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Save the Date - Excellence in Leadership Conference October 25-27, 2012
More details coming soon but click here to see what we have ready so far!
First Annual Government Affairs Forum held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012
It was a huge success! If you attended, check your email for a link to handouts, pictures and more!
See handouts from the Feb. 28th Child Care Commission meeting here.
NCLCCA In the News...recently, NCLCCA Executive Director Linda Piper spoke out on behalf of licensed providers in a Greensboro News & Record story about public school systems seeking exemptions or waivers to keep from having their pre-K programs licensed by DCDEE. You can read that article here.
Hoke County child is given chicken nuggets to supplement lunch from home....this story has been getting a lot of attention.
See the full story as reported on several news outlets here. See link below about the proposed changes in nutrition standards also....
They heard us!!
SEEK phase II pilot and rollout of remaining counties ON HOLD while the Division evaluates the training concerns and data integrity issues. For more information click here.
Rule Changes Published by DCDEE on 1/31/12
Click here to read more about the proposed rule changes. New language will limit juice, prohibit whole and 2% milk for older children, prohibit serving of flavored milk, prohibit teachers consuming foods with no nutritional value in front of children, require that staff know where each child is located at all times and be able to render immediate assistance. Click here to tell us your thoughts.
Everyone's Talking About ....the $70 million from Race to the Top. Will it filter down to centers? Read more and find out. This page is for members only so you'll need your username and password.
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Screen Time Clarification
Many of you have shared experiences about how you have implemented the screen time rule or about how your consultant wants you to monitor it, so we asked DCDEE for clarification.
Find out what happened at the last Child Care Commission meeting!
We keep members informed....see the agenda, handouts, minutes and a summary of notes for Commission meetings here. Their last meeting was December 1, 2011 and several new rules were discussed.
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Pledge to support our NCLCCA Vendor Members in 2012
Scroll over the Resources tab at the top, and select the link for NCLCCA Vendor Partners. These businesses have services or products that you are likely to need, and they have pledged their support for your child care business through their membership in NCLCCA. Take a look! Click here to go to that page, and email office@nclcca.org if you do business with a vendor you think should be part of this group!
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SIGN UP for our email list!
Most of our communication goes to our members, but occasionally we send out general information to others in our database. If you would like to be included, sign up for our email list here!
Do you know your Username and Password?
Chances are, you'll reach a webpage where you are asked to Log In. If you're a member, you have been assigned a username and password, and it's connected to your email address in our system. Follow the "forgot password" help links, but if you still have trouble, email office@nclcca.org and we'll try to help. If you aren't a member, you're missing out on important information! Go to Membership Information above to join online and get instant access!
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NCPK (formerly More at Four)
Changes were made during this last legislative session. DCDEE is still working on details, but click here to read the information we do have available at this point.
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Early Educator Certification
The Child Care Commission has moved forward on rulemaking that would add definitions and "equivalencies" to the rated license education standards. As part of the process, ten or more letters were received by the Office of Administrative Hearings Rules Review Commission requesting legislative review, and therefore the rules will be on hold until there is an opportunity for lawmakers to take a look during the 2012 short session.
NCLCCA heard loud and clear from child care providers (both members and non-members) the significant problems that both teachers and administrators were having as a result of the mandatory EEC requirement that was rushed through the legislature last summer. The NCLCCA’s legislative agenda is member-driven and consistent with our goal to provide affordable, accessible high-quality child care for NC children and families, which is critical to North Carolina’s economy and communities.
We are grateful that state legislators listened to providers in their communities and also recognized numerous problems with mandatory EEC. We appreciate their willingness to work with NCLCCA and providers to remove the requirement for this burdensome, confusing, costly system. Their action has helped teachers and directors save valuable time and resources that are better spent serving our children and families. Click the "Read More" button below for additional information.
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SEEK (Subsidy Swipe System)
For more information, news about implementation, training dates, etc., follow this link. |
NCLCCA wants to send you a check!!
Get more information on how you can get a check from us....just for telling other providers about all the great information you receive from NCLCCA!
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Crib Recall Info
Check out the latest information about the federal crib recall. It impacts ALL CRIBS, not just drop side cribs, and there are specific guidelines for disposal of your existing cribs.
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New NCLCCA Contact Information!
Click on "Contact Us" from the "About Us" link at the top for our new address, phone number, and tips if you're having trouble with faxes being sent to us.
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Legislative Updates, Governor's Office News, Regulatory Reform Meetings, Child Obesity reports....
Read our legislative updates from Ken Melton & Associates and get all the Legislative News. Go to Industry Updates, above, and choose Legislative Updates, or click the Read More link below. NCLCCA members can sign up to receive weekly Legislative Email Updates.
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List of Existing and New Members
Click here for a complete list of NCLCCA Members (Note: For NCLCCA Members Only!)
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Responsible Individuals List
A child abuse registry is finally available, although we believe the list was just started and doesn't include past offenders.
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Subsidy Position Statement
Child Care Subsidy is an NCLCCA priority.
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Is your Licensing Consultant a "keeper" or one who doesn't seem to be supportive?
We are asking for feedback from centers so that can identify consultants who radiate the excellence in customer service that is a new focus at DCD. Take a few minutes to tell us about your last licensing visit.
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Clarification Corner
We are able to ask tough questions, anonymously, and get answers on behalf of our members across the state. We try to post those answers for all to see.
Check our the Clarification Corner!
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