Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Just Sharing: Training Opportunity with Kaplan

Kaplan Professional Development Presents:

The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool

August 18-19, 2010 in Ann Arbor, MI

Click here for more information and to register!


From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training in the community that is consistent with our mission. We'll be sharing this information with you in our "Just Sharing" features here on the blog. Please note that Child Care Network does not necessarily endorse the programs, organizations or businesses listed. If you are interested in sharing your early childhood training opportunities, let us know!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

New requirements of the Child Care Organizations Act, 1973 Public Act 116

Did you know about the new requirements of the Child Care Organizations Act, 1973 Public Act 116 that took effect last month?
All child care homes and centers must maintain a licensing notebook which includes all licensing inspection reports, special investigation reports and all related corrective action plans (CAP). The notebook must also include a summary sheet outlining all the reports and CAPs contained in the notebook. The Licensing Notebook Summary Sheet (BCAL-5052) may be used as the required summary sheet in the licensing notebook. The notebook must include all reports issued and CAPs developed on and after May 27, 2010 until the license or registration is closed.

All child care providers must notify parents of the notebook and that it is available for review during regular business hours. Parents of children currently enrolled must be provided with this notification; prospective parents must also be informed of the notebook.

For family and group child care homes, this notification is now included on the BCAL-3900, the Child in Care Statement/Receipt. You must have all of your parents sign this updated BCAL-3900 to be in compliance with the new law.

For child care centers, the Child in Care Statement/Receipt is not a form available for your use. To comply with the legislation, centers must assure that each parent sign a document that includes all of the following statements:

o The center maintains a licensing notebook of all licensing inspection reports, special investigation reports and all related corrective action plans.
o The notebook will be available to parents for review during regular business hours.
o Licensing inspection and special investigation reports from the past two years are available on the Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing website at www.michigan.gov/michildcare. The website address must be in bold print.

If you have questions about this legislation or what you must do to comply with the new law, please contact your licensing consultant.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Child Care Network needs your help!

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T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® Michigan

T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood ® Michigan is accepting applications for new scholarship recipients. There may be opportunities for retro reimbursement for coursework completed back to Fall, 2009 as well.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Just Sharing: Training Opportunity

CYJ Enterprises, LLC is a business solutions and consulting firm created to connect people through innovative solutions. They offer an emergency mangagement system as well as training. View the flyer for more information or check them out on the web: CYJ Enterprises


From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training in the community that is consistent with our mission. We'll be sharing this information with you in our "Just Sharing" features here on the blog.
Please note that Child Care Network does not necessarily endorse the programs, organizations or businesses listed. If you are interested in sharing your early childhood training opportunities, let us know!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Breakfast on the Farm!

Fun Opportunity from the Washtenaw County MSU Extension Office:

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 26, if you’re interested in enjoying a free Michigan-made breakfast while experiencing family fun and a chance to learn about local farm families who produce the food you eat.

Breakfast on the Farm is a family-oriented program that welcomes neighbors and area residents to enjoy a complimentary breakfast along with a self-guided tour of a family-owned farm. Attendees will be able to visit various educational stations and have opportunities to ask local farmers questions about raising animals, growing crops and living on a farm. The June 26 breakfast and farm tour takes place rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (breakfast served from 9 a.m. to noon) at Horning Farms, 11834 E. Pleasant Lake Road, near Manchester.
The event will be hosted by Earl and Diane Horning, winners of the 2010 Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Farmer of the Year award, along with their son, Jeff, and his wife, Lynda, at the family’s six-generation family dairy operation started in 1877. Today, the farm consists of 360 milk cows, 410 head of young stock and 700 acres of cropland.

Domino’s Pizza will be supplying and preparing the food for the breakfast, which will include the introduction of a new breakfast pizza product that has, up until now, only been sampled in school meal programs. We are expecting 1500 to 2000 attendees.

Tickets are not required to participate in the farm tour, but they are required to receive the free breakfast. For tickets or more information about Breakfast on the Farm or to download directions to the Horning farm, call the Washtenaw County MSU Extension Office at 734-997-1678 or visit the Washtenaw County MSU Extension web site at http://www.ewashtenaw.org/government/departments/extension/breakfast-on-the-farm
or go to http://www.breakfastonthefarm.com/

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Packard Health's Youth Health Fair and Be Well Block Party

Please share with your families: Packard Health's Youth Health Fair and Be Well Block Party!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Star Power 2010

Photo highlights taken at Star Power. A day where parents, children and other supporters of early childhood visited legistators and lawmakers at the capital! It was a great day!
*click the photos to enlarge the images



Friday, June 4, 2010

Community Sharing for Healthy Caring Call for Workshop Proposals

**Submit your proposal today, the deadline is June 15th!**

20th Annual Community Sharing for Healthy Caring
A Regional Early Childhood Conference

Saturday, November 13, 2010 8:00 am to 4:30 PM
Howell High School Campus Howell, Michigan, 48843

Presented by Child Connect for Family Success, in partnership with the Oakland County Child Care Council, Howell School District, Great Start SE Region Resource Center and Great Start Livingston
Call for Workshop Proposals
The 2010 Conference Planning Committee invites the submission of workshop proposals that will contribute to the healthy development and quality caring of children 0 through 14 years of age.

• The committee defines young children as 0 through 14 years of age.
• The day-long conference will be developed through the offering of workshops and a keynote address in eight specific areas relating to Early Childhood.
• The content areas are: Advocacy; Business; Child Care; Child Development; Medical; Infant/Toddler; Parent Education; Prevention; and School-Age.
You can complete and submit your workshop(s) proposal on line at our web-site by clicking on the following link : http://www.childcare4c.com/workshopform.php