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4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care
1500 Sycamore Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
www.iowa4Cs.com
Phone: 319-338-7684 Fax: 319-338-9139
4Cs Staff Directory
Susan Gray
4Cs Director/Provider Services Coordinator
Ext. 102 [email protected]
Debra Eckhoff
4Cs Provider Services Coordinator
Ext. 103 [email protected]
Traci Miller
4Cs CACFP Coordinator
Ext. 109 [email protected]
Elisha Hamm
4Cs CACFP Assistant
Ext. 104 [email protected]
Nikki Tvedt
4Cs Administrative Assistant
Ext 101 [email protected]
The Gifts YOU Bring...
Jan Koch
4Cs Home Ties Program Coordinator
Phone: 341-0050
[email protected]
Amanda Nelson
4Cs Home Ties On-Site Supervisor
MaryAnn Lock-Herreweyers
4Cs Home Ties Toddler Lead Teacher
Omaima Elobeid
4Cs Home Ties Infant Lead Teacher
Earlier this year Susan & I discussed what makes workshops successful.
The curriculum and presenter certainly are important but ultimately its you.
 Its about not just warming the chairs!
 It’s the questions you bring and the sharing of new ideas and solutions
that occurs between peers.
 Its reflective & authentic listening
 It’s when together we determine ways to apply what we learn when we
are “back on the job”.
 To summarize—Its your professionalism and practical hands-on
expertise that will help children in our communities.
—Deb Eckhoff
4Cs Provider Services Coordinator
In this Issue
4Cs Receives Funding from:
Johnson County Empowerment,
ECI-A Henry-Washington Counties
Johnson County Social Services,
United Way of Johnson County,
University of Iowa,
Cities of Iowa City and Coralville,
and friends like you.
Local & Regional Resources .......................................................................... 2
DHS Regulations & Information about Online/Other Trainings ................. 4
Johnson County Workshops ...................................................................... 5-9
Washington County Workshops ............................................................. 10-11
Iowa Children’s Museum ICM for Everyone Program Application ..... 12-13
First Aid, UP & CPR Trainings from NSTS ................................................. 14
4Cs Class Registration Form ....................................................................... 15
Update on 2014 Fall Early Childhood Institute .......................................... 16
Important Numbers...
Save the Dates!
 Child Abuse Reporting: 800-362-2178
4Cs
 Iowa Department of Human Services: 866-448-4605
 Child Care Assistance (serving Johnson, Iowa & Linn County):
Call Linn County DHS —866-534-3112
Early Childhood
Institutes
 Washington County Child Care Assistance: 866-448-4605
 Iowa Association for the Education of the Young Child
& T.E.A.C.H. 800-469-2392
 Johnson County Dept. of Human Services: 319-356-6050
October 18, 2014
&
March 28, 2015
 Johnson County Dept. of Public Health: 319-356-6040
 Johnson County Child Care Nurse Consultant:
—Paula Goetzinger: 319-356-6042 [email protected]
 Johnson County WIC: 319-356-6042
 Johnson County Licensing Consultant for Centers:

Co-sponsored by the
Iowa City Chapter of the
Iowa AEYC

Watch our website
for more details!
—Heidi Brown: 563-263-9302 Ext 125 [email protected]
 Washington County Licensing Consultant for Centers:
—Jill Seibert: 641-684-3949 [email protected]

DHS Child Development Home Registration Staff:
Johnson County:
—Lisa Wesbrook: 866-534-3112 [email protected]
—Dale Garlinghouse: 866-534-3112 [email protected]
Washington County:
—641-673-3496
www.iowa4cs.com
 Poison Control: 800-222-1212
Iowa City
Chapter of the
Iowa AEYC
 Community Action of Eastern Iowa (CCR&R): 866-324-3236
 Healthy Child Care Iowa (HCCI): 800-369-2229
http://www.idph.state.ia.us/hcci/
Provider Networking Opportunities
Hawkeye Area Child Care Providers Network (HACCPN)
For information call: Denise Schwarting, 319-325-6153 www.haccpn.org
Iowa City Chapter of the Iowa Association for the Education
of Young Children (Iowa AEYC)
If you would like to know more about the organization, call Gayle
Dunlap, 319-321-8483 Email: [email protected]
www.iowaaeyc.org
Need an appointment for
fingerprinting?
Contact 4Cs to set up your
appointment: 319-338-7684
Fee: $10
(payable by cash,
check or money order)
Remember to bring a
photo ID and your
fingerprinting card!
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Child and Adult Care Food Program
Interested?
Homes-Johnson County
Traci Miller or Elisha Hamm
319-338-7684
[email protected] or [email protected]
Homes– Washington County
319-739-0600 or 1-800-329-5289
[email protected]
Contact– Centers
Robin Holz
515-281-3484
[email protected]
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federally funded program that provides
meal reimbursement to child care centers, before and after school programs, and child
development homes for serving nutritious meals.
The objectives of CACFP are to:
Provide a subsidy to eligible child and adult care institutions for serving nutritious meals
Serve nutritious meals and snacks to children in care
Foster lifelong healthy eating and physical activity habits
This Program serves:
Children age 0 through 12 years
Reimbursement:
2 meals and 1 snack or 2 snacks and 1 meal per day per child
The funds provided for this Program are from the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA). The Program is operated in Iowa through the Bureau of Nutrition and Health in the
Department of Education.
Child and Adult Care Food Program Update
CACFP-Center and Home Provider
CLARIFICATION FROM USDA REGARDING INFANT SOLID FOODS-EFFECTIVE: Immediately.
We recently received clarification from USDA that when infants are ready for solid foods, Centers and Home
Providers must provide all other optional and/or solid foods in the infant meal pattern in order to receive
reimbursement for the meal. If the parent provides any of the required or optional meal components (except for
breast milk or iron fortified formula) the meal cannot be claimed for CACFP reimbursement.
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Department of Human Services Training Requirements
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us
Requirements for
Registered Child Development Homes
Mandatory Trainings
During the first 3 months of registration, all providers
must receive:
 2 hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting
of child abuse. approved by the Iowa Department of
Health. This must be repeated every five years.
 Certification in infant, child and adult CPR and
First Aid. These certifications must be kept current.
Professional Development
During each year of registration the provider must
receive a minimum of 12 hours of training. In the first
year of registration this includes 2 hours training in the area of
Health and Safety.
During the second year of registration and each year
after, the provider must receive training from the
following categories:
 Planning a safe, healthy learning environment
 Advancing children’s physical and intellectual
development
 Supporting children’s positive social and
emotional development
 Establishing productive relationships with
families
 Managing an effective program
 Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
 Observing and recording children’s behavior
 Principles of child growth & development
Requirements for
Child Care Centers/Preschools/BASPs Programs
Within the first six months of employment:
 2 hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of
child abuse. approved by the Iowa Department of
Health. This must be repeated every five years.
 One hour of Universal Precautions and Infections
Disease Control. This must be repeated annually.
Within the first year of employment – Center Directors and
Supervisors:
 Certification in infant, child, and adult CPR & First Aid.
 10 contact hours of training. After the first year, 8
contact hours annually.
Within the first year of employment – Staff employed over 20
hours a week:
 Certification in infant, child and adult CPR & First Aid.
 10 contact hours of training. After the first year, 6
contact hours annually.
Within the first year of employment – Staff employed fewer
than 20 hours per week:
 5 contact hours of training. After the first year, 4 contact
hours annually.
 Do not need to be CPR or First Aid certified. However,
at least one staff member must be present at any given
time that is certified in child, infant, and adult First Aid
and CPR.
Make Sure That Your Professional Development Trainings Count!
DHS has also given training approval for some on-line trainings. A list of these trainings can be found on DHS’s website
(www.dhs.state.ia.us). Follow the links for Child Care, Providing Child Care Services and Child Care Professional Development
Opportunities. Or type this into your browser:
http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Child_Care/Professional_Development.html
and then select: Professional Development Opportunities
DID YOU KNOW...?
DHS will not grant training credit toward classes that you have previously
taken within a five (5) year period of time.
Civil rights statement
The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability,
sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is
derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited
bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)
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Johnson County Trainings
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training is valid for 5 years. Certification must be taken in the state of Iowa. CDA Category: #1 Planning
a safe healthy, learning environment.
Instructor: Deb Eckhoff
Registration: $10
Date
Time & Location
Monday, July14
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Monday, August 25
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Monday, September 29
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Wednesday, Oct 22
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Monday, November 24
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Thursday, December 18
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Center Directors Workshop:
Accountability Without Confrontation
This interactive session for Center Directors will cover Accountability for Staff, Delivering the Tough Talks,
Documentation and Action Plans. We will also discuss the Open Door Policy. As Directors, are we really
open and what does that mean? Please bring copies of your staff job descriptions, your policy
guidelines and your center Employee Handbook. CDA Category #5: Managing an effective program operation.
Presenters: Wendy Moorhead
Date
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 9
Registration: Free
Location
First Mennonite Church, 405 Myrtle Ave, Iowa City
—— please enter door that is under large portico in the back of the church —workshop will
be held in Fellowship Hall
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The Creative Curriculum
for Family Child Care® Series
Participants must be registered child development home providers from
Washington County or Johnson County.
The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care is the premier research-based,
comprehensive curriculum that addresses the unique strengths and challenges of
family child care.
The Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care is a comprehensive system that includes
curriculum, assessment, implementation, evaluation, and professional
development. Participants will receive the Creative Curriculum for Family Child Care
materials/kit and learn how to incorporate strategies for building a comprehensive
education plan in the family child care home/child development home. Participants must
attend entire series to receive the free materials (one per program).
1. Laying the Groundwork—CDA Category 6
2. The Role of the Curriculum—CDA Category 6
3. How Children Develop & Learn—CDA Category 8
4. Organizing Your Home—CDA Category 1
5. Organizing Your Day—CDA Category 5
6. What Children are Learning—CDA Category 2
7. Caring and Teaching—CDA Category 3
8. Building Relationships with Families—CDA Category 4
9. Routines & Experiences/What We've Learned—CDA Category 1
Dates: Saturdays: November 8, November 22 & December 6
Time: 9:00 a.m.– 3:45 p.m. (a total of 18 hours professional development!)
Location: Kirkwood Community College, 1816 Lower Muscatine, Iowa City Rm 215.
Instructor: Brenda OHalloran
Registration Fee: $20
** Please bring a sack lunch or plan to purchase a quick lunch at a nearby restaurant.
QUESTIONS ? ? ?
Please contact Deb Eckhoff/4Cs at 319-338-7684 ext. 103
or [email protected]
This series is sponsored by the Washington County Riverboat Foundation
Participants must be registered child development home providers from
Washington County or Johnson County.
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Its More Than Just Numbers!
It is possible that mathematics was not your favorite subject at school. Teaching mathematics to young children is something totally
different! This workshop looks at ways to support children’s learning of basic mathematical concepts through daily routines and play
activities. Its not too late – find out how fun this can be and develop greater confidence that you are providing a strong foundation for
children to develop a love for mathematics. CDA Category #2: Advancing children’s physical & intellectual development.
Instructor: Susan Gray
Registration: $10
Date
Time & Location
Wednesday, July 16
6:30-8:30 p.m.
4Cs Administration Building, 1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City
Iowa’s Program for Infant & Toddler Care Series (PITC)
* Sponsored by Community Action of Eastern Iowa
The Iowa Program for Infant and Toddler Care strives to “raise the quality of care for infants and toddlers”. IA PITC consists of a 50hour training plan program. This training plan program is broken down into 5 training modules. Each module consists of 5 two-hour
lessons. Caregivers are encouraged, but not required, to complete all 50-hours of IA PITC training. IA PITC lessons are intended for
anyone caring for and about infants and toddlers, including `parents, childcare providers, and childcare center directors.
Presented by: Susan Gray
Cost: FREE —> You must register using the DHS Training Registry at: https://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/MainPortal/Welcome.aspx
Questions about registration? Please call Community Action of Eastern Iowa and ask for Barbara or Kristin at: 866-324-3236.
Module I: Social & Emotional Growth & Socialization
Saturday, September 6 (8.00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.)
Module 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Saturday, September 13 (8.00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.)
Module 1.4, 1.5
Module II: Group Care
Saturday, October 25 (8.00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.)
Module 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Saturday, November 1 (8.00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.)
Module 2.4, 2.5
Module III: Learning & Development
Saturday, January 10 (8.00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.)
Module 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Saturday, January 17 (8.00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.)
Module 3.4, 3.5
Module IV: Culture, Family, and Providers
Saturday, January 24 (8.00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.)
Module 4.1, 4.2, 4.3
Saturday, January 31 (8.00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.)
Module 4.4, 4.5
Module V: Beginning Together: Caring for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs
Saturday, Feb 21 (8.00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.)
Module 5.1, 5.2, 5.3
Saturday, Feb 28 (8.00 a.m.—12:15 p.m.)
Module 5.4, 5.5
LOCATION: Kirkwood Community College, 1816 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City Room 262.
Please bring a sack lunch or plan to purchase a quick lunch nearby.
Starting Small: Teaching Tolerance
Early childhood professionals must understand that no one culture, race or ethnic group represents the norm. Given this, the Early
Childhood challenge is how do we create inclusive, welcoming classrooms that are equitable? Experiences in the early childhood
classroom can color children’s ideas and expectations about equity, cooperation and citizenship for a lifetime. This workshop is based on
curriculum from Teaching Tolerance project from the Southern Poverty Law Center and includes insightful videos from preschool and
early grade school classrooms. 1 hour in CDA Category #3 and 1 hours in CDA Category #4.
Instructor: Deb Eckhoff
Registration: $10
Date
Monday, September 15
Time & Location
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 109 ANNEX BUlLDING, Kirkwood Community College,1814 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City
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Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Strategies for Group Settings
This workshop will offer strategies and techniques to childcare providers that will allow you to create an environment where all children
can be successful and safe. Strategies will focus on children displaying challenging behavior that ranges from developmentally typical to
atypical. This presentation will offer practical interventions that providers can easily implement in a group setting. Content focuses on
positive reinforcements, creating consistency and setting and maintaining developmentally appropriate expectations and limits. CDA
Category #3: Supporting positive social and emotional development.
Instructor: Gayle Dunlap
Registration: $10
Date
Time & Location
Monday, September 22
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 109 ANNEX BUlLDING, Kirkwood Community College, 1814 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City
Nurturing Our Professional Lives
Quote: "If we don't model what we teach, we are teaching something else." -John Maxwell
A Team means to work together as a group. Whether you have been teaching for 15 years or are the newest member of the team, you
can help nurture the professional lives of your co-workers. During this interactive training session, we will cover Team Builders and
Team Busters, Respectful Interactions with children, families and co-workers, Co-worker Relationships, Gossip and
Professionalism. Come prepared to participate! Come prepared to share! CDA Category #6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.
Instructor: Wendy Moorhead
Registration: $10
Date
Time & Location
Thursday, October 2
6:30-8:30 pm
Kirkwood Community College, 1816 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City. Room 216
Ages & Stages Questionnaires for Early Childhood Professionals
Concerned about a child’s development? Looking for an easy, objective tool to establish whether your concern is valid? Learn how to use
the Ages and Stages Questionnaires as a tool to help identify children in need of referral for evaluation. The tool can also be used by the
parents in your program, to open the conversation about the need for a referral. This is not a required training—but is highly
recommended for all child care providers. Participants will receive instruction in administration, scoring, and interpretation of the ASQ3
and ASQ: Social-Emotional. There will be discussion and suggestions for sharing child development information with parents and working
with other providers. CDA Category #7: Observing & recording children’s behavior
Instructor: Laurie Nash, Co-sponsored with Johnson County Empowerment.
Date
Tuesday, October 14
Registration: $10
Time & Location
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Johnson County Health & Human Services Bldg., 855 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City (Room 203 B/C)
Be Stressed-Less!
We all have work stress and home stress and it will often come together as life stress. During this training, we will focus on YOU! What
causes you stress and how does that impact you? You will learn about the "Take Care of Me Approach" as well as a range of
management techniques to help you neutralize stress and become "Stressed-Less". Come prepared to share! CDA Category #6: Maintaining a
commitment to professionalism.
Please note: This session does include some aromatherapy items.
Instructor: Wendy Moorhead
Registration: $10
Date
Thursday, November 13
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Time & Location
6:30-8:30 pm
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Kirkwood Community College, 1816 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City. Room 216
July– December 2014
Ages and Stages: I’ve Got My RESULTS: What Else Can the ASQ Do for Me?
The Ages and Stages Questionnaires can be a powerful snapshot of individual development. It can also be used to evaluate and guide our
daily activities with the children in our care. This workshop will demonstrate how to use the information on the Ages and Stages to
improve the quality of childcare programs at home and at centers. 1 hour each in CDA Category #2: & Category #7.
Instructor: Mary Lukas
Registration: $10
Date
Monday, November 17
Time & Location
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Kirkwood Community College, 1816 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City. Room 347
Healthy in a Hurry
Processed foods are commonly used and consumed because of their convenience. Healthy in a Hurry demonstrates appropriate infant
and child nutrition focusing on MyPyramid. Quick and easy snacks and menu planning are discussed, demonstrated, and sampled. An
Iowa State University Extension program. CDA Category #8: Principles of child growth and development.
Instructor: Rachel Wall, ISU Extension
Date
Wednesday, November 19
Registration: $10
Time & Location
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Iowa State Extension & Outreach, 3109 Old Highway 218 S, Iowa City, Iowa 52246 Room A&B
TALK! TALK! TALK! ....... What’s the message?
In this workshop we will explore together what is meant by “nurturing relationships” and how they are achieved. What is the
overarching message, or feeling a child gets when he/she enters our classroom or home? How are these messages conveyed? What can
we do to meet the individual needs of each child, while also running a well-organized program? Bring your ideas and experience to an
interactive workshop on how to develop meaningful communication and relationships with the children in your care. 1 hour in CDA
Category #2 and 1 hour in CDA Category #3.
Instructor: Susan Gray
Thursday, December 11
Registration: $10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Kirkwood Community College, 1816 Lower Muscatine Rd., Iowa City. Room 216
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Washington County Trainings
* IMPORTANT Information about scholarships for Washington County Child Care Providers *
ECI-A Henry-Washington has provided funds for a limited number of scholarships for providers who are providing child care in
Washington County for children birth to 5 years old.
1. FIRST AID, UP & CPR: Once you have received your certification cards (e.g., from NSTS, American Red Cross, American Heart
Assoc.) , mail photocopies (front & back) along with a photocopy of your receipt or canceled check to the 4Cs. Include: your name,
address, daytime phone number and where you work (e.g., registered home, name of center or preschool). 4Cs will reimburse you up
to $45 for the classes until the scholarship funds are depleted. Scholarships will be issued in the order we receive them. Centers and
preschools may receive up to a maximum of 5 scholarships within this fiscal year. YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
BY May 15, 2015.
2. A limited number of scholarships are also available for the 4Cs Fall & Spring Early Childhood Institutes.
Two Great Workshops on
Saturday, September 27!!!
Earn 4 hours of professional development!
($5/Workshop, $10 to attend both!)
Presented by: Wendy Moorhead
Location: ISU Extension Office, 2223 250th St., Washington, IA
Providers are welcome to attend one or both workshops!!!
Nurturing Our Professional Lives
Saturday, Sept. 27
8:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.
Registration Fee: $5
Quote: "If we don't model what we teach, we are teaching something else." -John Maxwell
A Team means to work together as a group. Whether you have been teaching for 15 years or are the
newest member of the team, you can help nurture the professional lives of your co-workers. During this
interactive training session, we will cover Team Builders and Team Busters, Respectful Interactions with
children, families and co-workers, Co-worker Relationships, Gossip and Professionalism. Come prepared
to participate! Come prepared to share! CDA Category #6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism.
Be Stressed-Less!
Saturday, Sept. 27
10:45 a.m.—12:45 p.m.
Registration Fee: $5
We all have work stress and home stress and it will often come together as life stress. During this training,
we will focus on YOU! What causes you stress and how does that impact you? You will learn about the
"Take Care of Me Approach" as well as a range of management techniques to help you neutralize stress
and become "Stressed-Less". Come prepared to share! CDA Category #6: Maintaining a commitment to
professionalism.
Please note: This session does include some aromatherapy items.
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Starting Small: Teaching Tolerance
Early childhood professionals must understand that no one culture, race or ethnic group represents the norm. Given this, the early
childhood challenge is how do we create inclusive, welcoming classrooms that are equitable? Experiences in the early childhood
classroom can color children’s ideas and expectations about equity, cooperation and citizenship for a lifetime. This workshop is based on
the Teaching Tolerance project from the Southern Poverty Law Center and includes insightful videos from preschool and early grade
school classrooms. 1 hour in CDA Category #3 and 1 hours in CDA Category #4.
Instructor: Deb Eckhoff
Registration: $10
Date
Thursday, October 30
Time & Location
6:30-8:30 p.m.
ISU Extension Office 2223 250th St., Washington, IA
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training is valid for 5 years. Certification must be taken in the state of Iowa. CDA Category: #1 Planning
a safe healthy, learning environment.
Instructor: Deb Eckhoff
Registration: $10
Date
Thursday, November 20
Time & Location
6:30-8:30 p.m.
ISU Extension Office 2223 250th St., Washington, IA
TALK! TALK! TALK! ....... What’s the message?
In this workshop we will explore together what is meant by “nurturing relationships” and how they are achieved. What is the
overarching message, or feeling a child gets when he/she enters our classroom or home? How are these messages conveyed? What
can we do to meet the individual needs of each child, while also running a well-organized program? Bring your ideas and
experience to an interactive workshop on how to develop meaningful communication and relationships with the children in your
care. 1 hour in CDA Category #2 and 1 hour in CDA Category #3.
Instructor: Susan Gray
Monday, December 1
Registration: $10
6:30-8:30 p.m.
ISU Extension Office 2223 250th St., Washington, IA
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Working Together in Our Community:
The Iowa Children’s Museum (ICM) &
4Cs Partner in the ICM for Everyone Program
Dear Child Care Providers,
The Iowa Children’s Museum and 4Cs would like to introduce (or reintroduce) you to the ICM for Everyone
Program. It is our hope that this program will help reach economically disadvantaged families in our community.
Please share the following information with the families in your program and please use for your family too!
An ICM for Everyone membership is free for qualifying families and provides unlimited admission to The Iowa
Children’s Museum for one year for two adults and all children under age 18 in one household (a $120
value). The expectation is that you visit a minimum of 10 times—year-long fun and learning for the entire family! It also
provides free admission to over 175 children’s museums throughout the US and discounts for their museum toy
store and special programs.
A family can qualify a number of ways including being eligible for Medicaid, Food Stamps, or Iowa's Free
and Reduced Lunch program. Please submit an application to 4Cs with proof of eligibility. The
application will then be forwarded to the Iowa Children’s Museum who will notify the family of the status of
their free membership application. You may request an electronic application form from 4Cs.
The ICM for Everyone Program is supported by donations from community businesses and individuals, as well as
grant awards. If ICM for Everyone funds are available the applicant family will be granted a membership right
away. If program funds are not available at the time of application, the family will be placed on a waiting list and
notified when funds become available. Once a family has been accepted into our ICM for Everyone program, they
are eligible to renew their membership each year. The only requirement to renew is that we ask families to visit
the museum at least 10 times within a year.
Thank you for helping The Iowa Children's Museum to inspire every child to imagine, create, discover, and
explore through the Power of Play!
Questions: call the Children’s Museum: 319-625-6255 or 4Cs: 319-338-7684.
4Cs—ICM Program
1500 Sycamore Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Please return to 4Cs with proof of eligibility. Your membership card and more
information will be mailed to you by the Iowa Children’s Museum.
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First Aid, UP & CPR Classes
National Safety Training Service (NSTS)
319-366-4769 Office 888-852-5717 Toll Free
Register by mail or online: http://www.nstssafety.com/
or on the DHS Training Registry: https://ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/MainPortal/Welcome.aspx
Make checks payable to: Kate White
Mail to: NSTS, 225 25th St. Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Name_________________________________________________
Work Phone (______)_____________________
Work Address_____________________________________________________
City_____________________________________ Zip_________________
I am (Check One):
County where you work: ____________________
_____ Registered Home Child Care Provider
____ Non-Registered Home Provider ____ DHS contract/certificate
_____ Center Staff at________________________________________
___ Head Start
___ Other
NO REFUNDS or RESCHEDULES WITHOUT 24 HOURS NOTICE TO NSTS!
Registrations are NOT accepted over the phone! To Register: Fill out the registration form below and mail with the correct fee.
Registration & payment MUST be received by NSTS ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS. NSTS will notify you only if the class is full or if there
are any class changes. No refunds or reschedules will be allowed without 24 hour notice to NSTS. Questions, concerns, and needs for special
accommodations should be directed NSTS. ——>>> YOU MUST BE ON TIME TO RECEIVE CREDIT!!!
IOWA CITY classes are held @ Kirkwood Community College at 1816 LOWER MUSCATINE ROAD (Room 263) Iowa City, IA 52240. Parking is
available in front and behind the college. Room 263 is located at the front of the building on the second floor. Please bring your lunch or plan on
getting a quick sandwich nearby.
Check the date:
Check your classes:
□ August 2, 2014
□ $70 - First Aid, CPR (AED), & UP
□ September 6, 2014
□ $65 - First Aid & CPR(AED)
□ October 4, 2014
□ $40 - CPR (AED) only (good for 2 yrs)
□ November 1, 2014
□ $35 - First Aid only (good for 3 yrs)
□ December 6, 2014
□ $5
- UP only
CLASS TIMES:
8:00—11:00 A.M. First Aid
11:00 A.M.—12:00 P.M.
Universal Precautions (UP)
12:30 —2:30 P.M.
CPR
For updates on 4Cs training opportunities please check the DHS Training
Registry at:
https://ccmis.dhs.state.is.us/trainingregistry/
Remember if you are applying for a training that has a registration fee, your
enrollment will NOT be accepted until 4Cs receives your payment. Workshops
have limited seating so please register/ send in your payment early!
Unless otherwise indicated 4Cs workshops are co-sponsored by Iowa AEYC
through the Iowa City Chapter.
Iowa City
Chapter of the
Iowa AEYC
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Please complete and mail the registration form with a check or money order to:
4Cs Community Coordinated Child Care
Attn: Education and Training
1500 Sycamore St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Please print clearly!
Name : __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________________________State: ______________ Zip: ___________________________
Telephone: ____________________________________ E-mail:
___________________________________
County in which I provide child care: _______________________________
Check one: □
Registered Child Development Home
□ Non-registered Child Development Home
□ Center ___________________________________________
Training Date
□
I am a Parent
□
Other __________________________________________
Title of Training
County Where
Training will be
Held
Registration
Fee
Amount
Enclosed
* * REFUND POLICY * * *

All registration fees are non-refundable or transferable.
* * * INCLEMENT WEATHER STATEMENT * * *

In the event of inclement weather, we will make every effort to notify you of a cancelation
or postponement—please make sure your contact information is up-to-date.
Decisions will be made as early in the day as possible.
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4Cs
Early Childhood Institute
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Watch our website or your mailbox for details coming in late August
or early September.
Please join us for this important event where, as an early childhood community,
we begin to come to grips with what ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) is,
and how it impacts our lives, and the children and families we serve.
The institute format will be completely different to facilitate practical consideration
of the many aspects of ACES from a greater number of local experts in this field.
Our goal is not only to increase awareness of the scope of this issue, but together
to strategize how, as a community, we can with greater intentionality embark on a
shared journey to provide the best child care possible for children with high ACE
scores.
Here are websites for more information on ACES:
http://www.iowaaces360.org/
http://acestoohigh.com/
http://resiliencetrumpsaces.org/
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