Jan 05 2009	6:30 PM	HKK –M1, Active Play Area Design	15	4	11
Jan 05 2009	7:00 PM	Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting/Illness	35	14	21
Jan 06 2009	6:30 PM	Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers Part 2	15	1	14
Jan 06 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M2, Healthy Habits Grow Healthy Children	15	0	15
Jan 08 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M2, Food, Fun & Fitness- It’s Berry Berry Good	20	1	19
Jan 08 2009	6:30 PM	Pediatric First Aid Introduction Refresher	20	0	20
Jan 12 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M1, Let’s Move, Learn and Have Fun	15	0	15
Jan 13 2009	6:30 PM	Creative Curriculum for Preschool: Sand and Water	20	0	20
Jan 13 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M2, Food, Fun & Fitness- It’s Berry Berry Good	15	0	15
Jan 13 2009	6:30 PM	Pediatric First Aid Introduction Refresher	15	0	15
Jan 14 2009	7:00 PM	Pediatric First Aid Introduction Refresher	35	3	32
Jan 15 2009	6:00 PM	The Business Side of Family Child Care! Part 1	30	1	29
Jan 15 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M2, Healthy Habits Grow Healthy Children	20	0	20
Jan 15 2009	7:00 PM	Tools of the Trade III	35	3	32
Jan 17 2009	9:00 AM	PCAN-M7, Supportive Responses P/C Interaction	35	8	27
Jan 20 2009	6:30 PM	Creative Curriculum for Preschool: Dramatic Play	20	0	20
Jan 20 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M2, Pick a Better Snack	15	0	15
Jan 21 2009	7:00 PM	Child Abuse Recognition & Reporting/Illness	35	0	35
Jan 22 2009	6:00 PM	The Business Side of Family Child Care! Part 2	30	1	29
Jan 22 2009	6:30 PM	HKK-M2, Pick a Better Snack	20	0	20
Jan 22 2009	7:00 PM	Nuts and Bolts of Center Care 101 Pt 3	35	1	34
Jan 26 2009	7:00 PM	PCAN-M4, Understanding Temperaments and Attach Pt1	35	20	15
Jan 27 2009	6:30 PM	Creative Curriculum for Preschool: Block Play	20	0	20
Jan 27 2009	6:30 PM	PCAN-M4, Understanding Temperaments and Attach Pt1	15	0	15
Jan 27 2009	7:00 PM	Pediatric First Aid Introduction Refresher	35	0	35
Jan 31 2009	8:00 AM	Conscious Discipline: Introduction and Brain Smart	35	11	24

Written By: Cheryl Dunn, Outreach Director

Child Start was selected as one of seven Kansas District Offices as part of a major redesign of the 15 CCR&R agencies that make up the statewide network of the Kansas Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (KACCRRA). Additionally, Child Start was selected as one of three Referral Call Centers for Kansas. The restructuring is to better serve both child care professionals and parents in the state of Kansas. The redesign model came from considerations made by the KACCRRA board of directors for a better service delivery model. In February, Child Start submitted a proposal for delivering services and presented the plan to a KACCRRA review panel in March. Shortly after, Child Start was notified by Leadell Ediger, Executive Director of KACCRRA, that the proposal was accepted for both the District Office and the Call Center and that we would begin serving our new counties starting July 1st.

The Child Start Referral Call Center will respond to parent child care referral calls and serve the 316 and 620 area codes. The other two new Call Center s are located in Topeka and Kansas City. As part of the redesign, the entire state of Kansas will share one toll free number for all parent referral calls. The state-wide number for parents to call for referrals is 1-877-678-2548. Beginning July 1, parents will call and be transferred to the appropriate call center for their location. The local number for parents in the Wichita area to call for referrals remains 316-682-3962.

The Child Start CCR&R District Office will deliver training, coaching and support, resource library, referral advertising, as well as other child care professional services to Butler, Cowley, Harper, Harvey, Kingman, Marion, McPherson, Reno, Rice, Sedgwick, and Sumner Counties. Providers wishing to update their referrals will still call Child Start at 316-682-3962 or 1-800-684-3962.

In order to facilitate the expanded areas, Child Start will be hiring additional staff, referral will be open longer, and Resource Libraries will have more items and locations available. Another exciting event that begins July 1st is on demand online child care referrals. Look for more information in the near future.

Please contact Cheryl Dunn, Child Start Outreach Director, if you have questions.

Written By: Mary Williams, Infant/Toddler Specialist

As summer approaches we look forward to having more fun in the sun. Keep these safety tips in mind for our littlest ones as they enjoy playtime outdoors.

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that when using sunscreen for infants under 6 months of age to only apply to small areas of the body such as the face and the back of the hands.

• The sunscreen should have an SPF of at least 30.
• Use light clothing to cover the other areas of the body and a hat with a wide brim.
• Keep the infant on a blanket in the shade when outside during the peak hours of the sun (10am to 4pm).
• Keep infants hydrated with formula or breast milk. A little extra water is okay but too much can cause the infant to suffer from water intoxication which can lead to seizures.

The 2006-2007 Professional Development Memberships will expire July 31st, 2007. Unused training credits will not carry over to the next program year. Current members can expect to receive the new membership form in June. In July, those not holding a 2006-2007 membership can find a printable membership form available on our website or fill one out from the next Crib Notes. Online membership registration and payment for the 2007-2008 membership year will be available August 1st. Visit www.childstart.org/join.html for more information.

Providers wishing to use the Caring 4 Kids Substitute service after July 31st will need to purchase a 2007-2008 Professional Development Membership and pay the Caring 4 Kids Annual Fee ($30).

As expected, both professional development trainings and memberships will be increasing price this year. This is a result of inflation/cost of living, mileage costs, and other factors that contribute to providing quality trainings. This minimal increase will be $1 per credit hour for non members. Membership holders will also see an increase but still save money by purchasing blocks of training credits. In fact, this year, the more hours you purchase the bigger discount you will receive.

Referral is using new software for processing referrals. This system is more comprehensive than ever before and we need each and every provider to fill out a new Provider Update form. You can have referral send you one by calling 682-3962 or you can download and print a copy from our website at www.childstart.org/update.html.

Visit our satellite resource libraries to check out materials for your child care.  This is a free service for Child Start members.  For more information about all of Child Start’s libraries visit: http://www.childcareassociation.org/resourcelibrary.html

• Bradford Memorial Library – 611 S. Washington, El Dorado 

• Winfield Public Library – 605 College, Winfield 

• Arkansas City Public Library – 120 E. 5th, Arkansas City 

• Wellington Public Library – 121 W. 17th St., Wellington 

• Harper County Health Department – 123 N. Jennings, Anthony 

• Barber County Health Dept. – 117 E. Kansas, Medicine Lodge

• Kansas Fatherhood Summit – April 12-13 – Kansas City, KS – Contact Tammy Aguilar at 785-368-6350

• KECA Conference – April 13 – Manhattan, KS – Contact deluccie@ksu.edu

• Worthy Wage Day – May 1 – Nationwide

• Sumner County Literacy Fair – May 9 – Wellington, KS – Contact Lisa Moreland at 620-845-6879

• Provider Appreciation Day – May 11 – Nationwide – www.ProviderAppreciation.org

• NAFCC Annual Conference – August 12-18 – Anaheim, CA – www.nafcc.org

The Importance of Play
Cindy Hively, Infant/Toddler Specialist

Play comes naturally to children. It has great value to them and is critical to their development.  Through play, they learn how to function in the world.  Play has value because it:

• Gives children a sense of accomplishment
• Allows them to find out what works and what doesn’t
• Allows children to explore
• Duplicates real life situations
• Helps children work out all kinds of feelings
• Develops concentration and coordination
• Teaches all sorts of mental and motor skills
• Teaches them how to solve problems
• Teaches creativity
• Teaches children how to get along with one another
• Develops their senses
• Can prevent discipline problems.
• Play keeps children busy and less likely to get in trouble
• Allows them to burn off energy
• Strengthens family bonds when parents and children play together

Remember – Professional Development hours will expire July 31^st 2007!

Reserve Workshops Online
Kamal Ibrahim, Child Start Current professional development membership (2006-2007) makes workshop reservation easy.   All you need is your current Username and Password that you received in your membership confirmation letter or when you purchased your membership online.

1. Go to www.childstart.org

2. Click on “Reserve Workshop” located under Providers on the left hand side of the screen

3. Click on “I currently hold a 2006-2007 Child Start Professional Development Membership and know my logon information.” to take you to login page.

4. Enter your Username and Password. Click on LOGIN button.

5. This will take your to your Welcome Screen. It will show your training credits availability during thecurrent membership year.

6. Click on “Register for training” link to view the entire current workshop offered.

7. To register for workshop of your choosing, click on “Reserve” just before the title of the workshop.

8. Enter name of individual (first name and last name) that will be attending the workshop, and click Submit button.

9. This will take you to your shopping cart. You can revise and remove your current reservation at thistime. To register for more workshops, click on “Make reservation(s) for another workshop”. If you are satisfied, click “Proceed to Checkout”.

10. This page will let you review your reservation. Any changes can be made by clicking on “Back toShopping Cart” button. Don’t forget to read our cancellation policy and check on “Yes, I have readand agree to the cancellation policy”.  Click on “Submit” button to finalize your reservation.   You should receive a confirmation e-mail for your reservation.

11. Click “Back to Home Screen” to go back to Welcome Screen.

If you are not a current Professional Development Membership holder you too can make reservationsonline.

1. Follow steps 1 & 2 above

2. Click on “I am not a member of Child Start “

3. From this screen you can find links to see current lists of workshops offered. Once you know how many training credits you need you can click “Get Started Now!”

4. From this screen you choose:

a. To purchase a Professional Development Membership

b. To purchase individual hours5. Next you will be asked user information. You will choose your user id and password at this time as well. Once all fields are filled, click Continue.

6. Next you enter your payment information. We accept Visa and Mastercard payments online.

7. After the payment pages you will arrive at the Login Page or the Welcome Screen. Follow steps 4-11 for members above to complete the reservation process.

Remember you can always call if you have questions!