MARCH 2010
WORKSHOP & EVENT E-NEWSLETTER

Check out the following training options,
including a Half-Day Mini-Conference on March 20th. 

Pre-Registration by mail or fax is required!

Don’t see a workshop that meets your needs?
Set up an On-Site Training at your program!
Call Colleen Sharif (914) 761-3456, ext. 113

SCARSDALE WORKSHOPS
Child Care Council of Westchester
313 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Wednesday, March 3, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Child Care Center Start-Up Information Session
Training Categories:  Business
Cost: $85 Information Kit and Workshop, $50 Information Kit Only
Code: 10105

Saturday, March 6, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Medication Administration Training Course
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Business, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $150
Code: 00306  
*Please see below for details about the MAT course

Saturday, March 6, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Heartsaver First Aid
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care  
Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10106

Saturday, March 6, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Heartsaver CPR with AED
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development,  Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10107
Please Note: There is a 9 person maximum for this course.  Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 163 to inquire about availability prior to registering.

Thursday, March 11, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
You Really Need SUPERvision!  NEW!
Training Categories: Childhood Development, Child Day Care
Program Development, Safety & Security, Statutes & Regulations
Pertaining to Child Care
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10108                                               

Sabado, Marzo 13, 9:00am - 11:30am
Como podria celebrar los dias de fiesta con los ninos de mi programa?
Training Categories: Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10150
*Por favor llame al (914) 761-3456, ext. 114 para registrarse.

Sabado, Marzo 13, 12:00pm - 2:30pm
Que nos dicen las Regulaciones sobre ...?
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Abuse/Maltreatment ID & Prevention, Statutes &
Regulations Pertaining to Child Abuse/Maltreatment, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10151
*Por favor llame al (914) 761-3456, ext. 114 para registrarse.

Tuesday, March 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
CACFP
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Business
Cost: Free
Code: NA
*Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 110 to register

Wednesday, March 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Family Child Care Start-Up Information Session
Training Categories: Business
Cost: Free
Code: NA
*Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 115 to register

Thursday, March 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
School Age Child Care Start-Up Information Session
Training Cost: Free
Code: NA
*Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 137 to register

Jueves, Marzo 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
CACFP Entrenamiento en Espanol
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Business
Cost: Free
Code: NA
*Por favor llame al (914) 761-3456, ext. 142 para registrarse.

Tuesday, March 23, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Risk Prevention for Infants: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome  NEW!
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Cost: $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10109

Saturday, March 27, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Medication Administration Training Course
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Business, Statutes & Regulations
Pertaining  to Child Care
Cost: $150
Code: 00327                                                                                        

Saturday, March 27, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Heartsaver First Aid
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10110

Saturday, March 27, 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Heartsaver CPR with AED
Training Categories: Nutrition & Health, Child Day Care Program Development, Safety & Security
Cost: $47 Members, $52 Non-Members
Code: 10111

Please Note: There is a 9 person maximum for this course.  Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 163 to inquire about availability prior to registering.

MOUNT VERNON WORKSHOP
Grace Baptist Church
52 South 6th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, NY

Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Child Abuse Identification & Prevention, Including Shaken Baby Syndrome
Training Category:  Nutrition & Health, Child Abuse/Maltreatment ID & Prevention, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Abuse/Maltreatment, Shaken Baby Syndrome
Cost:  $30 Members, $40 Non-Members
Code: 10170

START-UP INFORMATION SESSIONS
All sessions take place at the Child Care Council of Westchester

START-UP INFORMATION SESSIONS
If you are interested in opening a Family Child Care Program or a School Age Child Care Program, we offer Start-Up Information Sessions throughout the year.  For more information on opening a Family Child Care Program, please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 115.  For more information on opening a School Age Child Care Program, please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 137.  To start a Group Family Program, please visit the OCFS website: www.ocfs.state.ny.us

Opening and Licensing Child Care Centers
Are you interested in or currently in the process of opening a new child care center outside of your home? Do you need help or technical assistance on how to become licensed by NYS OCFS or how to maintain your license? Please call (914) 761-3456, ext. 108 for more information.

ASSISTANCE WITH REGISTRATION
Directors who need support in completing their initial or renewal applications are encouraged to make a technical assistance appointment with their Registrar or call (914) 761-3456, ext. 123 for more information.

MARCH 2010 PROGRAM DIRECTORS' MEETINGS

Westchester Early Childhood Directors' Association Meetings
Tuesday, March 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm at the Child Care Council in Scarsdale.
Contact Howard Milbert at Ossining Children's Center at (914) 941-0230 for details.

School Age Directors' Network Meetings
Tuesday, March 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm at the Child Care Council in Scarsdale.
Contact Angela LaSorsa at (914) 643-8754 or Jayne Lapadula at (914) 528-8119 for details.

ADDITIONAL CHILD CARE COUNCIL SERVICES

ATTEND A 15-HOUR HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING AND GET A $10 WORKSHOP COUPON!
This course is mandatory prior to registration or licensing for family child care or group family child care providers. Registered or licensed providers, who need training to meet the 30-hour mandatory training requirements, may also attend this course. EIP funding may be used. Call (914) 761-3456, ext. 115, to inquire about the dates.  PLUS!! Attend a 15 hour Health & Safety Course and receive a $10 workshop coupon for any training at the Council, valid for 90 days!

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION TRAINING COURSES
Next course:  Saturday, March 6, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm 
Training categories:  Nutrition & Health, Safety & Security, Business, Statutes & Regulations Pertaining to Child Care.   Code:  00306
WHO: Child care providers who choose to administer medication to children in a childcare setting must take this course, including programs that administer Epi Pen® and Asthma medications only.
TRAINING HOURS: Receive a total of 8 training hours (9am - 6pm).
COST: $150 per participant. Grant money is available. Call 1-866-665-5537 or visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu and click on the MAT Grant Program.
TO REGISTER: You MUST complete a MAT Course registration form, which is available at www.childcarewestchester.org or by mail. To schedule a MAT Training or to sign up for Health Care Consultant Services, call (914)761-3456, ext. 154.

INFANT/TODDLER CDA TRAINING
The Infant Toddler CDA class, which meets at the Council once a week from September through May, fulfills the 120 hour CDA education requirement.  The class is FREE and open to individuals who work with infants or toddlers at programs that accept and serve children subsidized by Westchester DSS.  To register for the September 2010 class, call Wendy Rolnick at (914) 761-3456, ext.161, or e-mail wendyr@cccwny.org.

eCDA- ONLINE CDA TRAINING
In response to your requests, the Child Care Council is very excited to be the first organization in New York State, in partnership with Teaching Strategies, to offer eCDA.  eCDA is a hybrid version of the CDA.  In addition to the online piece, our program includes technical support from Master's level professionals who conduct the in-person classes on a monthly basis.  Participants can choose between an Infant/Toddler or Preschool Center-Based Credential.  For more information and to inquire about the dates please contact Janine Duke at (914) 761-3456 ext. 219. 

INFANT/TODDLER SERVICES
Infant/Toddler Specialists are available for free technical assistance and on-site training for programs serving infants and/or toddlers.  The specialists assist center, family and group programs in promoting best practices and conducting the Infant/Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) and the Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale (FCERS) assessments to improve the quality of your program.  For more information call Laura Cleare at (914) 761-3456, ext. 169, or Miriam Kerness at (914) 761-3456, ext. 134.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, CREDENTIAL & NAEYC ACCREDITATION SUPPORT
We offer phone support, informational sessions and resources to early childhood professionals working on credentials and certificates.  We also help center based and family programs initiate the NAEYC or NAFCC accreditation process and review final documentation to assure that it is accurate and complete.  To find out more, please call Wendy Rolnick at (914) 761-3456, ext. 161

Subsidy Support Services

FREE ON-SITE ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING AVAILABLE! Do you have families who receive financial assistance to help pay for care through the child care subsidy system/DSS? If so, we can help you! Our Subsidy Support Services will provide you with individualized assistance to resolve payment issues; understand the rules & regulations of child care subsidy; inquire about a case status; and much more. Contact Arlene Leuzzi at 914-761-3456, ext. 122 or ArleneL@cccwny.org for more information.

Click  HERE
to print a copy of our registration form.
Be sure to include your check, credit card, money order or EIP voucher.

For additional information, visit our website at
www.ChildCareWestchester.org or call the appropriate contact person.