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www.dcfcca.org The Caring Connection January/February 2018

Happy New Year from Dakota County

Family Child Care Association!

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Send a Little Sunshine!

Do you know a fellow provider or group that

needs a pat on the back, a thank you, cheering

up, words of encouragement or just a note?

Celebrations, congratulations, weddings,

births, adoptions, retirement, birthday, gradua-

tion, hospitalization, a job loss, serious illness

or a death — we’d like to know.

Complete the on-line form at

www.dcfcca.org/Sunshine_submission.html so that the Sunshine Committee volunteers

can “spread a little sunshine”!

Training 3

Calendar of Events 4

New & Renewing Members 6

Care Line 10

Fundraising Opportunities 10

Directory 11

Membership 12

Inside this issue:

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Eagan Area

Dakota Hills Middle School

4183 Braddock Trail

Eagan, MN 55123

Event No. 243393

Thursday, January 11, 2018 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Taxes and Record Keeping

Trainer: Tom Copeland

This class will cover the new tax changes affecting family child care providers. We will also

discuss the key record keeping tips that will save you time and money on your taxes. KCF VI

Professionalism

Apple Valley Area

Falcon Ridge Middle School

12900 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd

Apple Valley, MN 55124

Event No. 244936

Monday, February 5, 2018 6:30pm—8:30pm

Active Supervision: Provider Self Care and Privacy

Trainer: Pat Gentz

Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement.. This training curriculum will define

MN DHS Rule 2 Licensing standards and best practices regarding supervision in family child care settings; identify

the effects of provider stress/depression on supervision of and interaction with children; and identify appropriate

self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision and safety in child care. KFC VIIB: Ensure

Safety

Eagan Area

Wescott Library

1340 Wescott Rd.

Eagan, MN 55123

Event No. 244937

Thursday, February 8, 2018 6:00pm—8:00pm

SUID/AHT

Trainer: Pat Gentz

This class meets DHS Licensing training requirements for both Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abu-

sive Head Trauma (AHT). Content includes recommendations to reduce Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths

(SUID), including SIDS, suffocation and other sleep related infant deaths; safe sleep environments; MN Child

Care regulation related to safe sleep; as well as symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma, risk fac-

tors for abusive heat trauma, risk factors for abusive head trauma; strategies to use when stressed, angry or frus-

trated. KCF VII.B: Ensure Safety

Rosemount Area

Rosemount Middle School

3135—143rd Street West

Rosemount, MN 55068

Event No. 246091

Tuesday, February 13, 2018 6:30pm—8:30pm

The More You Connect, the Less You Correct

Trainer: Melissa Enke

Explore the different stages of Social-Emotional development to gain some understanding on the developmental

needs of children. Examine ways to create a secure attachment with children to develop a deeper connection.

KCF II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development

Hastings Area

Hastings High School

200 General Sieben Drive

Hastings, MN 55033

Event No. 248884

Tuesday, February 20, 2018 6:00pm—8:00pm

A Lesson a Day

Trainer: Emma Hansen

In this course, we discuss the educational theory that learning happens all the time and is different from schooling.

We then take some activities and use those to create a daily lesson or multiple daily lessons that can meet ECIPs.

These can then be combined to create our own curriculum, if desired. We discuss ways to use broad activities for

multiple ages. KCF II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences

West St. Paul Area

Henry Sibley High School

1897 Delaware Avenue

West. St. Paul, MN 55118

Event No. 244934

Monday, February 26, 2018 6:00pm—8:00pm

Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun!

Handling Misbehavior Without Breaking a Sweat

Trainer: Andrew Johnsrud

Explore how adults put an end to childhood whining and arguing in very caring ways. Examine empathy as the

key for successful, healthy relationships between childcare professionals and the children with whom they work.

KCF II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 Board Meet-

ing 6:30pm

9 10 11 Eagan

training 6:00-

9:00

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January 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3

4 5 Apple Valley

training 6:30-

8:30

6 7 8 Eagan train-

ing 6:00-8:00

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11 12 Board

Meeting 6:30pm

13 Rosemount

training 6:30-

8:30

14 15 16 17

18 19 20 Hastings

training 6:00-

8:00

21 22 23 24

25 26 Mendota

Heights training

6:00-8:00

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February 2018

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Training Reminders

In case of inclement weather, if your local school district cancels evening activities due to weather condi-

tions, our training will also be cancelled.

If you need to cancel your registration, please email the area coordinator in which the training is being

held. Use the city name followed by @dcfcca.org. Example: applevalley@dcfcca.org

If you need to renew your membership, please complete membership form, downloaded from our website,

and have your payment ready prior to the training.

A $20.00 fee is required upon arrival for all non-members. You will not receive your certificate if payment

is not made.

If you arrive 15 minutes late, you will not receive credit for the training

All training registrations will be accepted on-line through our website. This allows for automated class

rosters for each area training. All registration forms are compatible on all mobile devices.

Registrations will be accepted until 48 hours prior to training date. Walk-in registrations will be accept-

ed according to availability and room capacity. We reserve the right to limit attendees based on room ca-

pacity or trainer requests.

Hand-outs may or may not be available at the training if you do not register.

If you do not have on-line access, you may leave a message on our voicemail at 952-985-3495. Please spell

your name, classes you want to register for and leave a phone number.

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New and Renewing Members

Pam Bakken, South St. Paul

Lisa Mozingo, Eagan

Teresa Weasler, Rosemount

Veteran Dummer, South St. Paul

Carol Jesness, Eagan

Ilene Gourhan, South St. Paul

Sue Landerville, Apple Valley

Jennifer Knoll, Hastings

Kelli Kearns, Rosemount

Kristy Andersen, Lakeville

Joanne Dold, Hastings

Karyn McGree, Hastings

Kathryn Molstad, Inver Grove Heights

Kim Nick-Kolsrud, Lakeville

Stacy Robinson, Hastings

Breanna Lochner, Eagan

Patty Malm, Hastings

Sandy Murtaugh, Hastings

Mary Schaffer, Hastings

Raena Reinardy, Hampton

Brenda Boehmer, South St. Paul

Larissa Creighton, Lakeville

William Engeldinger, Hastings

Deborah Engeldinger, Hastings

Melissa Enke, Lakeville

Lisa Boys, Shakopee

Kurt Lensert, Burnsville

Jane Newman, Farmington

Cheryl Nelson, Shakopee

Stacy Fleming, Rosemount

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Are you a member of the

DCFCCA Facebook page?

It’s a private page where you

can share and network with

fellow members. Be in the

loop and be the first to get

DCFCCA news and infor-

mation.

For access to the page, email

president@dcfcca.org.

Mentor Program

Starting a family child care business can be exciting, but also daunting. Our Mentor Program can help you avoid making rookie mistakes, and find your own path to reach your goals as you build your child care business. Any newly licensed provider who utilizes our FREE one-year membership will be assigned to a mentor. A mentor can help by offering advice, perhaps a different perspective, suggest networking opportunities, as well as offer sup-port and encourage your own decisions. For more information, go to our website at www.dcfcca.org/MentorProgram.html or email mentor@dcfcca.org.

You are invited to join the

Toy Co-op!

All members are welcome!

Borrow a variety of toys owned by

the Association. Exchange dates are

on the third Monday of every month.

A separate membership fee is

$25.00. For the Apple Valley loca-

tion information, contact Kris at

(952) 431-3775.

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At 18 months, toddlers begin to show the first signs of independence

There are big changes for children as they reach 18 months and gain ground on walking, talking and play. Those ten-

tative first steps, clutched to furniture or a helping hand, are giving way to independent, quick and energetic dashes

around the house. Their vocabulary is growing, as is their willingness to explore when familiar adults are nearby.

While every child grows at his or her own rate, Help Me Grow offers the following developmental milestones as

typical for an 18-month-old. These markers help monitor a toddler’s progress:

Walks alone; begins to run

Says three or more single words*

Tries new things with familiar adults nearby

Points to one body part Scribbles with a crayon or pencil

Shows interest in other children

Starts to imitate two-word phrases, such as “all done”

Points to show what he wants

Plays simple pretend, such as feeding a baby

Imitates your behavior

Enjoys books, stories and songs

Shows interest in a stuffed animal or doll

For an 18-month-old, parents, child care providers and caregivers can take the following actions to encourage a

child’s development:

Provide toys without small pieces

Hold toddler and read simple stories

Set limits that are firm, fair and consistent

Encourage curiosity

Play games and sing songs with movements that the toddler can imitate

Help Me Grow suggests that parents, child care providers and caregivers track a child’s progress as he or she grows.

To request developmental resources or a developmental wheel, which includes milestones and actions to encourage

a child’s progress, contact Kathy McKay at (651) 728-0400 or kathy.mckay@metroecsu.org. For more information,

visit helpmegrowmn.org.

*Help Me Grow recommends that parents talk to their health care provider or refer their child through Help Me Grow if their

child isn’t saying single words like “mama” at 16 months old. To refer a child, visit www.helpmegrowmn.org.

Portions of this content, developed by Help Me Grow Minnesota, may have previously appeared elsewhere.

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DCFCCA Care Line

Apple Valley

Joan Finley

Jean Dommer

952-236-8119

952-423-2192

Burnsville

Nicole Ross

Jodi Grimes

Melissa Enke

952-953-9313

952-895-7361

952-378-1123

Eagan

Cindy Ciernia 651-688-7396

Inver Grove Heights

Beth Beltz 651-450-7988

Lakeville

Pat Gentz

Missy Torbenson

952-985-5437

952-891-1275

Mendota Heights

Hannah Huberty 651-688-7409

Rosemount

Renee’ Kulhanek 651-423-5067

Dakota County Family Child Care Association is registered as a nonprofit with AmazonSmile. Every

time you or your friends order from Amazon in our name, DCFCCA is given 0.5% of the purchase price!

Go to www.smile.amazon.com. Sign-in with your Amazon ID and password, choose Dakota County

Family Child Care Association (do not use DCFCCA) as your organization and start shopping! Amazon

takes care of the rest. The next time you log into Amazon, it will automatically ask you if you want to go

to AmazonSmile.

Invite your clients, your neighbors, family and friends to support us too! Any funds received helps us

keep our membership fees affordable.

Dakota County Family

Child Care Association

Provider Directory on Website - As a member, your business can be listed on the Provider Directory! This includes days and hours you are open, as well as a brief description of your business.

Please keep your information up to date as we are now including the date your information was last updated.

To submit an update or add a new listing, click on this link: http://www.dcfcca.org/Provider_Directory

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2017—2018 Board and leadership directory

Board Members

President Hannah Huberty 651-688-7409 president@dcfcca.org

Secretary Amy Baldwin 651-398-1949 secretary@dcfcca.org

Treasurer Jean Mathison 651-994-7854 treasurer@dcfcca.org

Area Coordinator Facilitator Beth Beltz 651-450-7988 areacoordinator@dcfcca.org

Training Coordinator Lisa Mozingo 651-428-5472 training@dcfcca.org

Membership Coordinator Dana Lensert 952-895-6938 membership@dcfcca.org

Fundraiser Coordinator Renee’ Kulhanek 651-423-5067 fundraising@dcfcca.org

Mentor Facilitator Kat Doring 651-463-4780 Mentor@dcfcca.org

Website Coordinator Pat Goor 651-452-8065 website@dcfcca.org

Newsletter Coordinator Heather LeBlanc 612-229-6085 newslettercoordinator@dcfcca.org

Area Coordinators

Apple Valley Area Amy Baldwin applevalley@dcfcca.org

Renee’ Kulhanek

Eagan Area Geri Peterson eagan@dcfcca.org

Carol Jesness

Hastings Area Kellie Kimmes hastings@dcfcca.org

Patti Kopp

Rosemount Area Elaine Benfante rosemount@dcfcca.org

Sandy Johnholtz

Mendota Heights Jean Mathison mendotaheights@dcfcca.org

Beth Beltz

Committee Chairs

Conference Chair Hannah Huberty conference@dcfcca.org

Newsletter Chair Heather LeBlanc newsletter@dcfcca.org

PACT (Providers Acknowledging Corrections Together) Joan Finley PACT@dcfcca.org

Sunshine Joan Chadwick sunshine@dcfcca.org

Toy Co-op Kris Voorhees eagantoycoop@dcfcca.org

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The Caring Connection is published by the Dakota County Family Child Care Association (DCFCCA).

To submit an article and photographs for publication, send your article and permission to publish

to The Caring Connection, DCFCCA, P.O. Box 22065, Eagan, MN 55122. This is a great opportuni-

ty to publish articles about the positive things family child care has to offer. This newsletter is sent

to all of our members so your ideas will be shared with other providers in our community.

The Caring Connection volunteers reserve the right to edit articles for publication. The articles published

in The Caring Connection reflect the views and opinions of the authors, and do not reflect the views of its

members or the Executive Board of DCFCCA.

If you would like to advertise in this newsletter, please contact the Newsletter Coordinator at newsletter-

coordinator@dcfcca.org to receive information about advertising rates and an advertising agreement. All

advertisements must be submitted exactly as you would like them to be published, along with payment

required for the selected size of advertising space.

Deadlines for articles and advertisements to be published are as follows:

Publication: March/April 2018 Publication: May/June 2018 Due Date: February 1, 2018 Due Date: April 1, 2018

Dakota County Family Child Care Association

DCFCCA is a non-profit organization of licensed family child care providers in Dakota County. Major goals of the Association are: 1. To promote quality family child care through education and support groups for providers.; 2. To promote the image of quality family child care in the community; and 3. To aid in communication between providers, Dept. of Human Services, parents and community. All-County trainings are held twice a year. Area trainings are held in various locations around the county. New members are al-ways welcome. Membership fees are non-refundable. Membership fees are reviewed annually and are as follows: $40.00 - 1 year $70.00 - 2 years $95.00 - 3 years Individual class fee is $20.00.

Make checks payable to DCFCCA and mail to: DCFCCA - Membership, P.O. Box 22065, Eagan, MN 55122. All returned checks are subject to a $25.00 fee. Membership fees are non-refundable. Name: ________________________________________________ Street: ________________________________________________ City: _______________________ Zip Code: _______________ Phone: ________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________ (print clearly)