Monday, December 30, 2013

Thank you to our Sponsors

As 2013 comes to a close we would like to thank the sponsors of A Night to Remember and encourage you to thank these sponsors and show your support to them in the new year.

Presenting Sponsor: Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis

Silent Auction Sponsor: Simon

Table Sponsors: ADP, Charity Childcare, Child Care Staffing for Quality Solutions, Crouching Tigers, SNF Writing Solutions LLC, Sunrise Christian Academy, US Foods, Olgetree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak, & Stewart, P.C., and Walmart Store # 3781

Event Sponsors: JEWEL Child Care, Preschool & Kindergarten, Katz, Sapper & Miller, Lewis Wagner, LLP, Presbytery Whitewater Valley, First Congregational Church 

Friday, October 25, 2013

"A Night To Remember" Gala

Please join Child Care Answers at our First Gala, A Night to Remember.  All proceeds will go towards helping child care providers with items and training that they need to improve the care that they offer to children. A Night to Remember is Saturday, November 2, 2013 from 6 – 10 pm at the Marten House.  Tickets are $40.00 and can be purchased by calling our office or going online to http://childcareanswers.eventbrite.com.  The evening will include a night of recognition, dinner, live music, dancing and a silent auction.  We hope to see you there.


Thursday, October 10, 2013

Friday, September 27, 2013

Global Day of Play



Indiana's Call to Action: October is Sudden Infant Death Syndome Awareness Month

• Always place baby on his/her back to sleep at naps/nighttime., use a firm sleep surface, covered by a fitted sheet.

• Never place baby on adult beds to sleep or sleep with your baby, follow health care provider guidance on your baby’s vaccines and regular checkups.

• Give your baby plenty of tummy time is he/she is awake and being watched.

• Make sure that no one smokes around your baby.

• Finally make sure that everyone who cares for your baby is aware of the risk of SIDS and your baby sleep habits and routine.

• Start a conversation about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, Spread the word.

• One baby that dies from SIDS is one baby to many.

• Become a Safe Sleep advocate by having a discussion about SIDS with a father, grandparent, caregiver or a pregnant woman.



• For more information contact the Safe Sleep Campaign, 31 Center Drive, 31/2A32, Bethesda, MD 20892-2425. 1-866-760-5947, Website http://www.nichd.nih.gov/SIDS OR Lauren George, Child Care Answers Infant/Toddler Specialist- 317 636-5727 ext. 248



Wednesday, September 11, 2013

GREAT OPPOTUJITY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:


Come join us for the Indianapolis Area Chapter of Indiana AEYC
Summer Workshop
Saturday September 28, 2013
Webb Elementary School—Franklin Community Schools
1400 Webb Ct.  Franklin, IN  46131
8:30 AM -9:00 AM: Registration     
9:00-10:45 AM:  Workshop
10:45-11:00 AM:  Break
11:00-12:00PM: Make & Take Activities 
Pre-Register NAEYC Members FREE                     Pre-Register Non-members $20.00
Onsite Registration: $25.00 for Members and Non-members


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Registration Form (Please use one form per person.  Copy as needed.)

 

Name: ______________________________________    NAEYC Membership Number:_____________

 

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

 

City:________________________________________________________      Zip:_______________________

 

Home Phone:_______________________________                 Work Phone:________________________

 

Employer:________________________________________________________________________________   

 

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

                                                      Please circle the correct fee.

NAEYC Member                                          FREE                                                                                     
Non-Member                                                 $20.00       
                                                                                                            

 

Send registration fee and completed form by September 21st, 2013

Angie Herniak*6805 Holly Springs Circle*Indianapolis, IN  46254

Make checks payable to Indy Area IAEYC.

On-site Registration:  $25.00 for members and non-members

Contact indychapter@gmail.com with questions. 

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Outreach Specialist Position Available

Family- Centered Care




Family- Centered Care
Does your program welcome and support your families? Find ways to include families by identifying their strengths and building upon them. This training will help participants learn how to build and maintain positive relationships with families, share community resources for families and develop policies that are family friendly.
Cost:  $10.00
Location:  Marion County
09/17/2013    05:30 PM    08:30 PM
09/19/2013   05:30 PM    08:30 PM
09/21/2013   10:00 AM    01:00 PM  

Please email Joslyn at jsullivan@childcareanswers.com for registration or questions.   

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Friday, August 9, 2013

Thank You to Our "A Night to Remember" Sponsors!



On Saturday, November 2, 2013, Child Care Answers presents A Night to Remember, a fundraising gala and silent auction celebrating and recognizing successes in the field of early childhood education throughout central Indiana. This adult-only event includes an elegant dinner, cash bar, silent auction, live entertainment, awards and recognition.

Proceeds from A Night to Remember will be used to award grants to child care providers and educators. These grants will assist providers and educators in their on-going professional development, pay for their memberships to early childhood organizations, and purchase materials for their learning environments

Child Care Answers would like to give a special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. 



We would also like to thank the many sponsors who are supporting this event: 
  •  ADP
  • Child Care Staffing for Quality Solutions LLC
  • Crouching Tigers
  • Hylant
  • Jewel Childcare/Preschool & Kindergarten
  • Katz, Sapper & Miller
  • Lewis and Wagner
  • U.S. Foods
  • Walmart and Sam’s Club

Interested in attending A Night to Remember?  Visit http://childcareanswers.eventbrite.com/ to purchase tickets online.  Seating is limited so don’t wait! Contact Sarah Ferguson at (317) 636-9197, ext. 240 for more information.