A Caregiver Network
Caregiver Network News
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2009 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
Inside this issue:
President’s Message
Dear Members, Articles:
Fall is in the air. We are all enjoying the cooler days and better sleeping
- Acronym Quiz 4
weather. Our Board of Directors has seen a new change of leadership. We are - Election Results 3
looking forward to the new Board members and look forward to seeing what
good things we can do to serve you. New people on the Board make for new - New IRS re: Time/Use 10
ideas and opinions. We look forward to an awesome year ahead. I hope that all
who attended the Appreciation Dinner had a great time and enjoyed ourselves. - Sequence of CC Type 9
Mary Ingleby Calendar 11
Famous Quotes 4
Preschool Activity Plans Meetings 4
Preschool
Washing Hands
Molly suggests teaching children the importance of washing hands with this
- Activities 1
activity.
Materials: Bowl (or sink), water, soap and towel for each child.
- Monthly Themes 6
Description: Teachers get a bowl of warm water. Show kids how to wash their
hands making sure they cover the whole hand, in between fingers, etc. Let the
children practice washing their hands with soap and water. Stress the impor- - Preschool Planning 5
tance of thorough washing to get rid of all the germs.
Hand Washing Finger Play President’s Message 1
Five little fingers playing all day Referral Report 3, 8
Getting really dirty
Wash the germs away Storytime 7
Four little fingers catching a sneeze
Needing some gel soap Telephone Listing 2
Just a squeeze please!
Three little fingers staying pretty clean Training
Sneeze into your shoulder
See what I mean!
- Conferences 7
Five little fingers happy to say
We're clean and healthy
- First Aid / CPR 5
Hip! Hop! Hooray!
- Medication Admin. 5
No Lose Musical Chairs - Member Meetings 4
Preschool children use large motor skills and participate in a group game in - Other Trainings 7
which everyone wins during this large group activity from Lisa.
Materials: Chairs and music. - Pre-Licensing 5
Description: Line chairs up like regular musical chairs. Use the same amount of
chairs as there are kids. Play the same as Musical Chairs, only do not take hairs - Preschool Planning 5
away at end, so no one loses. Even toddlers love it!
Continued on page 3 - Universal Precautions 5
CAREGIVER NETWORK NEWS Page 2
Telephone & Email Contacts
Board of Director
Name Telephone Email
A Caregiver Network
President Mary Ingleby 303-699-2681 mllambs@aol.com
Vice President Dottie Trimpe 303-766-0949 poohbearcare@comcast.net
CAFCC State Reps: Gretchen Davidson 303-991-2220 gretchen@acecc.org
Deanna Stolzenberger 720-309-6846 dstolzenberger@comcast.net
Education Coordinator Judy Borchers 303-766-9706 mommacare@aol.com
Membership Secretary Sunjia Brown 720-870-9492 sunjiabrown@hotmail.com
Newsletter Editor Dawn Rhods 303-690-7684 drhods@comcast.net
Referrals Judy Marsolek 303-751-2555 happykids@denver.net
Secretary Lissa Hetrick 303-693-4633 lkidsclub@yahoo.com
Treasurer Karen Geyer 303-368-8945 geyer20@comcast.net
Fundraising Coordinator Linda Killian 303-680-5711 Lindasday.care@comcast.net
Committee Positions: Resource and Referral Agencies:
CPR/First Aid, Linda K. 303-680-5711 Qualistar, www.qualistar.org 303-290-9088
Fieldtrips/Events, Mary I. 303-699-2681 Child Care Innovations:
Medication Admin, Linda K. 303-680-5711
—Providers 303-969-9666
Phone Tree, Angie: 303-306-7151
—Parents 877-338-CARE
Adjacent County Association Referrals: Families First 303-745-0327
A CareGiver Network 720-870-1161 —Family Support Line 303-695-7996
Adams 303-451-1061 —Consejos Para Familias 1 866-527-3264
Arapahoe 303-246-5146 Family Resources 303-969-9500
Boulder 303-494-0404 Work Life Options 303-604-0030
Mile High United Way 2-1-1
Broomfield 303-464-8307
Denver 303-756-8901 Food Programs:
North Denver 303-371-7650 A Child ’ s Choice 303-627-9207
Douglas/Elbert 303-841-7718 Child Care Sponsors 303-745-1358
Jefferson 303-969-8772 Kid ’ s Nutrition 303-987-4852
Longmont 303-651-1539 Wildwood 303-730-0460
Lafayette 303-828-4617
LICENSING CONTACT INFORMATION:
Advocate Organizations: Red Rocks Community College
ACECC 303-991-2220 Child Care Innovations Licensing
—ACECC ’ s ECE Resource Centers: 13300 W. 6th Ave. Box 22B
—Arapahoe Comm. College 303-797-5678
Lakewood, CO 80228
—Comm. College Aurora 303-340-7564
Colorado Childcare Assoc: 303-860-7174
-Main # 303-914-6304
CAFCC, www.coloradochildcare.com
-Licensing Specialists 303-914-6100
CAEYC, coloradoaeyc.org 303-791-2772
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Preschool Activity Plans, Continued
Bug In The Rug Game around to see who is missing. The child under the rug is
During this circle time "who's missing" game by then revealed.
Tammy youngsters use observation and memory Comments: I use this game during my "Bugs and Creepy
skills. Crawler" unit. The children really enjoy it. They will
Materials: A Large sheet or blanket. even start playing it on their own during free time.
Description: Teachers lay a large sheet on the
floor. The group of children set around it. One child
steps away from the group and closes his / her
eyes. The teacher taps a child and he / she gets under
the "rug". The child that was away from the group
with their eyes closed comes back. Now the rest of
the children chant:
Bug in the rug,
Bug in the rug.
Who's that bug in the rug?
The child has to guess who is under the rug by looking Continued on page 12
Election Results
Vice President—Dottie Trimpe
Secretary - Lissa Hetrick
Membership Secretary - Sunjia Brown by write in votes
Referral Coordinator - Maria Conrad who declined as she is moving out of state
State Representative - Gretchen Davidson
Fundraising Coordinator - Linda Killian by write in votes
Let us all welcome our new volunteers and Board of Directors as we look forward to a great year.
Thank You to Our Board of Directors Who Are Moving On
The Board of Directors is sad to announce that Maria We would like to thank Jay Skinner, our retiring Board
Conrad has submitted her resignation to the Board for Member, for all her hard work and dedication to our
she and her family are moving to Phoenix, Az. Maria Association and members during her ten years on the
has been A Caregiver Networks referral coordinator Board of Directors.
since we created our Association. We will miss her
contributions to the Board and to our Association. She
will be greatly missed. Thank you for all your hard
work and dedication to all our members over the
years.
Welcome Our New Referral Coordinator
The Board has appointed Judy Marsolek as our new Referral Coordinator. Please call Judy once a month to inform
her of any openings you have at 303-751-2555 or via email at happykids@denver.net. Referrals are slow with the
economy with a high unemployment rate. Please see a note with suggestions for advertising yourself on page 8 of
this newsletter.
CAREGIVER NETWORK NEWS Page 4
Regular Membership Meetings
November 19, 7:00—8:30 pm For other trainings, please see pages:
Speaker: Round Table • 7—Conferences & Other trainings
Topic: Updating Your Contract
• 9—Affiliate, Correspondence
Credit: 1.5 clock hours
Location: Life Center of Aurora • 5— CPR/First Aid, Universal Precautions, Medi-
cation Administration and more.
December 19, 7:00—8:30 pm
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• Use West door to enter building
• No children please. Famous Quotes
Map of Life Center of Aurora, 14101 East Evans
Acronym Quiz An empowered organization is one in which individuals
have the knowledge, skill, desire, and opportunity to
personally succeed in a way that leads to collective
1. NAFCC
organizational success.
2. NAEYC
Stephen Covey
3. CAFCC
4. CAEYC
The most successful people in life are generally those
5. ACECC
who have the best information.
6. NACCRRA
Benjamin Disraeli
7. NANE
Source: www.dailyinspirintquotes.com
Answers on page
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Medication Administration Courses Universal Precautions Classes
Held at St. Martin in the Field Episcopal Church, Held at St. Martin in the Field Episcopal Church, 4740
4740 S. Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80015 , from S. Buckley Road, Aurora, CO 80015 , from 1:15 p.m. -
8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. Limited to 15 students per 2:45 p.m.
class. Cost $40 per person. If the class you’re
scheduled for is cancelled, you will be notified if you 2009 classes:
have supplied us with your telephone number.
There is a $30.00 charge on all returned checks. • November 14
Certificates are held for 3 weeks until check clears • January 9
the bank. All classes are non-refundable.
No refunds. Call Linda at 303-680-5711 Only $15 per person
No refunds
2009 classes: Contact Linda at
• November 14 303-680-5711
• January 9, 2010
Medication Forms Online:
www.caregivernetwork.org/8
First Aid & CPR Classes Family Child Care Pre-Licensing
St. Martin in the Field Episcopal Church, 4740 S. Buckley ACGN offers pre-licensing toward opening a family
Road, Aurora, CO 80015 from 8:45 a.m.—4:00 p.m. childcare home license. If you know of anyone starting
a child care, have them call Linda at 303-680-5711.
2009 Dates:
Cost: $70. Courses are 2 days, 15 clock hours total on
• October 17 the following dates:
• November 21
2009 classes:
Certificate hold of 3 weeks until check clears. Preferred • Oct 31 & Nov 7
method of payment is to pay online with debit/credit card.
• Dec 5 & 12th
Contact Linda at 303-680-5711
All of our classes are non-refundable. If the class is
cancelled, you will be called if you provided your telephone All courses may be purchased online at
number. Cost $40.00 www.caregivernetwork.org/cart.htm
Preschool Planning Club
Join us for fun and a minimum of 1 hour credit in the
area of Early Childhood Education at Dawn’s home,
5543 S. Himalaya Way, Centennial, CO 80015 at LAMINATOR
Now Available
7:00 p.m.
Many curriculum resources available in the library.
2009 Dates:
• November 11
• December 9
25” wide laminator now avail-
Limit: 8 people
RSVP Required: Dawn at rhods@comcast.net
able during preschool plan-
Cost: $3.00 per person. ning club. Bring items you
need laminated for a small
cost of 15 cents a foot.
CAREGIVER NETWORK NEWS Page 6
Observed Holidays and Other Special Days
Free thought day 4 - Nat’l chicken lady day
Native Americans’ Day 5 - Nat’l men make dinner day
14 - Int’l top spinning day 6 - 8: Pumpkin Chunkin Days
Bring your teddy bear to work 7 - Int’l tongue twister day
15 - National grouch day Sadie Hawkins Day
16 - Boss’s day
Month of: Dictionary day
Apple Month 17 - World toy camera day
Celebrate The Bilingual Child 18 - National chocolate cupcake
Children’s Magazine 22 - Int’l stuttering awareness
Domestic Violence Awareness 23 - IPod day
Eat Better, Eat Together 24 - United Nations Day
German-American Heritage Make a difference day
Global Diversity Awareness 25 - Sourest day
Halloween Safety 26 - Mule day
National Book Month 28 - National chocolates day
National Dental Hygiene Month 30 - Int’l bandanna day
National Popcorn Poppin’ National candy corn day 9 - World orphans day
National Roller Skating 31 - Halloween 10 - Area code
Polish-American Heritage National caramel apple day Nat’l young reader’s day
Positive Attitude National knock-knock jokes day 11 - Veterans Day
Vegetarian Month National UNICEF Day 13 - Guinness World Record Day
14 - Loosen up, lighten up
Weekly Observances: 15 - America recycles
1-7: Universal Children’s Week 17 - Homemade bread
2-4: No salt week 18 - Mickey Mouse Day
4-10: Fire prevention week 19 - Have a bad day
Carry a tune 20 - African industrialization day
5-10: Kids’ goal setting week Cat Days (20-22)
Spinning & weaving Children’s Day
11-17: Emergency nurses week 21 - World hello day
National chestnut week National adoption
National food bank Month of: National family volunteer day
12-18: World rainforest American Diabetes Month 24 - Celebrate your unique talent
18-24: National bus safety week American Indian Heritage 25 - Women Day
19-25: Freedom of speech Aviation History Shopping Reminder
25-31: International magic week Family Stories 26 - Thanksgiving
Int’l Drum (percussion) 27 - Black Friday
Military Family Appreciation Buy nothing day
National Adoption Flossing day
Nat’l Inspirational Role Models Maize day
Nat’l Novel Writing 29 - Electronic greetings day
Nat’l Peanut Butter Lovers 30 - Stay home because you’re well
Nat’l Pomegranate
Sweet Potato Awareness Source: www.brownielocks.com
NoSHAVEmber (beard month)
Days: Movember (mustache month)
1 - Fire pup day
2 - Guardian angels day Weekly Observances:
World smile day 1-7: Nat’l animal shelter appreciation
3 - Card making day World communication
5 - world teachers day 8-14: Pursuit of happiness
6 - Mad hatter day 9-15: Nat’l young reader’s week
7 - Balloons around the world 15-21: American Education
10 - Int’l newspaper carrier day 22-29: National bible week
Universal music day National family week
11 - Clergy appreciation National game & puzzle
12 - Columbus Day
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Conferences
♦ Child Care Resources: ♦ Appelbaum Training Institute
♦ October 24 ♦ November 7th
♦ 20th Annual Conference ♦ Lighting the Spark of Joy & Learning
♦ Kalamazoo, MI ♦ $35-46 pp
♦ 1-800-343-3470 x228 ♦ Holiday Inn, 455 S. Colorado Blvd, Den-
♦ Autism Society of Colorado ver, CO
♦ November 7, 8:30 am—4:30 pm ♦ 1-800-23-CHILD
♦ November 14, 9:00 am—12:30 pm ♦ www.atiseminars.org
♦ Competent Care 4 Challenging Children
♦ Free Training / Optional $10 lunch
♦ Location: Arapahoe Community College
in the Half Moon Theatre
♦ Mike Rooney - 720-270-6783
♦ Laura Watts-Patrick 303-991-2737
♦ Pre-register
Other Training Opportunities
♦ ECE Tapestry Series: ♦ Oct 24 - Strengthening Partnerships in
♦ November 7 - Exploring Science Multi-Cultural Relationships
♦ Jan 30- The Child’s Path to Math ♦ Nov 14 - Knowledge is Power: Learning
♦ March 13 - Art from the Heart Difficulties & Next Steps
♦ Deadline Aug 30th ♦ Ongoing Trainings:
♦ $50 each seminar ♦ Expanding Quality in Infant &
♦ Little Friends Learning Center, Toddler Care
46th & Federal ♦ Director’s Roundtable
♦ 8:30 - 1:00 ♦ Touchpoints Training - Dr. T.
♦ Joyce-303-297-4119 Berry Brazleton, M.D.
♦ ACECC, 303-991-2737
See affiliate trainings on page 8.
Story Time at Smoky Hill Library Acronym Quiz Answers
Join us for story time and a preschool activity. 1. National Association of Family Child Care
Space limited to 30 children. Held at the Smoky 2. National Association for the Education of Young
Hill Library at 5430 S. Biscay Circle, Meeting Room Children
B, Centennial Colorado, from 10:00 3. Colorado Association of Family Child Care
— 11:00 a.m. 4. Colorado Association for the Education of
2009 Dates: Young Children
5. Arapahoe County Early Childhood Council
☺ November 13 6. The National Association of Child Care
Resource and Referral Agencies
☺ December—None 7. National Association for Nursery Education
*** LIMIT 30 Children *** (now known as NAEYC).
To attend story time, you MUST R.S.V.P. to Mary
Ingleby at 303-699-2681 or by email
mllambs@aol.com
CAREGIVER NETWORK NEWS Page 8
Referral Report
Dear Providers: I have been told
that the city does
My name is Judy Marsolek, and I am your newly ap‐ not have the re‐
pointed Referral Coordinator for the Caregiver Net‐ sources to send out
work. the people to
I am in the processing of taking over the referral list check!
from Maria, who is moving to the sunny shores of Phoe‐ ‐ Business cards ‐
nix, Arizona! We wish her and her family lots of good carry them on you.
luck with their move! You can also make
these on the com‐
If you are not on the referral list you can reach me at puter.
happykids@denver.net . Please do not send me any junk ‐ Word of mouth ‐
mail! I will need the following items from you: pass it on to your neighbors, daycare parents, people
‐ Your name that may comment on how well behaved your day
‐ Zip code care children are when you are out and about! That’s
‐ Opening under the age of 2 where your business cards come in handy!
‐ Openings over the age of 2 ‐ Offer your daycare parents a free week of daycare if
‐ If you do before and after school openings they can come up with a new child for your daycare! I
‐ Closest cross streets have done that and it does work!
‐ Your phone number ‐ I know of one person who advertises on Craig List ‐
‐ Your e‐mail address that is up to you!
‐ If you have pets Just be careful of who you allow in your home for
‐ If you transport to schools interviews!
‐ Name of the school ‐ Community bulletin boards, advertise your business
card. Soccer games, etc.
I will send out a request for updates at the beginning of ‐ If you have a childcare website, email your name,
each month! Please respond! zip code and website address to our webmaster
drhods@comcast.net so she can put a link from our
We have had website to yours.
just a handful of ‐ Give out clever Halloween crafts or recipes with
requests come your business card. Only once a year do prospective
in for daycare. clients come knocking on your door!
Many are out of
our area! I will be checking the phone, every afternoon at nap
If you have time, so as soon and I get any calls, I will notify the
openings ‐ you parents of the openings in their area. Any questions
need to market please feel free to contact me at the e‐mail address
your daycare, and not solely rely on the referral calls, above. Thank you, Judy
they are not coming in because of the economy!
Suggestions:
‐ If your elementary school has a list ‐ get on it. It’s not
only for before and after care ‐ those kids may have
younger brothers and sisters!
‐ Post a sign ‐ professional looking one, e.g. On the com‐
puter, cover it with clear contact paper in case of rain!
Thank you to Karen Geyer who took over the referral
And yes, Aurora does not allow signs on the fences. But
line during the interim between Maria moving out of
I did it this past month, no I did not get a ticket, but I
state and the board appointing Judy for this position.
did pick up 4 part time children from the neighborhood! Many of the ideas for this article came from Karen.
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Affiliate Association Trainings:
Adams County Association of FCC: Douglas County Child Care Association
Meetings usually held at the Thornton Civic Center, Meeting dates and locations vary per month. Please call
9500 Civic Center Drive, I-25 & Thornton Pkwy. Paula (720)344-2931 or Shelley (303) 346-9779 for
Contact: Melinda Kurgorn 303-280-4607. Snacks and monthly information.
refreshments at 6:30 pm w/ social time before the
workshop. Jefferson County Child Care Association
♦ Oct 19 - Preventing Obesity Meetings are held at the Clements Community Center,
♦ Nov 16 - Low Cost Shopping 1580 Yarrow Street in Lakewood from 6:45—9:00 p.m.
Bring a dish if you wish to join the potluck meal. No
Arapahoe County FCCA: children, breastfeeding infants only.
Meets the 2nd & 3rd Tues of the month. The 2nd • Contact: Marilyn 303-979-5962
Tues mtg. place is the Koelbel Library in Centennial.
Arkansas Elementary in Aurora on the 3rd Tuesday of NE Denver Child Care Network
each month. Contact Patty at 303-745-6558 Meets the last Monday of the month at Environmental
Tech Institute, 11801 E. 33rd Ave, Unit C, Denver 7-9
Boulder County Family Child Care Assoc: pm. Contact Emma at 303-618-9887 for more informa-
Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:30- tion.
8:45pm at 1950 Mountain View, Longmont (Matisse
Room). Contact Sue Stevens at 303-666-8774 . Child Care Innovations
www.rrcc.edu/childcareinnovations
Broomfield Child Care Association
Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of every month Conferences: SEE PAGE 6
6:30-8:30pm at First Baptist Church, 90 Emerald St.,
Broomfield. Contact Cathy at (303) 451-7453 Correspondence Courses
Colorado Assoc. of Family Child Care ACE-Alternative Cont. Ed. 720-436-9367
Meets at the Bear Valley Church, 10001 West Jewell Wildwood-www.Wildwoodkidstuff.com
Avenue, Lakewood from 9-12. Contact, Tricia 303- 800-539-9453
914-8687. CARE Course–www.carecourse.com
800-685-7610
Denver Association of Family Child Care Advanced Care—303-384-3696
Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Salem Learning Bug–Sue Cometto 303-460-1954
United Church of Christ, 5300 E. Florida from 7:00— Childcare Educational Opportunities—Judy Eggleston
9:00 p.m. Price for workshop/meeting without mem- 303-469-5596
bership card is $5. Contact Betty 303-758-1289
Sequence of Child Care Type and Child Development:
What role does peer exposure play?
Child care arrangements change as children age; in Youth Development (N = 1349). Findings suggest that
general, hours in home-based child care decrease as children who experience home-based care during the
hours in center-based settings increase. This sequence infant–toddler period and center care during the pre-
of child care type may correspond with children's de- school period display the improved cognitive outcomes,
velopmental needs; the small peer groups and low but not the increased behavioral problems, generally
child–adult ratios typical of home-based care may associated with sustained center care attendance.
allow for more individual child–adult time for infants Continuous home-based care was associated with
and toddlers, whereas the social stimulation found in higher social status at school entry through smaller peer
center-based care during the preschool years may pre- groups during the preschool period. These patterns did
pare children for kindergarten.
not differ by child or family characteristics. Implications
This study examined associations between school
readiness and the timing of child care type among for policy and research are discussed.
children in NICHD's Study of Early Child Care and Source: abstract from www.sciencedirect.com
CAREGIVER NETWORK NEWS Page 10
New IRS Audit Techniques Guide on Family Child Care Clarifies the Time-Space Percentage
The IRS has recently released a new version of its ers, however, who do not use these spaces on a regular
Child Care Audit Techniques Guide (http:// basis for their business, this clarification will probably
www.irs.gov/businesses/small/ cause their Time-Space Percentage to decrease. Regu-
article/0,,id=206004,00.html) that is designed to assist lar use of a basement or garage means that the area is
IRS auditors who audit family child care providers. It used two-three times per week for business activities.
replaces an earlier version that was published in 2000 Such basement activities could be: furnace/water
and went out of print last year. heater area, storage area for food, toys, other house-
The new Guide is very helpful in clarifying a number of hold items, workbench where household tools are
tax rules that will make it easier for providers to fill out kept, laundry room area, etc. Such garage activities
their tax return and helpful in reducing conflicts during could be: storage of tools, household items, garbage
audits. Any providers who is audited should read this cans, car, bicycles, yard furniture, and so on. The
Guide very carefully. Guide is not clear on whether a provider should count
One of the most important tax rules that an unfinished basement as part of the total
affect family child care is the Time-Space square feet of the home.
Percentage. This is a formula that is used to In calculating their Time Percentage
calculate how much of house expenses used providers are allowed to count hours
for both business and personal purposes are spent on business activities in their home
deductible as a business expense. Such house when day care children are not present.
expenses include utilities, property tax, mort- This includes hours spent on cleaning,
gage interest, house insurance, house repairs, cooking, activity preparation, and record
and house depreciation. These expenses are keeping. The old version of the Guide
claimed on Form 8829 Expenses for Business Use of cited an IRS Revenue Ruling (92-3) in which the court
Your Home. Because these expenses can total thousands allowed a provider to claim a half hour each morning
of dollars, it is important for providers to properly calcu- and evening on these activities. Since this Ruling was
late this percentage. The Time-Space Percentage con- released some auditors have concluded that providers
sists of two elements: the space percentage and the time cannot claim more than hour a day on these activities.
percentage. These two elements are multiplied by each The new Guide clarifies this by saying that the Reve-
other in Part I of Form 8829. nue Ruling is “not an absolute rule” and therefore
Here are some of the clarifications made to the latest providers can claim more hours on such activities.
version of the Guide in dealing with the Tim-Space Per- The Guide also clarifies that providers should use
centage: their Time-Space Percentage on other shared expenses
The Guide clarifies that a provider can use her Time- such as office supplies, cleaning supplies, educational
Space Percentage for her house expenses if she is li- and art supplies, and toys that are claimed on Sched-
censed, has applied for a license or is exempt from hav- ule C.
ing a license. An unlicensed provider (even an illegal Over the years I have advocated for changes with
provider) can still claim other business expenses such as the IRS that have helped clarify tax rules to make it
food, toys, supplies, etc. on Schedule C. easier for providers to fill out their tax return. I offered
Providers often put children in separate bedrooms to several suggestions to the IRS when they drafted the
take naps so that they can sleep better, and as a result first version of this Guide. In preparation for revising
will claim multiple bedrooms as regular use in calculat- this Guide the IRS again asked me to offer sugges-
ing her space percentage. The Guide says that this is tions for how it could be improved. All of the changes
acceptable even when a provider could put all the chil- cited above are based on my suggestions and the
dren in one bedroom. In other words, there is no IRS Guide includes a number of other changes suggested
requirement that providers must use the fewest number by me.
of rooms possible. My work with the IRS is made possible by my part-
The Guide says that providers should count the base- nership with NAFCC. If you are audited by the IRS
ment and garage areas as part of the total square feet of (or your state) please contact me for free assistance.
the home. This is the first time the IRS has so clearly It’s one of the benefits of membership in NAFCC.
stated this position. Over the years I have repeatedly If you wish to contact me about an audit or any busi-
won IRS audits after urging providers to claim these ness question, call me at 800-359-3817 (ex 321) or
areas as regular use in their Time-Space Percentage cal- email at tcopeland@nafcc.org
culation. Since most providers use these spaces regularly
for their business, this new clarification will help in-
crease their Time-Space Percentage. For those provid- Source: www.nafcc.org/documents
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October 2009
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 PPC 15 ACGN 16 17 CPR/FA
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PL
November 2009
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PL
8 9 10 11 PPC 12 13 14 Meds/UP
15 16 17 18 19 ACGN 20 21 CPR/FA
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30
KEY: ACGN = A Caregiver Network membership meeting & workshop = Conference - See page 6
CPR/FA = CPR & First Aid Class
Meds = Medication Administration Class
PL = Family Child Care Pre-Licensing Course (must attend both days)
PPC = Preschool Planning Club
ST = Story Time (must RSVP)
UP = Universal Precautions Class
A Caregiver Network
P.O. Box 460861
Aurora, CO 80046-0861
Phone: 720-870-1161
newsletter@caregivernetwork.org
We’re on the web at
caregivernetwork.org
Preschool Activity Plans, Continued
Old MacDonald Had A Band 1 tablespoon of any flavor gelatin
Encourage preschool and kindergarten children to learn (one 3 oz box for every 6 children)
about instruments and the Fruit such as blueberries, strawberries,
sounds that they make with grapes or banana slices.
this activity from Mae-
Lena H. Utensils Needed:
Materials: Flannel board, Small bowl
pictures of instruments ½ cup measuring cup
used, instruments (any in- Shaker or container with air-
struments can be used; tight lid
drums, triangles, cymbals, tambourines, etc. Tablespoon
Description: Talk with children about instruments and One 8 oz cup per child
then show them pictures of 1 coffee stirrer or straw per
each instrument to be used. child
Let children get an instrument
and go through how instru- Teacher Preparation:
ments are to be played. Then Place all gelatin in the bowl
you can begin singing the Wash fruit
song. The tune is Old Mac- Place ingredients & utensils in reach of the children
Donald Had A Farm, instead of animal sounds, replace
them with the instruments being played. Children Preparation:
Wash hands
Measure and pour milk and gelatin into shaker
Cooking: Silly Shake Add fruit
Toddlers experience cooking, pouring and rhythm as Close lid and shake
they help make these easy silly Pour into 8 oz cups and let children stir
shakes by Kathleen D. and Now let children drink and enjoy
listen to music.
Comments: While the children are drinking and
Ingredients: making shakes, listen to Raffi's tune Shake My Sillies
½ cup of cold milk Out.
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