Caring in Faith 2013 Ministry Conference a Valuable Experience for All
Posted on May 13, 2013
IACCRR’s 3rd Caring in Faith Child Care Ministry Conference was held Friday and Saturday, May 3rd and 4th, at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, Indiana. Over the course of the two-day conference, 20 presenters offered engaging and enlightenin... (View Full Article)
Updated Eco-Healthy Child Care® Checklist Now Available in English and Spanish
Posted on May 9, 2013
Eco-Healthy Child Care (EHCC) supports child care providers in creating child care settings that are as environmentally healthy as possible. The EHCC program allows parents to choose child care facilities that are committed to creating a safer, healt... (View Full Article)
Let's Be Asthma Aware in Child Care!
Posted on May 7, 2013
Are children who suffer from asthma enrolled in your child care program? Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of asthma attacks that occur in children or the proper way to respond to them when they do? If not, now is the time to learn,... (View Full Article)
Celebrate Provider Appreciation Day May 10 with a Free Webinar!
Posted on May 2, 2013
May 10th is child care Provider Appreciation Day. In recognition of that special day, Child Care Aware ® of America will offer a FREE WEBINAR, "Taking Care of You with MyPlate," presented by Dr. Robert Post. In this ... (View Full Article)
Military Kids: Caring to Learn, Learning to Care -- New Webinar Series Starts May 1, 2013
Posted on April 26, 2013
The Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral, in partnership with Purdue Extension, Operation: Military Kids, and the Military Family Research Institute, announces a special opportunity for educators and child care professionals.
Mi... (View Full Article)
New "Nap Time Courses" for CDA Coming in Fall 2013!
Posted on April 25, 2013
How would you like to earn your CDA from home or from work in just one year?
IVY TECH Community College will offer twice-weekly "nap time courses" via the Internet starting this fall.
For contact information and to learn more about this ... (View Full Article)
Mark Your Calendars for National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day on May 9, 2013
Posted on April 15, 2013
National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day focuses on the importance of children's mental health and raises awareness that positive mental health is essential to a child's healthy development. The National Association for the Education of Young ... (View Full Article)
The CDA 2.0 Launch is June 1st. Are you ready?
Posted on April 11, 2013
As the launch of the newly revised Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) approaches, The Council for Professional Recognition wants to make sure that all credentialed persons or those seeking to become credentialed are aware of the details inv... (View Full Article)
Save the Date! Latina Early Childhood Conference
Posted on March 15, 2013
The Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral
Is Proud to Present
The Latina Early Childhood Conference 2013
A Conference Offered Entirely in Spanish for
Education Professionals,
Early Care and Child Care Providers,
and Parent... (View Full Article)
Register now for the Caring in Faith Conference
Posted on March 7, 2013
Click here for registration information!
The Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral
is Proud to Present
Caring in Faith
A Conference Planned Especially for Child Care Ministry Directors and Staff
New for 2013: Choose to Att... (View Full Article)
Child Care Directors Gather for a Special Conference
Posted on February 18, 2013
Attendance at the Child Care Directors' Forum recently held in Nashville, Indiana exceeded all expectations. A day of leadership, learning, and fun was shared by a total of 141 child care directors, expert presenters, and staff from local CCR&Rs ... (View Full Article)
Second Setting Credential Process Ends on May 31, 2013
Posted on January 4, 2013
For CDAs who hold one Credential and wish to obtain a second CDA Credential in a different setting, the Council for Professional Recognition offers the Second Setting CDA Credential. The Second Setting CDA Credential is available to center-based and ... (View Full Article)
Resources for Coping: Help for Children's, Youths', Parents', and Providers' Reactions to the Sandy Hook Shooting
Posted on January 4, 2013
As parents and providers of child care and early education, we have all been affected in some way by the terrible incident that occurred on Friday, December 14th, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. In response to this trag... (View Full Article)
Online Early Childhood Directors Management Training
Posted on December 10, 2012
Get the management training you need to support your program from your own desk in your own office!
You may register for one or all four modules.
· Each module is 4 weeks lo... (View Full Article)
The CDA Renewal Amnesty Program Ends December 31, 2012!
Posted on December 4, 2012
Have you let your CDA expire?
Have you continued your professional development or earned a degree?
Do you want to stay connected with the CDA Community of early childhood professionals?
If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, be su... (View Full Article)
