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FEATURE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
May 10, 2019
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR APRIL FEATURE TEACHER WINNER DENISE CARSON! Denise works at Denise’s Daycare with Children ages birth to 6 years. She was working as an Early Childhood Professional for 23+ years. Working with children has taught her to be patient and listen. The most important thing in her classroom is to manners and friendship. ...
The Basics of Childcare Plus CPR
April 24, 2019
Caring for children with Confidence! June 13 9am-4pm at Great Falls College 2100 16th Ave S in room B108 Youth ages 10+ learn the basic skills needed to provide quality care for young children. Create a caregiver bag to enhance your care giving skills! Topics include child/caregiver safety, planning appropriate activities for children, child development, guiding behavior,...
Montana Early Childhood Tribal Language Summit
April 2, 2019
June 27-28, 2019 Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, MT...
FEATURE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
March 18, 2019
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MARCH FEATURE TEACHER WINNER STACY FISCHER! Stacy works at Kidz Korner Child Care for children 2-5 years old. She was working as an Early Childhood Professional for 20 years. Working with children has taught her to embrace every moment spent with them. The most important thing in her classroom is to ensure there is space...
Grow It, Try It, Like It! Fun with Fruits and Vegetables at Family Child Care
February 15, 2019
Check out the new USDA Team Nutrition resource: Grow It, Try It, Like It! Fun with Fruits and Vegetables at Family Child Care. Garden-based nutrition education for children ages 3 - 5 in family child care settings. • Lesson plans for six featured fruits and vegetables • MyPlate Poster • Tasty Acres Farm Map • Memory Card Game https://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/grow-it-homes #TeamNutrition ...
Region 8 Head Start Association Conference
February 15, 2019
The Region 8 Head Start Association Conference will be in Billings, MT on October 17-19, 2019. The focus is Family Engagement and all early childhood professionals are invited to attend and/or present....
FEATURE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
January 10, 2019
CONGRADULATIONS TO OUR FEBRUARY FEATURE TEACHER WINNER ANGELA TOLDNESS! FEATURE TEACHER SPOTLIGHT: We Want to Feature YOU!!! Complete the “Feature Teacher Spotlight Questionnaire” below and email it to debh@familyconnectionsmt.org. Each month we will draw one lucky early childhood professional to be featured on our Facebook page and twitter feed. Each monthly winner will receive a children’s book...
Fresh Start Grant
January 7, 2019
What is a Fresh Start Grant? One-time funding for child care providers to: Expand/start/retain a child care business with emphasis on addressing community needs. Contact a Family Connections Referral Specialist for more information about child care needs in your area. Community need documentation should be included in your grant request. Help paying for damages caused...
October is SIDS Awareness Month
October 11, 2018
Learn about the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission tips for creating a safe sleep environment for your baby, and you can also check out this comprehensive guide about baby sleep safety....
Fingerprint & Notary
April 14, 2018
Fingerprint and Notary services are available at our offices in Great Falls and Havre. Contact us for information about fees, required documents, and to make an appointment....