Hello all:

Wanted to share with you that on May 31, 2019, the Child Care Working Group, submitted a report (click report) to Governor Mike Parson detailing recommendations for enhancing Missouri’s early childhood care and education system.

 

Below are some of the highlights from the recent Governor Parsons:

 

• Proposed Child Care Licensing Rule Changes- **NEW** The Health Dept. now has fingerprinting services available at our Platte City location 8am-4pm.
• Improvements to Health and Safety for Non-Licensed Subsidy Providers (In January 2019, DHSS filed emergency and proposed rules related to background screening requirements for child care providers).
• Comprehensive Background Screenings
  Expanding the Show-Me Child Care Provider Search
• Online, On-demand Training
• ParentLink
• Trauma Smart Training
 

Breastfeeding Support in Child Care

 

Child care providers play an important role in a family’s breastfeeding success. The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to provide a NEW 2-page summary of what child care providers need to know to support breastfeeding families: “Breastfeeding Support in the Child Care Setting.”  It was created in partnership with multiple state agencies, organizations and child care providers.Supplemental Resources for Breastfeeding Support in Child Care are also available, such as: 

• FREE online courses each month through KCCTO “How to Support the Breastfeeding Mother & Family” and  Registration information.

“Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Provider Designation”  Application and FAQ

2 FREE CLOCK HOURS

Farm to Early Childhood Education Resource Workshop

2 FREE CLOCK HOURS

This free workshop features agencies that will provide information on how to incorporate healthy eating and active living programs into Early Childhood Education Centers and Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. Learn about curriculum, local snack options and programs to help you incorporate healthy snacks and outdoor education into your day. Click here to learn more!

Thursday, February 28th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave Kansas City, MO 64132

Register Here

MORE FREE RESOURCES

Hello Platte County Child Care Providers!

Happy New Year to you all!! We wanted to share you with a few FREE resources for your child care program. Sorry I couldn't fit them all on one post :)

Download these Farm to Preschool Resources: www.health.mo.gov/growingwithmo

Last, but not least. If you have families looking for FREE one-on-one health and wellness coaching! Look no further than Score 1 for Health through Kansas City University! A program for families of all ages. Meet with your Coach at a convenient time and location for 7-8 visits (45 minute sessions)

Contact for more information: 816.654.7974 or kbennett@KCUMB.edu

FREE RESOURCES

Hello Platte County Child Care Providers!

Happy New Year to you all!! We wanted to share you with a few FREE resources for your child care program.

Free Resources on Early Childhood Nutrition & Physical Activity...books, posters, education!
Visit https://pueblo.gpo.gov/TN/TNPubs.php
Click on Child Care tab and it will take you to the FREE resources. It states this is only for CACFP centers, but we were told they don't ask :)

Here are just a few that you can find:

his booklet for CACFP operators includes 12 parent newsletters that may be copied and shared with parents of children ages 3 to 5 years. Newsletters are available in English and Spanish and include information on a variety of nutrition topics, as well as fun activities for children. 

A garden-themed nutrition education kit for child care center staff that introduces children to fruits and vegetables. Item includes one box kit with seven booklets and two CDs.

Creating Trauma-Informed Child Care

This is an excellent, worth your time webinar on Creating Trauma-Informed Child Care.

This webinar will focus on classroom supports for very young children who have experienced trauma.  You will learn how to identify high quality early child care and education settings that are appropriate for young children and strategies that child care professionals can use to support children in the classroom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFoZO6GkbCQ

Enjoy!
Stacy and Sherrie
Platte County Child Care Consultants

PLEASE READ to help us continie to support your childcare center/in-home

Dear Platte County friends,

We would like to ask a favor from all of you. The CCHC (Child Care Health Consultant) grant is asking for our help. This is the grant that lets us come visit you to assist with trainings hours, policy development, technical assistance, and our health promotion classes for your little ones.

 Can you please take a moment to share with the State your personal stories of how Sherrie and I help your center or family home? They would like to hear about our family partnerships and the personal stories of how our services are impacting children and your families.

 These few moments of your time will help at the Federal level for us to continue to help and partner with you!!

 Thanks for your time! Have a great weekend!

 Survey link: http://freesuggestionbox.com/pub/mmwacut

 Your Child Care Consultants,

Stacy and Sherrie