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www.dcfcca.orgThe Caring ConnectionMay/June 2020DCFCCA Needs You!We have several board positions that will need to be filled in June of 2020and are hoping to recruit some volunteers now, so training can begin and thetransition can run smoothly. Training for every position is available. No experience is necessary. Please consider volunteering. It’s vital we have volunteers for these positions. If these positions do not fill, the Association willnot be able to continue to offer training, networking or advertising.The positions open have been in good hands for several years, but its nowtime to pass the baton and ask for some new volunteers to bring fresh ideasand assist in continuing to offer the best to our members.June 2020 open positions:*Treasurer *Secretary *Newsletter *Area Coordinator FacilitatorAlso we need two volunteers for area coordinators for the following:*Rosemount *Apple ValleyThese are non board positions but very important positions that need to befilled. General duties are making rosters, checking in providers at trainingsfor your area. Any questions feels free to contact president@dcfcca.orgBoard meetings are currently the 2nd Monday of each month. We invite youto attend any of our meetings to get a first-hand look of how the Association operates, as well as joining in on the fun we have while maintainingDCFCCA’s success. If interested, contactMore details will follow in emails and our Facebook posts.Amy at president@dcfcca.org or call 651-398-19491
Board meetings are held at Casper’s in Eagan at 6:30pm on the secondMonday of the month. Members are welcome to attend.May 2020Sun3MonTueWedThuFriSat124567891112131415161718 Board19Election202122232425 Memorial26Day2728293010MothersDay31June 18192022232425262729302128FathersDay2
As we all know, training has been put on hold due to theCOVID-19 Virus. We will be setting up training as soon asit is safe for us to hold. In the meantime, stay safe andHealthy. Please check website for training information:dcfcca.orgPlease call for information on my supplies!3
*Print these pictures out to place on your window. There is a newpicture for every Monday for 12 weeks. Print the page with all thepictures on it to have children check off when they see a picture inthe neighborhood or print out a larger one and make check markson it for as many times as you see it.*Give your childcare children these picture each week to put intheir own windows to feel part of the support process.*Let’s give our children and families a smile during thispandemic time to show our support to each other.*Show your pride for being a childcare provider and belonging toDakota County Family Child Care Association!Monday, May 4, 2020wagonMonday, May 11,2020frogMonday, May 18, 2020beach ballMonday, May 25, 2020babyMonday, June 1, 2020police carMonday, June 8, 2020flowersMonday, June 15, 2020ice cream coneMonday, June 22,2020Sport ballsMonday, June 29, 2020catMonday, July 6, 2020beeMonday, July 13, 2020ladybugMonday, July 20, 2020balloons4
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Registration Reminders In case of inclement weather, if your local school district cancels eveningactivities due to weather conditions, our training will also be cancelled. Registrations will be closed 72 hours prior to training. Reminder emails will besent 72 hours prior to each training. Use the Cancel My Training form on the left side bar on the Provider Page tocancel any registration. Walk-in registrations will be accepted according to availability and room capacity. We reserve the right to limit attendees based on room capacity andtrainer requests. Hand outs may or may not be available at the training if you did not register. If you need to renew your membership, please complete a membership formand have your payment ready prior to training. Checks and cash are accepted. Individual class fee is 20.00, payable at the door (cash or check only).Please make your check payable to DCFCCA. All training registration will be accepted on-line through our website. However,if you do not have on-line access, you may leave a message on out voicemail at952-985-3495. Please spell your name, specify the training you want to registerfor and leave a phone number.18
Provider Directory on Website - As a member, your businesscan be listed on the Provider Directory! This includes days andhours you are open, as well as a brief description of your business.Please keep your information up to date as we are now includingthe date your information was last updated.To submit an update or add a new listing, click on this link:http://www.dcfcca.org/Provider DirectoryYou are invited to join the Toy Co-op!All members are welcome!Borrow a variety of toys owned by the Association.Exchange dates are on the third Monday of everymonth. A separate membership fee is 25.00. Forthe Apple Valley location information, contact Krisat (612)202-2083.19
Dakota County Family Child Care Association is registered as a nonprofit with AmazonSmile. Every time you or your friends orderfrom Amazon in our name, DCFCCA is given 0.5% of the purchase price!Go to www.smile.amazon.com. Sign-in with your Amazon ID and password, chooseDakota County Family Child Care Association (do not use DCFCCA) as your organization and start shopping! Amazon takes care of the rest. The next time you log intoAmazon, it will automatically ask you if you want to go to AmazonSmile.Invite your clients, your neighbors, family andfriends to support us too! Any funds receivedhelps us keep our membership fees affordable.Dakota County FamilyChild Care AssociationSend a Little Sunshine!JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!For access to the DCFCCAprivate page, emailpresident@dcfcca.orgDo you know a fellow provider orgroup that needs a pat on the back,a thank you, cheering up, words ofencouragement or just a note?Celebrations, congratulations, weddings, births, adoptions, retirement,birthday, graduation, hospitalization,a job loss, serious illness or a death— we’d like to know.Complete the on-line form atwww.dcfcca.org/Sunshine submission.html20
New and Renewing MembersTeresa Gardell, HastingsTammy Domek, HastingsAmy Blume, BurnsvilleDiana Fowls, EaganSharon Langenfeld, HastingsKatherine Singleton, EaganNancy Madson, BurnsvilleJulie Thompson, BurnsvilleSherry Goblirsch, FarmingtonPeggy Gopaul, Apple Valley21
Mentor ProgramStarting a family child care businesscan be exciting, but also daunting.Our Mentor Program can help youavoid making rookie mistakes, andfind your own path to reach yourgoals as you build your child carebusiness.DCFCCA Care LineApple ValleyJoan Finley952-236-8119Jean Dommer952-423-2192Nicole Goebel952-953-9313BurnsvilleJodi GrimesAny newly licensed provider whoutilizes our FREE one-year membership will be assigned to a mentor. Amentor can help by offering advice,perhaps a different perspective,suggest networking opportunities, aswell as offer support and encourageyour own decisions.EaganFor more information, go to our website at www.dcfcca.org/MentorProgram.html or email mentor@dcfcca.org.Hannah Huberty22Cindy Ciernia952-895-7361651-688-7396Inver Grove HeightsBeth Beltz651-450-7988LakevilleMissy Torbenson952-891-1275Melissa Enke952-378-1123Mendota Heights612-636-3562RosemountRenee’ Kulhanek651-423-5067
2019—2020 Board and Leadership DirectoryBoard MembersPresidentAmy Baldwin651-398-1949 president@dcfcca.orgSecretaryRenee’ Kulhanek651-423-5067 secretary@dcfcca.orgTreasurerJean Mathison651-994-7854 treasurer@dcfcca.orgArea Coordinator Facilitator Heather LeBlanc612-229-6085 areacoordinator@dcfcca.orgTraining CoordinatorBeth Beltz612-859-3326 training@dcfcca.orgMembership CoordinatorCindy Bills651-423-4497Fundraiser Coordinatormembership@dcfcca.orgopenMentor FacilitatorGeri Peterson651-347-0856 mentor@dcfcca.orgWebsite CoordinatorMelissa Enke952-378-1123 website@dcfcca.orgNewsletter CoordinatorKat Doring651-463-4780 newslettercoordinator@dcfcca.orgArea CoordinatorsApple Valley AreaAmy Baldwinapplevalley@dcfcca.orgRenee’ Kulhanekrkpuddleduck@frontiernet.netGeri Petersoneagan@dcfcca.orgCarol Jesnessdcjesness@comcast.netPatti Kopphastings@dcfcca.orgRenee Bauerreneeebauer@yahoo.comElaine Benfanterosemount@dcfcca.orgSandy Johnholtzsjpenelope@gmail.comBeth Beltzmendotaheights@dcfcca.orgJoan Chadwickpurpleprincess651@comcast.netConference ChairHannah Hubertyconference@dcfcca.orgNewsletter ChairKat Doringnewsletter@dcfcca.orgEagan AreaHastings AreaRosemount AreaMendota HeightsCommittee ChairsPACT (Providers Acknowledging Corrections Together)PACT@dcfcca.orgSunshineJoan Chadwicksunshine@dcfcca.orgToy Co-opKris Voorheestoycoop@dcfcca.org23
The Caring Connection is published by the Dakota County Family Child Care Association(DCFCCA). To submit an article and photographs for publication, send your article and permission to publish to The Caring Connection, DCFCCA, P.O. Box 22065, Eagan, MN 55122.This is a great opportunity to publish articles about the positive things family child care hasto offer. This newsletter is sent to all of our members so your ideas will be shared with otherproviders in our community.The Caring Connection volunteers reserve the right to edit articles for publication. The articles publishedin The Caring Connection reflect the views and opinions of the authors, and do not reflect the views ofits members or the Executive Board of DCFCCA.If you would like to advertise in this newsletter, please contact the Newsletter Coordinator at newslettercoordinator@dcfcca.org to receive information about advertising rates and an advertising agreement. All advertisements must be submitted exactly as you would like them to be published, along withpayment required for the selected size of advertising space.Deadlines for articles and advertisements to be published are as follows:Publication: June/July 2020Due Date: May 1, 2020Publication: Aug/Sept 2020Due Date: July 1, 2020Dakota County Family Child Care AssociationDCFCCA is a non-profit organization of licensed family child care providers in Dakota County. Major goals of the Association are:1.2.3.To promote quality family child care through education and support groups for providers.;To promote the image of quality family child care in the community; andTo aid in communication between providers, Dept. of Human Services, parents and community.All-County trainings are held twice a year. Area trainings are held in various locations around the county. New members are always welcome. Membership fees are non-refundable. Membership fees are reviewed annually and are as follows: 40.00 - 1 year 75.00 - 2 years 100.00 - 3 years Individual class fee is 20.00.Make checks payable to DCFCCA and mail to:All returned checks are subject to a 25.00 fee.DCFCCA - Membership, P.O. Box 22065, Eagan, MN 55122.Membership fees are non-refundable.Name:Street: City:Zip Code:Phone:Email Address:(print clearly)DCFCCA Membership: (circle one) New or Renew (circle one) 40 - 1 year 75-- 2 yearDate Received: CK No:24Initials: 100-- 3 year
if you do not have on-line access, you may leave a message on out voicemail at 952-985-3495. Please spell your name, specify the training you want to register . arol Jesness dcjesness@comcast.net Hastings Area Patti Kopp hastings@dcfcca.org Renee auer reneeebauer@yahoo.com Rosemount Area Elaine enfante rosemount@dcfcca.org
