Child Care Aware MN NW

11/20/2025

Job opportunity alert!

New open position: Professional Development Advisor!

For more details, a full job description and to apply, please visit our website: https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/KPAY01381020.careers?CareersSearch

11/20/2025

BEMIDJI

We have RESCHEDULED Monday's SUID/AHT training to be on MONDAY, DECEMBER 1 at the DOUBLE TREE HOTEL. Still 6:30pm-8:30pm.

If you aren't already registered and would like to join us, you can sign up in Develop ➡
https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448142

11/19/2025

🦃Here is a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie idea that children can easily help out with. Hope you enjoy!

11/18/2025

What advice would you give to someone just starting in early childhood education?

11/17/2025

🧘‍♀️ Stretch, Move, and Breathe! 🧘‍♂️
Looking for a fun way to help toddlers and preschoolers relax, breathe, and build healthy mental health habits? Try a short yoga break! Yoga can help children:
✅ Practice mindfulness and calm breathing
✅ Improve balance and coordination
✅ Strengthen growing bodies in a playful way
You can find free, kid-friendly yoga videos by searching for phrases like “5-minute preschool yoga” on YouTube or other public platforms, or create your own simple routine with animal poses like “cat,” “cow,” and “downward dog” with deep breathing.
A few minutes of calm, focused movement, and breathing, can make a big difference in focus and joy! 🌟
Since cold weather is on its way, please share your favorite way to help children stay active indoors. Thanks! 👇

11/16/2025

11/15/2025

MOORHEAD

Please join us for an upcoming training event!

Register on Develop ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448257

11/14/2025

We are fast approaching our upcoming January 2026 cohort, and we have some VERY excited and eager programs that are ready to begin their journey with Parent Aware.

Here's what some of our new applicants have to say:

🌟We are very excited to begin our partnership with Parent Aware! Being in childcare, we see a lot of financial needs, and we are happy to be able to help fulfill those needs for our families through Early Learning Scholarships. We are also looking forward to the grants that will help assist us in providing a high-quality early childhood education for the families in our care. - Anonymous
🌟I am excited to be able to improve areas of my program to better meet the needs of the children in my care. - Ashley
🌟I will be looking forward to every opportunity and working with the beautiful team. Thank you once more I really appreciate this opportunity. - Roseline
🌟I'm most excited to get more guidance on the best practices for each child and helping them grow. I'm also looking forward to more training and having the help from a Quality Coach. – Anonymous

11/14/2025

💲GRANT OPPORTUNITY! 💲

Our friends at First Children's Finance are implementing another round of Facility Revitalization Grants for child care providers in Minnesota! The application window is November 14-21.

At this time, only INDOOR projects and purchases will be eligible.

Visit their website for more information and to apply:

First Children’s Finance is pleased to offer MN Access to Technology Grants! This program, funded by the State of Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families, will help licensed child care businesses access technology to improve business management efficiency. Grant rounds will be availab...

11/13/2025

Beltrami, Clearwater, Hubbard, Lake of the Woods, and Mahnomen counties: If you or your families have questions about Early Learning Scholarships, contact our partners at MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership, Inc.

🌟 Did You Know?
MAHUBE-OTWA is the Area Administrator for Early Learning Scholarships in Regions 2 & 5! 🏡✨
Not in our area but still need a hand? No worries — we’ve got you covered! 🙌
👉 Click the link below to find your Area Administrator and get connected today:
🔗 https://dcyf.mn.gov/early-learning-scholarships/area-administrators-early-learning-scholarships
📧 Have questions? Email us at els@mahube.org — we’re happy to help! 😊

11/12/2025

🦃 Let's celebrate "Friendsgiving" as well as Thanksgiving in November at mealtime and beyond!🦃
It's a wonderful time to teach children about gratitude, traditions, and helping others.
Here are some fun and simple ways young people can join in -
👩‍🍳 Kitchen Helpers
Washing veggies, stirring batter, and helping set the table are great ways to build confidence and motor skills!
🎨 Craft Time
Making handprint turkeys, paper plate pumpkins, or a “Thankful Tree” (add leaves showing what they are grateful for) is an awesome way to decorate in the fall.
📖 Story Corner
Reading Thanksgiving-themed stories about sharing, kindness, and thankfulness helps build empathy and understanding.
🎶 Sing & Dance
Playing festive songs and having a mini dance party with classics like “Over the River and Through the Woods” adds movement and joyful sounds to the day!
🧡 Gratitude Circle
Have fun making Thanksgiving season full of joy, learning, and love at mealtimes by going sharing something each is thankful for. Even the littlest voices have big hearts!

11/11/2025

Who is a mentor or colleague who made a difference in your journey?