New child care provider orientation set

Press release

Montana law requires people who are providing or have a desire to provide child care to three or more children from separate families on a regular basis to be registered.

A New Child Care Provider Orientation will be held Tuesday, April 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HRDC building Activity Room, 2229 5th Ave.

The presentation is offered at no cost.

To register for this child care orientation, call Lorraine at District 4 HRDC Child Care Link, 265-6743, ext. 1112, or email [email protected].

Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 15, by noon.

For further information, contact Lorraine Verploegen at District 4 HRDC Child Care Link in Havre at 265-6743, ext. 1112, to learn more about becoming a state registered child care provider.

Pam West, Child Care Licensor with the Department of Public Health and Human Services, will explain:

• Montana Child Care Act

• Registration applications

• Types of facilities

• Provider qualifications

• Facility requirements

Kathy Fanning, Child Care Link professional development apecialist, will cover :

• Child guidance

• Child growth and development

• Health and well-being

• Program management

• Best Beginnings Scholarship

Interested people can also learn more by going to the District 4 HRDC Child Care Link on facebook.com or to http://www.hrdc4.org