Morrison County Daycare Newsletter

January 2015

Graco recalls 4.7M strollers over amputation danger

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Active Supervision (Supervising for Safety) As providers are looking to complete the new supervision training requirement, you may have been confused (as we were) regarding the different options. Child Care Aware has titled the 6 hour PRE-

SERVICE supervision training as “Supervising for Safety”. This is the course required for new applicants. Current providers are welcome to take this course to meet their supervision requirement; however there

is a 2 hour option that will meet the supervision training requirement for currently licensed providers. The 2 hour courses are labeled as “Active Supervision”. Currently there are 3 separate “Active Supervision”

courses, with more planned for the future. This will allow providers to take a different course each year. Please refer to your Child Care Aware training catalog or www.mnstreams.org for available training dates.

Child Growth and Development and Behavior Guidance Training Requirement Providers are required to complete training in Child Growth and Development, and Behavior Guidance. The Department of Human Services has clarified for us what training is approved to meet this training requirement. When looking at training through Child Care Aware, any training in Core Competency area I, Child Growth and Development, will meet the Child Growth and Development requirement. Any training in Core Competency area IV, Interactions with Children, will meet the Behavior Guidance requirement. You will need to complete a training in each category to meet the new requirement. Another option for current providers is the 4 hour pre-service training course, Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance. This course is required for new applicants, but will also meet the annual requirement for current providers. Please contact your licensor with any questions.

Graco is recalling 11 models of baby strollers, citing a finger tip amputation hazard. The recall impacts more than 4.7 million Graco and Century branded strollers sold in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It was issued after Graco received 11 reports of finger injuries including six reports of fingertip amputation, four reports of partial-fingertip amputation and one finger laceration. Graco says the folding hinge on the sides of the stroller can pinch a child's finger, posing a laceration or amputation hazard.

Models impacted include the Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate Model Strollers and Travel Systems. They were sold at Target, Toys R Us, Walmart and other retail stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from August 2000 through November 2014 for about $40-70 for the stroller and about $140-$170 for the Travel System. For more information, log on to the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Morrison County Daycare Newsletter

January 2015

Visitors during child care hours

Although the licensing rule doesn't prohibit visitors in your home during the hours of child care, DHS is advising to keep this to a minimum. When visitors are present it could greatly reduce your ability to provide adequate supervision. It could also become a confidentiality issue if something gets discussed in front of a visitor. Also, frequent visitors could be subject to a background study depending on how much time they are spending in the home. Training could also be required if they are interacting or helping with the children. If you have any questions about this topic, please feel free to contact your licensing worker.

SUID/AHT Training Instructor: Dianna Jenkins

Where: Morrison County Government Center in meeting room 1 April 23, 2015 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm flyer is attached

Dianna is also offering SUID/AHT trainings in Baxter on January 15 & April 14

Please call Dianna for details at: 218-851-7949

PASTA SNOWFLAKES

Need: Wheel shaped pasta, White paint, White glitter, Dry Tapioca pudding mix, Paint brushes, Elmer's glue. Take round wheel shaped pasta and glue them together in a circle shape. When dry--paint the entire snow flake white. Before the paint dries sprinkle on glitter mixed with dry Tapioca pudding mix. To hang from the ceiling, insert a piece of string or yarn through one of the wheel holes after the snow flake is dry.

WINTER MAGIC WANDS

Materials: tubing any diameter (home depot plumbing dept), plastic end caps (home depot), water, corn syrup, baby oil, glitter/sequins, beads, food coloring, hot glue. Fill an end cap with hot glue and push it onto the end of a tube (cut to the length you would like) Let dry. Fill 1/2 with water and 1/2 with corn syrup or baby oil as above. Add food coloring or sequins/beads etc. Fill another end cap with hot glue and press onto the top of tube, let dry. Uses: They are soft and flexible! Show the children how to turn them upside down and watch the water move. Held up to the sunlight they are dazzling. Put different colored wands over each other and watch the "new color". www.kidactivities.net

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Understand the Weather

Wind-Chill

• 30°is chilly and generally uncomfortable

• 15°to 30° is cold • 0° to 15° is very cold • -20° to 0° is bitter cold

with significant risk of frostbite

• -20° to -60° is extreme cold and frostbite is likely

• -60° is frigid and exposed skin will freeze in 1 minute

Heat Index

• 80° or below is considered comfortable

• 90° beginning to feel uncomfortable

• 100° uncomfortable and may be hazardous

• 110° considered dangerous

All temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit

Child Care Weather Watch

Wind-Chill Factor Chart (in Fahrenheit) Wind Speed in mph

Air

Tem

pera

ture

Calm 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 40 40 36 34 32 30 29 28 28 27 30 30 25 21 19 17 16 15 14 13 20 20 13 9 6 4 3 1 0 -1 10 10 1 -4 -7 -9 -11 -12 -14 -15 0 0 -11 -16 -19 -22 -24 -26 -27 -29

-10 -10 -22 -28 -32 -35 -37 -39 -41 -43

Comfortable for out door

play Caution Danger

Heat Index Chart (in Fahrenheit %) Relative Humidity (Percent)

Air

Tem

pera

ture

(F) 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

80 80 80 81 81 82 82 83 84 84 85 86 86 87 84 83 84 85 86 88 89 90 92 94 96 98 100 103 90 91 93 95 97 100 103 105 109 113 117 122 127 132 94 97 100 103 106 110 114 119 124 129 135

100 109 114 118 124 129 130 104 119 124 131 137

Child Care Weather Watch, Iowa Department Public Health, Healthy Child Care Iowa, Produced through federal grant (MCJ19T029 & MCJ19KCC7) funds from the US Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration, Maternal & Child Health Bureau. Wind-Chill and Heat Index information is from the National Weather Service.

Child Care Weather Watch

Watching the weather is part of a child care provider’s job. Planning for playtime, field trips, or weather safe-ty is part of the daily routine. The changes in weather require the child care provider to monitor the health and safety of children. What clothing, beverages, and protections are appropriate? Clothe children to main-tain a comfortable body temperature (warmer months - lightweight cotton, colder months - wear layers of clothing). Beverages help the body maintain a comfortable temperature. Water or fruit juices are best. Avoid high-sugar content beverages and soda pop. Sunscreen may be used year around. Use a sunscreen la-beled as SPF-15 or higher. Read and follow all label instructions for the sunscreen product. Look for sun-screen with UVB and UVA ray protection. Shaded play areas protect children from the sun.

Condition GREEN - Children may play outdoors and be comfortable. Watch for signs of children be-coming uncomfortable while playing. Use precautions regarding clothing, sunscreen, and beverages for all child age groups. INFANTS AND TODDLERS are unable to tell the child care provider if they are too hot or cold. Children become fussy when uncomfortable. Infants/toddlers will tolerate shorter periods of outdoor play. Dress infants/toddlers in lightweight cotton or cotton-like fabrics during the warmer months. In cooler or cold months dress infants in layers to keep them warm. Protect infants from the sun by li-miting the amount of time outdoors and playing in shaded areas. Give beverages when playing out-doors. YOUNG CHILDREN remind children to stop playing, drink a beverage, and apply more sunscreen. OLDER CHILDREN need a firm approach to wearing proper clothing for the weather (they may want to play without coats, hats or mittens). They may resist applying sunscreen and drinking beverages while outdoors. Condition YELLOW - use caution and closely observe the children for signs of being too hot or cold while outdoors. Clothing, sunscreen, and beverages are important. Shorten the length of outdoor time. INFANTS AND TODDLERS use precautions outlined in Condition Green. Clothing, sunscreen, and beverages are important. Shorten the length of time for outdoor play. YOUNG CHILDREN may insist they are not too hot or cold because they are enjoying playtime. Child care providers need to structure the length of time for outdoor play for the young child. OLDER CHILDREN need a firm approach to wearing proper clothing for the weather (they may want to play without coats, hats or mittens), applying sunscreen and drinking liquids while playing out-doors. Condition RED - most children should not play outdoors due to the health risk. INFANTS/TODDLERS should play indoors and have ample space for large motor play. YOUNG CHILDREN may ask to play outside and do not understand the potential danger of weather conditions. OLDER CHILDREN may play outdoors for very short periods of time if they are properly dressed, have plenty of fluids. Child care providers must be vigilant about maximum protection of children.

Understand the Weather

The weather forecast may be confusing unless you know the meaning of the words.

Blizzard Warning: There will be snow and strong winds that produce a blinding snow, deep drifts, and life threatening wind chills. Seek shelter immediately.

Heat Index Warning: How hot it feels to the body when the air temperature (in Fahren-heit) and relative humidity are combined.

Relative Humidity: The percent of moisture in the air.

Temperature: The temperature of the air in degrees Fahrenheit.

Wind: The speed of the wind in miles per hour.

Wind Chill Warning: There will be sub-zero temperatures with moderate to strong winds expected which may cause hypothermia and great danger to people, pets and livestock.

Winter Weather Advisory: Weather condi-tions may cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. If caution is exer-cised, these situations should not become life threatening.

Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter con-ditions have begun in your area.

Winter Storm Watch: Severe winter condi-tions, like heavy snow and ice are possible within the next day or two.

Saturday Training:

First Aid and CPR with AED

First aid basics (including scene safety, finding the problem, and calling for help). Medical emergencies

(including actions for adult choking, breathing problems, and shock). Injury emergencies (including actions for

bleeding, broken bones, and burns). Environmental emergencies (including actions for bites and stings, and

temperature-related and poison emergencies). 4 hours of training

CPR with AED Provides individuals with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide effective basic

CPR life support in an emergency. Includes AED component and Obstructed Airway skills. 4 hours of training

Location: First Lutheran Church

2100 Riverview Drive Little Falls

Date: January 17, 2015

First Aid 8am to 11am Cost $35

Lunch is on your own

CPR 11:30am to 3:30pm Cost $35

Please call Jessica Nutz if you have any questions at 320-749-2557

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Class registration for: First Aid and CPR with AED

Name: ______________________________________________ Phone Number _________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________

Please check which class or classes you would like to attend on January 17, 2015

First Aid ($35) ________ CPR and AED ($35) __________

Initial or Refresher class (please circle one).

Please mail your non-refundable registration form by January 12, 2015 to:

Jessica Nutz 140 East 6th

Street Randall, MN 56475

Make checks payable to Jessica Nutz

Sponsored by LFCCAMC

DIANNA JENKINS Certified Instructor

The American Safety & Health Institute

Child Care Aware of Minnesota

Minnesota Center for Professional Development

*CPR/AED *BASIC FIRST AID *BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS *SUID & AHT

23530 Smiley Road Phone & fax: 218-963-7949

Nisswa, MN 56468 Cell Phone: 218-851-7949

cpr.dianna@gmail.com The following class is available for childcare providers, foster parents and the general public:

SUID/AHT (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma)

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Morrison County Government Building

Room #1

6:30-8:30 PM

$10.00

Upon completion of this training, participants will receive official certification from The Minnesota Center

for Professional Development.

Pre-paid registration is required. Registration must be received by April 22. If you call to cancel less than

24 hours before class or do not attend because you forget, the fee is forfeited.

For more details, please call Dianna.

Write check to Dianna Jenkins and mail with registration form to: Dianna Jenkins

23530 Smiley Rd.

Nisswa, MN 56468

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Cut & Mail this form with registration

NAME:______________________________________________ PHONE: _________________________

____SUID/AHT……………date: ____________ Amount enclosed: $__________

Classes offered at Royalton Elementary

To sign up for either class, please visit www.ce.royalton.k12.mn.us

then select the Enrichment Classes tab, this will take you to the

Community Ed Class Registration

AHT/SUID

Instructor: Karla Scapanski

Class will be held in the Royalton Elementary Media Center on Tuesday,

February 10th. Deadline to sign up is February 3rd. The class is from 6:00 pm-

8:00 pm and the class fee is $10.00

CPR/AED/First Aid Refresher

Instructor: Karla Scapanski

Class will be held on February 17th & February 19th from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

both evenings. Deadline to sign up is February 10th. The class fee is $50.00

2014 New Family Child Care Training Requirements July 1, 2014:

All new applicants with a license effective date on or after July 1, 2014, must have completed the new pre-service training requirements before a license is issued. Existing license holders will begin completing new and increased training requirements.

July 1, 2015: County licensors will begin monitoring for increased training requirements for existing license holders.

Below are some scenarios to help explain the new requirements. Scenarios 1 and 2 show the training requirements for a new applicant depending on the effective date of the initial license. Scenarios 3, 4, and 5 show the training requirements for current license holders depending on their next renewal date.

Required Training

1

New Applicant

Initial effective date of license:

January 1, 2014—

June 30, 2014

At Initial Licensure ABC FCC’s initial effective date is March 30, 2014. (for example)

At 1-Year Licensing Review

ABC FCC is relicensed prior to March 1, 2015.

At Next Relicensing, 2 Years Later

ABC FCC is relicensed prior to March 1, 2017.

All Subsequent Relicensing Reviews

ABC FCC will be relicensed prior to March 1 every two years.

New requirements for pre-service training are not yet in effect. You must have completed the following:

First Aid

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Sudden Unexplained Infant Death (SUID)/ Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)

Child Passenger Restraint (if going to transport children)

New requirements for annual training are not yet in effect. You must have:

8 hours minimum annual training

New increased annual training requirements being monitored as of July 1, 2015. Both years of renewal period being monitored for new requirements. 16 annual hours of training are now required and must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years) SUID/AHT (every 2 years,

videos on off year)

Each year monitored must now have completed 16 hours of annual training. Annual training must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Child Passenger Restraint (every 5 years)

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Required Training

2

New Applicant

Initial effective date of license:

July 1, 2014 and

later

At Initial Licensure

ABC FCC’s initial effective date is August 10, 2014. (for

example)

At 1-Year Licensing Review

ABC FCC is relicensed prior to August 1, 2015.

All Subsequent Relicensing Reviews

ABC FCC will be relicensed prior to August 1 every two years.

Must meet all new training requirements prior to licensure:

Child Growth and Development/Behavior Guidance (4 hours)

Supervising for Safety (6 hours)

CPR

First Aid

SUID/AHT

Child Passenger Restraint (if going to transport children)

New increased annual training requirements being monitored as of July 1, 2015. 16 hours of annual training are required and must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Each year monitored must now have completed 16 hours of annual training. Annual training must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Child Passenger Restraint (every 5 years)

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Required Training

3

Current License Holder

License Renewal

Date Occurs:

January 1, 2014 — June 30, 2014

License Renewal ABC FCC’s license renewal date is April 1, 2014. (for example)

Renewal 2 years Later

ABC FCC’s next renewal is prior to April 1, 2016.

All Subsequent Relicensing Reviews

ABC FCC will be relicensed prior to April 1 every two years.

New requirements for annual training not yet in effect. You must have:

8 hours minimum annual training. If you choose to complete training on new topics, the hours will count toward 8 hour annual training requirement.

New increased annual training requirements being monitored as of July 1, 2015. First year of 2-year renewal period (April 1, 2014 to March 30, 2015), 8 hours of annual training required. Second year of renewal period (April 1, 2015 to March 30, 2016), 16 hours annual training now required and must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Each year monitored must now have completed 16 hours of annual training. Annual training must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Child Passenger Restraint (every 5 years)

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Required Training

4

Current License Holder

License Renewal

Date Occurs:

July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015

License Renewal ABC FCC’s license renewal date is October 1, 2014. (for example)

Renewal 2 years Later ABC FCC’s next renewal is prior to October 1, 2016.

All Subsequent Renewals

ABC FCC will be relicensed prior to October 1 every two years.

New requirements for annual training are in effect but not being monitored until July 1, 2015. Required training at this renewal:

8 hours minimum annual training. If you choose to complete training on new topics, the hours will count toward 8 hour annual training requirement.

New increased annual training requirements being monitored as of July 1, 2015. Both years of renewal period being monitored for new requirements. 16 annual hours of training are now required and must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Each year monitored must now have completed 16 hours of annual training. Annual training must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Child Passenger Restraint (every 5 years)

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Required Training

5

Current License Holder

License Renewal Date Occurs July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016

License Renewal ABC FCC’s license renewal date is October 1, 2015. (for

example)

All Subsequent Renewals ABC FCC will be relicensed prior to October 1 every two years.

New increased annual training requirements being monitored as of July 1, 2015. First year of 2-year renewal period (October 1, 2013 to September 30, 2014), 8 hours of annual training required. Second year of renewal period (October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015), 16 hours annual training now required and must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Each year monitored must now have completed 16 hours of annual training.

Annual training must include:

Child Growth & Development/Behavior Guidance (every year)

Supervising for Safety (2 hours each year)

CPR (every 2 years)

First Aid (every 2 years)

SUID/AHT (every 2 years, videos on off year)

Child Passenger Restraint (every 5 years)