September 2011

601 South Street, Galion, Oh 44833. 419-468-7581 www.childcarechoices.org

September is Labor Day Back to School Grandparents Day

NEW SERVICE - FREE!! Book Buddies
Did you ever read a story and wish you had a great activity to go with it? Well now you will! Child Care Choices has started a new loan system for parents and providers. Come and choose from over 50 childrens books all with an activity included. We will also be loaning out Storytelling Gloves with puppets and many age appropriate games that can help with letters, numbers, shapes, colors.call (419-468-7581) or stop by! Congratulations! Galion YMCA Child Care won a $50.00 gift card from Lakeshore when Stephanie donated blood.
Here are the rated centers in our area: Crawford County: Sara BeegleWee CareRichland County: AssemblyLittle Blessings -

NCSC/OSU-M CDC

For more info about what a Step Up to Quality rating means for your child, visit: www.stepuptoquality.org

Who still needs CACFP Training? Last CACFP training of 2011 is scheduled for September 15th 6:30 8:30 @ Child Care Choices Register @ www.opdn.org Questions call Kim Palm 419-468-7581

In a wacky and imaginative tale, a boy finds his entire world inhabited by animals following a field trip to the zoo. Ordinary situations are turned upside down, from breakfast with a zebra and rhino (his parents) to lions in the lunchroom and hyenas on the playground. Just when things get back to normal, he is left to worry about the upcoming class trip to a dinosaur display! Full of fun.

Are the kids ready to back to school? Better question are you ready for them to go? School is here whether we like it or not. This school year needs to start out on
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the right foot, and if you have any questions or concerns you need answered give CCC a call. On Tuesday, September 6th from 1-2 Lynne Schnuth, our school-age specialist, will be here to answer all your back-to-school questions.

While we try to teach our children about life, our children teach us what life is all about. ` Angela Schwindt

CCC provides many trainings that include child development, health & safety, nutrition, and best practice. Trainings are offered at a variety of times to meet your needs. For a complete listing of trainings @ www.opdn.org

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Early Care and Education Consortium

Starting in September CCC specialists will be available every Tuesday from 1:002:00 PM to answer your questions. Send an email (sfoley@childcarechoices.org) or call in 419-468-7581 or toll free 1-800-92CHILD. You can call in prior to the time and leave your question with Shannon or you can call in during selected hours and speak directly with specialist. Each week is a different subject and a different specialist.

September 6 Lynne Schnuth: Back to School September 13 Cancelled September 20Lori Phillips: Step Up To Quality September 27Kim Palm

www.ececonsortium.org
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Professional Development & Community Events Calendar

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ALL TRAININGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CHECK WWW.OPDN.ORG

FOR MORE CLASSES, TIMES, AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION