Volume XIV, Issue V MARCH 2008 Four Key Tips on Contracts and Policies By Tom Copeland Here are some basic rules that can help providers communicate clearly with parents and reduce potential conflicts: 1. Providers can set whatever rules they want for their program. You can run a highly structured or un-structured program. You can use any curriculum you want or design your own. You are the boss of your own program. The only exception to this is that you cannot discriminate based on race, sex, religion, national origin, or disability. Your state may have further limitations on discrimination rules. 2. Your contract is a legal document that spells out the hours and days you will provide care in exchange for money paid by the parent. Your policies contain all the rules for how your program will operate (sick policy, meal policy, activities, behavior guidance, etc.). We recommend that your contract and policies be two separate documents. Any change to a written contract must be in writing and signed by both parties. You can make any change in your policies at will. 3. Although providers are free to adopt any rules they want, we strongly recommend that providers put these two rules in their contract: ▪ Client will pay at least one week in advance ▪ Client will pay in advance for the last two weeks of care If you enforce these two rules, you will never have a parent leave your program owing you money. These two rules are reasonable and affordable; if the parent can’t pay this full amount in advance, you can allow parents to pay a little extra each week over time. For parents who receive state financial assistance you may or may not be able to adopt these rules. 4. Do not be hesitant to enforce your rules if a parent violates them. The way to enforce your rules is to give parents a consequence for not following them. If a parent is late, charge a fee. If a parent refuses to pay you on time, give the parent a fair warning and then terminate if their behavior doesn’t change. Parents who are given clear rules to follow and understand the consequences of not following them are less likely to cause problems. Tom Copeland is the nation’s leading expert on the business of family child care. He is an independent consultant, trainer, author, and family child care advocate. If you would like to hear more great information from Tom Copeland he will be in Stilwell on June 9 and 10 for training. See our training page for more information on these and other high quality upcoming trainings. DINIYOTHLI KANOHEDA (Dee-nee-youth-lee Kaw-no-head-ah - Children’s News) Child Care Resource Center Volume XV, Issue III May/June 2011
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Volume XIV, Issue V MARCH 2008
Four Key Tips on Contracts and Policies By Tom Copeland
Here are some basic rules that can help providers communicate clearly with parents and reduce potential conflicts: 1. Providers can set whatever rules they want for their program. You can run a highly
structured or un-structured program. You can use any curriculum you want or design your own. You are the boss of your own program. The only exception to this is that you cannot discriminate based on race, sex, religion, national origin, or disability. Your state may have further limitations on discrimination rules.
2. Your contract is a legal document that spells out the hours and days you will provide care in exchange for money paid
by the parent. Your policies contain all the rules for how your program will operate (sick policy, meal policy, activities, behavior guidance, etc.). We recommend that your contract and policies be two separate documents. Any change to a written contract must be in writing and signed by both parties. You can make any change in your policies at will.
3. Although providers are free to adopt any rules they want, we strongly recommend that providers put these two rules in their contract: ▪ Client will pay at least one week in advance ▪ Client will pay in advance for the last two weeks of care If you enforce these two rules, you will never have a parent leave your program owing you money. These two rules are reasonable and affordable; if the parent can’t pay this full amount in advance, you can allow parents to pay a little extra each week over time. For parents who receive state financial assistance you may or may not be able to adopt these rules. 4. Do not be hesitant to enforce your rules if a parent violates them. The way to enforce your rules is to give parents a consequence for not following them. If a parent is late, charge a fee. If a parent refuses to pay you on time, give the parent a fair warning and then terminate if their behavior doesn’t change. Parents who are given clear rules to follow and understand the consequences of not following them are less likely to cause problems. Tom Copeland is the nation’s leading expert on the business of family child care. He is an independent consultant, trainer, author, and family child care advocate. If you would like to hear more great information from Tom Copeland he will be in Stilwell on June 9 and 10 for training. See our training page for more information on these and other high quality upcoming trainings.
DINIYOTHLI KANOHEDA (Dee-nee-youth-lee Kaw-no-head-ah - Children’s News)
Child Care Resource Center
Volume XV, Issue III May/June 2011
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Resource Library…..……………….…....……….…..2 Direct Deposit……….………………………………...2 CDA Reminders…………..…….…………………….2 CPR and First Aid Trainings….………...….....….…2 Exchange Articles………...………...…………..…….3 May Trainings…..….…………………..……………...4 June Trainings.………………………………………...5 Notice to Child Care Facilities...……………………6 Child Passenger Training…………………………….6 Early Childhood Information………………………..7 HHS HealthBeat…………….………………………..7
Inside this issue:
VOLUME XIV, ISSUE V
DINIYOTHLI KANOHEDA Child Care Programs
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465 (918) 453-5300 888-458-6230
E-mail: [email protected] www.cherokeekids.net
Publisher—Cherokee Nation Child Care Resource Center
Editor—Tina Smith
Diniyothli Kanoheda is published through funding from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Child Care Bureau, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services—Oklahoma Child Care Services and the Oklahoma Child Care Resource and Referral Association.
O-SI-YO Child Care Resource Center Library Our resource library is available to child care providers, relative providers, parents, and anyone who works with children. This service is free of charge, however if you are going to be using our copier for copies please bring your own copy paper. We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 am — 5:00 pm.
EXTENDED HOURS
We are also open for extended hours each month. We will continue to be open for extended hours one Saturday each month. We encourage you to come visit us and become more familiar with our services! Saturdays 9:00 am—12:00 pm May 7 June 11
For those of you that have a CDA…. Be sure to check the renewal date of your CDA certification so that you don’t let it expire. You may also want to refresh your understanding of the criteria for renewal so that you will have plenty of time to get classes in, etc. by the renewal deadline. You can receive all information on renewal online at www.cdacouncil.org.
For ALL Providers…… You MUST keep your CPR/First Aid certification current at all times in order to keep an active license.
CPR AND FIRST AID
TRAINING
Pediatric CPR/First Aid Training May 17, 2011
9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. For information on fees and registration please contact David Hiler at Cherokee Nation EMS (918) 453-5033 or toll free at 1-888-238-7551.
Are you tired of waiting for that paper check to come in the mail? Sign up for direct deposit to have it automatically deposited into your bank account. We now offer direct deposit for our providers. If you have not signed up for this service and would like to please contact Rosemary Howard at 918-453-5071. Thank you.
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Play: What Humans Can Do
“Without play, peak performance is impossible. By play, I mean any activity that engages the imagination.”
These words of advice come from Edward Hallowell in his book, Shine: Using Brain Science to Get the Best from Your People (Boston, Harvard Business Review, 2011), which is rated among the top 10 “Books that Can Shape our Profession” in this week’s Exchange Insta Poll. Hallowell continues… “Play is what humans can do and computers can’t. Play is the activity of the mind that allows you to dream up novel approaches, fresh plans. Columbus was at play when it dawned on him that the world was round. Newton was at play in his mind when he saw the apple tree and suddenly conceived of the force of gravity. Watson and Crick were playing with the possible shapes of the DNA molecule when they stumbled on the double helix. Shakespeare played with the iambic pentameter his whole life. Mozart barely lived a waking moment when he was not at play. Einstein’s thought experiments are brilliant examples of the mind invited to play…. “Play as I define it, is not restricted to the ‘creatives’ in your organization… If you’re reading this page, you can play! Everyone has it in them to imagine and to question. The best organizations create a culture that fosters play in everyone, especially those to whom it does not come naturally, because in play those people will discover talents and ideas they didn’t know they had. An expectation of rigid conformity, of political correctness and robotic obedience to procedure and rules, may prevent lawsuits, but it deadens people and sooner or later kills organizations. No one ever got great by doing only what they were told.” Taken from www.childcareexchange.com
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Early Writing
In her Exchange article, “Encouraging preschoolers’ early writing efforts,” Leslie Falconer observes, “If there’s one object common to preschools and child care centers the world over, it’s pieces of paper covered with looping scribbles made by small hands learning to hold a pencil or crayon. The next time you’re cleaning up at the end of a busy day, though, consider taking a closer look at those scribbles. They’re actually samples of early writing, and an invitation for you to channel those small hands into recording their
new ideas and creative thoughts…. Early writing — scribbles, drawing , a child’s first attempt at letters or his name — develops more than just fine motor skills. It is a way for children to communicate their thoughts and feelings to others. Learning about writing — as with reading — begins in infancy. Before children can sound out letters, or even hold a crayon, they can observe an adult making marks on a notepad or a letter to Grandma. Children watch their teachers write key words on a large piece of paper as they brainstorm ideas around a theme. When the adult rereads the idea list, children make the connection that words can be expressed in symbols to be reread later. For preschool-aged children, dictating words and ideas to an adult teacher — an activity called story dictation — who can then read them back to the children in their own words, can be a very empowering experience. Inviting children to make creative choices in their storytelling enhances that accomplishment. Taken from www.childcareexchange.com
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MAY TRAININGS
If you are interested in enrolling in the CDA-Pathway to Professional Growth Classes please call Gina McPherson at 866-343-3883. For information about online classes go to www.okhighered.org/secc.
Start Smart! Stay Smart! Hard Rock Casino & Resort—Catoosa
May 23, 2011 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
The Crucial Role of Social Emotional Development in School Readiness
May 24, 2011 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Pam Schiller
Social-Emotional Development of Infants, Toddlers and Families
Mayes County DHS– Pryor May 9, 2011
6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m. Presenter: Kathy LaValley
Outdoor Environments/Nature Education Western Hills Guest Ranch– Wagoner
May 20, 2011 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
May 21, 2011 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dimensions Foundation
Behavior and Guidance Vinita Police Department– Vinita
May 2, 2011 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Presenter: Diane Weston
Building Social & Emotional Skills Cherokee Casino—Siloam Springs
May 17, 2011 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Sorrels
A Dozen Ways to Build Your Child’s Brain Power Stilwell Elderly Housing—Stilwell
May 26, 2011 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
The Crucial Role of Social Emotional Development in School Readiness
May 27, 2011 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Pam Schiller Social Emotional Development of Infants,
Toddlers and Families Westville Public Library — Westville
May 16, 2011 5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
Presenter: Kathy LaValley
No Not My Child Cherokee Casino — Siloam Springs
May 5, 2011 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m.
Understanding Autism & Other Disabilities May 6, 2011
8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Presenter: Mansur Choudry
Math & Science Activities, Materials, & Games Hard Rock Casino & Resort—Catoosa
May 24, 2011 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Barbara Sorrels
The Importance of Relationships in Early Language and Literacy Learning
Peoples Inc.—Sallisaw May 5, 2011
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. Presenter: Mark Adams
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JUNE TRAININGS
To enroll for any of these classes please call Marsha White at (918) 453-5049 or 1-888-458-6230.
Social-Emotional Development of Infants, Toddlers and Families
Bank of Oklahoma – Vinita June 13, 2011
6:30 pm-8:30 pm Presenters: Kathy LaValley
Rogers County Child Care Mini-Conference St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church—Claremore
June 11, 2011 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 includes lunch Keynote Speaker: Mr. John Irvin, Lifestyle Enhancement
Services For more information contact Margaret Manchell at
918-253-4219
Purposeful Interactions Pryor Public Library – Pryor
June 6, 2011 6:30 p.m. —8:30 p.m.
Presenter: Kathy LaValley
Finance/Business Practices Stilwell Elderly Housing—Stilwell
June 9, 2011 6:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m.
June 10, 2011 8:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Presenter: Tom Copeland
Tools for Schools Northeastern State University—Tahlequah
Ballroom 2nd Floor June 8 & 9, 2011
8:45 a.m.—4:45 p.m. Registration at 8:00 a.m.
For more information or to enroll contact Michelle Sweney at 918-458-6989
We will not be having the annual early childhood conference this year. This is the conference that usu-ally takes place in August. However we are providing a lot of additional professional development
training throughout the year. We would like to encourage everyone to take full advantage of these great high quality training opportunities.
Challenging Behaviors in Infants & Toddlers Journey Church—Sallisaw
June 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. —2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Bobbie Krob
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NOTICE TO ALL CHILD CARE FACILITIES BUILT PRIOR TO 1978:
The United States Environment Protection Agency has sent out an alert for all child care facilities planning to renovate, repair, or paint any facility that was built prior to 1978. It is important that facilities only hire Renovate, Repair, and Painting (RRP) certified contractors to do this work due to the dangers of lead-based paint and lead dust. Any facilities that plan to do the work themselves, must register the facility and the staff doing the projects with the USEPA. Important information can be found at the following links: - EPA's RRP web page www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
- a trifold brochure geared toward managers of buildings and child care facilities that we can provide you. www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/bldg-mgr-brochure.pdf .
Hiring RRP certified contractors and painters at pre-1978 facilities will help keep those child care premises free of the hazards associated with lead-based paint and lead dust.
Child Care Providers Enroll Now-Classes Are Filling!
Safe Kids Oklahoma offers one of the OKDHS approved courses that meets the transportation requirements for child passenger safety training. Training in our area will be: May 17, 2011 Tulsa Class Tulsa County Health Department Room 200 5051 S.W. 129th East Avenue Tulsa, OK 74134 For more information on class content, contact Safe Kids Oklahoma, [email protected] or (405) 271-5695. For regis-tration information, call OU at 405-325-6808 or 1-800-522-0772.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD INFORMATION
CHEROKEE NATION CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER 1-888-458-6230
REACHING FOR THE STARS Misti Denton 1-800-909-7491 Northern Oklahoma Marchell Newton 1-800-884-1534 Southern Oklahoma
CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1-888-446-7608
REWARD OKLAHOMA Kristina Allen 1-888-446-7608, ext. 241 [email protected] Lisa Weaver 1-888-446-7608, ext. 296 [email protected]
SCHOLARS FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILD CARE (S.E.C.C.) Verna Corley 918-647-1252 Carl Albert State College, Sallisaw Kim Phillips 918-684-5433 Connors State College, Muskogee Linda Davis 918-540-6309 Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College, Miami Gina McPherson 1-866-343-3881 Career Technology Centers
WARMLINE: 1-888-574-5437 Health topics also available online at http://warmline.health.ok.gov/
CONSULTATION AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (CATSS)
Sandy Matthiessen 918-633-1447
Diane Weston 405-229-4253
HHS HealthBeat
Not for Toddlers and Babies
The Food and Drug Administration says children younger than 2 years should not get over-the-counter cough and cold medications. FDA says the drugs have not been shown to be safe or effective in children that young. Hundreds of cases of poisoning and even death have been reported.
But a new national survey finds 3 out of 5 parents are still giving OTC cough and cold medications to the kids. At the University of Michigan Medical School, Mathew Davis says, “Parents gave their kids under age 2 medicines that are only available now for kids over age 2.” Davis says the National Poll on Children’s Health also found about half of parents reported their doctors had said the medicines were safe or effective. Davis says a lot of learning still has to take place. Learn more at www.hhs.gov. HHS HealthBeat is a production of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Congratulations!
Tahlequah Child Development Center
If your center has achieved an accomplishment that you would like to be recognized for please let us know and we will try to get it in our newsletter. Send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 918-453-5078.
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Cherokee Nation
Child Care Resource Center
P.O. Box 948
Tahlequah, OK 74465
(888) 458-6230
WE’RE ON THE WEB! www.cherokeekids.net
The Tahlequah Child Development had a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new outdoor natural playground. The children waited anxiously to get to play on
this exciting new playground.
If you have any questions or would like more information on natural playscapes contact Marsha White at 918-453-5049.
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