Midwest Child Care
Resource & Referral
A program of Prairie Five CAC, Inc.
Quality Care and Education for Every Child
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>Resources for Child Care Providers >Resources for Parents & Families >Grants >Other Financial Resources >Training/Education >Training Catalog >How to Register >Online Classes >MnSTREAMS >CDA >Training Catalog >Newsletter >Contact Us >Links & Other Resources  Have openings in your child care program? As openings or changes occur, please contact us to update your file in our referral database: >Report your openings online >Email your update to us >Call 1-866-511-2244 to update your record |
2010 Child Care Provider Business Update Minnesota Department of Human Services and Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network The “Minnesota Child Care Provider Business Update” form is now available. Please mail your paper copy back to us or complete the on-line version of the form at www.mnchildcare.org. If returned by January 22nd you could win a FREE HOTEL STAY!
Complete the Business Update online
Every licensed child care program will be contacted between January and April.Request a paper copy of the Business Update Your participation is important! The update will:
Midwest Memo Newsletter Inside the November 2009 issue:
H1N1 Information for Child Care Providers >Click here to view information specifically for child care providers Click on the blue KNOW What to Do About the Flu box for information from flu.gov. Minnesota FluLine: 1-866-259-4655 Minnesotans with possible flu symptoms can call the Minnesota FluLine (MN FluLine) for information and treatment options. Professionals will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. People with limited English skills will be connected with an interpreter. There is no charge for the call. Working on a CDA? Minnesota CDA Support Project The Minnesota CDA Support Project offers financial support and guidance to child care professionals who are working toward their National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) National CDA candidates may apply for financial support (up to $300) to pay for the services of a qualified CDA advisor. To apply for financial support, please contact the Minnesota Child Care Resource & Referral Network at 651-290-9704 ext. 108 or lindam@mnchildcare.org. What is a CDA? What steps are involved? Complete your CDA training requirements online through Eager-to-Learn's CDA cohort program. Eager-to-Learn is offering a CDA cohort program for child care providers through which participants can meet their 120 hour CDA training requirement by registering for 9 special CDA online classes.  Surge Support Child Care ServicesProviding Child Care for Minnesota's Deployed Army National Guard and Reserve Families Child care professionals across Minnesota are offering Surge Support Child Care Services to family members of Minnesota's deployed Army National Guard and Reserve. What do families receive? Families receive up to two days of child care per month, for up to six months. There is no cost to the family members for using the Surge Support Child Care Services. Military families can contact Midwest CCR&R at 1-866-511-2244 to request referrals of participating child care providers. Minnesota's military families are facing tremendous challenges,
some of which involve child care. We are here to help! |
Looking for Child Care? Midwest CCR&R offers FREE assistance with finding high quality child care. Training Catalog New! Click here to view the January - April 2010 catalog Kids First! Conference January 29 & 30, 2010 Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel Morton, MN Join us for the 4th Annual high energy and informative workshop for early childhood educators, caregivers, and parents! featuring Dr. Dan Gartrell "The Goals of Guidance: Democratic Life Skills" and Dr. Terrie Rose "Through the Eyes of the Young Child: Supporting the Social and Emotional Development of Young Children" For more information, contact our training registration line at 1-877-311-2244 Shaken Baby Video Available to Purchase Midwest CCR&R has copies of the video available for you to purchase. To order a copy, call our training registration line at 1-877-311-2244. The cost is $5.00. This will fulfill the yearly video viewing requirement. What can your CCR&R Referral Department do for you? Child Care Resource & Referral is committed to connecting you with families looking for child care. We believe in the importance of these relationships, and we are proud to introduce parents to high-quality child care providers like you. How we create connections and why we need your help:
Call Midwest CCR&R at 1-866-511-2244 or email us at midwestccrr@willmarnet.com |
