10/18/2019
https://ideapod.com/professor-education-reveals-disturbing-trend-kindergartens-around-us/
Professor of education reveals a disturbing trend in kindergartens around the US
American kindergartens are running the risk of producing rule-following robots instead of creative, free-thinking youngsters. These institutions have become academic in nature, devoid of free play opportunities which promote emotional, social and cognitive development. Small children are kept occupi...
10/02/2019
Please take the time to fill out this survey it is your last chance to have a voice. We all need to take this opportunity to speak up.
Share your perspective on the dramatic decline of infant care and family child care homes in Colorado.
The Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Early Childhood Leadership Commission (ECLC), and the Raise Colorado coalition want to know your thoughts on Senate Bill 63.
They are looking for your perspective on:
1) the reasons for the dramatic decline in family child care homes and infant care in Colorado since 2010, and
2) possible recommendations to be included in the Infant and Family Child Care Shortage Strategic Action Plan.
To ensure your input informs the Plan, please fill out this survey no later than October 7, 2019.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=qGa_ITgRGkSclZwQQ4yJcZEgNxQgkHVIjbZ0rXM09PBUOE40R1lXVERZWkdJQUFRUjdOMDg5MFhSSC4u
The Colorado legislature passed Senate Bill 19-063: Infant and Family Child Care Action Plan in 2019 in effort to address Colorado's dramatic loss of family and infant child care since 2010. The bill charged the OEC and the ECLC with developing a strategic action plan to address that loss.
As a parent, provider, advocate, educator or other interested party, your input will ensure that the SB-63 report that is delivered to the Colorado General Assembly on Dec. 1, 2019 is as robust and solution-focused as possible.
Microsoft Forms
09/25/2019
https://ppld.org/babies-fair
Bumps, Books, ‘n Babies Resource Fair | PPLD.org
PPLD invites you to participate in our 1st Annual Bumps, Books, ‘n Babies Resource Fair! When: Sat., Sept. 28 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Where: Library 21c, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Parents of babies and those who are expecting or trying to conceive: Connect with local resources and services that make the...
09/13/2019
I know how hard it can be to find child care this is a great way to speak up and help change the shortage.
https://www.facebook.com/1674976739458203/posts/2436749256614277/
RSVP Form: Early Childhood Forum
Please join the Colorado Department of Human Services Office of Early Childhood (OEC) for an opportunity to strengthen Colorado’s early childhood system. Learn about the state’s vision for early childhood, key initiatives, including the Colorado Shines Brighter Preschool Development Grant Birth ...
09/06/2019
https://momwifeteacherlife.wordpress.com/2018/07/25/10-reasons-to-appreciate-a-daycare-teacher/
10 Reasons to Appreciate a Daycare Teacher
1. They are not daycare workers, they are daycare teachers. Their lesson plan every day includes: how to share, how to have “nice hands” and “walking feet,” how to say plea…
08/09/2019
Parents this is a great way to reach out and share.
https://www.facebook.com/1674976739458203/posts/2410703182552218/?substory_index=0
Tell us what you need to give your child a strong start! - https://colo.health/parentsurvey
07/24/2019
This is a great way for parents to tell their story about finding child care and the cost of child care.