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September 2012-November 2012
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make so many connections everyday. Child Care Solutions connects an average of 15 parents a day to child care providers. Every year we connect nearly 2000 child care providers to professional development & training. We connect community leaders and decision makers to information and research that supports high quality child care. Children are making countless neural connections every minute. You connect to friends, family, & peers through texts, phones & social media. Recently a good friend made an important connection for me. This friend told a story of his childhood that had moments of insecurity at home, stressed parents, & financial hardships. Can you relate? My friend then shared that one of the most stable environments in his life was at his child care provider’s home. Wow, that was a light bulb moment. It connected for me in a very tangible manner the importance of the role that child care providers play. They are teachers, nurturers, nurses, counselors, friends, mentors, and safety nets. The role is so much more than “babysitting.” It is truly one of the most important connections in a child’s life.
LOOK INSIDE: Director Declarations...............................page 2 Get to Know Our Staff............................. page 3 Members & New Providers. ....................page 4 Membership Form.....................................page 5 Mark Your Calendars................................page 6 & 7
This story my friend shared makes our work here at Child Care Solutions even more relevant. We will continue to make the connections between parents & providers, & advocate for high quality child care for Central NY. We will be a powerful voice for powerless children. If you would like more information about our agency check out page 4 for some of the ways you can connect with us! Patrice Robinson Marketing & Development Director
Food For Thought.......................................page 8 Regulatory Matters....................................page 9 Tales From The Crib....................................page 10 Take Action................................................page 11
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Quality For Kids
Child Care Solutions congratulates the 46 local early childhood programs that were just accepted to participate in Quality Stars NY, the State’s new early childhood quality rating and improvement system. The 28 child care centers and 18 family child care homes will join with over 400 other programs from around the State to initiate the first wave of Quality Stars implementation.
PARTICIPATING PROGRAMS Ana's Family Day Care Between Friends
Like restaurant and hotel rating systems, when fully implemented, Quality Stars will assign a star-rating to describe the quality of each participating program. What’s different about Quality Stars, however, is that it will make resources, training and support available to help participating programs make strategic quality improvements.
Circle Of Love Childcare Diversikids Donna M. Wall Good Morning Daycare Growing Wonders Family Daycare Julia House Karyn's House Of Caring Daycare
The end result for our community will be higher-quality early care and education programs and better outcomes for children, now and in the future. There is a whole body of research that shows that high-quality early learning programs provide children with the foundation they need to succeed in school and in life. We agree, and we believe that the time has come to put research into practice by making high-quality programs available here and in every part of the State.
Linda's Little People Lorie Giocondo Marlene's Daycare My Pals Child Care Rainbow Day Care Tender Hearts Family Child Care The Heater Home Wendy Schug Wendy Williams Atonement Lutheran Church Day Care Center
If, as you read this, you’re thinking of a child, grandchild, niece or nephew who needs and deserves high-quality early care and education, please share this article. It’s time to start a movement with them in mind.
Bright Starts Of Cny Children's Learning Center County North Children's Center, Inc. Dunbar Headstart Enable
For me, it’s my granddaughter Sabine.
Jewish Community Center Early Childhood Development Program Jordan-Elbridge Head Start Program
Who motivates you?
Jowonio School, Inc. Kindercare Learning Center Lafayette Head Start Program Lean On Me Day Care Center
Peggy Liuzzi
Learn As You Grow Child Care Center Learn As You Grow Child Care Center - Highland Lydia's Lullaby Day Care Center P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Baldwinsville Head Start Program P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Merrick School Head Start Program P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Cicero Head Start P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Rockwell Elementary School Head Start Program P.E.A.C.E., Inc. St. Brigid's School Head Start Program P.E.A.C.E., Inc. St. Daniel's Head Start P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Sumner School Head Start Program Partners In Learning, Inc.-Manos Temple Adath Rothschild Early Childhood Center The Growing Place Child Care Center The Salvation Army Salina Street Day Care Center The Salvation Army, Inc. - Cab Horse Commons Child Care Center Together We Grow
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Get To Know Our Staff
CONNECTION Ashley Lenhart
Rebecca “Becky” Oliver
Start Date: April 16, 2012 Before Child Care Solutions: I was working in child care. Education: I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Favorite Childrens Book: “Where the Wild Things Are” Favorite Movie: Dirty Dancing Hobbies & Interests: Spending time with my daughter, reading, working out, learning new things, playing sports, shopping
Start Date: April 16, 2012 Before Child Care Solutions: I worked as an Assistant Director for Childtime Learning Centers, Lead Toddler Teacher for The Gingerbread House, Office Manager/HR Assistant for a Hotel & Restaurant Management Company, none of which were as rewarding as working as Registrar at Child Care Solutions. Education: I received my Associate's degree from SUNY Cobleskill in Early Childhood Education and my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Oswego State University. Favorite Childrens Book: "The Monster at the End of This Book" Favorite Movie: It's a toss-up between The Shawshank Redemption and The Notebook! Hobbies & Interestes: I love to spend time with my friends and family, especially with my two daughters, Carissa & Ashlynn. I enjoy curling up with a good book, crafting, planning/throwing parties and watching scary movies with my hubby!
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Registrar
Alexis Hyde
Legally Exempt Enrollment Specialist Start Date: May 7, 2012 Before Child Care Solutions: I was working at Little Lukes Child Care Center for the past two years as a Lead Infant Teacher. Education: I have an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Tompkins Cortland Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood/Childhood Education from SUNY Cortland. Favorite Childrens Book: “Amelia Bedelia,” “Madeline,” “American Girl,” “Babysitter”s Club” Favorite Movie: You’ve Got Mail, A League of Their Own, Grumpy Old Men, The Help, Hope Floats Hobbies & Interests: I like reading, cooking, kayaking, and I enjoy doing crafty things (I am addicted to Pinterest)
Joe Bernazzani Registrar
Start Date: June 4, 2012 Before Child Care Solutions: I was an Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Port Byron Central School District. Education: I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from New York University. I have a Certficiate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from Syracuse University. Favorite Childrens Book:"Oh, The Places You'll Go" Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption Hobbies & Interests: I am an avid runner. I enjoy reading all types of literature, especially the classics. I have been known to compete in local road races (5 & 10 Ks, triathlons). I also enjoy spending time with my family.
Team Child Care Solutions at Chase Corporate Challenge From Left Patrice Robinson Becky Oliver Sue Goodell Joe Bernazzani
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We Are A Family Friendly Workplace
Laura Maloney, Legally Exempt Enrollment Specialist welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world. Laura wanted to share what it has been like being able to bring her baby to work...
It takes a village to raise a child…or in this case an agency. In January my family welcomed a beautiful baby girl in to the world and in late February she became the latest of many infants that Child Care Solutions has welcomed into the office. I am incredibly grateful every morning as I prepare her for the day to know that I will not have to part with her so that I can work. Thanks to being able to have her at work with me, I gladly came back to work early and having her in hand means I don’t have to take off from work early to pick her up before appointment’s. I may be biased but the work place also seems to be a happier place, it seems people can’t help but smile when she’s around. She is a happy baby and spends her days eating, sleeping and playing and I don’t spend a second of my time worrying because I have the peace of mind knowing that she is safe and sound right by my side. It takes a huge burden off my shoulders to know that I don’t have to worry if she’s getting the care and attention that she needs. I know that my sweet little girl will change and grow and learn so much in her first months of life, and the joy of knowing I won’t have to miss any of those once in a lifetime milestones is simply incredible!
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Welcome Professional Members
NEW/RENEWED MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL
NEW/RENEWED MEMBERS ORGANIZATIONS
Debra Lagrow Elizabeth Burdick Bridget Antzak Doris Jamison Judy Fredette Mildred Grainger Lori Giocondo Muhubo Idd Kia Washington Linda Hunter Brenda Perperian Antionette Mullett Kathy Malenick Cheryl Graves-Wright Daniela Steinbacher Rosemary Walker Evette Pope Heletha Roman Marlene Greenwood Cheryl Taylor Esther Evans Yvette Edwards Susan Tessier Helen Tyner Ana Arango
Cazenovia Children’s House Oneida Area Day Care Center On The Hill Chittenango Child Care The Gingerbread House Campus Pre-School Binghamton U. Booker T. Washington Community Center of Auburn Shining Stars Daycare - Liverpool Shining Stars Daycare - East Syracuse Shining Stars Daycare - Manlius Chenango Nursery School Jowonio School Rothschild Early Childhood Center Northminster Presb. Nursery School P.E.A.C.E., Inc. Head Start-Merrick Head Start-Sumner Head Start-St. Daniel’s Head Start-St. Brigid’s Head Start-Cicero Head Start-Lafayette Head Start-Rockwell Head Start-University UMC Head Start-Baldwinsville
Head Start-Dunbar Head Start-Jordan Elbridge Head Start-Manos
In addition to our professional members we would like to welcome the following to the Central New York child care community. NEWLY REGISTERED and LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES Kaseena Lewis-Bailey Lisa Baxter Sharon Washington Yeleine Rosado Leandre Davis Sameerah Owens Julie Vincent Catherine Davis-Carroll Tonya Myers Keri Roth
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Child Care Solutions has created the LinkedIN Group, Central New York Child Care Professionals on LinkedIN. This on-line group provides an opportunity for child care providers to engage with each other directly, start groups, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share resources. Child Care Solutions will administer the group but it is an open forum for providers to connect. If you don’t have a LinkedIN account they are easy to create and valuable to use. Call Patrice Robinson @ 315-446-1220 ext. 354 with any questions.
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Professional Membership
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Sign up or renew your professional membership today. Membership entitles you to reduced rates on our workshops and conferences. Ways to become a member (1) By Mail
Complete the member registration form and make check payable to Child Care Solutions
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Child Care Solutions will be introducing a new giving society later this year. This society will allow individuals, businesses and organizations to financially support Individuals & Family Child the important work we do for the Care parents, providers & children of our community. This will be separate from professional membership.
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Child Care Center or Organization
$25 Individual $25 Family Child Care Home $40 Group Family Child Care Home (provider & up to 3 assistants) $55 per location Small Child Care/Early Education Program with 5 or fewer staff $100 per location Child Care/Early Education Program with more than 5 staff
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Mark Your Calendars
Child Care Director’s Meetings All Child Care Center, Head Start and School-Age Child Care Administrators are welcome to attend. No registration is necessary.
STRESSED? FATIGUED?
At our Syracuse office: Wednesday, 9/19/12, 9:30AM-11:00AM Wednesday, 11/28/12, 9:30AM-11:00AM At our Auburn office: Tuesday, 10/16/12, 9:30AM-11:00AM
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COLUMBUS DAY WORKSHOP SERIES:
October 18, 2012 Nurturing Creativity During School Age Years
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November 15, 2012 Emergency Preparedness
All conferences are held from 6:30-9:30 pm. Register on line at www.tsg.suny.edu or call (1-888399-0549) for additional information. You MUST pre-register through PDP in order to attend these conferences.
CPR/AED & FirstAid
Child Care Solutions & The American Red Cross are proud to partner to bring you Adult & Child CPR/ AED with Infant CPR and Child Care First Aid classes. You must be a licensed or registered child care provider to take these classes. Successful students earn a Red Cross certification valid for 2 years. Call Child Care Solutions 315-446-1220 or Toll Free 888-729-7290 to enroll.
Join our Professional Development Team and some special guests as we present a day of INTERACTIVE, FUN & EDUCATIONAL workshops that will help you KEEP THINGS IN BALANCE. KEYNOTE PRESENTER: DR. ALICE HONIG P.h.D Author of: Little Kids, Big Worries Workshop participants will receive a copy of Dr. Honig’s book that helps readers address the most common causes of stress in a young child’s life, including separation anxiety, bullying, jealousy, family circumstances.
$30 for Child Care Solutions Members $40 for Non Members All Classes are held at Child Care Solutions 6724 Thompson Rd. Syracuse, NY 13211 9/8/12 9/22/12 10/13/12 10/27/12 11/3/12 11/17/12
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SPECIAL WORKSHOP led by the Keys Program a groundbreaking Music & Wellness Initiative that raises awareness of the powerful benefits of music for adults who work with small children. Music helps to lower blood pressure, helps people heal faster, and moving to music helps to keep us fit.
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Look in the mail or visit our website: www.childcaresolutionscny.org for a complete list of Columbus Day Workshops and registration information.
We can’t wait to see you there! Child Care Solutions
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Mark Your Calendars
BUY YOUR TICKETS ON-LINE TODAY AT WWW.CHILDCARESOLUTIONSCNY.ORG or FRIEND US ON FACEBOOK AND BUY YOUR TICKETS THERE. Some non-profits offer you black tie affairs, or swanky dinners. At Child Care Solutions we like to say we have the coolest fundraiser in town! Back by popular demand we will be testing Central New York’s IQ with our 3rd annual TRIVIA NIGHT! We brought the Dinosaur BBQ to life in 2011, but due to the ROARING success we are moving to a bigger venue. The newly renovated Empire Room at the Fairgrounds will be the setting for a night of Fun & Games at the Fair! Mark your calendars now and start forming your trivia teams. There will be fantastic prizes, tons of food, our mind teasing trivia and most of all a really good time! The proceeds from our fundraiser will support our high quality, low cost training & professional development services.
CALL US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING. WE ARE ALSO SEEKING GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR THE SILENT AUCTION, “A Virtual Taste of CNY.” IF YOU CAN HELP US OUT LET US KNOW. THANK YOU!
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The EJ Gavras Center of Cayuga County Presents The Seanna M Donley Growing Together Conference Date: October 14, 2012 Registration Fee: $20 (includes a box lunch) Time: 8:30-2:30 (registration begins at 8:10) 4.5 Training Hours More information is available on the EJ Gavras Website @ www.gavrascenter.com Child Care Solutions is proud to be a co-sposor of this conference with Success by 6 Cayuga County & others.
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Being Breastfeeding Friendly Makes Good Business Sense
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding as the only source of nutrition for babies until 6 months. Even after adding solid foods at about 6 months they recommend breastfeeding until the first year. The benefits for children are well endorsed such as less illness, better brain development, and passed on immunities from the mother. It has been shown to decrease the risk for ear infections, lower respiratory infections, diarrhea, asthma, obesity and type 2 Diabetes. This all equates to healthier, smarter babies. The benefits to mothers are less risk of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, type 2 Diabetes and postpartum depression. Mothers also get a boost to their self-esteem when they are successful in breastfeeding. And all of these benefits mean less missed work due to a sick child or personal illness. In New York State mothers have the right by law to nurse their children anywhere public or private. The NYS labor laws also state that nursing mothers need to be given reasonable break time, unpaid or paid to express milk until the child’s 3rd birthday. A breastfeeding mother needs to express milk at regular intervals. She risks losing her milk supply as well as experiencing engorgement and infection if she does not. Women frequently attribute weaning or not breastfeeding to going back to work. They may feel that their supervisors or coworkers would not be supportive. They also may feel that their position just doesn’t allow for the flexibility needed for expression. Even though NYS law protects them they may not feel comfortable requesting accommodations.
sick children occur more than twice as often for mothers of formula feeding infants.” Being breastfeeding friendly benefits employers because they will have higher: • Productivity and morale • Employee retention • Employer loyalty • Possible savings on healthcare costs due to less doctor’s visits • Less missed work It makes good business sense to make the small accommodations that not only benefit the employee but the employer as well. For more information such as resources for employers and employees check out The Business case For Breastfeeding at: http://www.womenshealth.gov
Ask The Nutritionist
QUESTION: How can parents ensure their children make good choices in the school cafeteria?
ANSWER: Parents can rest a little easier about school lunches since new National School Lunch Program guidelines took effect last year. This fall, children will be returning to school lunches that are limited in calories, lower in sodium, include more whole grains and offer a wider variety of fruits and vegetables. Worried that your child will not eat the healthier school lunches? Consider making these same healthy practices part of your family meals at home. In that way, eating healthy, nutritious foods is familiar and routine before children start making food choices for themselves at school. For lunches brought from home, parents can institute their own
Minimum accommodations are: school lunch policy. The USDA MyPlate website provides a good • A 4 by 5 foot space guide for healthy packed lunches - just add a carton of low fat or • An electrical outlet nonfat milk. • Some sort of barrier that ensures privacy, Strive for proportions like this: • A clean area (this eliminates a bathroom) ½: Fruits and Vegetables – use fresh, canned, dried or fro• Access to running water nearby • 2-3 fifteen to twenty minute breaks during an 8 zen. Include many different varieties and colors. hour shift, plus time to get to the location ¼: Grains - whole wheat bread, torti• Storage options such as a refrigerator llas, wraps, rice, pasta or other cooked whole grain Optimal accommodations: ¼: Protein Foods - eggs, nuts, seeds, • Employer provided hospital grade pump dried beans, tofu, meat, poultry or fish. • Flexible work schedules such as starting the day earlier, working later, part time, work from home, For more information go to: job sharing, allowing the baby to be brought to the employee or allowing the baby to come to work with www.ChooseMyPlate.gov the mother Pat Kuhl is our Nutritionist and is available According to the Business Case for Breastfeeding 60% of to answer your questions. women work outside the home and 78% of them work Email questions to: full time. They also state, “One day absences to care for patricer@childcaresolutionscny.org
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Regulatory Matters The Registration or Licensing Mid-Point
Ask The Nurse
Beth Henderson, Director of Registraion
Melody Scanlon is an RN and our Health Care Consultant. She is available to answer your questions. Email questions to: patricer@childcaresolutionscny.org
In June of 2010, Social Services Law was changed to enact four-year registration and license renewal periods for all child care QUESTION: What are the symptoms of hand foot mouth? programs. The law did not change for required training in regulated child care programs. ANSWER: Symptoms of coxsackie virus also known as hand foot Providers and staff working in programs are mouth are blisters on the mouth, fingers, palms of hands, buttocks, required to complete a minimum of 30 hours and/ or soles of feet, sometimes accompanied by fever, poor apof training in required topic areas, every two petite, runny nose and sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea, and difyears. At the “mid-point,” or second year of ficulty eating due to the sores in the mouth, which can appear three the four year registration and licensing period, programs will be expected to provide verification to six days after exposure. of completion of training to their Licensor or Registrar. Call your Licensor or Registrar if you Children who feel ill or have a fever accompanied by these symphave any questions. toms should be excluded from group settings until the fever is gone and the child feels well enough to participate in care. Infected children who have excessive drool that you are not able to manage can also be excluded. NOTE: Exclusion may not reduce the spread of the virus, because some children may shed the virus without becoming ill, and children who became ill may still shed the virus in the stool for several weeks. Alert the family members of possibly exposed children to watch for symptoms and to seek medical advice for any symptoms of the infection, including inability to eat or drink. You can post an alert, send home memos, or use the below NYSDOH fact sheet to share information. The virus is spread by direct contact with fluids from the nose and throat, contact with blisters and or contact with the feces of the infected child. The child is contagious when the first symptoms appear and can continue to be contagious until the blister-like skin lesions disappear. Respiratory shedding of the virus is usually limited to a week, however the virus has been known to be shed in the stool for up to several weeks. Thorough hand washing is very important!! Follow all the basic hand hygiene and infection control measures outlined in your HCP; such as hand washing for 30 seconds, disinfecting food surfaces, toys that are mouthed, throwing out tissues used to wipe drool, cover mouths, wipe noses, wash hands after touching/ working with any of the mentioned…. etc….. Hand washing both yours and the child’s hands during diaper changes, and toilet times, as well as disinfecting toileting surfaces and diaper changing areas is especially important. Remember to wash surfaces prior to disinfecting, and then allow the bleach solutions to sit for 2 minutes before wiping. For more information go to: http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases
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Infant Toddler Corner
Tales From TheCrib
Prepare To Turn Back The Clocks
Time Change and What It Means For Children Susan DeCarlo Infant/Toddler Specialist
Yes, the days are getting shorter and you are probably waking up in darkness (and making your commute in it as well) - but we gain an hour of sleep on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, November 4th and Standard Time begins. The extra hour of sleep that comes with the end of daylight saving time will feel like a delightful gift to many adults. But, did you know that children can be negatively affected by time change? Children generally do not use watches but they can tell when there is a change in the family and the child care center’s schedule. Much of children’s behavior is linked to schedules. Children thrive on schedules. When those schedules are disrupted it can cause changes in their behavior. For early educators it is important to explain to children old enough to understand the time says one thing but our body clock understands another… and it will be awhile to get our brains, bodies and time in sync. Because the clock reads seven o’clock the body is still wondering why breakfast is so early today…we never eat at six in the morning! Babies and toddlers will find it harder to make the change, and may be fussy and tired for the first few days after the clocks have changed. Part of children’s learning is making sense of the bio-behavioral experiences they are having. What does that rumbling in my stomach mean? Can I stay awake until I finish my lunch? Children in child care should be treated with an exceptional amount of understanding. One suggestion is to keep serving meals at the “old time” rather than keep everyone waiting. You can slowly adjust the clock in 10 minute intervals until you are now on the “new time”. Naps can also be scheduled at the old time and be carefully integrated to the new time slowly over the course of the week. These are small accommodations we can make to help children through this adjustment. Another critical element to consider is drop-off and pickup time. Most children will now be waking up in the dark when just days before they woke when the sun was up. The most worrisome time for children can be around pick up time. Children will now be going home in the dark. Anxious behavior may occur during this time. It is important to talk about the schedule change and although it is dark, parents will return and take them home.
For answers to your infant & toddler development questions, call Sue DeCarlo at 315-446-1220 ext. 335
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Keep Kids In Action Play imaginary shoes Equipment Needed: Music Ages: 3 + years Skills: Gross Motor & Imagination Directions: • In an area with lots of space, have children spread out. • Each child chooses a pair of “imaginary shoes” other than regular shoes to be wearing (i.e. ice skates, tap shoes, high heels, skis etc.) • Have the children “put their shoes on.” • When the music begins, children should begin walking in their imaginary shoes for some time. • When the music stops, children freeze in place. • Without moving, children should trade shoes with the child closest to them. • Repeat the activity so children can wear new shoes.
Our very own Peggy Liuzzi, Executive Director had a chance to testify before the New York Education Reform Commission. Peggy has been one of our community’s fiercest advocates for children. This is an excerpt from her testimony... “I am here today to talk about why early education, birth to age 5, should be an essential and integral component of New York’s education system and how targeted investments in effective, evidencebased early education initiatives can help us achieve the long-term outcomes we want for our children and our communities. Specifically, I want to recommend investment in two programs, Quality Stars NY and PreK, as a way to provide access to high-quality early learning experiences that can reduce the achievement gap for at-risk children and provide a foundation for school success for all children. The Early Years are Important: Decades of scientific research and findings point to the same conclusion: healthy development and learning in the early years provide the building blocks for educational achievement, economic productivity, good citizenship and the ability to successfully parent the next generation. Children begin learning from birth when their earliest experiences and interactions with caregivers begin to build the neural connections that make up the architecture of the brain. Research data suggests that 75% of brain growth and 85% of intellect, personality and social skills develop in the first 5 years of a child’s life. Achievement Gaps Begin Early: • By the time they are 2-years old, low-income toddlers are behind their more affluent peers in receptive and expressive vocabulary and counting skills. • The quantity and quality of verbal interactions in the early years matters. A child’s vocabulary as early as age 3 can predict 3rd grade reading achievement. High Quality Early Childhood Programs Work: The quality, duration and intensity of early childhood education interventions matter. High-quality early education programs boost cognitive skills and help children develop the social competence they need to enter school better prepared for success. The cost of providing high-quality early intervention is offset by the long-term positive outcomes for children and the communities in which they live. Positive effects include decreased grade retention, decreased need for special education, higher reading and math achievement scores, higher levels of formal education, and delayed parenthood. Though all children benefit, the children at the highest risk benefit the most from early education interventions. Improving Educational Outcomes in New York State: New York State has already identified two early education strategies that have been shown to have strong, positive outcomes on children’s school readiness. They are Quality Stars NY and PreK. Despite strong evidence about the positive impact of high-quality early learning programs on school readiness and later school success, both programs are awaiting full implementation in New York State. Strategic action is needed at the state level to expand children’s participation in the programs.” Thanks Peggy for being a powerful voice for the children of our state!
On June 27, 2012 Employees from Bond, Schoeneck & King Sprung Into Action and Volunteered to Paint Our Office. Clifford Tsan, Caroline Westover, Kevin Bernstein, Suzanne Galbato, and Jonathan Fellows get the award for best volunteer painters in town! Their day of service really helped to brighten up our work space. THANKS EVERYONE!
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Executive Director Peggy Liuzzi ext. 310
Senior Professional Development Specialist Gretchen Kinnell ext. 308
Assistant Director Shannon Gillen ext. 307
Professional Development Coordinator Patti Sofranko ext. 312
Finance Director Cecilia Casion-Lizzi ext. 304
Health Care Consultant Melody Scanlon ext. 332
Provider Services Specialists Tracey Hare ext. 348 Alexis Hyde ext. 333 Ashley Lenhart ext. 349 Laura Maloney ext. 305 Diane Thomas ext. 323
Director of Professional Development Patricia Beck ext. 309
Professional Development Specialists Katie Howell ext. 326 Tonia Thornton ext. 347
Parent Services Specialists Ana Sojo ext. 353 Amie Coffin ext. 320
Infant/Toddler Region III Coordinator Susan DeCarlo ext. 335
Registration Director Beth Henderson ext. 416
Nutritionist Pat Kuhl ext. 314
Registration Coordinator Siobane Hall ext. 414
Health and Safety Coordinator Rose Walsh ext. 319
Registrars Sue Benjamin ext. 412 Joe Bernazzani ext. 411 Faith Gilliam ext. 405 Laura King ext. 432 Selena LaPoint-Dice ext. 430 Casey Miner ext. 436 Becky Oliver ext. 434 Linda Russell Shepherd ext. 438
Marketing/Development Director Patrice Robinson ext. 354 Systems Administrator Pam Borreggine ext. 306 Senior Administrative Assistant Linda Mocciaro ext. 315 Administrative Team Kay Brown ext. 345 (Accounting Asst) Suzanne Goodell ext. 401 (Registrar Asst) Sara Pastore ext. 301 (Admin Asst)
Parent Services Coordinator Aimee Fletcher ext. 313
Director of Provider Services Michelle Wolstenholme ext. 346