Child Care Connection is Child Care Solutions' monthly newsletter for child care providers in Central New York. Stay informed about upcoming professional development opportunities, news from OCFS, local events, provider tips & resources and more!
May 2017
Come see us at the Play Space!

Have you stopped in to see Child Care Solutions’ new office location in Auburn? You can now find our office inside the new Play Space from ABC Cayuga right in downtown Auburn (63 Genesee Street). We will be holding the following two training workshops at our Auburn office in May – join us and see the new space! Visit our training calendar for more details including workshop fees and online registration.

Wednesday, May 03, 2017
Pedestrian and Playground Safety
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Monday, May 22, 2017
Child Abuse, Maltreatment, and Neglect including Shaken Baby Syndrome
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 6 , 8 , 9
Upcoming Workshops in Syracuse

Step away from monotonous computer trainings and earn some hours at CCS this May! Get a little messy practicing art activities at Creating Art Outdoors or Toddler Art, Process vs. Product. Talk with other providers about how they handle Winning, Losing, and Cheating in their programs. Find out how being FOM certified could improve your program at Freedom of Movement Introduction. Complete workshop descriptions (including fees) and online registration are available through our training calendar.

Saturday, May 06, 2017
Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 2

Saturday, May 06, 2017
Pyramid Model Preschool Module 3
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3 , 4 , 5

Monday, May 08, 2017
Bullying in SACC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3 , 4

Monday, May 08, 2017
Getting Families Involved in Your Program
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3 , 4

Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Pyramid Model Infant/Toddler Module 3
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3 , 4 , 5

Saturday, May 13, 2017 &
Saturday, May 20, 2017
MAT: Classroom Skills Competencies
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 2 , 4 , 7

*Monday, May 15, 2017
Freedom of Movement Introduction
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 2 , 3

*Date change 

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 &
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
MAT: Independent Study
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
OCFS Categories: 2 , 4 , 7

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Creating Art Outdoors
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Winning, Losing, and Cheating
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 &
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Adult and Pediatric CPR/First Aid  
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
OCFS Categories: 2

Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Toddler Art, Process vs. Product
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
OCFS Categories: 1 , 3
News From OCFS

The Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) recently sent a letter to providers with an update on the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant health and safety training requirements. This federal law requires certain child care employees and volunteers to complete health and safety training by September 30, 2017. Read the letter to providers here or visit http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/childcare/letters.asp. Your Registrar/Licensor can also help answer questions you might have about these requirements, or give us a call at (315) 446-1220 and ask to speak with the Registration Person of the Day.
May Director's Meeting

Center & SACC Directors - please join us for our next Director’s Meeting, which will be held Tuesday, May 2nd at 9:30 AM at our Syracuse office (6724 Thompson Road).
Upcoming Office Closings

Child Care Solutions’ Auburn office will be closed on Wednesday, May 24th due to a staff meeting. Both of our offices will be closed on Monday, May 29th for the holiday.

Funds available for lead reduction in Onondaga County!

If you own or rent a property in Onondaga County built before 1978 you may be eligible for a grant to remove lead. For specific program requirements and the application packet visit http://www.ongov.net/cd/leadReduction.html for more information or call the Onondaga County Community Development Dept. at (315) 435-3558

We value your feedback and welcome ideas for future provider newsletters – send an email to jessicas@childcaresolutionscny.org with your comments and suggestions!
 

Our staff is available to answer questions or to register you for workshops over the phone Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
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