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State of Nevada Bureau of Services for Child Care 4180 South Pecos Rd., Suite 150
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Volume 4, Issue 6 September 2010
Did you know that September is?
1st week of Sept- Child Injury Prevention Week
National Baby Safety Month 9/6/10 Labor Day
9/12/10 Grandparent’s Day 3rd week of Sept- National Child Care
Week Read-A-New-Book Month
“The object of teaching a child is to enable him to
get along without a teacher.” ~Elbert Hubbard
Bureau Staff
http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_ChildCare.htm
Melissa Faul, Bureau Chief (775)-684-4439 Carson City
Latisha Brown, Supervisor 486-0574 Las Vegas
Southern Nevada Child Care Facilities
Surveyors: Charlotte Hansen: 486-6604 Tina Fernandez: 486-7245 Nicole Nichol: 486-6601
Jennifer Walker: 486-0575 Terri Buster: 486-0577 Amy Devita, 486-0576
Nell Harrison, AAII: 486-7918
http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/DCFS_ChildCare_ProRegDocs.htm
*REGULATION RELATED REMINDERS*
The Bureau wants to ensure that as facilities are preparing for back to school, the following
regulations are referenced and implemented within the facility:
Director/ Staff Requirements: Sec. 12 NAC 432A.323
New Employee Orientation:
Sec. 10 NAC 432A.320 Safety:
Sec. 1 NAC 432A.304
Sec. 2 NAC 432A.416 B/A Ratio:
NAC 432A.530 NAC 432A.538
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Definition of a Child Care Provider
Child Care Pro-vi-der (child'kâr prõ vid'er) n. chef, baker, janitor, sock and shoe finder, coat buttoner, boot fitter, bottle washer, grocery shopper, diaper changer, protector, dish washer, nose wiper, vegetable pusher, floor sweeper, waiter, story teller, playground attendant, PE teacher, activity director, driver, zoo keeper, inspector, aerobics instructor, tutor, entertainer, therapist, manager, derby instructor, performer, bookkeeper, self-esteem builder, teacher, helper, well wisher, nurse, traffic controller, noise controller, life saver, thinker, problem solver, engineer, designer, counselor, safety instructor, arbitrator, creator, inventor, companion, musician, historian, technician, dietitian, athlete, beautician, fire marshal, analyst, artist, dentist, scientist, biologist, technologist, accountant, manicurist, receptionist, environmentalist, pharmacist, hygienist, speech therapist, reader, builder, informer, composer, supervisor, author, navigator, peacemaker, friend. . . . . . . ~author unknown
Teaching is full of many responsibilities, roles, and challenges. Like most worthwhile endeavors, it brings both challenges and
rewards.
When teachers work as a partner in learning children are encouraged to find their own answers instead of having answers
provided for them. By being a partner, teachers learn with the children and share in their experiences.
Early childhood teachers support learning by providing activities and materials that children find engaging. By facilitating
learning, supplying a developmentally appropriate environment, interesting materials, and adequate time to explore, play, and
interact, children find learning easy and fun!
Teachers communicate with many people throughout the day: parents, children, support staff, the general public, and
administrators. Early childhood teachers must be prepared to communicate with all of these people.
Paperwork, lesson planning, preparing materials and the environment, and negotiating require teachers to have strong
management skills. Managing a classroom requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment
~Excerpted/Adapted from the ChildCare Education Institute Newsletter: https://www.cceifame.com/
Reference~ NAC432A.430- R032-07 SEC. 16
http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/ChildCareDocs/R032-07RA.pdf
Director/ Staff Requirements: Sec. 12 NAC 432A.323
NEW HIRE INITIAL TRAINING within 90 days:
Symptoms of Illness/Bloodborne Pathogens
Recognizing/Reporting Abuse & Neglect
SIDS (for infant toddler caregivers)
CPR/First Aid
Child Development (3hrs) training
NV Registry membership application
15 annual training hours in the field of early
childhood development
The training required must be designed to:
(a) Ensure the protection of the health and safety of each child accommodated in the facility; and (b) Promote the physical, moral and mental well-being of each child accommodated in the facility.
Safety: Sec. 3. NAC 432A.304
(d) Ensure that each member of the staff of the
facility who is not a caregiver, but whose job duties
may directly impact children cared for in the facility,
has the training necessary to protect the health and
safety of the children and the health and safety of the
other members of the staff, including, without
limitation, training concerning proper nutrition,
methods of sanitation and procedures for maintaining
a safe environment in the facility
Sec. 53. NAC 432A.416
1. Members of the staff of each facility must
be readily accessible and available to be
summoned to ensure the safety of the children in
the facility.
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Recommended Resources:
YOUNG CHILDREN www.naeyc.org/publications
For more information: Young Children issues
focus on children ages 0-8 and are organized
around topical clusters that devoted special
attention to issues in the field of early
childhood education. New Book!
Author(s): Derry Koralek
Spotlight on Teaching Preschoolers 2:
Supporting Children, Families, and
Yourself Practical ideas for the preschool
curriculum, supporting families of children with
special needs, tips for Internet-based
communications, and engaging study guides
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Nevada Association for the Education of Young
Children is now on the NevAEYC website:
http://www.nevaeyc.org/newsletters.asp
New Employee Orientation:
Sec. 10 NAC 432A.320.1 Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432A.177, within the first 2 weeks after commencing employment, newly employed members of the staff of a facility must be given a written and oral orientation program and be trained in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility by the director in the policies, procedures and programs of the facility or a designee trained by the director. The orientation must address, at a minimum: regulatory
requirements, facility policy/procedures and practices relating to parents, emergency health/safety, food serving
and nutrition policy, diapering/toilet training.
EXAMPLE FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE: http://www.dcfs.state.nv.us/ChildCareDocs/Forms/StaffOrient
ationChecklist.pdf
~Recommended Training~
Children are returning back to school, and with that comes many difficult issues, including
bullying. Attend this training and learn strategies to help the children we work with. Plus, you earn
2 credit hours at NO CHARGE! Is Your Child a Target of Bullying Behavior? Date: 9/13/10 (2 HR) Sponsor: Nevada P.E.P Time: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM Location: Nevada PEP Location Address: 2101 South Jones, Suite 120, LV Contact Info: Sally Reeves Phone: (702) 388-8899 Core Knowledge Area: Family & Community Relationships
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is that time of year again and children are returning to school and more importantly, enrolling in daycare!
This training provides ideas on how to keep your enrollment where you want it, as well as how to
compete in this economy. Take advantage for only $87.00 you earn 24 credit hours! This means you will have met your ongoing training hours requirement in
one class!
How to Increase Your Enrollment and Keep Parents Happy Sponsor: Appelbaum Training Institute
www.atiseminars.org Contact Info: Janet Wright or Elma Simmons Phone: (281) 494-4876 Email: [email protected] Cost: $87.00 Hours: 24 Registration Info: Price includes cost of book; $15 and cost of
test; $72. Test must be taken in order to receive credit for completion/certificate. Hours will not be granted by Licensing without Certificate of Completion. Core Knowledge Area: Family & Community Relationships
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Before/After School Ratio: NAC 432A.530
1. A licensee of a child care center may, after obtaining the written permission of the Chief of the Bureau, provide care before and after normal school hours for up to three additional children or 10 percent more children than the number stated on the facility’s license, whichever number is greater, if each of the additional children is at least 6 years of age and less than 16 years of age. 2. A licensee of a child care center who accepts such additional children shall have one additional caretaker for up to 20 children so accepted and one additional caretaker for every 1 to 20 additional children thereafter. 3. The care must not exceed 3 consecutive hours before normal school hours and 3 consecutive hours after normal school hours. (Added to NAC by Bd. for Child Care, eff. 8-31-
84)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 432A.338)
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United Way of Southern Nevada Leads the Way: In Support of High Quality Preschool Education
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The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA) ~ The National Early Childhood Program Accreditation has been supporting educational programs strive for excellence since 1993. This non-profit organization was created to encourage the availability of high quality early education programs for America's families. Now, as an independent and nationally recognized program, the NECPA is maintaining its pursuit for excellence by delivering its accreditation philosophy to hundreds of early childhood programs across the country.
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) ~ NAEYC Accreditation means that a program meets NAEYC’s 10 standards of excellence in early childhood education. Programs that meet these standards provide a safe and healthy environment for children, have teachers who are well-trained, have access to excellent teaching materials, and work with curriculum that is appropriately challenging and developmentally sound. These programs are continuously improving themselves to provide the best possible educational opportunities for children.
Accreditation Technical Assistance~ The Office of Early Care and Education covers all costs for all accreditation materials and
fees, provides quality improvement grants, and a one-time accreditation bonus. Grant and bonus amounts are based on the number of children served. To learn more about accreditation, feel free to contact the Office of Early Care and Education staff member in your area. SOUTHERN NEVADA: Patti Oya: (702) 486-1432 or [email protected]
Christine Matiash: (702) 486-1433 or [email protected]
The Value of Play
~NAEYC
You say that you love your children,
And are concerned that they learn today,
As am I, that's why I'm providing
A variety of kinds of play.
You are asking what the value
of having your children play is:
Your daughter's creating a tower;
she may be a builder someday.
You're asking me the value
of blocks and sand and clay:
Your children are solving problems;
they will use that skill every day.
You're saying that you don't want your son
to play in that sissy way:
He's learning to cuddle a doll;
He may be a father someday.
You're questioning the interest centers;
they just look like useless play:
Your children are making choices;
they’ll be on their own someday.
You're worried your children aren't learning
and later they'll have to pay:
They're learning a pattern for learning,
for they'll be learners always.
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FREE CLASS SEE BELOW OR ASK ABOUT HOSTING…..WHAT DOES HOSTING INVOLVE?
Simply get a group of your friends/colleagues together that want to:
Improve & Build Relationships with the Children in their Lives
Meet in your home/facility or JoAnn’s. You could SAVE over $100!
FALL CLASSES 2010: (All Classes approved for training hours through the Nevada Registry www.nevadaregistry.org )
(Email: [email protected] or Text or Call: 275-6218 or 564-8580 for info regarding any of the classes)
Wed, Sept 1-Oct 6 6 Week Course “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” / Provider
12 hours total 6:30pm-8:30pm Location: Henderson Multigenerational Ctr. 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy 50% DISCOUNT: $95. Per couple / $25 Book fee at first class
Enrollment through: HMGC 267-5800 or on line www.cityofhenderson.com
Thurs, Sept 2 2 hours Reducing the Risk of Sudden infant Death Syndrome SIDS
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm Location: Hands-On-4-Kids Preschool, 1008 Santa Helena Ave, HD 89002 Cost: $5 (See Nevada Registry for other dates of SIDS classes) Enrollment: See Nevada Registry / RSVP Text 275-6218/email: [email protected]
Thurs, Sept 16 and 2 hours Reducing the Risk of Sudden infant Death Syndrome SIDS Thurs, Sept 30 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Hands-On-4-Kids Preschool, 1008 Santa Helena Ave, HD 89002 Cost: $5 (See Nevada Registry for other dates of SIDS classes) Enrollment: See Nevada Registry / RSVP Text 275-6218/email: [email protected]
Wed. Oct 13 2 Hours Intro or Refresher: “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” / Provider FREE Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Henderson Multigenerational Ctr. 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy Enrollment through: HMGC 267-5800 or on line www.cityofhenderson.com
Wed. Oct. 20 and 2 hours Reducing the Risk of Sudden infant Death Syndrome SIDS Thurs. Nov 18 and (see same information as above for these 3 dates) Wed. Dec 8
Wed. Oct 27-Dec 16 Week Course “Becoming a Love and Logic Parent” / Provider
12 hours total 6:30pm-8:30pm Enrollment through: HMGC 267-5800 or on line Location: Henderson Multigenerational Ctr. 250 S. Green Valley Pkwy 50 %DISCOUNT: $95. Per couple / $25 Book fee at first class