Parents need to fill a child’s bucket of self-esteem so high that the rest of the world can’t poke enough holes to drain it.–Alvin Price
Read our parenting hot topic for the month: Self-Esteem. What is self-esteem and what does self-esteem look like for children?
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Dear Child Care Provider,
When the pandemic began last March, we pledged to walk with you and provide you with the latest resources and information critical to you and your business. That commitment remains today and into the future.
Demand for the COVID-19 vaccine across Ohio and the country remains higher than the current supply. As a result, guidance and action plans for distributing the vaccine are constantly evolving as Ohio and other states learn from week to week how many doses of vaccine are expected to be received.
Since Ohio’s child care programs reopened in June of last year, child care providers like you have done an outstanding job in implementing safety protocols to significantly limit the secondary spread of the virus. As a result, child care programs have been able to reliably serve our children and their working families.
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Secure your spot by registering now for these early childhood professional development opportunities. Read More about Training for Child Care Highlights: Feb. 1-15, 2021 »
Join us in February for the first of a series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month and led by community experts. Sessions will help you build on the skills you already have by developing awareness and tools that will help you be an even more effective administrator. And you might just find some inspiration along the way. Read More about Essentials of Leadership Sessions Begin in February »
Register now for these early childhood professional development opportunities. Read More about Training for Child Care Highlights: Jan. 15-Jan. 30, 2021 »
The Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family child care businesses. Our upcoming series focuses on support for running a Family Child Care business. Read More about Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Training Series »
The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits. — Misty May-Treanor
Read our monthly parenting hot topic for January 2021. Read More about Parenting Hot Topic: Healthy Eating Habits »
Toys are an important part of every child’s development. It can sometimes feel overwhelming when considering what kinds of toys to purchase or create for your child.
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Register now for quality professional development opportunities in 2021. Read More about Training for Child Care Highlights: Jan. 4-Jan. 15, 2021 »
Is your One-Star SUTQ renewal date coming up? Do you need assistance registering for your first star? The following one-star work sessions are offered at no cost to programs in our 15-county service area. Read More about Jan. 2021 Step Up To Quality One-Star Work Sessions »