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Virginia Quality
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For Child Care Providers. Soon the Virginia Star Quality Initiative will have a new look, a new name and new quality standards that recognize the key role of early learning in improving child outcomes. This statewide program is. Focused on children’s learning and encouraging continuous quality improvement. Learn more about the new Virginia Quality program. Website designed by Creative Copy and Design. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to. Smart Beginnings. Simply click logo before you shop!
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Directors' Academy for Early Childhood Professionals on the Virginia Peninsula
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For Child Care Providers. Cost to attend only $30! Classes will take place at the Freeman Center at CNU. The Academy is designed for Directors and Assistant Directors. Forms to request CEUs will be available at registration. Attendees are encouraged to attend both days, but registrations for one day will be accepted. Attendees pay registration fee of $30 for entire conference. Fee is $30 in advance regardless of how many days attended. Or call (757) 240-2731. See you again in 2017! Developing Leadership ...
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Get Involved | Help Children | Virginia Peninsula
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For Child Care Providers. Regardless of whether there are young children in your life, the care and education of young children affect you in more ways than you realize. As Hampton Roads residents ,. Check out this video for an inspiring look at the impact you can make:. The need for early education. Hard to find and harder to afford. Website designed by Creative Copy and Design. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to. Smart Beginnings. Simply click logo before you shop!
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For the press: Media kit for journalists about Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula
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For Child Care Providers. We hope this early childhood media kit will help you create a comprehensive and compelling story about topics ranging from choosing a child care center to social-emotional health in young children to the long-term impact of quality preschool. Executive Director, Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula. ABOUT SMART BEGINNINGS VIRGINIA PENINSULA. Our staff, board, community partners, initiatives and more. BACKGROUND ON EARLY CHILDHOOD. Quality child care: hard to find, harder to afford.
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For Business Leaders: Investing in early childhood | Economic vitality | Workforce improvement
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For Child Care Providers. What does early childhood have to do with Hampton Roads businesses? Quality early childhood opportunities provide a positive impact to our workforce today and in the future. As public support for early childhood education grows, so do opportunities for businesses and organizations to influence its direction. For these groups, the case for early childhood education does not start in legislative chambers, or homes, or even classrooms. It starts in your worksite. The continual enha...
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For Public Officials: Why to finance and regulate early childhood education and child care
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For Child Care Providers. For Public Officials and Policy-Makers. You have the opportunity to make a significant impact on financing and regulating early childhood education and health! Long-term economic strength and fiscal sustainability depends on our future workforce. Child development programs that use private and public incentives will be stronger. Make a difference today for your community’s children by supporting these vital programs. Be remembered as a hero for children! 10 How can I get on the ...
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About Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula: A coalition of groups and individuals working together to improve early childhood services
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For Child Care Providers. Of parents, businesses, civic leaders, nonprofits, school systems, early childhood professionals and private citizens all working together to ensure that every child on the Peninsula enters kindergarten prepared to achieve success in school and in life. Which merged with Preschool Partners of the Virginia Peninsula in 2012. That implements early childhood strategies in our region to enhance the quality of early childhood education and service programs for children under age 5.
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For Early Childhood Professionals: Training and Development | Starting a Center | Job and Career Help | Resources
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For Child Care Providers. Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula reaches out reach out to regulated family child care providers, child care centers and preschools in Newport News, Hampton and beyond. Whether you are a provider, teacher, academician or other professional working in the field of early care and education, we will provide you with up-to-date information that can support you in your work. Stepping Up Your Business. Join our referral database. Get your program regulated. Contact our BITSE team.
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Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula | Find child care on Virginia Peninsula | Prenatal care
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For Child Care Providers. Quality child care is only part. A child's first five years are an opportunity to mold what kind of learner, and what kind of person, he will become. From tummy time to screen time, there are countless ways our decisions affect young children during this critical window of development when the brain becomes "wired.". Unfortunately, not all infants, toddlers and preschoolers get the support they need to reach their potential. Starting kindergarten healthy and prepared.
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Parent Resources on Virginia Peninsula | Find Childcare | Daycare Search | School Readiness
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For Child Care Providers. For Parents and Families. You are your child's first and most important teacher! Educating yourself about quality child care indicators and your child’s development allows you to make informed decisions in their early years. Parents who use our services can expect to:. Become fluent in quality child care indicators. Receive a customized list of providers that meet the direct needs of their family. Child Care Referral Service. Child Care Quality Indicators. Help Me Grow" guide:.
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