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 |
Grant Applications Click one of the following options to find your application: >Family Child Care > Child Care Center The deadline to apply is September 25. If you prefer to have an application mailed or emailed to you, contact Tina at tinap5@willmarnet.com or (800)292-5437 The Inclusion Series Monticello, MN An exciting new professional development opportunity offered by The Center for Inclusive Child Care and Midwest CCR&R. All 16 hours in this series can count towards the training requirement for your CCR&R grant. >View the course descriptions Dates: Saturday, November 20, 2010 (8:00am - 12:00pm) Monday, November 29, 2010 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Monday, December 6, 2010 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Monday, January 10, 2011 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Monday, January 24, 2011 (7:00pm - 9:00pm) Saturday, January 29, 2011 (8:00am - 12:00pm) Cost: $80.00 for 16 inservice hours (a $170 value, yours for $80!) To register, call Midwest CCR&R at 1-877-311-2244 or register online at MnStreams.org Training Survey Your Opinion Counts! Please take a moment to answer a few questions for our annual training survey. The information gathered will be used to assist us in planning for future professional development opportunities in your area. Thank You! >Take the training survey now Building Quality: Making Good Things Better Timely Tools and Opportunities for Minnesota’s Child Care Providers Opportunities are available for child care providers interested in new learning and help preparing for a quality rating and improvement system. Work with your CCR&R team to receive consultation, low-cost training, professional development advising and grant dollars. Call (800)284-3040 or visit www.mnchildcare.org for details. Average Rates by County We want to thank everyone that participated in the 2010 Provider Business Update. > View the new average rates Free CDA Training! Child Care Resource & Referral is offering a CDA Professional Development Scholarship toward your National CDA Credential. You may be eligible if you:
Working on a CDA? 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. |
Looking for Child Care? Midwest CCR&R offers FREE assistance with finding high quality child care. New! Training Catalog 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. Immunizations and Minnesota Law for Child Care Providers Important information and tips for child care providers  Military Child Care ServicesProviding Child Care for Minnesota's Army Families >Information for Families >Information for Child Care Providers Minnesota's military families are facing tremendous challenges, some of which involve child care. We are here to help! 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 |
