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Follow some of the outside
links that you have not yet explored. Where do they lead?
On the home page of this
website, on the bottom right there is an area to locate child care in our local
area. You simply put your zip code in,
and hit the “search” button. I found
that after searching, local child care facilities are not listed instead
something called “CCR&R” locations are available. After searching on the NACCRRA site, I was
unable to find out what CCR&R means.
(I ended up googling it and found that it means “Child Care Resource and
Referral,” how in the many years I’ve worked in this business did I not know
this acronym?).
NACCRRA has changed its name,
no longer named NACCRRA, now being called Child Care Aware of America. Don’t follow the link that says “Click here
for more information,” as the link leads you to a page not found. There is a mailing address listed if you want
more information though.
On the bottom of the page,
right corner, there is an area entitled “Take Action”. Here you can find the “Legislative Action
Center” with loads of information on current legal issues as well as updates on
previous ones discussed. Click on “send
an email to your elected officials” will offer current issues that your state
is involved in that you could email an official in support or to voice your
opinion on your lack of support.
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Thoroughly search one area of
the site. What do you find?
Following the “Parents” tab on
the home page, you will find an area
that helps you find a child care facility.
When you follow that link, it brings you to the new website www.childcareaware.org
(the new NACCRRA name and I’m guessing new site). There are two links you can follow, one for
child care providers and one for parents and guardians. The child care provider’s link will take you
to additional resources with helpful tools to “begin your career as a child
care provider”. On this main page there
is also a link to “Alex the Bear”. Alex
the Bear is a video that can be used to help children and parents with the
transition into a child care setting. Such
a cute video! If this is the new site, I
like where its going!
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Does the website or the
e-newsletter contain any information that adds to your understanding of equity
and excellence in early care and education?
The website offers a great deal
of updated information on current issues and trends within the Early Childhood
field either through news articles, journals, or public service
announcements. Excellence is a reason
NACCRRA exists, to promote excellence in all child care facilities. Interested in hearing broadcasts on popular
topics that assist in promoting excellence, there is an area entitled “tune
into NACCRRA radio” http://childcareaware.org/naccrra-radio
that has great information.
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What other new insights about
issues and trends in the early childhood field did you gain this week from
exploring the website and/or the e-newsletter?
One area that I really enjoyed
reviewing this week was entitled “Stay at home or return to work?” This is area is a step by step process that
enables you to both think through the process and decision of staying at home
or returning to work by reading and considering different factors. You can even type in comments concerning each
topic and save your comments to print or return to finish if you’re not able to
complete the entire topic. I love
it! I love the support that this topic
brings as it’s a decision that isn’t taken lightly and many parents go back and
forth over, some with regrets later on.
(I found this link by following a “Quick Links” lead on the main page of
the newer website www.childcareaware.org
Thank you for posting the link to NACCRRA radio. The site also provides a link to Bam Radio http://www.bamradionetwork.com/ They offer very good programming. What a great source for teachers and parents!
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Thanks Shelly... and Carolina! I found an interest in several of the areas you highlighted on the NACCRRA site. I am quite familiar with Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies in Michigan and their work but was not aware of of a national effort. They are all part of the quality initiative now and have a new title as Great Start Regional Resource Centers. Here is the site for the one in my region of the Upper Peninsula. (http://www.4c-up.com/index.php) I love how well rounded the site is, with information for both providers and parents. Thanks for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your articles because of the new information that you are able to share. I think that the NACCRRA is a great site promoting excellence. It's a wonderful site for parents and teachers to explore for simple encouragement.Also I found it easier for me to listen rather than to just read article on issues most of the time. Thats why I think this site is so perfect.
I do agree that the NACCRRA is a great website to listen to and read from time to time, they do have some good information. I even was able to check out some organizations that give out the CPR First Aid training in my area...
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