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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Written comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to oel.rules@oel.myflorida.com. All emails should have “6M-4.610 Comment” in the subject line. 

Florida’s Voluntary Lead Testing Program for Schools and Childcare Facilities allows all Florida licensed childcare facilities, public, charter, and tribal schools to participate at no cost. Some of the benefits of participation include free sampling and analysis of lead in drinking water, educational materials on methods to reduce lead exposure, and guidance for responding to elevated lead levels.

To find out more information please contact 850-245-8486 or via email at PWS@dep.state.fl.us.

It’s natural to want to protect children from challenging emotions. Parents and caregivers often do their best to diffuse uncomfortable moods or offer distractions. While this can provide short-term relief that is helpful in moderation, it needs to be balanced by sitting with those feelings and taking time to explore them. Remember, emotions occur for a reason, and learning to feel all of them fully is essential to processing life experiences. With principles drawn from mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, these six practices can help children manage difficult emotions and form healthy relationships with their feelings. Read More...

A: For many years I made my niece one when she was in my pre-k class at a different center. She is 18 now and still has that bucket.

A: I like to do different things for the children in my classroom. Anybody can go buy a bucket but I figured to make one of their favorite characters would be something they would really appreciate, and it also gives them something to remember.

A: The parents absolutely love the buckets, and the children are happy because it's theirs and it fits them. I’d like to think of myself as a creative person. No two buckets are the same, even if they choose the same character.

A: My favorite part of doing these buckets would have to be seeing the excitement on the children’s faces when they receive them. It’s so genuine, and it really makes my heart happy. As Og Mandino says, “The greatest legacy we can leave our children is happy memories.“

Early Childhood Investigations offers free webinars to early childhood educators. The series is produced by Engagement Strategies, LLC., and presented by leading authors, experts, and leaders. Now, you can participate in conference-quality training without leaving your home, classroom, or office.

Download a copy of the flyer by clicking the button below. Please make sure all parents in your center receive a copy of this flyer. You can print to send home with each of your children, or you can simply post the flyer on your social media page.

In a time when the health and safety of our community are most important, help keep the children in your center insured.

Encourage families in your centers to contact ELCNWF for information and assistance applying for Florida KidCare. Call 850-747-5400 X 108 or request CCR&R via the link below!

Have your kids listen, sing, and dance along to "Helping Others", the next song from Noggin’s Big Heart Beats album. And be sure to follow their site as they will release a new video every month.