4C News SEPTEMBER 2014

Vanderburgh County Selected as One of Five Counties for Indiana’s Pre-K Pilot Program Starting in 2015 eligible families may apply for grants to pay for prekindergarten for their 4 year olds. All Vanderburgh County Paths to QUALITY™ Level 3 & 4 providers and accredited preschools will be eligible to participate in the pilot. For more information on this program visit: http://www.in.gov/fssa/4899.htm

You are invited to attend a special informational meeting and discussion about the Pre-K Pilot Program. Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:30-7:30pm (CST) 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. Main Floor 600 SE 6th St. Evansville Learn about this opportunity. Learn how you can be involved. Melanie Brizzi, Director of the Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning, will be present to discuss the pilot and answer any questions. Registration not required.

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4C BOARD

Jennifer Drake

Jessica Mattingly

President, CEO [email protected]

Parenting Consultant [email protected]

Krista Wedding

Sarah McDonald

Vice President, Director of Operations [email protected]

CCDF Intake Specialist [email protected]

Erin Golini-Nellis

Sarah Montgomery

Director of Subsidy Programs [email protected]

Early Childhood Mentor [email protected]

Melinda McCormick

Rob Rydzinski

Director of Program Quality [email protected]

School Age Specialist [email protected]

Heather Spencer

Vicci Rydzinski

Director of Education [email protected]

Outreach Specialist [email protected]

Officers of the Board: Joe Langerak, President Vanessa Wagler, Vice President Amy Casavant, Secretary Erica Esche, Treasurer Members at Large: Kim Howard Don Hudson Dr. Matthew Knoester Linda Schenk Laurie Seals Holly Smith Amanda Wheaton-Collins

Shantay Blackman

Rodney Simmons

Lending Library Manager [email protected]

Maintenance Associate [email protected]

Amy Broyles

Christy Smith

Power of Parenting Coordinator [email protected]

Faith Based and Preschool Specialist [email protected]

Patrice Chester

Mary Thomas

Administrative Assistant [email protected]

CCDF Intake Specialist [email protected]

Brandon Hagan

April West

Health and Nutrition Specialist [email protected]

Play and Learn Facilitator [email protected]

Kristin Lampkins

Vanessa Wolter

CACFP Manager [email protected]

Play and Learn Facilitator [email protected]

Krista Livengood

Patti Wright

Inclusion Specialist [email protected]

Play and Learn Coordinator [email protected]

Cory Lowery

Amanda Lucas

Laura Lukens-Parker Infant/Toddler Specialist [email protected]

Shanon Marchand CCDF Intake Coordinator [email protected]

Jennifer Mason CCDF Intake Specialist [email protected]

Indiana has a voluntary quality rating system for child care programs, designed to help families in their child care search. It is much like the many available rating services for consumers. Paths to QUALITY gives families a quality seal of approval to look for when they are visiting child care programs. For more information contact: 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. 812-423-4008 1-866-200-5909 [email protected]

Senior Early Childhood Mentor [email protected] CCDF Intake Specialist [email protected]

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4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. is supported by: Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc. and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning

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Other Trainings September 4—One Leader at a Time, 12:30-2:30pm (CST), 4C September 16—Investing in School Age Workers, 6:00-8:00pm (EST), Washington September 16—OT 1, 5:30-7:30pm (CST), Rockport September 18—OT 2, 4:00-7:30pm (EST), Petersburg September 25—OT 2, 4:00-7:30pm (CST), Rockprot

Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Knox, Lawrence, Orange, Pike and Martin counties are in the EST time zone. Gibson, Perry, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh and Warrick counties are in the CST time zone. EST is one hour ahead of CST.

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Congratulations to the following Paths to QUALITY™ participants who have recently increased a level! Kerrie Maihle/Sunshine Pre-School and Day Care, Level 2 (Warrick) Katreesa Sullivan/Family Child Care Services, Level 2 (Vanderburgh)

Congratulations to the Following Newly Enrolled Paths to QUALITY™ Participants Randella Tinkle/Randella’s Licensed Daycare (Orange) Trenda Ridge/Trenda’s Little People Child Care (Gibson) Trenda Ridge/Little People Child Care #2 (Gibson) Talia Hardin/A Mother’s Touch Child Care (Vanderburgh) For more information or to enroll in a Paths to QUALITY™ Introduction Session, contact Cory Lowery, Senior Early Childhood Mentor, at [email protected] or 812-423-4008 ext. 102.

Congratulations to the following 4C Child and Adult Care Food Program Participants for submitting error-free claims for the month of July 2014! Juana Acosta Kimberly Alsman Molly Ash Jennifer Bauer Anna Marie Baird Jennifer Basden Karen Burns Virginia Carter Natalie Cavanaugh Karen Clardy

Mary Cundiff Patricia Dorsey Nancy Egan-West Kathi Green Whitney Knight Lori Koerner Rhonda Kohlemeyer Jason Lowery Joni Lowery Amber Mayes

Jenna McCarter Dawn McCoy Kimberly McDowell Deena Miller Becky Manthei Ashley Pruett Debbie Oeth Ann Robinson Debra Scales Barbara Sink

Luann Stoll Tracie Stuckey Katreesa Sullivan Bassie Tapp Janice Tedford Maria Wynne Amanda Yoder Angela Young

July 2014 Facts  72 out of 72 participating providers submitted on-time claims.  39 out of 72 participating providers submitted error-free claims.  52,967 meals and snacks were reimbursed.  $75,365.61 will be reimbursed directly to participating providers.

CACFP Tip: Payment of Claims Reimbursement for claims submitted to 4C on time is usually issued within thirty days from the Indiana Department of Education. If payment from the State of Indiana is delayed, provider reimbursement will also be delayed. It is the policy of 4C that reimbursement to providers is issued within five business days from receipt from the State. 4C’s current reimbursement process is direct deposit.

If you are a child care home provider and would like to participate on the Child and Adult Care Food Program, please contact Kristin Lampkins, CACFP Manager, at 866-200-5909 ext. 118 or [email protected]. The USDA and the State of Indiana are equal opportunity providers and employers.

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Mentor Resource Corner Scaffolding helps children be successful learners! Submitted by: Sarah Montgomery, Early Childhood Mentor Teachers scaffold children’s learning by carefully assessing children’s abilities and providing just the right level of support to help them be successful. Scaffolding occurs when teachers: Provide children with hints when they struggle to understand concepts. Offer a range of answers to choose from when children need additional support. Encourage children to use additional resources to help them solve problems. Below are some examples of the suggested strategies and what they look like in action.

Provide hints: What this looks like in action:

What it is not:

During free play, the teacher sees a child miscounting the toys he is During free play, the teacher sees a child miscounting the toys he is playing with. The teacher takes this opportunity to support the playing with. The teacher goes over to the child, saying “Joshua, I child by providing hints. think you have 9 trucks there, not 8.” T: Joshua, I just heard you count those toy trucks. How many do you have? C: I have 8! T: How about we line them up and recount them to make sure. C: (lines them up and quickly miscounts them again) T: What if you tap each one as you count them slowly. C: (Taps each one and correctly counts the number of trucks).

Offer a range of answers: What this looks like in action:

What it is not:

During a whole group lesson on ocean life, the teacher asks a child if she knows any animals that live in water. C: Fish! T: Yes, fish live in water. Anything else? C: (no response) T: Ok, I am going to help you a little bit. I will give you 3 animals and you have to tell me which one lives in water. Your choices are giraffe, zebra, or shark. C: Shark!

During a whole group lesson on ocean life, the teacher asks a child if she knows any animals that live in water. C: Fish! T: Yes, fish live in water. Anything else? C: (no response) T: Sharks, dolphins, and crabs also live in water.

Encourage children to use additional resources: What this looks like in action:

What it is not:

During small group instruction, the teacher asks a child about an Earth Day lesson they learned earlier that day. T: Lucy, today we talked about recycling. Can you tell me ways to be a recycle superhero? C: Ummm…(long pause) T: I think we need a little help. What if we go over to our book center and see if we can find the book “Michael Recycle”.

During small group instruction, the teacher asks a child about an Earth Day lesson they learned earlier that day. T: Lucy, today we talked about recycling. Can you tell me ways to be a recycle superhero? C: Ummm…(long pause) T: One way to recycle is to sort plastic bottles and cans.

Teachers should always be on the lookout for ways to scaffold children’s learning. Observe children’s behavior and look for opportunities to scaffold. Source: The National Center on Quality Teaching and Learning

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Are You Using Ages and Stages? Written by: Krista Livengood, Inclusion Specialist What is Ages and Stages? We all understand how important it is to identify children who need further assistance as early as possible. Ages and Stages is a simple questionnaire, filled out by a parent or caregiver, which will assist in identifying children who are in need of further evaluation for developmental delays. This tool helps us make the identification and proper referral for those children who need it. Why use Ages and Stages? Ages and Stages is an inexpensive, reproducible tool which is simple to read and understand. The results of the questionnaire can be discussed with families instantly. The kit comes with activities which can assist the children who may need just a little extra help to boost their knowledge in any specific area they may need to focus on. Where can I get Ages and Stages? To find out more information on Ages and Stages, or if you are interested in purchasing an Ages and Stages kit for your program, please visit the Ages and Stages website at http://www.agesandstages.com. For information about 4C’s Inclusion Project, contact Krista Livengood at 866-200-5909 ext. 123 or [email protected].

Healthy Sexual Development for Preschoolers Written by: Christy Smith, Faith Based and Preschool Specialist For caregivers of preschoolers, children's sexual development may seem a long way off. But actually, sexual development begins in a child's very first years. Infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young school-aged kids develop an emotional and physical foundation for sexuality in many indirect ways as they grow. Below are some things you should think about when dealing with preschoolers and healthy sexual development. Potentially Unhealthy Behavior Healthy Behavior  Develop language to describe genitalia  Speaking in detail of adult-like sexual acts  Know difference between males and females  Use of explicit sexual language  May know basics of human reproduction (e.g., babies  Adult-like sexual contact with adults or other children grow inside mother’s tummy)  May touch themselves or appear to be masturbating; usually used as self-soothing technique  Often engage in consensual genital exploration with same age peers  May show curiosity about adult genitalia (e.g., may try to see Mommy nude)  Not embarrassed about nudity Tips for Facilitating Healthy Sexual Development  Encouraging child to use correct terminology to describe their body  Teaching children the difference between comfortable/appropriate touch and uncomfortable/unacceptable touch; avoid "good touch/bad touch" as an example as children at this age can associate touching of the genitals as something that feels good  Modeling comfortable touch by not forcing child to have physical contact (e.g., no forced hugs or kisses, no wrestling if child protests)  Modeling the importance of privacy during bathing and toileting  Giving children permission to be private about his/her own nudity  Using everyday opportunities to teach child fundamentals of sexuality (e.g., if child asks questions about sex, give simple and direct answers)  Teaching children that touching oneself feels good, is OK, and can be done in private  Teaching children to respect other people’s boundaries and privacy Source: http://www.d2l.org/site/c.4dICIJOkGcISE/b.6292241/k.8331/Healthy_Sexual_Development.htm For information about 4C’s Faith Based and Preschool program, contact Christy Smith at 866-200-5909 ext. 107 or [email protected].

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2013-2014 4C Memberships! Thank you to all who have newly joined or renewed your 4C Membership for the 2013-2014 year. Nina Harper Patricia Heatwole Janice McClure Toni Wenzel

Theresa Harney Debra Woods Tara Zaves

4C Membership PLUS Margery Powell Membership card must be presented to check out items from the 4C Lending Library. Please see the calendar on page 3 for your scheduled delivery date.

4C Lending Library Closing In the midst of so much good news for state-funded early childhood education and 4C programs, it is with heavy hearts that we inform you that 4C’s Lending Library will close on September 30, 2014. Last fiscal year out of an estimated local child care workforce of 2,800 only 56 used the Lending Library—less than 2% of potential audience. With sincere respect and gratitude for everyone who does use and value the Library, the target audience for the service is child care providers. Low utilization among this target audience has made it extremely difficult to leverage funding for the Lending Library. Improvements in the website, delivery service, location, operating hours, staffing, and quality of materials have not increased usage enough to continue the program. You may continue to borrow items from the Lending Library over the next few weeks with all loans due for return by or on September 30, 2014. At that time, Lending Library materials will be repurposed through other 4C programs. Your purchase of a 4C membership provides you with valuable benefits in addition to Lending Library access including discounts at The Teachers Aid & TA Toy Shoppe and Office Depot, and other perks. Membership dues also help support 4C in providing services that are not fully funded through our grants. However, in light of the Library closure, you will have the option to request a prorated refund on your 4C membership purchase. If you would like to request a refund please contact Shantay at [email protected]. As the Lending Library sunsets, we take comfort in brighter opportunities ahead. 4C extends heartfelt appreciation for your support of 4C and the commendable efforts of 4C’s Lending Library staff, Shantay and Rodney, for their work in facilitating this great resource. Visit the 4C Lending Library and Creation Station at 600 SE 6th St., Evansville, IN 47713! Contact Shantay Blackman, Lending Library Manager, at 866-200-5909 ext. 109.

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Teaching safety to young children in a wireless world Written by Amy Broyles, Power of Parenting Coordinator As children, we remember being taught how to dial 911 in the case of an emergency. We learned there was important information that we would need to give the dispatcher and we memorized that information. Although we still dial those same three familiar numbers, things are much different today. Many families are dropping land lines in lieu of cellular phones. That means that after they first need to locate the phone, children need to know how to navigate passwords, menus and keypad icons before even punching in those three numbers. Below are a few tips to teach young children how to call for help while using a smart phone or mobile device. Familiarize your child with the power and home buttons so they can activate the device. Make sure they can find the “emergency” button on a password– protected phone. They only have to swipe the screen and the word will appear in the lower left corner of every device. Tapping it will take them straight to the keypad. Show your child the universal phone symbol. If the phone is unlocked, they’ll need it to access the keypad and send the call after dialing. In a familiar place that your child can find, post an updated number of the phone they would likely be using. If the dispatcher is disconnected before getting the address or your child is not able to give one, they are unable to trace it if the call is not made from a landline. At a very young age, children are already learning to navigate their way around using mobile devices and smart tabs. Parents and caregivers can begin practicing with children as early as two years old, so they are comfortable swiping and touching the touch screen. Have them call you on another line while you play dispatcher: Have them tell you their name and address, or practice describing where they are, what’s around them and what is going on. For information about 4C’s Power of Parenting program, contact a Parenting Consultant at 866-200-5909 or [email protected].

The Importance of Bedtime Routines Submitted by: Patti Wright, 4C Play & Learn Coordinator Bedtime routines play an important role in young children’s development and may help ease separation anxiety that sometimes occurs in little ones. Going from wide awake to sound asleep is huge transition, and children need help learning to go to sleep.  Babies are constantly nodding off in the car, a stroller, or a swing so they need help recognizing their crib as the place where night time sleep happens.  Toddler and preschool children have mobility and stamina, and need help bringing their activity level down to a place where transitioning to sleep is possible.  A bedtime routine gives a child the structure needed to feel secure and provides order to his or her world. Once the bedtime routine begins, a child knows what to expect. If your child struggles with going to sleep at night, try these tips:  Keep activities before bedtime quiet and calm; avoid games, television or other activities that stimulate the senses.  Stick to a consistent bedtime and follow the same routine each night with a predictable order for putting on pajamas, reading a story, brushing teeth, turning on the night light or music, etc.  Ensure that your child's bedroom is conducive to sleep by keeping it at a comfortable temperature. Experts agree that the room should be dark, although some children feel more comfortable with a night light.  Spend quiet time with your child each night and rock or pat him into a sleepy state whenever possible. Sources: www.EzineArticles.com and www.livestrong.com

For more parent resources, or locations of 4C Play & Learn groups, visit the 4C Play & Learn page at www.child-care.org.

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We Care for Breastfed Babies! Submitted by: Laura Lukens, M.Ed., Infant Toddler Specialist Back in January of 2011 the Surgeon General issued a call to action to support breastfeeding: “One of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant & herself is to breastfeed. The decision to breastfeed is a personal one, and a mother should not be made to feel guilty if she cannot or chooses not to breastfeed. The success rate among mothers who want to breastfeed can be greatly improved through active support.” As child care professionals we have the opportunity to support mother’s breastfeeding. Providing an environment that supports mother and child is key. Here are some interesting facts on breastfeeding. American Academy of Pediatrics recommends:  Breast milk exclusively for the first 6 months  Breastfeed for at least 1 year & after “as mutually desired”  Provide breast milk when mom & baby are separated  Create & foster work environments that support nursing mothers When Babies are Not Breast Fed:  56% higher risk of SIDS  35% higher risk of Asthma (no family history)  67% higher risk of Asthma (with family history)  100% higher risk for Ear Infections  178% higher risk for Diarrhea & Vomiting (Gastrointestinal Infections)  64% higher risk for Type 2 Diabetes  23% higher risk for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia  138% higher risk for Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in preemies Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ,2007) For more information about supporting breastfeeding moms and babies contact Laura Lukens, M.Ed., Infant Toddler Specialist, at 812-423-4008 ex.119 or [email protected]

CCDF Shift Care Policy Submitted by: Shanon Marchand, CCDF Coordinator and Sarah McDonald, CCDF Intake Specialist A child care provider may decide to offer child care service during several shifts of a 24 hour day. Approved Shifts are: Shift 1 – 6am to 6pm Shift 2 – 6pm to 6am CCDF children are to be assigned to an appropriate shift or shifts based on the applicant’s service need at the time of application or recertification (employment or education, or a combination of both), including travel time. A child who needs care overlapping these shifts shall be assigned to both shifts and will be counted in the provider’s capacity for both shifts. For example: A school aged-child that arrives after school at 3pm and needs care until 9pm would be assigned to both Shifts 1 & 2 and would count in the provider’s capacity for both shifts. A CCDF eligible licensed child care home may not enroll more CCDF children than their legal capacity during any twelve (12) hour shift.

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Becky Trela Creativity Award 2014 Rebecca Trela was an early childhood leader and advocate for children and families in Evansville; she passed away on May 5, 2010. Becky dedicated her life to our field, brought the Waldorf philosophies and practices to the Evansville area, and was gifted in encouraging children’s expression through art media. Becky was passionate about providing high-quality early childhood educational experiences immersed in literacy and the arts. To honor Becky’s life and her passion for children and the arts, The Evansville Area Early Childhood Association (EAECA), a Chapter of the Indiana AEYC, is accepting applications to recognize an individual in the field of early childhood education who also illustrates these characteristics in their work. Nominate someone who inspires you or nominate yourself. Please return the completed application to Joan Scott, Deaconess Children’s Enrichment Center, 235 W. Iowa Street, Evansville, Indiana 47710 by September 30, 2014. The award winner will be announced at the Evansville Area Early Childhood Association’s annual fall conference on October 25, 2014.

I Nominate: _______ My Relationship to Nominee: Nominee’s Name: ____ Address: ________ City: __ State: __ Zip Code: ____ Phone: __ Cell Phone: ____ E-mail Address: ____ Place of Employment: __________________________________________ How many children are served in this program? Is the nominee a member of the NAEYC or NAFCC or other National Early Childhood Organization? Yes No Is the nominee on Paths to Quality? Yes

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Attach a 200-400 word typed essay written by the nominee describing how they will use the materials toward improving creative experiences for children. “What a difference I would make if I only had _____________.” Possible Creative Expressions: A. Creative Music and Movement B. Dramatic Play/Story Telling B. Arts and Literacy C. Visual Arts D. Sculptural Art

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FREE MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT: ANY MEMBER OF 4C MAY POST JOB OPENINGS IN 4C NEWS! Job postings now appear on our website for up to 30 days! Contact Melinda McCormick, Director of Program Quality at [email protected] for more information or submit a job posting on our website at www.child-care.org! Assistant Manager—Deaconess Children’s Enrichment Center welcomes applications for the position of Assistant Manager. The center serves children six weeks to five years of age. The assistant manager is responsible for assisting the manager in the overall operations of Deaconess Children’s Enrichment Center. When the manager is absent, the assistant manager assumes all duties. Job Duties include: coordinating and directing the center’s educational program (The Reggio Approach, Creative Curriculum, etc.); interviews and recommends hiring of staff; supervises staff; works closely with parents; completes weekly work schedules for staff; maintains child/staff ratios; and assists with fiscal matters. Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required and at least five years of supervisory experience. Applicants can apply at www.deaconess.com. Assistant Teacher—EVSC has several openings for assistant teachers in preschool. Positions are full time (6.75 hours) during the school year. Currently there are openings at Dexter, Evans and Culver. Applicants must have a minimum of a preschool CDA to be considered. An AA in early childhood is preferred. Fluency in Spanish is also helpful but not required. INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE AT www.evscschools.com. Other forms of application will not be considered. Lead Teacher—Castle Country Academics is seeking a Lead Teacher for children ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2. Applicants must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or college degree. Applicants must be able to life up to 40 pounds and have previous experience working with children. Email resume to [email protected].

What’s happening at 4C? 4C is Hiring! 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. is seeking a highly organized professional for the position of Early Childhood Mentor. This position will work directly with child care facilities and programs to improve quality and accessibility. Candidate must be positive, have excellent computer, verbal and written communication skills. Extensive experience in child care settings is strongly preferred. Full-time. A Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood, Social Work, or related field is required. Please forward resume and letter of interest to: 4C of Southern Indiana, Inc. / 600 SE Sixth Street / Evansville, IN 47713 / [email protected] / Apply Online at www.child-care.org /No phone inquiries. / 4C is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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