Bona Vista's Child Care Solutions serves parents, child care providers, and employers in Adams, Blackford, Grant, Howard, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Tipton, Wabash, and Wells counties.
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February 2012 Trainings

The following trainings are being offered by Child Care Solutions in February:

Wed. Feb. 1, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 1 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 1, 2012 Safe Sleep Refresher 6:30-7:30 pm Wells County


Tues. Feb. 7, 2012 Adapting & Modifying Toys 6:00-8:00 pm Wabash County


Wed. Feb. 8, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 2 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 8, 2012 PITC Guidance & Discipline 6:30-8:30 pm Howard County


Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 Introduction to the Foundations 6:00-8:00 pm Adams County


Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 Paths to QUALITY Introduction Session 6:00-8:00 pm Wabash County


Mon. Feb. 13, 2012 Make This, Buy That 6:30-7:30 pm Wabash County


Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 Cabin Fever ($5.00 charge) 6:30-7:30 pm Howard County


Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 First Aid and Universal Precautions 5:15-7:15 pm Adams Co.


Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 3 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 15, 2012 Orientation I-Start-up Workshop 10:00 am- 12:00 pm Grant County


Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012 Safe Sleep and Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Child Care 6:00-8:30 pm Howard County


Tues. Feb. 21, 2012 Introduction to Foundations 6:00-8:00 pm Howard County


Tues. Feb. 21, 2012 PITC Brain Development 6:00-8:00 pm Huntington County


Wed. Feb. 22, 2012 Kids Gone Wild Part 4 of 4 5:00-8:00 pm Tipton County


Wed. Feb. 22, 2012 Orientation II for Home Licensing 1:00-4:30 pm Grant County


Wed. Feb. 22, 2012 Cabin Fever ($5.00 charge) 6:00-7:00 pm Wells County


Tues. Feb. 28, 2012 Cabin Fever ($5.00 charge) 6:00-7:00 pm Grant County


Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 1,2,3 Let's Move 6:00-8:00 pm Wabash County


Thurs. Jan. 26, 2012 IAEYC presents Accreditation 6:30-8:30 pm Howard County


For more information on locations and to register for one of the following trainings, please call 800-493-3231. Remember, you must register for a training 48 hours prior to the training taking place. If you are registering for a training series, you must register for all parts of that training series.


The following Webinars are available in February:


Tues. Feb. 2, 2012 Introduction to Ages and Stages 1:30-2:30 pm


Tues. Feb. 7, 2012 Universal Precautions 1:30-2:30 pm


Thurs. Feb. 9, 2012 Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Child Care 1:30-2:30 pm


Tues. Feb. 14, 2012 Paths to QUALITY Introduction 1:30-2:30 pm


Thurs. Feb. 16, 2012 Considering a Career in Child Care? 1:30-2:30 pm


Tues. Feb. 28, 2012 Disability Awareness 1:30-2:30 pm


Wed. Feb. 29, 2012 Snack Time Math: Preschool Transitions and Routines that Build Skills using FOUNDATIONS 1:30-2:30 pm


Please call IACCRR at 800-299-1627 to register for the webinar trainings.



Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Magic Capes & Fairy Dust: Imagination is a Must!

Child Care Solutions’ annual early childhood conference Magic Capes and Fairy Dust…Imagination is a Must will be held at Ivy Tech Community College, Kokomo IN, on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Child Care Solutions is very excited and proud to present Kaplan’s Curriculum Specialist, Keith Pentz. Keith has been in the field of education for over 25 years. Keith began his career by working in child care with infants and toddlers. Later, he taught elementary students, as well as Kindergarteners. Keith spent the remainder of his classroom time teaching pre-kindergarten and working specifically with low socioeconomic families and inclusion students. Following his experiences in the classroom, Keith moved on to teach at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, and he also was a Professor of Early Childhood Education at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Our conference is ideal for early childhood educators, elementary teachers, community partners, foster parents, and early childhood students. The conference will include wonderful presenters offering awesome breakout sessions with useful information you can begin using immediately! Earn training hours, visit info booths, enjoy great networking opportunities, good food, lots of fun, and participate in our famous PRIZE-A-PALOOZA!

Cost is $40 and the deadline is October 21, 2011 by 4:30 pm. $45 at the door. This cost will include a continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. We accept MC, Visa, checks, money orders, and cash! Call Child Care Solutions for information today at
765-452-8870or 800-493-3231! We hope to see you there!

Llama, Llama, Red Pajama: Read Across the World Challenge


Llama, Llama, Red Pajama
Read Across the World Challenge

On Thursday, October 6, 2011, people from all over the world will be reading Llama, Llama, Red Pajama in an attempt to set a new world-wide record. All you have to do is read the book to a child or a group of children to help break this record!

It sounds like a lot of fun! If you do not own the book or it is unavailable at your local library, you can find it online by clicking HERE