Bright Beginnings Central Virginia

04/03/2025

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Well, AmeriCorps is a lot of things, so we're going to break it down for you in this short video! Our Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To improve li...

03/17/2025

02/07/2025

According to the Blue Ridge Poison Center, children being sickened by cannabis edibles is a huge problem throughout Virginia and the U.S. Pay attention - help keep kids safe from cannabis edibles.
https://med.virginia.edu/brpc/

02/03/2025

TONIGHT!

EDITED 2/3/25: Look for the opportunity to participate in a raffle where all proceeds will benefit the DPIL! There's also the opportunity to earn a "Kids Eat for Free" voucher, ask your server for more details. Pick up orders count in this fundraiser as well, so be sure to mention it when you pay!

Help us support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell by dining at the Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Bedford on Monday, February 3 between 4:00p and 10:00p! Show your server this flyer and 15% of your purchase will go towards helping to fund the DPIL at United Way of Central Virginia.

02/02/2025

REMINDER: Help us support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell by dining at the Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Bedford on Monday, February 3 between 4:00p and 10:00p! Show your server this flyer and 15% of your purchase will go towards helping to fund the DPIL at United Way of Central Virginia.

01/29/2025

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Medication Administration Training Zyrtec® Revision

The Medication Administration Training (MAT) Program’s AMAT (Allergy & Anaphylaxis Medication Administration Training) course has been revised to include Zyrtec®. This course now covers all over-the-counter oral liquid and tablet allergy medications in addition to metered-dose inhalers and EpiPen®. Part 1 of this updated course is available now on the MAT Online Learning Center and the classroom-based Part 2 of this course will be available beginning February 1, 2025. For complete information, please visit MAT Program website.

01/24/2025

Help us support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell by dining at the Ruby Tuesday restaurant in Bedford on Monday, February 3 between 4:00p and 10:00p! Show your server this flyer and 15% of your purchase will go towards helping to fund the DPIL at United Way of Central Virginia.

01/24/2025

From Theory to Practice: Empowering Educators to Support Autistic Students Using AAC - Workshop

This spring, VCU-Autism Center for Education (ACE) is bringing From Theory to Practice: Empowering Educators to Support Autistic Students Using AAC to a location near you. This interactive workshop builds upon theoretical foundations by providing hands-on practice with evidence-based strategies that effectively support autistic students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).

Visit From Theory to Practice: Empowering Educators to Support Autistic Students Using AAC for registration information, including dates and locations.

https://va-leads-ecse.org/Event/2-J3zyBE9VyVJMWCmQ9zmQ/Event-from-theory-to-practice-empowering-educators-to-support-autistic-students-using-aac

01/22/2025

Join Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts for an exciting week of free virtual workshops designed for Early Childhood educators and families, where we’ll explore active learning through the arts on Monday, January 27 - Saturday, February 1. Enjoy sessions led by Wolf Trap master teaching artists and a special appearance by Jasper the Squirrel and his puppet friends! Key focuses include dance, movement, and music experiences to promote STEM, language, and literacy learning. Register for Wolf Trap Arts Integration Week.

https://www.wolftrap.org/education/arts-integration-week

01/21/2025

Child Care Financing Program – No Interest, Low-Cost Loans Available for Child Care Programs

The Virginia Small Business Financing Authority provides no-interest, low-cost loans to eligible programs to enhance the early learning environment, provide curriculum, upgrade outdoor areas, meet health and safety guidelines, purchase business software, and more. The maximum loan eligibility for Family Day Homes is $25,000, repayable over seven years. Child Care Centers may apply for a loan of $150,000, repayable over seven years, or a $250,000 loan, repayable over ten years. Please find more information online (https://sbsd.virginia.gov/virginia-small-business-financing-authority/childcare-financing-program/) or email [email protected].