Calender of Classes and Events
We invite you to join us. You do not need to be a member of the TCFCCA (achapter of the WSFCCA) to attend. All licensed In-home Family Child Care providers are welcome. Bring your STARS number to all the classes for STARS credit. There is a fee for non-members: $10.00 for 2-hours STARS approved classes and $15.00 for STARS approved Tour Of Homes. For members of TCFCCA, the classes and Tour of Homes are FREE. We havea special raffle prize at each class/meeting...ticket are $1.00 each.
For more information about joining our association or to RSVP for a specific class or event contact:
Kimberlei 458-6493 email: Birdsnest@netzero.net
Carol 943-6858 email: Wilson.carol@comcast.net
Classes for 2009
Saturday, January 24th, 8:30-2:30: Washington State Family Child Association Meeting
We would like to invite each of you to join the Thurston County chapter in hosting the January WSFCCA meeting. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your state association board and hear about what the association is doing for you and your daycare business. There is no cost to attend this meeting. There will be a $15 fee for breakfast and lunch. Raffle tickets will be available for $1.00 each.
Continental Breakfast and registration from 8:30-9:00. The meeting will begin at 9:00.
Contact Joan at 360-754-0278 to register and order your lunch by January 10th.
No STARS credit for this event. Location: Capitol Christian Center at 819 Olympia Avenue, Olympia, WA
Thursday, February 12th, 6:30-8:30: Writing An Effective Contract
Are you ready to interview new parents and present a professional Policy/Contract? You will be after you join us for this class. Get some new ideas for making your policy/contract effective and easy to understand. We will share ideas on how you can make your daycare stand out from the others. Parent interviews will be stress-free when you know what you need to say and what you need to ask. Bring your policy/contract handbook and your questions.
Please register for this class by February 7nd.
2-hours STARS credit Location: Round Table Pizza at 1401 Marvin Road NE
Thursday, March 19th, 6:30-8:30: Cooking Through the Alphabet
Join us for a Potluck Dinner. Bring your favorite food and recipe to share with all of us. We will discuss nutritional meals and snacks to offer your pickiest little eaters. We will share new recipes and meal times ideas. Everyone will get a copy of “Cooking Through the Alphabet”….a cookbook compiled by a child care provider FOR child care providers.
Please sign up for this class by March 14th.
2-hours STARS credit. Location:
Joan's at 561 Burnaby Avenue SE Olympia Call Joan at 754-0278 for directionsFriday-Sunday, April 24th-26th: Washington State Family Child Care Conference
This only happens every two years! Do not miss out on all fun! This three-day conference focuses on YOU, the In-home Child Care Provider and YOUR child care business. The conference offers a wide variety STARS-approved classes, vendors and exhibits. It is also an opportunity to meet child care providers from around the state, share ideas and make new friends. The conference will be held at the beautiful Sea-Tac Marriot Hotel. The conference offers you the possibility of earning up to 10 hours of STARS credit.
Visit the WSFCCA website at www.wsfcca.com for more information. Special rates for early registration and first-time attendees.
Friday, May 29th: TCFCCA Year-end Dinner and Board Members Election
It is that time again! It has been our pleasure to serve as your TCFCCA Board. TCFCCA member have been given the opportunity to nominate new board members and vote on their association/chapter board. Well the votes are in! Come meet your TCFCCA Board Members and hear about what has been happening this past year and what the upcoming year has to offer.
No STARS credit for this event. Location: Clark's Grill .... located at the Yelm Golf Course. 15425 Mosman Ave SW
You are responsible for your meal/drink order.
. We all love children but all of the TCFCCA events and classes are ‘KID FREE’ zones
Conferences For Providers:
The Washington State Childcare Association will have their by annual conference April 24-26 2009 Seattle Airport Marriot. There are some really great classes being offered please see the wsfcca web site for more info.
The WASHINGTON
FAMILY CHILDCARE ASSOCIATION
web site www.wsfcca.com
THIS IS THE CURRENT STATE MEETING REPORT:
The fall meeting of the WSFCCA was held on Sat. October 11, 2008 in South Snohomish.
The minutes of the June meeting were read and approved.
A financial report was handed out and is available upon request. A sheet was handed out with the number of members in each chapter.
There were reports on the Early Learning group, STARS changes, the DEL town hall meeting in Lacey, the Early Learning Advisory Council, SEIU and the QRIS ( now called Seeds to Success) More information is available on all of this from me.
A reminder was given that all providers who accept state subsidized children must take the current subsidy training. If you don’t complete this training you will no longer be eligible for state payments.
We have some handouts on these subjects so if you would like to see them let me know.
We were also reminded to read all the mailings from DEL as they contain some very important information.
There have been some changes in the Union contract. The infant subsidy rate will continue until 18 months of age rather than 12 months. There will be a slight increase in our subsidy rates. To retain the health insurance you must have 60 units each month thru the state subsidies.
The WSFCCA conference is in April and scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis. The registration forms will be out in Jan. The conference is in Sea-Tac this year and is a great opportunity.
Our new newsletter editor is Kathy Miller.
WSFCCA will be focusing on unlicensed child care this year and trying to get more legislation to help put an end to this.
The Pierce county chapter and the Clark county chapter have both chosen to leave the state association.
We decided to make no by law or standing rules changes at this time.
If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Carol Wilson or Joan Aarts.