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Site Menu: Home Page Olmsted Co Licensor Info Parents Providers Advocacy Members Newsletter Child Care Home Directory Child Care Openings/Ads Helpful Links Contact Us T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® MINNESOTA has supported individuals employed at an Early Childhood Center or Licensed Family Child Care in the past by providing T.E.A.C.H. scholarships to those interested in furthering their education by studying child development or early childhood. Our upcoming scholarship application deadlines are April 1 (for summer session) and July 1 (for fall session). Students can receive up to $2,125 per year for an Associate Degree or $5,5000 for a Bachelor Degree. Information on the scholarship programs we offer is available at our website at http://www.mnchildcare.org/TEACH/ <http://www.mnchildcare.org/TEACH/> Eligibility requirements are also listed on the website, along with applications and forms for downloading and contact information for any questions or concerns. Early Intervention Information If you know of a family with concerns about their infant, toddler or preschooler's growth or learning (birth to age 6), have them call for a free screening. Services through schools, public health and social services can start at as early as birth. For more information, contact your community's elementary school principal, county public health, county social services, or Zumbro Education District (507) 775 2037. Provided by: Olmsted County Interagency Early Intervention Committee Dodge County Interagency Early Intervention Committee	FCCI's Provider Section SIDS Video On-Line Link http://mnparentsknow.info/newborn/topicsAZ/index.htm select Shaken Baby Syndrome under "Select a Topic", then look for the videos in the right hand column. Please notify your licensor in writing that you watched the video. SEEDS Information: Are you a new child care provider? Are you an experienced child care provider who could use a boost? Sign up now for SEEDS of Early Literacy Training!! This is a well received, research-based training that provides valuable information about school readiness and motivates both experienced and new providers to prepare kids for school in fun and meaningful ways. SEEDS training will get your creative juices going! Two preschool and two infant/toddler sessions will be offered. SEEDS training groups are provided with follow-up coaching support and site evaluation. See attached flier for more details. Scholarships may be available. Contact Barb Wilson at 507-287-2020 ext. 247 for more information or go to c2r2.org for a training registration form. SIGN UP NOW….DON’T MISS THIS AWESOME TRAINING OPPORTUNITY! Helpful Articles: Professional Organizations, Why You Should Invest Marketing Ideas Tips 4 Providers Helpful Hints From Marlie Provider Resource Articles Variety of helpful information for providers of all experience levels. Interviewing Article Good advice for interviewing potential families. Check out our links section for curriculum websites, Olmsted County Licensing, First Steps, and more.... Proposed Quality Improvement and Rating System for Minnesota Child Care Providers Minnesota’s North Star Quality Rating System (QIRS) is planned as a voluntary system of support, recognition and financial incentives for quality for participating licensed family child providers, centers, Head Start and school age care programs. The Minnesota North Star QIRS will also provide parents with specific quality indicators in the form of program ratings to help them make choices for their children’s care and education. For more information on the proposed Quality Rating System, visit Ready 4K. Resource Articles Articles written by Elizabeth Pantley (PDF format) Newborn Babies and Sleep What is Preventing Your Baby from Sleeping Through the Night? Car Seat Crying Handling Unwanted Advice First Born Jealously Wonderful Sounds For Sleep Solving Naptime Problems
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