Provider Appreciation Day® is Friday, May, 8th. This is a day to recognize child care providers, teachers, and other educators of young children everywhere.
When you spend all day working with children and their families, it can be difficult to take care of yourself. However, you can use the five protective factors to promote your own well-being.
This course (formerly know a Continuous Quality Improvement) will walk you through the process of capturing your hopes and dreams for the future of your early care and education program and any dreams you have for yourself as an individual. Our online, self-paced course will give you powerful, yet simple, techniques to accomplish goals and take steps in the direction of creating an early care and education program that helps prepare children for school and life.
We are continuing to monitor the spread of COVID-19 and will make decisions about all upcoming face-to-face training events scheduled in May a minimum of two weeks before each event. If you are currently registered for a face-to-face training event, please watch your email for updates. Check out our Training Calendarto learn about the variety of online, self-paced courses that we have available. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this uncertain time!
North Dakota families are experiencing a new and unfamiliar stress; while staying home to protect their families’ health they are also managing financial stress, changes to routines, new roles and responsibilities and physical distancing from those who provide them comfort and support. It is now in these times, that all of us reach out, provide support, and ensure children and families have what they need to ensure family well-being. By supporting children and families, we can reduce stress and isolation which can lead to child maltreatment.
We are now hiring an Early Childhood Inclusion Specialist. This position is 32 hours, offers benefits, and can be based out of Bismarck or Minot. Check out the details and apply today.
The Decennial Census happens every 10 years and requires that every person in the United States be counted. Census data is used is many ways that serve children, but many children are missed in the census. We've gathered resources for you to share with families about the importance of counting all kids on the census!
State and national health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19. Schools and child care programs can play an important role in this effort. Child Care Aware® of North Dakota is collaborating with health officials to share resources and encourage all child care programs to follow best practices for hand washing, sanitizing/disinfecting, and monitoring the health status of children and staff.
Help us keep our database of all licensed child care programs as current, meaningful and accurate as possible by completing your business profile form today!
During times of transition or stress try using these Vroom Tips to add calming moments into your daily routine. A few moments with a child can promote early learning and help them feel calmer. For more tips and other great resources check out https://ndchildcare.org/parents/parent-resources.html
