changing the Way We Feed Our Children" by Ann Cooper and
Lisa M. Holmes. Copyright 2007 Collins, an Imprint of HarperCollins Books.
Parent Page Editor: Kelly Froyen
8. Let kids help in the kitchen. Encourage your children to help out in the
kitchen. Even a two-year old can help peel potatoes or carrots
9. Love and accept your child no matter what! Love and accept your child at any
weight, size, or shape.
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Page
September
2015
Story Time With A Two Year Old????
http://www.preschoolexpress.com
As you know, toddlers have very short attention spans. Below are some tips for
working with two year olds at story time.
#1 – Don’t force toddlers to come to story time, or stay in story time, if they are
bored. Have those children play quietly on their own in a place where you can see
them. Always make the story time seem fun and a place where children will want
to come.
#2 – Choose story books for toddler that are age appropriate. Such as; books that
are short or have familiar story lines for children, books that can be easily seen by
all if held up and books that have minimal characters.
#3 – When reading to toddlers, use a clear animated voice that draws children to
the story.
#4 – Use attention getters to keep interest alive in the story, such as; pupppets or
felt cutouts on a felt board.
#5 – Make up a simple, happy marching song to lead children to the story area.
#6 – Don’t forget to also include simple songs and rhymes at your story time.
#7 – Choose books that involve the children’s senses, such as; books with textures
to feel, or books with repeating phrases, or books with animal or other sounds to
repeat.
The main factor in keeping toddler interested in story time, is reading books to
them that allow them to get involved in the story process. Here are some
suggestions that have worked well for me.
• Let children help you with props.
• Let children help you set out floor mats if you use mats for your story time.
• Ask children simple questions about the story you are reading.
• Have children repeat story sounds; such as, animal sounds or vehicle sounds.
• Have children help sing songs or recite simple rhymes with you.
• Have children tell you how textures in books felt to them.
• Let your children help act out simple parts of the story.
• Let your children help suggest possible themes for future books to read.
In other words make story time an active time vs. a passive time for toddlers.
I hope this helps you in your toddler class.
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Your Child
Care Provider
For JCCCA
Provider of the
Month!!
E-Mail Sheryl
SEARCHING FOR GOLD
Look beneath the freckles
Look beneath the grin
Look for that which sparkles
Buried deep within.
Look beyond the whining
Look beyond the tears
Look beyond the runny nose
The frowns, the mess, the
fears.
Search for that which glitters
Treasures to unfold.
Search beneath the surface,
Search and find the gold!
Jean Warren © Warren
Publishing House, Inc.
Here is my book. I can open it wide
(palms together-open wide)
To show the pictures that are inside.
Here is my ball so big and round
(fingers form ball)
That I toss in the air or roll on the
ground.
Here's my umbrella that keeps me dry
(above head)
When the raindrops drop from the
cloudy sky.
And here is my kitty-just hear her
purr
(left hand is kitty and stroke with right)
When I gently stroke her soft warm
fur.
Parent Page Editor: Kelly Froyen
[email protected]
Children’s Book Review & Activity
Submitted by Carrie Kennedy
Chicken Chickens Go To School by Valeri Gorbachev
The little chickens are going to school for the first time and they’re nervous about not making new friends.
Themes: Starting school, making friends, new situations
Discussion: Ask the children while reading the story: “How do the chickens feel about starting school? Why are they feeling nervous/scared? How
do they try to make new friends? Does it work? Why? How do they end up making friends? How do the children make new friends? What makes a
good friend?”
Activities:
1. Make a friendship wreath.
Photo wreath: Take a picture of each child in care. Cut the picture into a heart, flower or other shape. Glue all the pictures around a circle of
cardboard or cardstock. Hang the wreath in the play area for the children and parents to enjoy or make one for each child to take home.
Hand wreath: Trace each child’s hand onto different colors of paper (one color per child). Have the children cut their hand out and print their
name on it. Glue the handprint around a circle. Hang in the play area or make one for each child to take home.
2.
Friend Chart: Make a chart and pair up children to be special friends during one activity during the day. Each day, switch the partners until
each child has been partnered with each other.
Truck Stuck by Sallie Wolf
A truck gets stuck under the viaduct. Read the book to see how the truck becomes unstuck.
Themes: Rhyming words, vehicles, problem solving
Discussion: Each time you read the book with the children, focus on a different aspect of the story (rhyming words, type of vehicles, what’s
happening in the illustrations, ways to get the truck unstuck). After reading the book, review what happened.
Activities:
1. Rhyming Chart: Make a list of all the rhyming words on a sheet of paper with two columns. Write the rhyming words across from each other.
2. Shape Trucks: Cut several different shapes (squares, rectangles, circles, half circles work best) in different sizes and colors. Review the different
shapes with the children. Have the children use the shapes to make different vehicles. (Activity from LittleFamilyFun.com via Pinterest)
3.
Bridges: Have the children build bridges with blocks or other materials. Drive different sizes of vehicles under the bridges. Do any of them
become stuck? Which vehicles work best with which bridges?
Avoiding Problems With Child Care Families
by Katie Brazerol
Common issues in child care often take place when providers and parents don’t see eye to eye. Avoid
some problems by implementing the following steps.
1. Stay Consistent. Children thrive with set routines, so they tend to behave better when they know
what to expect during the day. Create a daily schedule and stick to it. If you are going to be gone, ask
that your substitute follow the same routine as much as possible. In addition, be clear how often you
expect to be absent during the year so parents know what to expect.
2. Build Rapport. Families and Providers will communicate and respect each other it they know
each other better. Get to know your child care families. Ask them how their weekend or day was. Share
a few tidbits about yourself and your interests occasionally. It is possible to share a few personal
aspects of your life while maintaining a professional relationship. This will help families see you as
human as well!
3. Communicate. Open communication can strengthen the bond between families and providers.
Drop off and pickup times can often feel rushed, but both parents and providers will benefit from taking
time to communicate about the children. Parents should mention any changes at home that might affect
the child, and providers should mention any behavioral issues that occurred during the day. If there
really is no time to talk, consider communicating through email or setting up time for a phone call to
discuss any issues (or praise!) you may have. Another great way for child care providers to keep
parents informed is with a daily note.
4. Maintain Boundaries. Many parents will ignore policies if boundaries aren’t established. Set
specific guidelines policies, and except in extenuating circumstances, enforce them. Whether you work
in a home or a center, your job description and work day need to be clearly defined. If you state clear
boundaries, families will be more likely to follow them.
EXPANDING QUALITY IN INFANT
TODDLER CARE TRAINING (EQIT)
QUESTIONS: CALL 303-914-6307
To Register:
Please Note: You must register for the class AND make payment before your registration is complete.
Go to http://cciproviderpost.org/
You will develop a log in by clicking on the Register key at the top of the page (remember you password)
Complete the requested information (you will only have to do this the first time)
Go to Classes and register for the class/es (make sure you remember the class number for the class as you will need this to make
payment).
After registration is complete you will receive a confirmation email. Please check to make sure that the class listed is the correct one
and that the date and time are correct.
To make payment: Go to https://commerce.cashnet.com/rrccccipay; proceed with requested information.
A confirmation receipt will be sent to you for the payment. Keep for your files.
This 48 hour training provides early childhood teachers, assistant teachers and family child care providers with up –to-date information
to enhance their work with infants and toddlers. Successful completions meets the licensing requirements for:
Infant Nursery Supervisor
Experienced Family Child Care License
Three Under Two Family Child Care License
Infant/Toddler Family Child Care License
This training is also accepted towards your Early Childhood Teacher qualifications.
Topics include: Infant/Toddler Development, Relationship Based Care, Responsive Caregiving, Culture, Working with Children with
Special Needs, Family Partnership, Language and Literacy, Professional Development and more.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate from the Colorado Department of Education. This course
may be taken for college credit (ECE 111) through Red Rocks Community College, with additional work required.
Cost: $50
Session 1: Class # EQ16-01
Session 1 is a fast paced class designed for participants that want
to get the training completed in record time. This is a pilot to see
how this type of session works. The class meets on Thursdays and
Saturdays with one Tuesday for orientation.
8/11/15
6:30pm-8:30pm
8/13/15
6:30pm-9:30pm
8/15/15
9:00am-4:00pm
8/20/15
6:30pm-9:30pm
8/22/15
9:00am-4:00pm
8/27/15
6:30pm-9:30pm
8/29/15
9:00am-4:00pm
9/3/15
6:30pm-9:30pm
9/10/15
6:30pm-9:30pm
9/12/15
9:00am-4:00pm
9/17/15
6:30pm-9:30pm
9/20/15
9:00am-4:00pm
Session 2: Class # EQ16-02
Session 2 meets 8 Saturdays in a row. The dates and times are listed below.
9/25/15
6:30pm-8:30pm
9/26/15
9:00am-4:00pm
10/3/15
9:00am-4:00pm
10/10/15
9:00am-4:00pm
10/17/15
9:00am-4:00pm
10/24/15
9:00am-4:00pm
10/31/15
9:00am-4:00pm
11/7/15
9:00am-4:00pm
11/14/15
9:00am-4:00pm
Tips and Tricks For An Organized Learning Space
By Judy Mullican
A Place for Everything: Organizing the whole learning space at once can be a big task, but it’s
much easier if you tackle if by working on one area at a time. Involve the children so they feel
ownership of the space. If you are working with a large group of children, divide them into smaller
groups and let each group organize one learning area. With smaller groups, everyone can work
together to organize one area at a time. Sit in the space with the children, and discuss and problems
they have encountered using the materials. Are any materials hard to find? Are some things hard to
reach? Do some of the materials tend to get mixed together? Work together to create a plan for
organizing the materials in the space. Once the materials are in place, make labels to help everyone
remember where each material belongs. Let the children help with creating the labels. They can
take photos of the materials, cut pictures from catalogs, or make drawings. Laminate the pictures or
cover them with clear contact paper. Attach them to the bins or shelves where the materials belong.
Now when the children clean up, it will be easy to see where each material belongs.
Contain the Mess: Be on the lookout for large plastic trays with rims. You may see them at
discount or dollar stores. These are great to use with playdough, clay, or messy art projects—
especially those with glitter! They are also helpful for children who have trouble identifying their own
space and materials. Each child’s materials can be kept on an individual tray so there is less conflict
and the mess is easy to clean up. An old shower curtain under the work area is also great for
catching drips and spills.
Maker Organizer: Marker lids have a way of rolling off the table and disappearing! Here’s a little
trick that many teachers and caregivers have found useful. Mix up some plaster of paris, follow the
package directions. Spread the plaster in a shallow container. Before it dries, insert markers, capside down, in the plaster so that they stand up straight. (Be sure the plaster does not completely
cover the lids.) When the plaster is hard, the children can pull the markers out, by the caps stay in
place. When the children finish, they can easily stand the markers in the caps.
Crayon Marks: Baking soda is a safe material for the children to use to clean up stray crayon
marks. Place some baking soda in a shaker. Show the children how to shake the soda onto the
marks and rub them with a damp sponge. Voila! No more crayon marks! You may be surprised how
much the children enjoy doing this!
A clean and organized learning environment helps children feel more relaxed and ready to learn.
Parent/Provider Conferences
By Sue Kansteiner
It is that time again, when I am looking into scheduling conferences with my day care parents. I realize not
all providers hold conferences, so I thought I would share the importance of conferences and how it makes
a huge difference in my child care.
I have been holding Parent Teacher Conferences for several years; one in August and one in May. When I
first started doing this, I was hesitant. I knew that their child’s doctor went through a developmental
screening with them. I just didn’t feel like an expert. So, I didn’t do any developmental checklists.
After I started holding Parent Conferences, I realized how important it was and is. It really gives me time to
share with parents and gives them time to share with me, the provider. We talk every day in the morning
and the afternoon. By setting a conference, it is telling the parents that their child is important and they are
important to take time out of my day to talk with them. It gives us time to discuss any issues.
When I am ready for conferences, I post a sign-up sheet on the wall a couple of weeks before
conferences. I make sure that I am well prepared before the conference. There is a lot of preparation. I
have portfolios for each child where I record notes periodically. I save drawings, the child’s writing, etc. to
show parents at the conference. I go through a developmental checklist for each child and put a lot of
thought into what I want to share with the parents.
Here are some important things that I include in my conference:
I always share something positive about the child
I share a developmental checklist; highlighting their strengths
I share children’s art work and handwriting and other projects with parents
I talk about my program and ask parents if they are happy with the program; and if there is anything
they would like to change, add etc.
I share with parents my education, classes, grants; anything that I am doing personally to improve the
quality of my program.
With the parents, I set goals for their child. At the next conference, we look at those goals and set new
ones.
I make sure I ask my parents if there is anything they would like to talk about.
I thank my parents for their participation in my program, and for taking time for the conference.
This is my version of a conference. I’m sure other providers do it a little different. Make it your own. If you
don’t hold conferences with your families or haven’t done it for a while, I encourage you to do it. It really is
important. My families really appreciate the time and effort it takes. My parents take time out of their busy
schedules to come to a conference for their child, because they value the opportunity to focus on their child
and surprisingly to me, they value my opinion.
Child Care Insurance Options
Dan Gillespie, Insurance Broker
303-656-6912
DC Insurance Services, Inc.
1-800-624-0912
www.dcins.com
Taj O’Tool
Adults and Children Alliance
1-800-433-8108
http://acainc.org/
Cherry Creek Insurance Group
303-799-0110
http://www.cherrycreekins.com/childcare.html
State Farm Insurance
303-790-4333
Allstate Insurance
303-833-5588
[email protected]
Farmers Insurance
303-979-0315
Mike Boling
Child Care Insurance Professional
1-800-819-9992
(childcareinsuranceprofessionals.com)
New England Insurance Services, Inc
1-888-845-8288
Mary Jo Crimmins [email protected]
www.neisinc.com web site
CAFCC
Colorado Association
Of Family Child Care
CAFCC is the professional voice of Colorado’s 4000
licensed child care providers.
Since 1972 CAFCC has promoted:
The positive professional image of Family Child Care
according to current Colorado rules and regulations.
The promotion of positive working relationships with the
child care community at local, state and national levels.
The education of the community about the benefits of
family child care.
Only through membership can the voice of one be heard
by many! Dues are only $30.00 per year.
Join the state association today by contacting:
The CAFCC Charlotte Duerr, Treasurer, 1-970669-0836.
CAFCC Meeting the 4th Saturday of each month.
Bear Valley Church
10001 West Jewell Avenue—Room 202
Lakewood, CO 80232
9:00 am Pot Luck, Bring a Dish.
CAFCC Officer Training
August 22nd
No Meeting in September
GOT USED SHOES?
Charmaine Freeny is collecting
gently worn shoes in an ongoing
used shoe drive/ fundraiser and
“green” project. Through ShoeBox
Recycling, the shoes are redistributed globally to
individuals in need and are kept out of U.S. landfills.
Additionally, Shoe-Box Recycling pays non-profit
organizations (in this case Arvada High School PTA)
$.50 per pound of shoes collected! The funds raised
from this ongoing project will be used for Arvada High
School's annual after-Prom Party. Please bring gently
worn shoes (children's, men's. women's) of any kind –
dress, casual, sandals, boots, athletic, cleats to any JCCCA meeting or contact Charmaine for pick-up
or questions (303) 420-5782. Check out ShoeBox
Recycling on Facebook and a big THANK YOU for
helping! Over 1200 pounds of shoes have been
collected so far – that's thousands of pairs of recycled
shoes!!
Thanks!!
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Need to Upgrade or repair your computer?
Call Paul Temer at 303-807-8999.
No trip charge. I will come to you.
$35 an hour for friends and
$25 an hour for JCCCA members!!
Recommended by Kim Roby—Treasurer
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PCS—Providers Coffee Social South—West
Mountain Area Breakfast
3rd Saturday of every month at Starbucks at 6149 S.
Balsam Way. 8/15, 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/19. All are
welcome to show up around 8:30 am—9:00 am.
For More Information Call
Janice Campbell at
303-973-8298.
County Associations
Training
Adams County ~ Ana Marie Zepeda 303-945-4300
http://www.childcareinadamsco.org
ECP ~ Early Childhood Professions Online / Courses in Early
Childhood Education— Phyllis A. Dobson
303-352-4033 Website: www.ccconline.org
Arapahoe County Meetings ~
Advanced Care —–303-384-3696
Patty 303-246-5146 * www.acfcca.org
Boulder County ~ Brenda 303-652-2520
Broomfield ~ Cathy Moyer 303-451-7453
www.childcarebroomfield.org
Caregiver Network—Judy 303-766-9706
www.caregivernetwork.org
CAFCC Meeting ~ CAFCC Meeting the 4th Saturday
of each month! New Location: Bear Valley Church , 10001
West Jewell Avenue - Room 202 Lakewood, CO
*www.coloradochildcare.com
Denver County ~ Mary Ann 303-233-3123 or Betty
Dalton 303-758-1289
www.geocities.com/denverchildcare
Kid-mit-ment ——Patty (303)693-8088
Business-Financial, pre-licensing, Continuing Education
Family Priority Love & Logic— Call Angela at 970-330-6425 or go to
www.FamilyPriority.com
Unlimited Options ~ 5650 Evans Ave Suite #207 Call Deanna or
Joy at 303-757-3322
Credit Through the Mail ~Call Betty Dalton at 758-1289
Care Courses ~800-685-7610 or www.carecourses.com
Wildwood Resources, Inc. - Prelicensing, Universal Precautions
Training and Continuing Education Correspondence Courses Rachel
Teter 303-730-0460
A Caregiver Network—Prelicensing, Universal Precautions
www.caregivernetwork.org
Childcare Educational Opportunities- For CPR 1st Aid,
Universal Precautions, Medication Class and correspondence courses
go to www.childcareeducationalopportunities.com for dates.
Douglas County ~ Brenda 303-668-4117 or
[email protected]
North Douglas County ~ Patty 303-470-8811
NE Denver County ~ Artie Mae 303-371-6750
Littleton/Englewood – Danielle at 303-783-8518
Weld County
~Association of Child Care Providers
Roxann 970-353-3961
~Weld County Family Child Care Association Shana 970330-0781
First Aid, CPR & Medication Training Courses
Advanced Care 303-384-3696
Kid-mit-ment Patty 303-693-8088
American Red Cross 303-237-7785
The Child Health Connection 303-431-2446
Childcare Educational Opportunities
Heart Smart 303-456-8543
A Caregiver Network www.caregivernetwork.org
Bonnie McCormick RN, BSN 904-343-1600
Karen Rush, RN 303-428-8991 [email protected]
[email protected] 720-556-6742
Child Care
INNOVATIONS
Developing Creative Solutions
For Meeting The Complex Needs of
Young Children And Their Caregivers.
Red Rocks Community College
13300 W. 6th Ave.
Campus Box 22B
Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
Child Care Referrals 1-877-338-CARE
Provider Updates 303-969-9666
Your local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency has a new Name!!!
*Assistance in developing marketing and business plans for your child
care business.
*Information regarding resources for start-up.
*Mentor support
*Seminars and Workshops that carry college credit
and offer timely information for today's child care
professional.
*Free referrals for you child care business.
*Staffed by experts in the business of caring for
children.
www.qualistar.org
NORTH AREA COORDINATOR
JCCCA TELEPHONE LIST
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT
Marilyn Dean -----------------303-979-5952
4776 South Oak Ct., Littleton, CO 80127
VICE PRESIDENT
Sheryl Ortiz ------------------ 303-932-2750
II VICE/PARLIAMENTARIAN
Stacie Hightree----------------303-278-0017
SECRETARY
Loretta Sampson ------------- 303-932-9932
Carol Mawhir - 303-423-4509
80002, 80003
Carol Mawhir------303-423-4509
80004, 80007
Charmaine Freeny 303-420-5782
80020, 80030
Stacy Burge --303-463-0228
80005
Karen Strimple -------303-466-1063
80021
Jackie Zurawski- 303-431-6789
TREASURER / MEMBERSHIP
PROCESSOR Kim Roby-- 303-988-8368
CENTRAL AREA COORDINATOR
12296 W. Ohio Pl. Lakewood, CO 80228
Anna Orrino — 303-989-6187
APPOINTED BOARD
BENEFITS COORDINATOR
Trish Rooney 303-425 –6256
ED. & PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Kelly Froyen 303-279-3110
HOSPITALITY / VENDORS
Sally Garcia---------- 720-628-5849
MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR
Kim Roby ————— 303-988-8368
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Sue Kansteiner---------- 303-985-2622
80401, 80402, 80403
Terri Bredvold --303-420-7495
80228
Penny Polston~ 303-986-0230
80212, 80214, 80215, 80204
Linda Stanton—303-279-8178
80227, 80235
Anna Orrino -------303-989-6187
80226,80232, 80219
Kim Roby-------- 303-248- 3969
80033
Linda Stanton —---- 303-279-8178
[email protected]
SOUTH-WEST/ MOUNTAIN
PUBLISHING COORDINATOR
AREA COORDINATOR
Anna Orrino------------ 303-989-6187
REFERRAL CHAIRPERSON
Tisa Smith 303-979– 3578
Tisa Smith ———-303-979-3578
80127, 80421, 33, 39, 52, 53, 54, 57, 80465
CAFCC REPRESENTATIVE
Tisa Smith ~ ------- 303-979-3578
Tricia Kelly-Lynch——303-914-8687
80123
CAFCC ALT. REPRESENTATI VE
Sandra Bankhead ---303-973-1818
Marilyn Dean ------- 303-979-5952
80128
WAYS AND MEANS
Stacy Hightree———303-278-0017
Leah Slife—-303-979-9485
HISTORIAN
ALL ZIPS - NIGHTS AND WKNDS
Amber Bilby---------- 303-403-4262
Penny Polston-----303-986-0230
WEBSITE
METRO REFERRAL NUMBERS
Marilyn Dean ---- 303-979-5952
Child Care Associations
PUBLIC RELATIONS ——
Trish Rooney ————-303-425-6256 Adams County ~ Recording ------303-451-1061
childcareinadamsco.org
LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR
Tricia Kelly Lynch -----303-914-8687 Arapahoe County ~ Recording-- 303-246-5146
Arapahoe County Caregiver Network
SPANISH SPEAKING RESOURCE
Judy-------- 303-766-9706
Rita Cecava ……..303-969-9919
JCCCA REFERRAL PROVIDERS Boulder ~ Gayle—------------------303-604-1311
MAIN REFERRAL # -------303-969-8772
Broomfield ~ --Stacy Burge -------303-463-0228
Denver ~ Mary Jo Theis ---------303-756-8901
North-East Denver ~ ---------------303-618-9887
Douglas County ~ ----------------- 303-841-7718
Weld County Kristin Fralick--------------- 970-674-8065
CHILD CARE INNOVATIONS
303-969-9666 fax 303-914-6802
Red Rocks Community College
13300 W. 6th Ave., Campus Box 22B
Lakewood, CO 80228-1255
Patricia Bolton-Director------------303-914-6527
Community Support Services------303-914-6274
Cheryl Carpenter ————-303-914-6100 ext. 3055
80002, 80003, 80004, 80007, 80031
Christa Ferrari ——— 303-914-6100 ext 3067
80005, 80120, 80123, 80135, 80212, 80235
Dawn Alexander ————— 303-914-6100 ext 3069
80020, 80214, 80401, 80403
Amanda Borzileri ———- 303-914-6100 ext 3183
80021, 80127, 80465
Tiffani Stout —————— 303-914-6100 ext 3081
80023, 80030
Kathleen Carothers -----303-914-6100 ext 3053
80033, 80128, 80277
Ruth Maifarth—303-914-6100 ext 3182
80127, 80218, 80225, 80226, 80232, 80409, 80425,
80433, 80437, 80470
Carmen Martinez—303-914-6595
80215, 80228, 80454
OTHER RESOURCES
Child Care Referrals------------------------1-877-338-CARE
Provider Updates --------------------------------- 303-969-9666
Division of Early Care and Learning------------303-866-5958
David Collins , Director ———303 866-5943
Licensing Advisory Committee Representative
Tricia Kelly Lynch ——————303-914-8687
Jeff. Co. Dept. of Health -----------303-232-6301
Immunization Line -------------------303-239-717
CAFCC Tricia Kelly-Lynch ------303-914-8687
CAEYC Office ----------------------303-791-2772
CORRA ------------------------------303-290-9088
A Child’s Choice———————303-627-9207
CO Children’s Campaign -----—–303-839-1580
Kid’s Nutrition ----------------------303-987-4852
Wildwood Resources ---------------303-730-0450
24 Hrs. Per Day Child Protection Hot Line
-303-271-4131
United Way Info Referral Help Line ---------211
Poison Control ----------------------303-739-1123
Ask A Nurse -------------------------303-777-6877
Medication Admin. Hotline—---–303-739-1125
Childcare Educational Opportunities
Www.childcareeducationalopportunities.com
Publisher: Jefferson County Child Care Association
Editor: Sue Kansteiner 303-985-2622
Craft Corner: Charmaine Freeny 303-420-5782
Monthly Activities: Charmaine Freeny 303-420-5782
Book Review –Carrie Kennedy
Provider Times—Anna Orrino
Parent Page—Kelly Froyen
THE OPEN DOOR , 8968 W. Harvard Place, Lakewood, CO 80227
The Open Door Newsletter is a publication of the Jefferson County Child Care Association. JCCCA publishes six
issues per year. The April/May issue is mailed to all licensed providers in Jefferson County and is considered the
“annual mass mailing issue”. JCCCA does not assume responsibility for any fact or opinion stated herein, nor does
acceptance of any advertising, paid or complementary, imply endorsement for any product or services by JCCCA.
The deadline for articles or advertising submissions is the 1st of each month previous for inclusion in the
following month’s publication. The deadline for October/November, 2015 Newsletter is 9/1/15. Each
submission must be mailed to the above address and must include name and telephone number and the month the
submission is to be printed. Please do not telephone in submissions. Submission does not guarantee inclusion. The
Editor reserves the right to refuse any submission. Advertising rates are available by calling the advertising staff for
the current rate. Any editorial based errors in advertising copy or size will be corrected free of charge and the
advertiser will receive additional advertising to fulfill original advertising order in full with corrected advertising.
However, these errors must be brought to the attention of the editor at the time of the first publication of
advertisement. Any errors caused by the advertiser submitted copy may be corrected, but will not extend the length
of the original contract. If submitted advertising copy requires typesetting, a one time $10.00 typesetting fee will be
charged. This fee is waived for member submitted ad copy.