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Fall 2014, Vol. 44 No.
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Office for Young Children
Creative Child Care Newsletter
THANK YOU to the
262 Providers in the
Central Region who
have successfully
submitted their
Great Start to
Quality SelfAssessment Survey
(SAS)
Introducing www.greatstarttoquality.org
The Great Start Connect Website Has a New
Look and a New Name
Newly named Great Start to Quality,
the old Great Start Connect website now
has enhanced search capabilities and
works on your smart phone and tablet!
Updating your profile is easier and now
you can do everything from your smart
phone or tablet. Please be sure to
“Update” your data as several fields
have been added for you to effectively
communicate your program to families.
Facebook Users Create a Virtual Community of
Peer Support for Completing the SelfAssessment Survey
The Michigan Providers Star Rating Program Group is a
Facebook page designed to help applying, current or former
Providers who are willing members of the Star Rating Program
in the State of Michigan. We (members) will support and help
guide other providers in this journey of self-discovery and
growth with the Great Star to Quality program.
73 members strong and growing
If you would like to join a group working toward quality
change, search on Facebook for Michigan Providers Star
Rating Program Group and ask to join the page!
Creative Child Care
For support in completing the SAS
orientation, sessions have been scheduled
throughout the region.
Please visit www.Greatstarttoquality.org
to register for one in your area.
DHS Policy Change
Impacts Some Child Care Providers
Who Participate in the SAS
The policy changes that were included in
the Governor’s budget for providers who
are receiving Child Day Care Subsidy
payments through DHS have gone into
effect as of July 27, 2014
The changes include:
The CDC program pays higher
reimbursement rates to licensed child
care programs with a 3, 4, or 5 Star
rating in Great Start to Quality.
3 Stars = .25 per hour/child
4 Stars = .50 per hour/child
5 Stars = .75 per hour/child
Additionally, the DP% will be 100% of
the Department’s rate for all children
attending a 3, 4, or 5 Star licensed
programs.
To learn more about participating in
Great Start to Quality visit
www.greatstarttoquality.org or contact
1-877-614-7328.
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Looking for a fun and easy way to enhance the learning experiences?
Check out the Lending Library!
A variety of materials are available that provide hands-on learning opportunities that enhance
the development of multiple skills (cognitive, physical, social-emotional, language, etc).
Materials can be borrowed for up to 2 weeks by providers and parents.
What providers are saying:
“Our kids loved it [Space Experience Bin]. They used the floor puzzle and then took the
magnetic planet pieces and matched them on the floor puzzle. They found very creative ways
to use the materials. They loved the Night and Day toy so much that I have emailed the
company to find out how to order it for the classroom. It was amazing to me how much more
careful they were with these toys after the discussion about how these are not our toys but
borrowed ones so we need to treat them with respect etc. They kept counting pieces and
reminding their friends to put them away.” Preschool Program, Perry
“What fun! It was great being able to use these resources. The story stretcher [If You Give A
Mouse a Cookie] gave me lots of ideas to extend the book beyond just reading it. There were
art activities, songs, ideas for snacks, and many more ideas.” Family Child Care home,
Lansing
What parents are saying:
“My kids loved the Garden kit. They created a floral shop in our living
room.” They are honing their math skills and interpersonal skills all
while having fun. Mona, mother of three ages 20mo-4yrs old
“The toys included in the kit are things that I wouldn’t buy myself so it’s
wonderful that these items are available.” Jennifer, mother to 3 year old.
“My son loved the dress me dolls with the zippers and buttons. He was excited to try zipping
his coat all by himself.” Abby, mother to 2.5 year old
What children are saying:
“I had great fun playing with the Shape Sorting Cube because I could put the shape in the
box.” Logan – age 4
“We played all of the games…Castle Logic was my favorite.” boy,– age 3
“The baby doll was my favorite toy because she is pretty.” Karen- age 3
For a complete list of items, visit http://hd.ingham.org/Home/OfficeforYoungChildren/LendingLibrary.aspx
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Fall Professional Development
Training Specials $23
(See Page 4 &5 inside of this newsletter for complete class descriptions)
October Classroom Training
Make it Take It Activities
Core Knowledge and Core Competency Area
Teaching and Learning
Developing level
October 28, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
HSB, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing
November Classroom Training
Cultural Diversity & Inclusive Practices
Core Knowledge and Core Competency Area
Teaching and Learning
Developing Level
November 20, 6:30-9:30 pm
HSB, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing
RELATES TO SAS REQUIREMENTS/Tier 2 approved
RELATES TO SAS REQUIREMENTS
December Classroom Training
Introduction to Positive Guidance & Discipline
Core Knowledge and Core Competency Area
Interactions and Guidance
Developing level/ Tier 2 approved
December 9, 6:30 to 9:00 pm
HSB, 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing
Independent Study or MOODLE
“Teaching Children Kindness”
Core Knowledge and Core Competency Area
Interactions and Guidance/Teaching and Learning
Achieving level/ Tier 2 approved
Independent study-Packet will be emailed or mailed to you and you will have 3 weeks to complete.
MOODLE- Log-in information will be emailed to you and you will have 2 weeks to complete.
Don’t Forget! All licensed and regulated child care providers must complete
their annual hours of training by December 31 to be in compliance with the
Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing regulation for yearly training hours.
Check www.greatstarttoquality.org often as new training offerings
are added regularly
The OYC Course Catalog is available in this newsletter. For a complete listing of
Independent Study Courses with Open Enrollment please see page 6
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Child Care Provider Professional Development Courses
Courses may be taken to fulfill Michigan Day Care Licensing annual training requirements, Michigan Great Start to Quality Tiered
Rating & Improvement System and Self-Assessment Survey components. All courses are aligned with the Michigan Early
Childhood Core Knowledge and Core Competency Areas and CDA Functional Areas.
For a complete listing of available courses visit http://hd.ingham.org/Home/OfficeforYoungChildren.aspx
Main Core
Knowledge
Area
Teaching and
Learning
Developing
level
Course title, description and number of training hours
“Make it Take it Activities”
Teaching materials and activities for young children can be created
to supplement and enhance current curriculum. This workshop will
provide activity ideas made from common items found in the home.
Participants will have an opportunity to create one or more
activities to take home and use with the children in their care.
(2.5 hrs)
Course Type
& time
Cost
Classroom
October 28
6:30 to 9:00 pm
$ 23
Special!
Classroom
November 20,
6:30 to 9:30 pm
$23
Special!
Classroom
December 9
6:30-9:00 pm
$ 23
Special!
Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Practices-
Teaching and
Learning
Developing
Level
Explore ways to help all types of families feel a sense of belonging
in your program. How to support unique cultures and include all
abilities. Meets specific SAS requirements.
(3 hrs)
Interactions and Introduction to Positive Guidance & Discipline
This class will explore positive strategies and tools used to help
Guidance
Achieving level guide children’s behavior. Providers will learn methods to take
away and begin using with the children in their care the next day!
(2.5 hrs)
Interactions and “Teaching Children Kindness”
Explore ways to add kindness to your everyday learning culture.
Guidance
Participants will implement assigned activities and report back as
Developing
you promote concepts in kindness, caring and problem solving with
level
children currently in care. Geared for preschool aged children.
Must be currently caring for children. (3 hrs)
Independent
Study or
MOODLE
$23
Special!
Independent Study Courses are completed using mail or email, select option on registration page 7.
Internet Courses are done on line through MOODLE
Unless otherwise noted, class courses meet at Human Services Bldg. (HSB), 5303 S. Cedar St, Lansing
Relates to SAS Requirements
Power Hour Training Modules
Step 1- Visit the Office for Young Children Home Page and click on the Power Hour Modules link.
Step 2- Click on the Power Hour Learning Link/Registration Form. This will open a combined
assignment answer sheet and registration form. Print off this form for each one-hour training you
complete.
Step 3- Select the training you would like to complete and read the information.
Step 4- Using the printed form (see step 2) fill in your answers and complete the registration
information portion at the bottom and mail in with your payment, $14.00 for each hour module.
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Specific Coursework Required by the Michigan Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing
For requirements specific to your provider type and position click on
Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers or Licensing Rules for Family and Group Child Care Homes
Main Core
Knowledge
Area
Course title, description and number of training hours
Health, Safety
and Nutrition
CPR Certification - American Heart Association Pediatric and adult
CPR.
Health, Safety
and Nutrition
CPR First Aid - American Heart Association First Aid course.
Health, Safety
and Nutrition
CPR Recertification - American Heart Association, pediatric and adult
CPR course
Health, Safety
and Nutrition
CPR and First Aid Challenge Courses - Do you know CPR or First Aid
inside out and backwards? If yes, OYC has the training for you! Study at
home and spend one hour at an appointment testing at the OYC office.
Meets Michigan Childcare Licensing requirements.
Questions? Call Lori at 517 -887-4541
Health, Safety
and Nutrition
Health, Safety
and Nutrition
Child
Development
Developing and
Achieving
levels
Management,
Professionalism
& Family and
community
engagement
Achieving and
Extending
levels
Course Type
& time
Classroom
9 am-11am
Cost
$35
Sat., Oct. 25
Classroom
11am-1:30 pm
$35
Sat., Oct 25
Beyond Back to Sleep and Shaken Baby SyndromeLearn the most up to date research and practices for keeping babies
sleeping safely. Fulfills the Michigan Childcare Licensing requirement.
Communicable Disease with Blood Borne Pathogen Course meets
Michigan Childcare Licensing requirements for blood-borne pathogen
training.
Classroom,
Wed., Nov. 12
6:30- 9:00 pm
Independent
Study
AND by
Appointment
only
MOODLE
or
Optional 1.5 CEU are available upon completion of each 15 hour
module at an additional cost of $7 per module for a total of 4.5
CEUs required by licensing for Infant/Toddler lead teachers.
Child Care Administration Series- (Courses must be taken in
order)
Child Care Center Administration, Part 1
Child Care Center Administration, Part 2
$35 CPR
$35
1st aid
$28
Ind. Study
MOODLE
or
Ind. Study
Infant/Toddler Series- (Modules must be taken in order)
Infant/Toddler Care: Beginning Their Journey (Module 1)
Infant/Toddler Care: Growing up Fast (Module 2)
Infant/Toddler Care: Small Steps to Success (Module 3)
$35
$28
$138 per
module
Independent
Study
Independent
Study
$138
each
course
Optiona1 1.5 CEU are available upon completion of each 15 hour
course at an additional cost of $7 per course for a total of 3 CEUs
required by licensing for site administrators.
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OYC Course Catalog - OPEN ENROLLMENT ANY TIME!
To view each course description, CDA Content Area and Core Knowledge Area being addressed you may
go to our web site at http://hd.ingham.org Click on Office For Young Children, then Training Calendar then
click on any title below to open a Word document description. Please call 1-800-234-6996 if you have any
questions.
Course Title
Are We Failing Our Boys?
Basics of Early Care & Education
Biting-Why They Do It, What To Do About It MOODLE
Caring for Infants and Toddlers MOODLE
Child Care Center Administration, Part 1
Child Care Center Administration, Part 2
Communicable Disease and Blood Borne Pathogens By Mail or MOODLE
Creating a Safe and Healthy Childcare Environment
Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Practices
Dental Hygiene MOODLE
Effective Communication & Assertiveness
Energize Your Circle Time By Mail or MOODLE
Everyday Literacy- By Mail or MOODLE
Extreme Makeover: Guidance & Discipline
Food Allergies MOODLE
Food Allergies and Nutrition
How Caregivers Affect Early Childhood Setting
Inclusive Child Care 1
Inclusive Child Care 2
Inclusive Child Care 3
Infant Toddler Care 1: Beginning Their Journey
Infant Toddler Care 2: Growing Up Fast
Infant Toddler Care 3: Small Steps to Success
Infants and Toddlers: It’s a Sensory Experience
Journaling and Portfolios
Making Meaningful Connections By Mail or MOODLE
Many Right Ways (DVD)
Meeting the Needs of School Age Children
Music and Early Learning (DVD)
Observation & Documentation in Early Childhood Environment
Physical Development of Infant and Toddlers MOODLE
Physical Development of Preschool Children MOODLE
Recognizing, Preventing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect
Safe Sleep and Shaken Baby Syndrome By Mail or MOODLE
Small Groups & Assessment MOODLE
Social Emotional Development of Infant and Toddlers
Stop the Bullying: Create a New Culture
Summer’s Coming- Are You Ready for the School Agers? MOODLE
Teaching Children Kindness By Mail or MOODLE
Ten Things Every Child Needs for the Best Start in Life (DVD)
The Developing Brain
Toys, Activities and the Environment for Infants/Toddlers MOODLE
Understanding Behavior in Children is an Emotional Discovery
What Children Learn When You are Not Teaching MOODLE
When a Child Pretends (DVD)
You CAN Do Math and Science MOODLE
Total
Total CEUs Training Cost
Hours
5
0.5
$70
15
1.5
$138
3
0
$35
3
0
$35
15
1.5
$138
15
1.5
$138
1.5
0
$28
5
0.5
$70
3
0
$35
3
0
$35
5
0.5
$70
3
0
$35
3
0
$35
5
0.5
$70
3
0
$35
5
0.5
$70
10
1
$110
16
1.6
$138
16
1.6
$138
16
1.6
$138
15
1.5
$138
15
1.5
$138
15
1.5
$138
5
0.5
$70
3
0
$35
3
0
$35
2.5
0
$35
10
1
$110
2.5
0
$35
10
1
$110
3
0
$35
3
0
$35
1.5
0
$28
1.5
0
$28
3
0
$35
3
0
$35
5
0.5
$70
3
0
$35
3
0
$23 special
2.5
10
3
10
3
2.5
3
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
$35
$110
$35
$120
$35
$35
$35
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HOW TO REGISTER: You are required to register for training at www.greatstarttoquality.org
A. Choose “TRAINING”
B. Choose Central (orange) Region section on the map
C. For face to face sessions click on drop down box for the county you want to search in.
D. For all Correspondence/On-line courses click on the “On-Line” button
E. Click on the row at the top of the table to sort alphabetically and scroll to the courses that begin with OYC.
Click and complete enrollment information
F. Check your email and complete payment process using the link provided in the confirmation email sent to you
or if you do not wish to pay via credit card over the internet you may mail in the form below with your check.
Mail payment and registration form to: Office for Young Children, PO Box 30161, Lansing MI 48909.
Please make checks payable to Ingham County. Checks returned for non-payment will be assessed a
$30 fee. For questions you may call 1-800-234-6996
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Fall 2014
Training Registration Form (Training listed on pages 4-5)
Name (First)
(Last)
Home Phone
Home Street Address
Work Phone
City
State
Zip Code
Home County
Email address (PRINT)
Birth date
Type of Provider (Check one):
Family
Group
Center
Worksite Name
DHS Unlicensed provider
Other
License/Registration #
Check your training choices below:
Cost
Yes, CEU
$ 23
$ 23
$ 23
$ 23
$ 35
$ 35
$ 35
$ 35
$ 35
$ 28
$ 28
$138
$138
$138
$138
$138
$7 ceu
$7 ceu
$7 ceu
$7 ceu
$7 ceu
____
$7 ceu
Course Title
Make it Take it Activities
Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Practices
Introduction to Guidance
Teaching Children Kindness
CPR Certification (am)
First Aid Certification (pm)
CPR Recertification
CPR Challenge Course
First Aid Challenge Course
Beyond Back to Sleep and SBS
Communicable Dis. w/Blood B. Pathogen
Infant/Tod: Beginning Their Journey Module 1
Infant/Tod: Growing Up Fast Module 2
Infant/Tod: Small Steps to Success Module 3
Child Care Center Administration Part 1
Child Care Center Administration Part 2
Classroom 10/28/14
Classroom 11/20/14
Classroom 12/9/14
Mail Email or MOODLE Classroom, 10/25/14
Classroom,10/25/14
Classroom, 11/12/14
by appointment and Independent Study
by appointment and Independent Study
MOODLE or Mail
MOODLE or Mail
Independent Study (by mail only)
Independent Study (by mail only)
Independent Study (by mail only)
Independent Study Mail or Email Independent Study Mail or Email ___________________________________
Independent Study Mail or Email Independent Study course selected from course catalog
(check one, if applicable to course)
Payment calculation box
$ _______ + $ _______ = $ _______________
Total class cost
Indicate choice boxes where offered
Total ceu cost
Note: CEUs are optional and you may elect not to receive them
Amount enclosed
Please allow 3-5 business days after we receive payment to process registrations
In case of OYC cancellation, vouchers will be provided and can be redeemed for other OYC trainings. OYC has a nonrefundable policy for students who do not attend training or do not complete coursework by deadline.
The rates for Professional Development Classes are valid through September 30, 2015
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Lansing, MI
Permit No. 543
Office for Young Children
Ingham County Health Department
5303 South Cedar, P.O. Box 30161
Lansing, MI 48909-7661
You may contact the
Office for Young Children at:
1-800-234-6996 or
517-887-4319
http://hd.ingham.org
The Ingham County Office for Young Children (OYC)
promotes and improves the availability, affordability,
and accessibility of quality early education and child
care for children.
Creative Child Care is a quarterly newsletter of the Office for
Young Children, a child care resource agency coordinating
services for children, families and early learning and care
providers. Each issue of Creative Child Care is copyrighted.
Written permission is required to reprint any articles.
OYC is a program of the Ingham County Health Department
and is funded in part by County of Ingham, the City of Lansing,
Early Childhood Investment Corporation, and other contracts.
OYC provides regional services in Mid-Michigan and is part of
the Great Start to Quality Central Resource Center.
www.greatstarttoquaility.org
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