ChildNet 3.0

Session 2: All About Business...Basics

• Child Development Home (CDH) providers should be able to...
  1. 1. identify the characteristics of being a self-employed business owner
  2. 2. Identify the characteristics of being a self-employed business owner 3. Apply basic recordkeeping practices including child files, provider files, income statements, receipts, attendance, menu keeping and Time Space %. 4. Articulate the difference between a contract and policy 5. Describe the key components to be included in a business handbook 6. Identify different types of business insurance and how each offsets risk 7. Summarize how different marketing strategies can sustain growth in business 8. Implement strategies when faced with business ethical dilemmas and responsibilities
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Session 2 Handouts

• 225 CN Policies Aligned for CDH

• 231 Business Plan Cklst

• 233 Start-up Cost

• 237 Self-Declaration of Insurance Coverage

• CCAOA- FFCH Child Care Policies and Procedures

• HO 2.9 When is it safe to talk about CC rates

• HO 2.10 Common Family Child Care Bus Deduction

• HO 2.11 Time Space Percentage.docx

• HO 2.15 10 questions to ask when purchasing bus liability insurance

• HO 2.17 Key Terms All About Business Basics

• HO 2.18 Enrichment Activities

Session 4: Routines and Developmentally Appropriate Practices

• Child Development Home (CDH) providers should be able to…
  1. 1. Summarize the importance of Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  2. 2. Plan and create daily routine and schedule of child care activities being conscience of developmental domains and age-appropriate practices.
  3. 3. Develop age-appropriate strategies to optimize transitions within a program schedule
  4. 4. Describe the relationship between executive function and play activities
  5. 5. Explain the different strategies that can be implemented when faced with ethical dilemmas around a child’s development.
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Session 4 Handouts

• CCAOA- FFCH Developmental Appropriate Practices
• NAYC- infographic DAP guidelines
• PSU - Executive Function: What's play got to do with it
• HO 4.6 Sample Schedule and Visual Schedule
• HO 4.9 Transition Activities Songs and Chants
• HO 4.18 S4 Enrichment Activities
• HO 4.19 Key Terms Session 4

Session 6: Eat, Sleep and Go!

• Child Development Home (CDH) providers should be able to…
  1. 1. Describe the Child and Adult Care Food Program and the benefits to child care programs who participate.
  2. 2. Plan an age-appropriate menu which meets FDA guidelines and includes diet modifications due to food allergies, special needs and picky eaters.
  3. 3. Discover how to integrate age-appropriate activities into mealtimes for all age groups.
  4. 4. Recall the importance of safe sleep and napping routines
  5. 5. Outline how physical activity effects a child’s cognitive development and how to promote the development and use of large and small motor skills
  6. 6. Explain the different strategies that can be implemented when faced with ethical dilemmas and responsibilities around a child’s routine care.
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Session 6 Handouts

• PSU - Supporting Breastfeeding
• USDA- Serve Tasty and Healthy Foods 1-2, CACFP
• USDA- Serve Tasty and Healthy Foods Ages 3-5, CACFP
• USDA- Serve Tasty and Healthy Foods ages 6-18, CACFP
• Safe Sleep Policy 12.06.2019
  • 26 Safe Sleep ABC
• HO 6.10 Key Terms Session 6
• HO 6.11 Enrichment Activities

Session 9: Keeping Families Engaged

• Child Development Home (CDH) providers should be able to…
  1. 1. Identify Adverse Childhood Experiences and how they can impact child care practices
  2. 2. Apply strategies to respect family protective urges
  3. 3. Educate families on their important role when supporting Developmentally Appropriate Practices
  4. 4. Develop a plan to optimize family engagement within a child care program
  5. 5. Summarize the importance of a family interview and orientation
  6. 6. Explain the different strategies that can be implemented when faced with ethical dilemmas impacting families
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Session 9 Handouts

• HO 9.2 - A CDH Guide to the Family Orientation Process
• HO 9.7 Family Interview Process UPD
• HO 9.8 Parent Interview Questions
• HO 9.10 Key Terms
• HO 9.11 Enrichment Activities Session 9
• Activity A: Protective Urges S9

Action Plan

This is a universal tool for the provider and consultant which is applicable to continuous quality improvement actions.

CDH Policies Aligned

Chart designed to identify the policies required of the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Child Development Home (CDH) regulations, IQ4K^® Levels 1-3, ChildNet Certification and/or Best Practices.

ChildNet Certification Agreement

Provider agreement in order to achieve ChildNet Certification.

ChildNet Certification Checklist

Checklist is intended to guide providers, consultants and validators through the certification process by using guided questions to prompt knowledge and conversation.

ChildNet Policies & Procedures

Policy and procedure guidance for ChildNet 3.

ChildNet Validation Checklist

Checklist to validate the documentation submitted for ChildNet Certification.

Guide to Developing Business Policies for CDH

Policy guidebook offers suggestions of items to think about when creating policies for a family child care business.

NAEYC Statement of Commitment

Statement of Commitment signature page and personal acknowledgment to embrace the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.

Professional Development Record for CDH

Form to document training requirements prior to registration and tracking of required professional development hours for each registration period.

Self-Declaration of Insurance Coverage

Form to document provider acknowledgment of insurance.

Sample Action Plan Session 3

Sample plan corresponding with ChildNet session 3.

Sample Action Plan Session 4

Sample plan corresponding with ChildNet session 4.

Sample Action Plan Session 5

Sample plan corresponding with ChildNet session 5.

Sample Action Plan Session 6

Sample plan corresponding with ChildNet session 6.

Sample Action Plan Session 8

Sample plan corresponding with ChildNet session 8.