Do you have questions or concerns about your program (COVID-related or otherwise)? The team at Child Care Aware® of North Dakota is here to support you. Submit your question or request support at any time, and someone from our team will connect with you to help you get the answers you need.
Child Care Aware® Health Consultants and Inclusion Specialists are available to listen to your concerns and support you on health and safety, special needs, or challenging behavior questions.
If you are thinking about starting a child care business or you are newly licensed, you can receive customized onsite and/or virtual visits from Child Care Aware® consultants to learn about business essentials, creating safe and healthy environments, and marketing your program.
Child Care Aware® can help you fill your vacancies by connecting families searching for care with programs that have openings. Child Care Aware® also offers consumer education resources to help families feel empowered to make the best choices for their family.
Although in-person training is temporarily suspended, Child Care Aware® has a variety of online, self-paced and online, instructor-led courses available to help meet your training and professional development needs.
Are you unsure of when a child or staff member should be sent home or excluded from the program? The North Dakota Department of Health has created a Decision Tree for Symptomatic Individuals in Child Care Programs to help you know when a child or adult should stay home. To get this resource and many more about COVID-19 and child care, visit our website.
Upcoming Training Events
Face-to-face training is suspended until further notice, but check out our fantastic lineup of online, instructor-led courses!
The Inclusion Support Program makes grant funding and technical assistance available to licensed early childhood service providers in North Dakota who care for children with special needs.
Flu vaccines are critical to reducing the overall impact of respiratory illnesses and easing the burden on the health care system, especially this year during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CDC recommends annual flu vaccines for anyone 6 months and older.
During times of transition or stress try using these Vroom Tips to focus on reducing stress and building strong bonds with children. 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
