At-A-Glance
April 15, 2021
“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
— Jane Goodall
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CCAoNH Updates
CCAoNH Employment Opportunities

Child Care Aware of NH has open positions:
  • Infant and Toddler Specialist
  • Lead Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator
  • Training and Technical Assistance Specialist
Would You Like to Become an Environment
Rating Scales (ERS) Observation Site?
Southern New Hampshire Services, Child Care Aware of New Hampshire is currently looking for Child Care Programs across the State to help us become reliable with the three (3) different ERS tools:
  • Infant and Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS)
  • Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales (ECERS)
  • Family Child Care Environment Rating Scales (FCCERS)
If you are interested in inviting us into your program, please reach out to us at (603) 578-1386, ext. 2532 or email us at ccrrta@snhs.org.
Week of the Young Child
April 10th-16th
How have you been celebrating Week of the Young Child?

Feel free to share with us how you have celebrated the Week of the Young Child with the themes of Music Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Work Together Wednesday and Artsy Thursday. If you are sharing photos with us, we ask that you fill out a photo release form. All photos and Photo Release Forms can be emailed to outreach2ccrr@snhs.org.
For additional information related to the Week of the Young, including how to take part in Family Friday, check out the resources below!
Check out below some ways Providers in New Hampshire have celebrated so far!
CCAoNH Professional Development Opportunities
2020-2021
Virtual Annual Training Calendar
CCAoNH Professional Development Definition Sheet
Progressive Training and TA Program
Apply to be a Progressive Training and TA Program when it works for your program! You will find the application on the Technical Assistance page under the Provider Tab.

We have several Progressive Training and TA topics that programs can choose from this year. We have highlighted two of the programs below.

  • Business Management Practices
  • Environment Rating Scale
  • Infant & Toddler Team Initiative
  • NH Early Learning Standards
  • Program Emergency Preparedness and Response
  • Pyramid Model Intro and Overview
  • Strengthening Families, Strengthening Care
Program Emergency Preparedness and Response
Have you updated your Emergency Preparedness Plan recently? This Progressive can help Programs further develop their Emergency Operations Plan and Continuity of Operation’s Plan, as well as practice the Emergency Operations drills to help them be more equipped for an emergency.
Pyramid Model
Intro and Overview
Are you interested in learning more about the Pyramid Model? This Progressive helps Administrators obtain Pyramid Model knowledge in order to build and sustain Pyramid Model practices within their Program.
Early Childhood Focused Collaboratives
Make sure you check out the Early Child Focused Collaborative e-mail that goes out on the 26th of each month. That e-mail offers dates, times and topics for each collaborative.
Business Management Practices
Training Collections
Registration Policies

Interested in viewing our registration policies?
Contact the Professional Development Support Coordinator for a copy.
Monthly Health and Safety Topics
April 2021 is Youth Sports Safety Month!

You can help us get the message of injury prevention out to young athletes, parents and coaches! Want to know how you can help? Visit stopsportsinjuries.org for more information. #SportsSafety.

Below are videos and resources regarding other health and safety topics:
  • Join NSC during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April to help make our roadways and our people safer. Take the the NSC Just Drive pledge today!
  • The week of April 26-30 is National Playground Safety Week. Visit the National Program for Playground Safety website at playgroundsafety.org.

Pyramid Model In NH
Resources to Share with Families
Provider Appreciation is May 7th!
It is a great time to celebrate the important providers in your child’s life or to celebrate the staff in your Child Care Program.

Below are some ways to share with your families about how they can celebrate Provider Appreciation Day too.

Ideas for Parents

  • Get together with other parents to create a surprise for your child care provider
  • Submit a video testimonial thanking your provider
  • Send flowers, cards or a handwritten note of appreciation
  • Work with your child to create a special remembrance
  • Buy something for your provider’s play area
  • Give your provider a paid day off, a raise, or a bonus
  • Check to see if your employer provides scholarships for toys, equipment or training that you can sponsor as a parent
Other Early Childhood News and Updates
Important Information from the Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration
Question and Answer Session:
Absent Due to COVID-19

Join BCDHSC Assistant Bureau Chief, Dianne Chase to discuss all Absent Due to COVID-19 questions.

The webinar will be recorded and posted on www.nh-connections.org
if you cannot join us.

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional
Trainer: Dianne R. Chase, Assistant Bureau Chief
Date: Friday, April 16, 2021
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
This session will award 1 hour of Professional Development.

Registration is free and through Eventbrite.
Question & Answer Session: Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) Awards and
Allowable Expenses

Join BCDHSC Assistant Bureau Chief, Dianne Chase to discuss CRSSA awards and allowable expenses.

The webinar will be recorded and posted on www.nh-connections.org
if you cannot join us.

Core Knowledge Area: Developing as a Professional
Trainer: Dianne R. Chase, Assistant Bureau Chief
Date: Friday, April 23, 2021
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM

This session will award 1 hour of Professional Development.

Registration is free and through Eventbrite.
Credentialing Applications Submitted Through NHCIS will be Processed on
May 17, 2021

Thank you for exploring the New Hampshire Connections Information System (NHCIS). We have started to receive both Early Childhood and After School Credential Applications via NHCIS.

Beginning May 17, 2021 we will be strictly using NHCIS to accept all new and renewal credential applications. We will no longer be accepting applications completed on the online registry or in paper form. 

Please note, if you have already applied using NHCIS, we see your application and will begin processing it on May 17, 2021. If you would prefer for your application to be processed sooner, please mail in your application to the address listed below and we will be happy to assist you.

DHHS/Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration
ATTN: Credentialing Specialist
129 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301

For additional questions, please reach out to the Credentialing Specialist at
603-271-4684 or Sarah.Nelson@dhhs.nh.gov.

Please click here or the button below to read the full announcement.
NH Division of Public Health
Zoom Meeting Hours Updated
The bi-weekly call with NH Division of Public Health with Educational and Child Care partners will occur the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 PM. Please see below for the Zoom information.

Call-in Phone Number: (646) 558-8656
Meeting ID: 980 6219
Password: 197445
New Hampshire Breastfeeding Friendly
Child Care Award
The NH Breastfeeding Task Force is accepting applications from NH licensed child care programs who have a breastfeeding policy and engage in practices that support breastfeeding families!
 
For information and the application, please click here or on the button below.
 
Applications will be accepted and considered if submitted by May 15th at 5:00 PM.
 
All awardees are recognized at the annual NH Breastfeeding Task Force virtual conference and receive a plaque of recognition!
 
For more information, please contact:
Lissa Sirois, MPH, RD, IBCLC
Vice-chair, NH Breastfeeding Task Force
Phone: 603-271-0571
COVID-19 Risk Reduction Strategies
Download and display these printable posters from Head Start's Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center to remind staff and families about basic COVID-19 prevention strategies.

These posters promote vaccination, masks and simple strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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