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Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-11-2013, 09:56 AM
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Posted By melilley
I know exactly what you mean! And then the SAS...

I know exactly what you mean! And then the SAS scores last for 2 years before you can get another star rating. Ridiculous! Good luck with your group license! :)
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-10-2013, 11:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
I know I'm double posting this, but when you go...

I know I'm double posting this, but when you go to complete the SAS through Great Start, they actually give a list of approved assessment tools when you check the box saying that you use them. I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-10-2013, 11:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
Never mind ChildMinder. When you go to complete...

Never mind ChildMinder. When you go to complete the SAS through greatstart, they provide a list of approved assessment tools when you check the box saying that you use approved assessment tools. I...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-10-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
Thank you so much for the links! Here are a few...

Thank you so much for the links! Here are a few websites to share with you. Do you think they will work for the Stars program?

Website http://www.wchob.org/ecdc

http://www.cdc.gov/actearly
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-09-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
Thank you so much everyone! I don't think MI...

Thank you so much everyone!
I don't think MI has any grants to help offset these costs nor does it require us to have any training to properly assess children. I do have a degree in child...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-09-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
If you don't mind, what assessment tool(s) do you...

If you don't mind, what assessment tool(s) do you use or do you make your own?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-09-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
Sounds like it, but their site is messed up and...

Sounds like it, but their site is messed up and the link doesn't work. Honestly, I have no idea what to look for. I have to do assessments on the kids and have conferences for the Stars program and...
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-09-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
Do you know where to find the state's preschool...

Do you know where to find the state's preschool guidelines?
Forum: Daycare Center and Family Home Forum 07-09-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,614
Posted By melilley
Conferences And Conference And/Or Assessment Forms

Do any of you hold conferences for your fcc? If you do, what are some things that you discuss. Do you think that they are beneficial?

Honestly I talk to the parents everyday and let them know...