Page 2 - Perspective Newsletter 2013 Fall - FINAL.pdf

Inside This Edition
• Message from the President & CEO
• Eat Play Grow
• Immunization Reporting Required
by Law
• Staffing Ratio & Capacity Requirement
• Child Care Referrals
• Training Opportunities
• Drinking Water
• The Academy
• Adventure Page
Executive Team
Michael Olenick
President & Chief Executive Officer
Ellen Cervantes
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Rick Roberts
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Shirley Cameron
Vice President of Human Resources
Denise Trinh
Chief Financial Officer
Betty Zamorano-Pedregon
Head Start & Early Head Start Director
Message
from the President & CEO
Dear Child Care Providers,
As I complete my 10th year as President & CEO, I’m extremely proud of what we have helped the community achieve. The rate of change for us has been rapid and, quite often, an uphill climb. But, with every plan we strategize and every action we implement, we are driven by the desire to offer children, families, and providers an opportunity to succeed.
Michael Olenick, Ph.D. President &
Board Members Edward Hill - Chair
Michelle Torres - Vice Chair Ken Thunberg - Chair Emeritus Anthony Peña - Treasurer Judith Hirshberg - Secretary
Joannie Busillo-Aguayo Alyce Akers
Charles “C.J.” Allen Carol Bathke
Athena Boulgarides Dunia Cruz
Dilys Tosteson Garcia Rita Garcia
Aaron Green
Raquel Lopez Stacylee Longmore Scott Phillips Shirley Robinson Delia Ronquillo Jessica Shofler Jeriel Smith
Joan Binder Weiss
When reading this issue, please keep CCRC’s child care referral
policy in mind. You often ask us why you are not receiving
referrals from CCRC. On Page 4, you will learn how CCRC
generates the referrals for parents. Also, remember that we only provide referrals to licensed child care providers and we don’t make recommendations.
We are excited to announce that CCRC is participating in a countywide project funded by First 5 LA and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Eat Play Grow is designed to help you improve nutrition and physical activity in your child care setting. Please read page 2 to learn more and for workshop registration. Space is limited so call today!
CCRC’s Gateways for Early Educators program offers diverse and individualized pathways to professional development for all adults interested in early childhood and education. If you need new ideas or want to improve your quality of care, I encourage you to read page 6 for upcoming Gateways trainings or visit our website at www.ccrcla.org for a more comprehensive look.
Great news! CCRC is ranked the 4th highest provider of CPR classes in our region, which includes California, Hawaii and Guam! Last year, we certified 667 individuals. And, once again, the California Department of Education’s Child Development Division has granted CCRC funding to assist child care providers with the cost of CPR/First Aid trainings. Reimbursement funds are limited. For more information, please read page 7.
I want to thank you all for continuing to provide quality care every day – you give parents peace of mind while their children are in your care. At CCRC, we strive to support your education and training needs and update you with new laws and licensing requirements. Let us know if you have any ideas for additional ways we can support you.
Holiday holidays!
Dr. Michael Olenick President & CEO
Our Mission
The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) promotes optimal child development and family well-being through access to quality child care, family support, economic development, and community education.
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