On March 30, 2012, Child Care Services Association’s (CCSA) Triangle Child Care Awards Breakfast will offer a rare opportunity to recognize an under-appreciated group of dedicated professionals and community leaders who work each day to guarantee that our children have the best possible start in life.

At the breakfast, CCSA will present the following awards:

-The Mary Y. Bridgers Child Care Provider Award to a child care provider and three finalists in recognition of their professional commitment and outstanding care to children.

-The Dorothy B. Graham Award to an individual who has been a leader in improving child care in the Triangle.

-The CCSA Public Service Award to honor an individual whose work in the community has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of child care in the Triangle. You may nominate either a private citizen who volunteers his or her service to the community or an elected public official for this award.

Please help us give the recognition to those who are committed to helping young children by submitting your nomination today!

For more information, download a nomination packet below.

Deadline: Completed nominations packets must be received at CCSA on:

February 3, 2012 by 5:00 pm for the Mary Y. Bridges Awards
February 10, 2012 by 5:00 pm for the Dorothy B. Graham Award and the Public Service Award.

The Mary Y. Bridgers Child Care Provider Award Nomination Packet
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The Dorothy B. Graham Award & CCSA Public Service Award
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Webinar Flyer
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Looking for child care? Join us for a free workshop!

Join CCSA at the following location for a free Choosing & Using Child Care Information Session.

During the session you will learn about:

• What steps to take during your child care search
• North Carolina licensing regulations for child care programs
• What quality child care looks like
• Different financial assistance resources for help paying for child care
• How to access other community resources that are available to support your family
• How Child Care Services Association can help you during your child care search

January and February Events

January 3 & February 7, 6:30pm-7:30pm
January 17 & February 21, 12:30pm-1:30pm
UNC Women's Hospital
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Register by email: Stork@unch.unc.edu

January 23, 1:00pm-2:00pm (Webinar) –
Infant/Toddler Care focus
February 23, 6:30pm-7:30pm (Webinar) –
Summer Care focus
Durham County Health Department
Register by phone (919) 560-7771
To Register:  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/449255073

January 11 & February 8, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Teer House
4019 North Roxboro Road
Durham, NC 27704
Register on-line at http://teerhouse.dukehealth.org
Or call (919) 416-3853

Universal Pre K Registration
Registration for Durham County’s free Pre-K programs has begun!  For more information please click the link below for the informational flyer, or contact CCSA’s Family Support Department at 919-403-6950.

Pre-Kindergarten Programs in Durham County
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Los Programas de Pre-Kindergarten en el Condado de Durham
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The Week of the Young Child - next annual celebration, Spring, 2012
The Week of the Young Child (WOYC), sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, is held each year to bring attention to the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the teachers, early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. In celebration of WOYC, Child Care Services Association partners with agencies across the Triangle to host activities that focus on preventing childhood obesity, fighting hunger in the Triangle, growing fruit and vegetable gardens at home, increasing physical activity, and supporting literacy and nutrition. Click here for a sample of activities from past celebrations.

Sample of Activities from The Week of the Young Child
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