Guest blog post by Deborah Arcaro, M.ED, Family Child Care Professional since 1988 Someone asked me what I did this past week and again I found myself thinking about my response. I'm a teacher. I support children and families. I run my own business. What professional term describes what I do? ...... When someone asks you what you do how do you respond? How … Continue reading Hello, Fellow Family Child Care Professional……….
LD 222 Discussion Continues…….
(*updated 2/12/19 with FCCAM testimony) While the original intent of LD 222 was to stop all child care programs from charging families when they are closed, the bill as it will be heard on Feb 13th covers programs providing subsidized care. FCCAM has not been able to confirm if there will be any amendments to … Continue reading LD 222 Discussion Continues…….
LD 222 (HP185) “An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment during Vacation Closures”
There has been a good amount of discussion among providers upon hearing of this bill that is coming before the Health and Human Services Committee on the afternoon of Feb. 13th. Following is information available from the State of Maine legislative site on this bill. Presented by Representative Michael PERKINS Michael.Perkins@legislature.maine.gov93 Willey Point, Oakland, ME … Continue reading LD 222 (HP185) “An Act To Prohibit Child Care Providers from Requiring Payment during Vacation Closures”
Confidentiality
The Professional Learning Committee of FCCAM has been doing a good bit of research and reading about policies and contract language the past few months as we have worked to build the new "Business Tool Kit" section of this site. The work has been good for reflection on our own policies, contracts and actual practices. … Continue reading Confidentiality
Hello, Health and Human Services Committee!
The Health and Human Services committee sent out an invite to interested parties to come introduce themselves this week. FCCAM was happy to be able to take advantage of this opportunity this year. Sasha Shunk, FCCAM Treasurer and Chair of the Outreach Committee, was able to attend yesterday afternoon, speak in person and provide written … Continue reading Hello, Health and Human Services Committee!
Following the Work of the 129th Maine Legislature
Since our formation, FCCAM is had an active Public Policy Committee. This committee has also worked jointly with MaineAEYC on bills that impact children birth through age 8. While the Public Policy Committee works year round it is busiest when Maine's Legislature is in session. With the convening in December of the 129th legislature (2019-2020), … Continue reading Following the Work of the 129th Maine Legislature
New ECE Policy Leadership Program in Maine
MaineAEYC has announced the creation of the ECE Policy Leadership Program to support Maine’s budding early childhood advocates! Join a cohort of 15-20 early childhood professionals to learn best practice and strategies in speaking about the most pressing, critical early childhood issues. We will improve our communication strategies and shape our stories of early childhood … Continue reading New ECE Policy Leadership Program in Maine
First Steps to Family Child Care Community of Practice
FCCAM is happy to be part of a new statewide/online Community of Practice specifically for those new to Family Child Care. We encourage anyone new to family child care to register below. Come and see what this supportive community can provide you! The First Steps to Family Child Care CoP will be a place for … Continue reading First Steps to Family Child Care Community of Practice
Preschool Development Birth Through Five Initial Grant Awarded
FCCAM has just received word that Maine's Department of Education (DOE) was awarded $1,011,080 for their Preschool Development Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Initial Grant application. Reading through the purpose and structure of this grant award, it is clear that family child care programs are an important part of the child care structure and stakeholders … Continue reading Preschool Development Birth Through Five Initial Grant Awarded
Winter Safety Tips
Whether winter brings severe storms, light snow or just cold temperatures, it is our responsibility to keep the children in our care safe and warm. The following Winter Safety Tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Have children come inside periodically … Continue reading Winter Safety Tips
