2023 Mountainview Daycare Nutrition Program

IT’S FALL! GET THOSE ANNUAL RENEWAL FORMS IN BY 9/20!

Annual Renewal Forms were mailed or hand delivered to all providers. Please complete them promptly and return to us. The Enrollment Renewal Report and Application can be signed, scanned and then emailed to us at in-box@mdnp.org or the signed forms mailed to our office at 3131 Smokey Pt Dr Ste 5A, Arlington, WA 98223. 2023 Annual Provider Training Webinar will be online! Watch your inbox for an email to access the webinar online so you & your staff can complete the training by September 25 deadline.

SEPTEMBER header holidays: : 4th Labor Day; 6th Read a Book Day; 9th Teddy Bear Day; 11th Remembrance day; 13th Uncle Sam Day; 15th Rosh Hashanah; 19th Talk like a Pirate Day; 23rd Autumn Equinox

10 Ideas to Promote Your Child Care Reach new families with these daycare center marketing tactics. Why do daycare centers (or homes) need a marketing strategy? Childcare centers have a lot of local competition. If you drive down any road in your city, you might see one or more facilities that take care of children during the day, making it difficult for parents to choose the right one for their children’s needs. Parents have options, so you must convince them why your center is the best option for their children. Marketing can help you build trust with prospective parents before they inquire about your child care business while helping you stay on the top of their minds as they look for childcare centers in the local community.

15th MAKE A HAT DAY

19th PIRATE TALK DAY

23rd FALL EQUINOX

Circle Time Ideas for Toddlers & Preschool

Link to 22 circle time ideas for toddlers and preschoolers that are easy, fun, and perfect for social development!   Circle time is a fun way to introduce learning and socialization for young children in daycare, pre-K, and beyond. Circle time can also introduce a special structured play idea time and a create a bonding experience for children in daycare or preschool.   So, here are several easy and fun circle time ideas for your child cares that we know you’ll love, whether you’re a teacher, a mom, or both!

Need some fun ideas for little hands? http://www.craftymorning.com/ LEAF ART CRAFTS READ A BOOK DAY MAKE MY OWN BOOK IDEAS Click titles or photos for links

GROUND TURKEY PINWHEELS ZUCCHINI & PASTA  Click titles or photos for links to the recipes

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.  This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Contact MDNP at: 360-653-7273 / 800-631-1118 / www.mdnp.org