Letters to the editor Oct 27, 2009
The Ipswich Family YMCA would like to thank Schylling for their generous donation of toys to our childcare programs. The preschoolers are exploring new worlds of play with the dress up costumes and tea sets. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
4-H offers Cloverbud program Oct 24, 2009
Provides age appropriate materials for groups such as home-schooled youth, day care facilities, school-aged childcare programs, and K-2 classrooms. Helps children develop positive attitudes about learning. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Kane'ohe, Manoa parks to host child care programs for 'Furlough Fridays' Oct 18, 2009
Hannemann said the city will gauge participation in the programs to see whether district parks in other communities should also be made available to Friday childcare programs. Both programs, available to children from kindergarten to sixth grade, will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will include both educational and recreational components at a cost of $25 per day. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Five tips for moms returning to the workplace Sep 22, 2009
Although benefits are under pressure in the current economic environment, far more employers have internal childcare programs now than did 10 years ago. Be sure to research the childcare benefits offered by prospective employers and check on the benefits that your spouse may be entitled to, so you keep more of your paycheck once you land the right job. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
On the calendar in Somerville: Sept. 10-16 Sep 12, 2009
These after-school childcare programs are for children in kindergarten up to age 13. For information, call 617-625-6600, ext. (Somerville Journal, MA)
YMCA gets trial license for afterschool programs Sep 3, 2009
By Daniel DeMaina / ddemaina@cnc. Wed Sep 02, 2009, 01:57 PM EDT. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Educator receives an award at Teachers Reception Sep 1, 2009
Develop flexible leave policies to allow employees to stay home to care for sick family members or for children, if schools dismiss students or childcare programs close. Share best practices with other businesses in your community. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Packs of Packs: FANs backpack collection is a huge success! Aug 29, 2009
The serves more than 3,000 local residents with operations including two childcare programs, parenting education classes, family skill building workshops, and emergency and supplemental food assistance through the Food Pantry Program. For more information on go to. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Melrose YMCA applies for new afterschool program license Aug 15, 2009
In May, Melrose city and school officials decided not to renew the YMCA s lease of the Beebe School space the lease expires at the end of August and announced that the Melrose Public School system would offer its own afterschool childcare programs this fall ( Free Press, May 14). At that time, then-YMCA spokesman Doug Bailey of. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Melrose YMCA surrenders state license Jul 10, 2009
In May, Melrose officials decided not to renew the YMCA s lease of the Beebe School space and announced that the Melrose Public School system would offer its own afterschool childcare programs this fall ( Melrose YMCA out of the Beebe School: Melrose Schools to offer after school program this fall, Free Press, May 14) ... The EEC agreed to require one member of the YMCA s Board of Directors, instead of two required in the original sanction, to be chosen to provide further oversight of the... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Letter: Madden's title listed incorrectly; 'lynch mob mentality has surfaced in Melrose' Jul 7, 2009
According to the state Department of Early Education and Care s (EEC) investigation report and subsequent order of sanctions, Madden is in charge of recreational programs at the YMCA not afterschool childcare programs although recreational programs include youth sports. James Conner, who remains free on bail after his arraignment April 7 on 20 criminal charges including child rape of two victims under the age of 14, was a YMCA youth sports coach in addition to being a site director of the YMCA s... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Melrose YMCA rebuttal results in minor changes to EEC legal order May 30, 2009
Only one member of the Melrose YMCA s Board of Directors instead of two as previously mandated in the s (EEC) issued against the YMCA on April 17 will be required to take an active role in overseeing the organization s childcare programs, as a result of to the nine sanctions levied against the Melrose organization by the EEC. ... As the state agency that licenses the YMCA s childcare programs, the EEC issued the sanctions after an EEC investigator conducted an investigation and concluded that... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
YMCA continues after-school programs, but still dealing with upset parents May 21, 2009
The hiring of an interim director who would run the school age program on a full-time, day-to-day basis is one of the nine sanctions imposed on the Melrose YMCA by the ECC, the state agency that licenses its childcare programs. The sanctions were the result of a EEC investigative report that concluded that the YMCA failed to follow state regulations and the YMCA s own policies regarding incidents involving James Conner, the former employee arraigned on charges of child rape of two victims under... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Melrose YMCA out of the Beebe School: Melrose Schools to offer after school program this fall May 15, 2009
The Melrose YMCA on Main Street has been placed under sanctions by the Department of Early Education and Care, which recently conducted an investigation of the YMCAs childcare programs. The EECs investigation and subsequent order of sanctions occurred after the arrest, indictment and arraignment of accused child rapist and former staffer James Conner. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
YMCA faces sanctions: Investigation after Conner arrest reveals oversight failure May 7, 2009
The Melrose YMCA on Main Street has been placed under sanctions by the Department of Early Education and Care, which recently conducted an investigation of the YMCAs childcare programs ... The faces nine sanctions from the state agency that licenses its childcare programs after a damning report from the same agency asserted that the YMCA failed to follow state regulations and the YMCA s own policies regarding incidents involving the former employee arraigned on charges of child rape of two... (Melrose Free Press, MA)
* Canadas Liberal Party taps Ignatieff as leader May 4, 2009
Ignatieff said Liberals would support early education and childcare programs, equal pay for equal work by women and a world-class education for Canadas aborigines children, whose drop-out rate is much higher than average. Ignatieff used the last part of his speech to speak directly to Stephen Harper. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Local child care programs toured Mar 21, 2009
There are nine state-funded early childcare programs situated within the district, besides the federal and family homecare centers available to parents. She said the community needs to be aware that with budget cuts to school districts and state-funded programs, more volunteers will be needed to assist in preschools and classrooms. (Santa Maria Times)
Cape Cod Forecast March 2: Winter storm advisory Mar 4, 2009
Monomy Community Services - All childcare programs cancelled. Nauset Transfer Station opening at noon. (Cape Codder, MA)
Childcare more than babysitting at this center Feb 21, 2009
The new accreditation system was established in September of 2006 to introduce a new level of quality, accountability and service for parents and children in childcare programs. To earn accreditation in the center went through an extensive self-study process, measuring its programs and services against the 10 new standards the association set, along with more than 400 related accreditation criteria. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Polk Schools Could Get $68 million From Stimulus (2) Feb 20, 2009
$2 billion nationwide for childcare programs. A $2,500 tax credit that will impact about 4 million college students. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Community center growing strong in Newville Feb 18, 2009
The center offers before- and after-school certified childcare programs as well as a summer day camp. But theres still lots to do. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
