Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) supports the recovery and stabilization of child care providers across the nation. In Ohio, this money is now available to child care programs in the form of Stabilization Sub-grants. Since these funds are being distributed through grants that means the money does not need to be paid back if it is used according to the guidelines. Read More about Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Q&A »
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Coaching Corner: January/February 2022
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio child care providers are encouraged to join us for the following free opportunities that are available to support you in your development as a child care professional. Connect with your peers and achieve your professional goals together! Read More about Coaching Corner: January/February 2022 »
Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Webinar Recording Available Now
Has your program experienced unexpected business expenses associated with the pandemic? If so, the Ohio Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants can help. The grants, established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), are made possible by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Read More about Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants Webinar Recording Available Now »
Teaching Children to Embrace Differences
Each January we reflect on and celebrate the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King encouraged and worked for freedom, equality, justice and love. How can you embrace these ideas with your young children? One of the most important things families can do is model how to celebrate the differences among people, including race, ethnicity, disability, and gender. Read More about Teaching Children to Embrace Differences »
Ohio Child Care Providers Sub-Grant Application Webinar
Has your program experienced unexpected business expenses associated with the pandemic? If so, the Ohio Child Care Stabilization Sub-Grants can help. The grants, established by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), are made possible by funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Read More about Ohio Child Care Providers Sub-Grant Application Webinar »
The Gift of Reading With Your Child
Reading with and to children has many benefits for a child’s development. Younger children build the foundation for language skills and their vocabulary grows as new words are read to them. Reading also helps older children with social emotional development and enhances imagination. Read More about The Gift of Reading With Your Child »
Coaching Corner: December 2021
Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio child care providers are encouraged to join us for the following free opportunities that are available to support you in your development as a child care professional. Connect with your peers and achieve your professional goals together! Read More about Coaching Corner: December 2021 »
Best Practice: Collecting Child Data for Planning
The resources and videos in the 4C for Children Early Childhood Education Best Practices Library includes strategies that align with leadership, classroom and nutrition best practices, as well as Step Up To Quality standards that you can put into action in your program. Read More about Best Practice: Collecting Child Data for Planning »
Family Child Care Connections: November 2021
Welcome to our Family Child Care Provider e-news feature! Once every other month we will gather resources that are specific to Family Child Care Providers in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio. Stay tuned to receive the latest updates to help support you in your business and your journey to providing quality care for our youngest learners. Read More about Family Child Care Connections: November 2021 »
Talking With Children About Gratitude
November brings to mind falling leaves, crisp cool air, pumpkins, turkeys and apple cider! As Thanksgiving approaches, you may find yourself also thinking about what you have to be thankful for. Read More about Talking With Children About Gratitude »