Krupa Orchestra to perform Jun 7, 2008
Child care services are available. For details call the KCPA Ticket office or 989-275-5000, ext. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Preschooler bails; arrest made May 30, 2008
Kay Hellwig, director of child care services for Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning, said the violations included not having enough of a resilient surface -- like mulch -- under playground equipment, rust on some parts of the slide and on the metal above the tire swing, and insufficient training for some staff, teachers and the cook. Also, Hellwig said, the sink next to the diaper area in one of the toddler rooms didn't have heated running water. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Fire forces evacuation of La Crescent home day care May 29, 2008
Nancy Meyers, director of child care services with Family Resources in La Crosse, said she asks a lot of questions when visiting a home for day care certification ... Jeepers Cats wrote on May 29, 2008 12:48 AM:" Jeepers Cats! What lazy reporting...you ask Nancy Meyers, director of child care services with Family Resources in La Crosse about a LA CRESCENT daycare? Sheesh! How about asking the Houston County licensor? We DO have one ya know. ". (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fire forces day care evacuation May 29, 2008
Nancy Meyers, director of child care services with Family Resources in La Crosse, said she asks a lot of questions when visiting a home for day care certification. One of the questions I ask is do they have matches or lighters and where are they stored, so they re not accessible to any children, Meyers said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Troubled mums helped by intervention project May 26, 2008
" The project used a range of techniques including interactive video sessions and individual and group work. It ends soon, but the researchers will seek more federal funding to extend the program's work and make it a key part of child care services. Tags: , , , , , , , , Search for news Search Top Stories Just In Site Map Sections Media Subscribe Contact Us Contribute This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is... (ABC Online)
A special day to honor those who provide care to others May 17, 2008
Provider Appreciation Day offers a unique opportunity to recognize and commend the unselfish dedication, commitment and compassion to all players that work together to provide quality child care services ... Our program provides child care services for working parents, parent-students, job reaching, parents enrolled in training programs, physically incapacitated parents, and child protected services referred families ... Under the direction and the support of the West Kern Community College... (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Day Care Owner To Face Trial Over Missing Child May 15, 2008
A judge at Martinez' arraignment in January ordered her to refrain from providing child care services while her license is suspended, and to inform her clients of the charge she's facing. After a preliminary hearing at the Vista Courthouse, Superior Court Judge Timothy Casserly ordered Martinez to return to court June 11 for a readiness conference and set a July 28 trial date. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Worker shortage predicted May 15, 2008
INCREASE STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES: Adult and working students often need more support such as counseling, financial aid, tutoring and child care services. Sixty-one percent of community college students are nontraditional students, and 46 percent of those leave school the first year. (News & Observer)
Child care challenges small-town families May 4, 2008
MASON CITY Nearly 65 percent of families in Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth and Franklin counties have at least one youngster who needs child care services, according to a survey conducted by a state agency dealing with the availability of care. Nearly 45 percent of those children were under 1 year of age. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Filling a niche Apr 17, 2008
When Kentucky Gymnastics relocated and dropped its child care services last year, Kittle took the leap and went out on her own, taking many of the teachers and students with her. Pages: 1. (Louisville Business First, KY)
DHS approves reopening of YWCA child care center Apr 3, 2008
Tulsa, OKThe YWCA East Childcare Program has received a Recension Order allowing the reopening of the program effective immediately from the Department of Human Services Child Care Services (DHS) in response to the YWCAs aggressive and positive approach to resolving the issues leading to the previous Emergency Order Of Closure issued just two days ago. The facility will open and provide services as usual Thursday, April 3, 2008. (FOX23.com, OK)
Board of supervisors watch Mar 26, 2008
Added $849,593 to the $6 million contract with the California Department of Education for child care services for the welfare-to-work program. The extra money comes from state and federal funds and will cover an additional 703 children through the end of the fiscal year in June. (Modesto Bee, CA)
County Disaster Council is reborn Mar 25, 2008
Consider adding $849,593 to the $6 million contract with the California Department of Education for child care services for the welfare-to-work program. The money comes from state and federal funds, and is paid directly to child care providers. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Our Schools: District committed to quality extended-day programs Mar 20, 2008
The Commonwealth Office of Child Care Services licenses all after-school programs. On-site and nearby facilities enable parents to enroll their children in enrichment activities that include sports, drama, dance, homework time, arts and crafts, reading and skill games, as well as supervised playground and socializing time. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
For the Legislature Mar 1, 2008
She has gained impressive experience in government over the years - on the Melrose School Committee, as general counsel for the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services, and in Attorney General Martha Coakley's office. Clark understands the constraints that shape government budgets. (Boston Globe)
Eddy Groves fights to hold on Mar 1, 2008
The procession of acquisitions grew with ABC buying the likes of Australia's Hutchison's Child Care Services and breaking into the US in late 2005 and Britain in 2006. Since November 2004, it has laid out roughly $1. (NEWS.com.au)
Six more sites in care home probe Feb 25, 2008
His concerns last year about alleged child abuse in Jersey institutions led to an independent review of child care services by Jersey's parliament, the States of Jersey. NSPCC HELPLINE Within Jersey: 0800 169 1173 Outside Jersey: + 44(0)20 7825 7489. (BBC News -- UK)
Bird flu at farm is deadly strain Feb 25, 2008
keys child care services. northern ireland, south west england, lincolnshire. (Yahoo News -- Bird Flu)
More remains feared at former care home Feb 24, 2008
His concerns last year about alleged child abuse in Jersey institutions led to an independent review of child care services by Jersey's parliament, the States of Jersey. Mr Syvret told BBC News: "It's essential those with concerns call it, or get in touch with the police. "Having spoken to people who were at Haut de la Garenne, this discovery is not surprising. (BBC News -- UK)
Paisley and McGuinness mark new era Feb 23, 2008
Report errors or inaccuracies. Letters for publication should be sent to. (Yahoo News -- Northern Ireland Conflict)
Jorgenson Quintet takes center stage Feb. 16 at Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts Feb 9, 2008
Child care services are available at the Children s Learning Center on the campus. For more information, call the KCPA Ticket office or 989-275-5000, ext. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Board approves Flagler preschool plan Feb 7, 2008
Child care services for children from birth to 5 years old will also be available at the school. A K-8 replacement school for Bunnell is scheduled to open this fall. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Flagler school officials plan preschool program expansion Feb 6, 2008
Child care services for children ages birth to 5 years old will also be available at the school, she said. Beginning in March, the district will need to pay an assistant principal $20,000 to focus on the startup of the program. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Jobs report heightens economic gloom Feb 2, 2008
Instead, she has offered child care services and done substitute teaching. The pay is sporadic, the benefits nonexistent. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
For state representative Jan 30, 2008
As a member of the Melrose School Committee, Clark has gained valuable perspective on educational issues and on, as she puts it, "wringing every nickel out of these budgets." And from her day jobs - first as general counsel for the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services and more recently in Attorney General Martha Coakley's office - she has become versed in the mechanics of how goverment works on the state level. She has the preparation to serve constituents well. (Boston Globe)
Day Care Operator Faces Judge Jan 24, 2008
Prosecutor Marnie Stein said the defendant would not be allowed to operate child care services while the case is pending unless she is properly licensed and as long as clients are informed of the details of the case. Defense attorney Tom Matthews said Palos-Martinez's was ill with the flu on the day of the incident, and her assistant was caring for the children. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Oceanside day-care operator pleads not guilty Jan 24, 2008
Laura Martinez, who is free on bond, was ordered by Judge Marshall Hockett to refrain from providing child care services while her license is suspended, and to inform clients of the charge she faces. The toddler, identified in court documents by the first name of Imaniey, was dropped off at Laura's Day Care Center on Sunburst Drive around 6 a.m. on Jan. 15, Deputy District Attorney Marnie Stein told the judge. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Making progress: ASUM leaders focus on student involvement Jan 23, 2008
Whether they're riding buses to school because they don't have cars, or using our child care services so they can get to class, or getting tickets for Elton John, we are part of that. Carly Flandro is an intern at the Missoulian and a journalism student at the University of Montana. (Missoulian, MT)
Daily Briefing Jan 15, 2008
3 billion purchase by Bain Capital Partners LLC, which agreed to pay a hefty premium for the provider of child care services to employers. Boston-based Bain will pay $48. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS Jan 10, 2008
CHAPEL HILL -- Child Care Services Association is accepting nominations for its eighth annual Triangle Child Care Awards ... Parents, community members and child care programs are encouraged to submit nominations for the Dorothy B. Graham Child Care Leadership Award, the Mary Y. Bridgers Child Care Provider Award and the Child Care Services Association Public Service Award. (Herald Sun)
ABCs, thanks to Pre-K Counts Jan 6, 2008
We re very pleased, said Judy Graziano, president of Northeastern Child Care Services, the agency that runs Treasure House. It has worked very well. (Scranton Times, PA)
Report finds county mostly ready for Fort Meade growth Dec 14, 2007
However, the 22,000 jobs the expansion is slated to bring to the nearby Anne Arundel County military base over the next five to seven years likely will stress a shortage of child care services and affordable housing in the county, according to the task force. The task force's mixed findings on Howard's readiness for the changes that are coming to Fort Meade under the federal Base Realignment and Closure Commission, or BRAC, were presented to County Executive Kenneth Ulman last week. (Columbia Flier, MD)
Around the Region Dec 13, 2007
Also available on a limited basis are transportation and child care services for those who qualify. For more information, contact Vonna Breeze-Martin at 588-5274 or Estela Avalos at 533-9617, ext. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Quilts Trunk Show ends popular run Dec 11, 2007
In addition, the guild makes quilts that are donated to area child care services and teen pregnancy programs. Quietly knitting as she waited for Sunday's program to begin was club member Karen Baum, of Ithaca. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Ed board: Cut consultants' costs Dec 5, 2007
One area board members said the district may consider increasing spending if necessary was the proposal to provide child care services to teachers ... Board members asked district officials to look into other locations and possibly expand the program to meet the teachers' high demand for child care services. (Greenwich Time)
Bulletin board Dec 3, 2007
MountainHeart Child Care Services will conduct professional development sessions on Thursday at the Fayette County Department of Health and Human Resources, Oak Hill. Ethical Dilemmas in the Child Care Profession, will be the topic from 10 a.m. to noon and Healthy Habits and Attitudes for Children, will be the topic from 1 to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Forge friendships at the gym Nov 28, 2007
At The Sportsclub/LA, a chain of high-end clubs featuring restaurants, spas and child care services, some members stay all day, says president and co-founder Nanette Pattee Francini. Partner perksUltimately, gyms do better when their members come back, and so do the members. (MSNBC -- Health)
Infineon donates $524K to... Nov 27, 2007
Sixty-seven youth groups will receive funding from Speedway Children's Charities in 2007 including: ANOVA Center for Education; Action Network; Bob Burke's Kids; Boys & Girls Clubs of Petaluma; Canine Companions for Independence; Catholic Charities; Committee on the Shelterless; Community Action Partnership; Court Appointed Special Advocates; Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center; Grandparents Parenting Again; Hanna Boys Center; Hope Works Santa Rosa; Hospice by the Bay Foundation; Humane... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Prime Minister splurges to close poll gap Nov 13, 2007
Countering Labor's initiatives on child care, Mr Howard said a re-elected Coalition government would cut the amount that parents have to pay upfront each week by 30 per cent. It would pay the child care tax rebate directly to child care services so they could pass it onto parents at once. This would help about 500,000 families from April. (The Age, Australia -- Breaking News)
Herseth Sandlin supports bill to help women veterans Nov 11, 2007
Among other provisions, the measure calls for a study of barriers to women veterans seeking health care, enhancement of VA sexual trauma programs, expansion of family counseling programs and a pilot program for child care services. She said the Disabled American Veterans group was consulted in drafting the bill. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Day Care May Curb Aggression in Some Kids Nov 8, 2007
The results showed that children whose mothers did not have a high school diploma were less likely than other children to receive child care services ... Based on the study findings, Ct recommends that "special measures should be taken" so more children of mothers with low education levels have access to child care services early in life. (MEDLINEplus)
Child services under one roof Oct 18, 2007
"We're hopeful this will create a new model for other communities," said Sue Russell, president of the Child Care Services Association ... The Child Care Services Association shares the 27,000-square-foot space with Durham's Partnership for Children, which manages the Smart Start and More at Four programs ... More than a third of the clients who call the Child Care Services Association for referrals are looking for care for infants and toddlers, she said. (News & Observer)
Moberly agencies offer help to those in need ... Ralph Haller dies ... Hagler to address Democrats here ... Higbee Community Wide Pride will sponsor food booth ... MU Extension leadership academy aims to decrease nursing turnover in long-term care facilities ... Timely donations renew Fish Fund ... Jack Jackson may challenge Blunt ... Smoldering insulation spreads fire, displacing second family ... 15-year-old wounded in shooting ... National Fire Sprinkler Association tips ... Patrol cautions motorists: Watch for deer! ... ';var marqueewidth="350px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#FFFFFF";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}}Saturday, October 13, 2007 Kim Waller, MHS choir drector, is serenaded by the a cappella group Measure X Measure during its performance Thursday night at the high school auditorium. The group, sponsored by the Moberly Council on the Arts, also gave school performances at MHS and GBE. Moberly agencies offer help to those in need Oct 13, 2007
child care services are available to provide reimbursement to parents or direct payment to eligible child care providers. The purpose of the program is to assist families with child care expenses to allow the parents to work or to attend school or training programs. (Moberly Monitor-Index, MO)
Race on to replace Festa Oct 5, 2007
A lawyer who lost a bid for state Senate in 2004, Clark is chief of the attorney general's Policy and Government Relations Division and was formerly general counsel for the state Office of Child Care Services. Last fall, she cochaired the Democratic party's coordinated state campaign. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Bulletin board: Oct. 3, 2007 Oct 3, 2007
MountainHeart Child Care Services will conduct free professional development sessions on Thursday at the Fayette County Department of Health and Human Resources, Oak Hill. Topics will be Developing a Childs Portfolio from 10 a.m. to noon and Following the Path to Learning from 1 to 3 p.m. Day care providers, facility providers, day care center staff and potential day care providers are welcome. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
Magic Garden celebrates silver anniversary Oct 2, 2007
Established as a nonprofit, parent-governed organization, Magic Garden became the first full-time childcare facility in the area to be licensed by the Office of Child Care Services. Peggy McSweeney, one of the original co-founders of the organization, has been teaching at Magic Garden from the beginning. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Legislature kept busy Oct 2, 2007
Another bill would deal with the placement of children in foster homes and the licensing responsibilities of the Office of Child Care Services. Drug Prevention Initiative: The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) and the Massachusetts National Guard have teamed up to create an innovative program that focuses on drug prevention for fifth- through eighth-grade schoolchildren. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Fresh child sex allegations in Kalumburu Sep 26, 2007
6 million for education programs, and up to $1 million for a Child Care Services Hub to be based at Halls Creek. The government will also fund additional child health checks throughout Kimberley Aboriginal communities. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
State Orders Brunswick Home Day Care To Cease and Desist Sep 25, 2007
The letter, sent by the state, begins, "This letter advises you that the Office of Children and Family Serices [...] finds that you are providing child care services at 35 Coolidge Avenue [...] in violation of the Social Services Law.". The letter is addressed to Gretchen Newman. (FOX23 News, NY)
Kids enjoy activities at United Way kickoff Sep 22, 2007
The mother of two said she depended on help from the United Way-sponsored agency, the Jefferson City Day Care, for child care services. Asked how she felt about the agency, Amber Stotler said decidedly, love the United Way. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Wide Horizons for Children Appoints Dr. Tsegaye Berhe as Director for African Programs Sep 17, 2007
Prior to working with WHFC Dr. Tsegaye had over 30 years of experience in child welfare as the head of Child Care Services for the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. During his career he has helped thousands of orphaned children benefit from shelter and education which have enabled them to have a more hopeful future whether they have remained in Ethiopia or have found a loving family through adoption. (PR Newswire)
Stroll next weekend Sep 15, 2007
The stroll's purpose is to raise awareness of Stepping Stones Early Learning Center, which provides child care services and after school programs for area youth. At this time, the center is trying to install safety surfacing around its playground equipment, which Mahoney says could cost $8,000. (Knoxville Journal Express, IA)
Hardin back as LRDA leader Sep 4, 2007
The private, non-profit corporation continues to run Lumbee Homecoming each year and provides housing, employment, and child care services. ALSO INSIDE. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Exclusive: UK social worker blows the whistle on Jersey Aug 30, 2007
Practitioners including Bellwood claim children in Jersey are being put at risk in child care services because of deficient practice, poor staff training, lack of external scrutiny of services and a "culture of fear" preventing staff from speaking out. Bellwood, 33, who took the job of centre manager at the Greenfields secure unit on the island in August last year, claims he was "criticised for having a problem with punishment" when he raised concerns about holding children in solitary... (Communitycare.co.uk)
AHST considers taking over daycare, preschool Aug 29, 2007
Alexander said district officials were looking at financing, space and personnel issues related to the child care services. He said Elementary Principal Staci Edwards was pulling together figures on additional cost and related issues, and said the board planned to discuss taking over the program at its next meeting on Sept. 17. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Early learning education plan a failure Aug 28, 2007
"But Miss Hughes defended the Government's achievements. She said: "The Government has invested over 21 billion on early years and child care services since 1997 as part of an unprecedented expansion of provision of young children and families. "Early indications are that this investment is improving outcomes for children. However, as the author of this report acknowledges, it is still too early to measure this with any great authority.". (Telegraph.co.uk)
Groves shows the ABC of expansion Aug 28, 2007
In calendar 2006 the company took over its local rivals Kids Campus and Hutchison's Child Care Services, but Mr Groves said there would be little in the way of large-scale acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand this financial year. Agencies. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
YMCA has resource for families Aug 27, 2007
"From finding a doctor to finding a place to live, whatever they need, we do it."We do a lot," she added with a laugh.The Family Resource Center (FRC) is program of LEARN, is funded by the Connecticut Department of Education and is one of 62 such programs in the state. It provides child care services and educational programming for children birth to sixth grade, support and training for child care providers, enrolled families and community members and resource and referral services to the... (Westerly Sun, RI)
State provides $21M in grants to nonprofit child care referral agencies Aug 23, 2007
The state has granted more than $21 million to nonprofit child care referral agencies throughout the state that will help parents find child care services. "Expanding services that help parents access quality child care is a critical component of my children's agenda," said Gov. Eliot Spitzer. (Albany Business Review, NY)
NSW govt may reduce childcare inspectors Aug 20, 2007
"The state government doesn't understand the importance of Child Services Advisers in ensuring we have high standards of child care services across the state, and adequate protection of children using those services," the state Liberal leader said. 2007 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
State budget pinch puts squeeze on kids, families Aug 17, 2007
In San Mateo, Bay Shore Child Care Services is using a line of credit to pay its 50 employees and keep five centers open to care for 300 children, Executive Director Ann Sims said. "It's a lot of worry to think about your staff and children," said Sims, who estimated that the state will owe the center $300,000 by the end of this month. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Shoppers, stores search for toys made in China Aug 16, 2007
YMCA officials said they will examine areas besides child care services where children have access to toys, such as in the baby-sitting area. "We're checking those toys as well," spokeswoman Kate Petrov said. (Greenwich Time)
Brandywine students start date is Sept. 4 Aug 15, 2007
Child care services are provided for participating students only, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. For further information call 683-8805. (Niles Star, MI)
Justice Department Reaches Settlement With YMCA Child Care Centers Over Policies Relating to Children With Autism Aug 7, 2007
"I commend the West End YMCA for working with us, and I hope that this agreement will be a model for other child care providers." Under Title III of the ADA, private child care providers are prohibited from discriminating on the basis of disability, and must make reasonable modifications to policies, practices and procedures to afford individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate and benefit from the child care services. Additional information about the Civil Rights Division of... (PR Newswire)
Bulletin board: July 28, 2007 Jul 28, 2007
MountainHeart Child Care Services will conduct professional development sessions Aug. 6 at the Fayette County Department of Health and Human Resources in Oak Hill for family daycare providers and daycare center staff. Potential childcare providers may register to attend, as long as seating is available. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)
