Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Summer Camp Expo in Ann Arbor, Michigan!

This Saturday, April 2, Briarwood Mall is hosting a Summer Camp Expo for parents interested in overnight summer camps and Ann Arbor day camp options.


The all day event, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., will take place in center court where parents and children can learn about area summer camp programs for children of all ages including programs from YMCA Camp Copneconic, Gym America, Mystic Lake and Huron Forest Camp CedarRidge.

To entertain the kids further, there will be shows and entertainment throughout the day including Colors the Clown's juggling feats from noon to 3 p.m. and live animal shows at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.

From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training/events 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!

Monday, March 28, 2011

ECDA April Luncheon!

The Washtenaw County Early Childhood Director's Association invites you to attend their luncheon
April 27th, 2011 from 11:15am-3:00pm
Banish Burnout: Have More Fun!

Click on the flyer below for details and registration information






















From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training/events 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, March 22, 2011

Spring Training Schedule Available!

The Spring 2011 Training Schedule is available! View and register for classes at www.greatstartconnect.com , See you in class!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

WCAEYC Annual Month of the Young Child Concert Featuring The Music Lady!

Washtenaw County Association for the Education of Young Children & Washtenaw Community College: Department of Child Care Professionals are EXCITED to Present the Annual Month of the Young Child Concert!
“The Music Lady”-Beverly Meyer

Friday, April 15th, 2011

Washtenaw Community College– Towsley Auditorium.

Tickets are 50¢ each

2 shows! 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Limited space! Please contact Kelly Wade, WCAEYC MOYC Chair, for tickets or more information

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

SaferProducts.gov

On Friday, March 11, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched an important
new tool and resource for pediatricians and other health care providers as well as parents and families: SaferProducts.gov, an online database to report injuries or hazards posed by consumer products.


Established as part of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the SaferProducts site allows physicians, parents, and others to report incidents involving consumer products that caused harm or could have caused harm. Examples of reportable incidents might include:

• A child’s ingestion of a small part that broke off a toy
• An injury caused when a child fell out of a crib, cradle, bassinet, or bunk bed
• An infant’s rash linked to a detergent or cleansing product meant for use with babies

As reports are collated, they will be made available online without identifying information so pediatricians and family members can search the database for reports associated with specific products or classes of products. Names and other identifying information will not be made public. Please note that the database is meant only for reports of harms or potential safety risks, not for complaints about the effectiveness or utility of products.

Learn more at http://saferproducts.gov/ . A short informational video about filing reports is online at http://saferproducts.gov/videos/cpsrmsreporting-vid.html?autoplay=yes

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Annual Building on Behalf of Children Conference!

Annual Building on Behalf of Children Conference


Saturday, April 16, 2011

Our Keynote Speaker is Jeff Johnson. Jeff will be offering a humorous look at caregiver self-care and its
impact on early learning with his Keynote Address: “Why Are You Wiping Your Nose on My Hand?

The conference will be held from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center in Ypsilanti, MI. We will have a keynote speaker with breakout sessions afterwards.

The cost of the conference is $25.00 per person. You can earn .5 CEU’s (CEU’s will be an additional cost.)

View the brochure and register online! We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Free Respite Night for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Helping Hands is a FREE respite night for parents of children with special needs and their siblings.
They will have activities, games, a snack, and a movie.


Friday, March 25th, 6-9pm
at Grace Ann Arbor Church, 2803 Boardwalk Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Sign up or get more information by emailing Helping Hands or give Sarah Reeves a call at 517-204-2709

**Pre-registration required.

From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training/events 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!