July 2011

601 South Street, Galion, Oh 44833. 419-468-7581 www.childcarechoices.org

Bucyrus Lions Park & Galion Heise Park June, July, and August Planned activities geared toward toddler thru age 8 CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPLIED BY AN ADULT
Call Justine Bruns @ CCC 4 info 419-468-7581
Here are the rated centers in our area: Crawford County: Sara BeegleWee CareRichland County: AssemblyLittle Blessings -

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For more info about what a Step Up to Quality rating means for your child, visit: www.stepuptoquality.org

EGG & SPOON RACE ~ Thursday 6/16

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Who still needs CACFP Training? Last CACFP training of 2011 is scheduled for September 15th 6:30 8:30 @ Child Care Choices Register @ www.opdn.org Questions call Kim Palm 419-468-7581

Blue, Fun, Pool, Towels, Fireworks, Independence, Red, Water, Floats, Picnic, Sunscreen, White

July Giveaway Post a picture of children playing outside on our FB page

Learn how simple safety steps save lives in and around pools and spas.
Parents and families can build on their current safety systems at pools and spas by adopting additional water safety steps. Adding as many proven water safety steps as possible is the best way to assure a safe and fun experience, because you can never know which one might save a childs lifeuntil it does.

Staying close, being alert, and watching children in and around the pool
Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water Teach children basic water safety tips Keep children away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to avoid entrapments Have a telephone close by when you or your family is using a pool or spa If a child is missing, look for him or her in the pool or spa first Share safety instructions with family, friends and neighbors

Learning and practicing water safety skills

Learn how to swim and teach your child how to swim Learn to perform CPR on children and adults, and update those skills regularly Understand the basics of life-saving so that you can assist in a pool emergency

Having the appropriate equipment for your pool or spa

Install a four-foot or taller fence around the pool and spa and use self-closing and self-latching gates; ask your neighbors to do the same at their pools. Install and use a lockable safety cover on your spa. If your house serves as a fourth side of a fence around a pool, install door alarms and always use them. For additional protection, install window guards on windows facing pools or spas. Install pool and gate alarms to alert you when children go near the water Ensure any pool and spa you use has compliant drain covers, and ask your pool service provider if you do not know Maintain pool and spa covers in good working order Consider using a surface wave or underwater alarm Reference ~ www.poolsafely.gov

KEY STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM ON A SHIRT ON SUNSCREEN ON A HAT ON SUNGLASSES
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UV RAYS:

1. SLIP 2. SLOP 3. SLAP

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