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Making the Right Choice for Ohio's Youngest Children
 Ohio's legislature will make many critical decisions during the next several years that will greatly impact Ohio's one million children ages birth to six, their families, our schools, and the future of our communities for decades to come. To make sure we are electing leaders who will make good decisions; for Ohio's future, we invite you to join us for...
A Legislative Candidates Forum
Thursday, September 23, 2010, 6pm
The Center for Fine and Performing Arts
Owens Community College
30355 Oregon Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Free registration and directions
Making a “healthy” start to the new school year
by Sarah Otis, V.P of Child Development and Sarah Bucher, Director of Healthy Living, YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo.
 As your child prepares to head into the school year, it is important for parents to provide guidance and set standards for their child’s well being for the upcoming year. As your child moves into a school setting, considerations about how to keep your child healthy should take top priority Read More Here>
With the program - Family advocate helps children develop at YMCA and JCC
By Clara Engel - Toledo Parent Reporter
YMCA and JCC Childhood Development Program Vice President Sarah Otis has been a family advocate for more than twenty-two years and, as a mother herself, knows there is always more to do for our future generations. Please read more about Sarah Otis here>>
YMCA and Calvary Assembly of God form Early Education and Care Partnership
The YMCA has entered into a partnership with Calvary Assembly of God, located at 5025 Glendale Ave., to operate its Early Education and Care Center. This program will serve children ages 6 weeks to 12 years and will incorporate Christian principles through Bible stories and Chapel time. For more information, call (419) 474-3995 or (419) 381-7980.
YMCA/JCC Child Development Programs Promote Reading with The Electric Company
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Children and staff gather for the Summit YMCA Child Development's Step Up To Quality star achievement.
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Summit YMCA Child Development Center receives star
Congratulations to the Summit YMCA Child Development site which recently achieved a star for Step Up To Quality, Ohio's voluntary quality rating system for Ohio Department of Job and Family Services licensed child care programs. Step up to Quality recognizes early care and education programs that exceed quality benchmarks over and above Ohio' licensing standards. Teresa Fedor, Ohio state senator, recognized the achievement by presenting a plaque to Nitja Allen-Morrow, Summit YMCA family program director and the Summit YMCA Child Development staff. Congratulations to Nitja and the Summit YMCA Child Development staff on this tremendous success!
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Free Respite Child Care for Military Families
In a continued effort to meet the growing needs of military service members, the YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo will provide respite child care services to deployed National Guard/Reservists and select military personnel. Underwritten by the Department of Defense (DoD), respite child care services are designed to provide licensed child care for children of deployed military personnel. More>>
Wolf Creek and St. Charles YMCA Child Development Centers Receive State Award for Excellence in Early Care and Education
In recognition of its excellent child care program and its ongoing commitment to children, YMCA Child Development Center at St Charles Hospital and the YMCA Child Development Center at the Anderson's Enrichment Center at Wolf Creek YMCA have recently received their Two-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio's chld care programs.
Step Up To Quality is a voluntary rating system for early care and education programs. Participating programs can earn a one, two or three-star rating by meeting an extensive list of quality benchmarks. Experts say these benchmarks improve the growth and development potential of children. The rating system also gives parents a useful tool for selecting quality early chlldhood programs.
Left to right: Diane Grey and Katie Neville, representatives from YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral;along with Barbara Sears,state representative, recognize YMCA Anderson Enrichment Center Child Development site at Wolf Creek staff Brittney Remly, school-age child care counselor; Rebecca Coy, Early Education coordinator;Bonnie Kubick, Early education teacher; and Diana Jacobson, Family program director, for their recent Step Up To Quality Two-Star Rcognition. |
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Left to right: Children from the YMCA St. Charles Child Development Center join Sarah Otis, YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo vice president of Child Development;Christina Cassaubon, YMCA St. Charles Child Development Center director; Bobbi Kehlmeier, former YMCA St. Charles Child Development Centert director; Ann Newton, YMCA and JCC of Greater Toledo Step-up To Quality specialist, as they are presented the Step Up to Quality Two-Star Recognition by State Representative Matthew A. Szollosi.
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 Left to right, United Jewish Council CEO Abby Suchow, JCC/YMCA Executive Director Connie Torrey, Sekach Child Care Center Director Lori Richard, State Senator Mark Wagoner, YMC/JCC President and CEO Robert Alexander, YMCA/JCC Child Care Administrators Sarah Otis and Ann Newton celebrate the Two Star Designation awarded the Sekach Child Care Center on the campus of the JCC/YMCA. |
JCC/YMCA Sekach Child Care Center Recognized with Two Stars
The JCC/YMCA Sekach Child Care Center recently earned the Step up to Quality Two Star designation from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. This important recognition means the center incorporates Ohio standards and guidelines in their planning, they complete yearly specialized training, a low ratio of staff to children is maintained; the staff are provided employee benefits and support; and the administrators and lead teachers are degreed in early childhood education.
State Senator Mark Wagoner attended the recognition and presented an Ohio Senate Proclamation for the newly earned designation to child care director Lori Richard, Executive Director Connie Torrey, and former YMCA and JCC President and CEO Robert Alexander. |
YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman D. Palmer receives accreditation
Congratulations to the YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman D. Palmer Community YMCA, honored by the National AfterSchool Association. YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman Palmer, led by Child Care Director Jacqueline Smith, was recently awarded the status of Nationally Accredited Afterschool Program.
The accreditation is in recognition of quality afterschool programming, application of the National AfterSchool Association Standards for Quality School-Age Care to daily practice, and a long-term commitment to the children and families in our community. The YMCA/JCC Child Care at Wayman Palmer program joins more than 550 accredited programs nationally and was earned through solid leadership, teamwork, family support, and perseverance...all the qualities to help ensure that the program continues to maintain the high level of quality, and serve as a role model for excellence.
Congratulations Jacqueline, and the Wayman Palmer Child Care staff on this great accomplishment. |
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Sarah Otis, VP of Child Development and Jacqueline Smith, Child Care Director
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