Providers:
Services to Child Care Providers:
Child care providers can take advantage of a variety of support services in Northcentral Arkansas. Those interested in beginning a child care facility (family home or center) will benefit from free guidance, training and technical assistance. Some programs and resources offered to providers include:
Monthly reimbursement for food costs through the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (White River Planning and Development District's Child Care Food Program) for licensed or registered family child care homes (Direct assistance for non-profit centers is available through the Arkansas Special Nutrition Programs).
Child care training opportunities and conferences, American Red Cross Child Care Provider Course, CPR and First Aid Training Sessions
Referral services for your business:
- Start-up equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and smoke alarms) for income eligible family homes, and
- Professional membership opportunities in the Northcentral Arkansas Child Care Center Association or the Northcentral Arkansas Family Child Care Association.
- For more information about getting started in the child care profession contact us at 800-737-2237.
Upcoming Training Opportunities …2007
CPR Infant/Child............................................August 11 Batesville
Annual Fall Conference.......................September 29 Batesville
Grant Writing Workshop........Jacksonville - Sept. 10, 11
Grant Writing Workshop........Magnolia - October 8, 9
Grant Writing Workshop..........Batesville - October 11, 12
Grant Writing Workshop..........Springdale - Oct 23, 24
Grant Writing Workshop.........Jonesboro - November 5,6
Family Child Care Training......Batesville - November 3
For more training opportunities call 870-793-5233 or 800-737-2237.
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