Spread the Word So Families Don't Miss Out on Tax Credits!

ECEC is partnering with the National Women’s Law Center to ensure that you, your staff, and the families enrolled in your program are aware of the state and federal tax benefits that they may be eligible for.

When you file your state and federal taxes in 2013, make sure you know about how you, your staff and families can receive:

• Up to $2,100 from the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for families that pay for child care when they go to work.

• Up to $1,000 per child from the federal Child Tax Credit for families raising children.

• Up to $5,891 from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit for eligible low-income families that is designed to boost wages for families.

The National Women’s Law Center developed a handy toolkit with all the information you need to get started. Hang a flyer in your center, make sure parents are filing tax returns, and let them know there is free tax preparation assistance available.

Spread the word about these tax credits for working families in your state!

PS - Visit the Put Child Care on the Map campaign page for ideas from across the country and helpful tools, and then let us know how you put child care on the map for your Member of Congress!

More Than Mud Pies/ Happy Mealtimes

Saturday, January 12th from 8am-1pm
Training held in Marion County.

The National Food Service Management Institute will be conducting the training. Training topics will include dealing with picky eaters, managing food allergies, meal time transitions, and developing a nutrition curriculum for preschoolers.

The training is primarily geared towards home providers but open to all. The training is a free training. Please contact Joslyn at jsullivan@childcareanswers.com to register.

The CDA Renewal Amnesty Program ends December 31, 2012!

Be sure to take advantage of this special offer today! 

• 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?

Many professionals who earned a CDA earlier in their careers let it expire years ago and are no longer eligible for renewal, despite their continued work and training in early childhood education. Some have gone on to earn a Bachelor or Associate degree but find value in staying connected to the CDA Community by renewing their CDA.

The Council's Renewal Amnesty Program allows those who have earned or renewed a CDA in the last ten years to apply for Renewal, even if their CDA has expired. This means that if your CDA has a credential date of January 2002 or later, you are eligible for Renewal Amnesty.

This program will only last until December 31, 2012, so don't delay... Renew your CDA today go to www.cdacouncil.org

Online Early Childhood-Directors Management Training

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 long.

• Each week includes one hour of online time together (webinar presentation and discussion).

• There is a Pre and Post Assignment for each webinar, 1 hour each.

• Each module totals 12 training hours.

• All four modules (16 weeks) total 48 training hours.

• Registration cost includes training materials.

• Full series registration includes a copy of the Program Administration Scale.

• Completion of full series has a CEU option for a small additional fee.


2013 Webinar Schedule (4 wks): Module:

January 15-February 5, Tues. 1-2pm Focus on Business Operations

February 12-March 5, Tues. 1-2pm Focus on Staff

March 12-April 2, Tues. 1-2pm Focus on Children

April 9-April 30, Tues. 1-2pm Focus on Leadership



Cost: $15 per Module or $50.00 for the Full Series

Registration due date: December 21, 2012 (registration is limited to 25 participants)

*Must have a high speed internet connection to participate.


TO REGISTER:

Complete the registration form and return with payment

Attention: Traci Marshall,

Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral

3901 N. Meridian Street, Suite 200

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Questions? Call 317.924.5202

toll free 1.800.299.1627 ext. 230 OR tmarshall@iaccrr.org

Immediate Release: Crib Safety Information

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

CPSC has released important information regarding crib safety standards set to take effect December 28, 2012 for child care providers, hotel/motels and places of public accommodation. The Enforcement Guidance for Child Care Providers document is posted on CPSC’s Crib Information Center at http://www.cpsc.gov/info/cribs/index.html ,