September Revelstoke Children's Calendar and e-Newsletter

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September 2019
Revelstoke Early Years
e-newsletter

Scroll down for information on what is happening for young children and families in Revelstoke!

Questions about programs? Call Tracy at 250-837-6669

Click on the calendar to download a copy!

The Child Care Resource and Referral program offers quality child care referrals, resources and support.

Room 124 - 1001 Mackenzie Ave
(Revelstoke Early Years Centre)
revelstokeccrr@live.ca
250-837-6669

Child Care Resource and Referral Program:

Monday-Thursday: 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00
Friday: By Appointment
Starting September 2019: Thursday Evenings 4:00-7:00

Contact us for child care referrals, help with Affordable Child Care Benefit, child care provider supports and information.

Contact us today for your free child care referral to:

Registered License Not Required
Licensed Family Child Care
In-Home Multi-Aged Licensed Child Care
Licensed Group Child Care
Licensed Preschool

Child Care Resource & Referral is a program of Revelstoke Child Care Society and is funded by the Ministry of Children and Family Development

The Child Care Resource and Referral office & Early Learning Lending Library are excited to announce new extended hours!

Open Thursday evenings 4:00-7:00
starting September 12!

Early Learning Lending Library
Revelstoke Child Care Society
Room 124 at the Early Years Centre (1001 Mackenzie Ave)

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursdays (Starting Sept 12): 4:00 PM -7:00 PM

Memberships and borrowing are free of charge for 2019-2020!
A huge thank you to the Ministry of Children and Family Development.

Is your child starting preschool or child care in September?

Visit us at the Revelstoke Child Care Resource and Referral program to learn more about how to apply for the Affordable Child Care Benefit.

We are available to support families applying to the Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB). Households earning up to $111,000 may be eligible for child care or preschool savings. Benefit amounts are determined by factors such as family size, type of care and household income. You can apply now!

To find out if you qualify visit: gov.bc.ca/a ffordablechildcarebenefit
or drop in to the CCRR office.

The Maternity Project would like to hear from everyone who has experienced maternity care in Revelstoke
(no matter the age of your child now!).

The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative's Little Sprouts Program will continue to run through September and October. Our garden in front of the United church is bursting with vegetables ready to harvest.

Little Sprouts will be hosting multiple harvest parties, as well as planning a garden clean up and garlic planting event this fall. Bring your little ones and get your hands dirty! Open to all families.

Please keep an eye out on our facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/revelstokelocalfood/ ) or instagram (@revelstokelocalfood) to stay updated on all of our events. Email info@revelstokelocalfood.com for more information. Hope to see you there!

Parent Child Mother Goose starts in October!
Fun with your little one!

Wednesday group starts October 9th
Thursday group starts October 10th

Call the
Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy
at 250-805-2305 to register

Save the Date!
The Clothing Exchange is back on October 19!!

What is the TDI?
The TDI is a survey collecting information on the experiences of toddlers and their families.

It takes 15 minutes to complete
Participation is voluntary
All your answers are confidential - individual responses will NOT be made public

Who completes the TDI?
Parents or primary caregivers of children 12-24 months old

Why is the TDI important?
The information is important to help planning in your community to improve services for families with young children.

We value your time!
After you complete the TDI, you may enter to win a $50 gift card
The TDI is a survey collecting information on the experiences of toddlers and their families.

Complete the TDI online at tdi.ubc.ca
or
talk to your local TDI contact, Tracy Spannier, Early Years Coordinator,
Email: revelstokeecd@gmail.com; or call: 250-837-6669)

For some fun ideas for enjoying the park visit Hike it Baby

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