Kinder Beginnings Child Care

Kinder Beginnings is a Type B Home (Family Child Care) owned and operated by Stephanie Nutter in Hocking County, Ohio. MAP

*News:*
11/08/08	Associated Press Article: Parents pull kids from day care as money tightens
09/30/08	Local Event: Kids in Action - Saturday, October 4th from 10am-2pm at the Hocking College Student Center. $1 Admission. DETAILS
09/27/08	Upcoming Local Event: AHA! Children's Museum Harvest Happening, October 24th from 6-8pm. Get the reservation form HERE
09/25/08	Late last week the U.S. House of Representatives passed the No Child Left Inside Act of 2008!
09/18/08	Local Event: State Farm® Child Safety Day at 390 Main St in Logan on Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 10am-2pm. Make sure your children are riding safely. Have your safety seat inspected for proper installation by a representative from Hocking County Health Department. Contact Shannon at Corby Leach’s State Farm office at 385-6878 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit statefarm.com.
09/07/08	Kinder Beginnings made the front page of this week's Hocking Valley Advertiser with the story of our "Eco-Healthy" qualifications!
09/02/08	Help Working Families Stay Healthy: Support Breastfeeding Mothers. Tell Your Congressperson to Co-Sponsor H.R. 2236 - Breastfeeding Promotion Act of 2007
09/01/08	The US Breastfeeding Committee Recommends Mother Support for Six Months of Exclusive Breastfeeding
08/25/08	Read the Logan Daily News article on our program
08/20/08	From the Natural Child Project: Close Ties Between Parents and Babies Benefit Young Children
08/12/08	Introducing the newest addition to our program: Mom's Morning Out! Perfect for stay-at-home moms (and dads!) or parents juggling duel schedules. View the flyer for more information.
08/04/08	I am proud to announce that Kinder Beginnings is one of the first two child care businesses in the state of Ohio to meet the quailifcations of the Oregon Environmental Council's Eco-Healthy Child Care Program! "Going green" is important to me, because I believe it is healthier for the kids and our earth.
07/31/08	Congress sends Bush bill banning lead in toys
06/20/08	Gov. Strickland Aims to Make Education More Personalized
05/13/08	Our new guestbook is up and running - archived posts have been transferred. Please contact me if you encounter any issues.
05/02/08	Upcoming LOCAL Event: Lancaster Children's Museum AHA! to hold Usborne book sale on May 18th with all free books earned being given to AHA! Unable to join in the fun that day? You can still show your support - online purchases can be made here.
05/01/08	Upcoming LOCAL Event: The Hocking County Early Childhood Committee presents the 10th Annual KIDPALOOZA! Thursday, 5/8 from 10am-2pm at 1593 East Front St. (the former Volunteers of America building). KIDPALOOZA is a free event open to the public and intended for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and their families.
04/28/08	Upcoming Event: May 9th 2008 is National Provider Appreciation Day. Showing your appreciation to a child care provider need not be an expensive or elaborate gesture. Simply taking a moment to remind a caregiver that their work is appreciated and makes a difference in the lives of the children can be an invaluable gift. Provider Appreciation Day started in 1996 as a special way to recognize the tireless efforts of child care providers, teachers, and educators of young children everywhere.
04/28/08	From Zero to Three: In recognition of the Week of the Young Child from April 13-19, a number of House Members participated in a special order on the House floor making speeches to highlight the importance of increased funding for Head Start/Early Head Start and the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG). Read the full federal update to learn more about the budget talks and the Week of the Young Child!
04/12/08	Week of the Young child April 13-19
03/17/08	The House Budget Resolution has been approved for the 2009 fiscal year.Read about how programs serving infants, toddlers and their families fared.
02/11/08	Ohio Lets Child Care Workers Unionize
02/05/08	Send flowers, help children blossom! Prevent Child Abuse America will receive 15% of Valentine's Day proceeds from FTD.com! Please visit: FTD to find the perfect gift for your someone special. Valentine's Day is Thursday, February 14.
02/01/08	ClassroomsCare is back - and GREEN! We are reading 100 books to show our support for the protection of 100 acres of rainforest. For more information, please visit: Scholastic.
01/19/08	The band, Five for Fighting, is generously donating $0.49 to Autism Speaks for each time this video is viewed. The funding goes toward research studies to help find a cure for autism. When you have a moment, please visit to watch the video and pass it along to your loved ones. They are aiming for 10,000 hits, but hopefully we can help them to surpass this goal.
01/18/08	Tips on how to dress infants properly for cold weather
01/17/08	FDA: Cold medicines too risky for tots
01/11/08	Article: The Child-Care Crisis
12/31/07	Rising Food Prices Affect Daycares
12/16/07	Bush Signs Head Start Preschool Bill
12/05/07	Groups release guide to toxins in toys
12/04/07	12-Week Maternity Leave Up For Vote
12/02/07	Article: Day care not harming kids, experts argue
11/30/07	Governor Ted Strickland today signed Senate Bill 144 which allows the Ohio Department of Health to develop a Shaken Baby Syndrome educational program.
11/25/07	The Benefits Of Simple Retro Toys
11/24/07	Parents and the High Price of Child Care: NACCRRA's 2007 Update
11/04/07	Census says kids getting more time with parents
11/02/07	ClassroomsCare Update - we have reached our 100 books goal! Our program is now listed in Scholastic's Hall of Fame!
10/30/07	Complete list of toys recalled for lead levels (with photos)
10/29/07	Repair Kits Ready To Be Sent To Parents and Caregivers With Recalled Simplicity Cribs
10/24/07	Quality Child Care for America Act Introduced in Congress
10/24/07	MRSA "Superbug" - Hype or Hazard?
10/24/07	The spooky season is among us! Be careful to keep your family safe, take a minute and check out these tips from the American Red Cross.
10/19/07	If you've been reading the newspapers or watching TV, you may have heard about some high-profile cases of MRSA, or methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus. To help you protect your child, the infectious disease experts at Dayton Children's want to make sure you have the latest, most accurate information on MRSA. Please take a moment to review an informative Q&A about MRSA.
10/11/07	Infant Cough & Cold Medicine Recall
10/03/07	This morning, President Bush vetoed the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) expansion that passed with strong bipartisan support in Congress. The Senate has enough votes to override the veto. But supporters of the bill are working to drum up enough votes in the House, which is still short of the required two-thirds majority. A continuing resolution funds SCHIP at current levels through November 16.
10/02/07	Please take a moment to contact your elected officials to ask them to co-sponsor the Breastfeeding Promotion Act. The more co-sponsors that sign on this bill, the more momentum the bill will have toward passage. To quickly contact your elected officials today, please use this link.
10/01/07	Today is National Child Health Day, important to all of us who deal with children. National Child Health day is an annual observance that dates back to 1928 and is celebrated on the first Monday in October. This day is recognized so that we can focus on the attention of the Nation related to children's development and well being. Visit kidshealth.org for more information.
09/28/07	October 1st is National Child Health Day. Visit the official site for more information and free resources.
09/27/07	Lawmakers Seek Health And Safety Standards For Home Day Cares In Ohio. Read the article. Please be aware that while our program does fall under the "Type B Home" guidelines that currently do not require liscensing, we do have criminal background check information on file and available upon request. Our program is also subject to inspections for participation in the food program and CCR&R referrals from COAD.
09/26/07	Our program is participating in the ClassroomsCare project. For every 100 books children in a classroom read by December 21, 2007, Scholastic will give 100 books to its literacy partners for distribution to children in need. ClassroomsCare has donated more than 6 million books in the last 6 years. View the progress on our scoreboard.
09/21/07	1 million Graco, Simplicity cribs recalled in U.S. - Read the press release for more information.
09/12/07	"Forty-Four Senators Send Letter Asking President Bush To Rescind New Rules That Restrict SCHIP Enrollment" Read the full article.
09/09/07	It's fair time! The Hocking County Fair runs from September 10-17. Entertainment and fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, exhibits, rides, music, and food. For more information visit the Official Site.
09/04/07	Federal Legislative Update (From zerotothree.org) Having just returned from its month-long August recess, Congress must now turn its attention to completing several important tasks. The House Education and Labor Committee has kicked off the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) sprint for September with the unveiling of their draft for the reauthorization of the program (LINK).In addition, both the House and Senate will continue to move through the appropriations process, as well as meet to reconcile differences between their respective versions of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Read More State-by-State Review of SCHIP "Protecting America's Future: A State-by State Look at SCHIP & Uninsured Kids." The Basics on NCLB and SCHIP (From pta.org) September 4th Newsletter
09/02/07	Lowe's offers free Build and Grow classes. Projects are designed for 2nd-5th graders; all supplies are provided and each child receives a free apron and goggles. You do have to be present with your child to attend. Details and Sign Up.
08/03/07	Good news! SIDS Rates Fall as Infants' Sleep Positions Change. Read the full article.
07/31/07	"Synchronized Breastfeeding Worldwide" Pregnant moms and any breastfeeding moms and children are invited to attend Wednesday August 8, 2007 at 10:00am at Richland Ave. Park in Athens, OH. To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Organized locally by Athens WIC.
07/26/07	Read an inspirational article about giving our best to our children, from DailyOM.
07/24/07	Research Highlights Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention of Autism. Click here to read the full article.
07/13/07	Gerber Recalls Organic Baby Cereals (AP) - Gerber Products Co. recalled all packages of its organic rice and organic oatmeal cereals Friday because of potential clumping of the baby food, which can pose a choking hazard. All codes of the two products, sold in 8-ounce boxes, are being recalled. The organic rice cereal UPC code is 15000 12504 and the organic oatmeal cereal UPC code is 15000 12502. customers can call the Gerber parents resource center at 800-443-7237 to return the product and receive a full refund.
06/29/07	With Independence Day fast approaching, please take a moment to read these fireworks safety tips from KidsHealth to ensure your family can celebrate safely.
06/28/07	"Caregivers' Low Pay Hurts Quality" - Read the article here.
06/27/07	Supporting Growth and Development of Babies In Child Care: What Does The Research Say? Read the interesting article here.
06/26/07	The DailyOM article, "Little Gurus: Learning To Follow" gives an inspirational perspective on leading children. Read it here.
06/15/07	Work & Family Life newsletter recently addressed the issue of the difference dads make in the lives of children. As part of this, their writer, Kyle Pruett, MD, talked about the impact dad's have on children's development. Here are some examples: * Infants who had positive interactions with their fathers are more likely to explore the world around them with vigor and interest. They tend to become more curious and less hesitant or fearful, especially in the face of novel or unusual stimuli. The combination of a father's more a ctive play initiation and his somewhat less immediate support in the face of frustration seems to promote adaptive and problem-solving competencies in a child. * By the time they start school, children with hands-on dads are better able to wait their turn for the teacher's attention. Young children whose fathers were involved in a positive way have also been found to be less impulsive and to display more self-control in unfamiliar social situations. * Researchers in the 1950's studied a group of five-year-olds, focusing on their feelings of sympathy and compassion for other people. In a follow-up study 30 years later, they found that, as adults the strongest predictor of empathic concern for others was a high level of paternal care they received as children. ...Happy Father's Day!
06/09/07	According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), at least 70 percent of car seats are not used properly - a sobering statistic when you think about all the road trips families will take this summer. Here are some basic tips for correct installation: Rear and Center: The safest position to install a car seat (when you have only one child) is in the rear center seat because it's the farthest distance from any point of possible impact. If that seat does not have its own set of latch anchors, use a seatbelt - not the anchors from the outer seats - to secure the car seat. Harness: When a child is in a rear-facing seat, use the harness slots at or below the child's shoulders. With a front-facing seat, use the harness slots at or the child's shoulders. Chest Clip: The chest clip of the harness should be at chest level or armpit level. A chest clip that is not at the appropriate level may slip and separate, and therefore does not offer the greatest possible protection. Snug and Secure: You should not be able to move the car seat (once it's strapped in) more than one inch from side to side or front to back. Infant Car Seat Carrier Handle: Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding placement of the carrier handle for a seat that's installed in a car. A manufacturer may specify certain positions that are not safe for transit mode because of a greater chance the child could hit his head on it in a collision. For more information about car safety seats, visit aap.org. To locate a certified child passenger safety technician in your area, visit nhtsa.dot.gov.
05/16/07	PreschoolRock.com is launching a new live BlogTalkRadio radio show, "Preschool Rock Moms" which will cover topics related to parenting preschoolers. Broadcasts begin on June 3rd - you can view the show schedule here.
05/07/07	Give the gift that gives twice this Mother's Day! Send FTD flowers and gifts this Mother's Day and FTD.COM will donate 15% of every order to Prevent Child Abuse America. Just visit www.ftd.com/preventchildabuse or call 1-800-SEND-FTD and mention promo code 13060.
05/02/07	NACCRRA Press Release: National Provider Appreciation Day on May 11. Read it here
05/01/07	New Report Reviews Recent Family Child Care Research. Read it here
04/27/07	Upcoming free local event for toddlers, preschoolers and their families - view the flyer
04/20/07	A newly-found benefit of breastfeeding... Read the article
04/16/07	Training & Certifications page now available for viewing here
04/11/07	April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Prevention Tips For Parents can be found here
04/09/07	April newsletter available here
04/08/07	Understanding child care costs - read the newly released article from Child Care Lounge: Why is Daycare So Expensive?
03/29/07	Article: What the latest day-care study really found. LINK
03/19/07	Governor Strickland has signed the executive order to increase the maximum reimbursement ceiling rates for subsidized child care in Ohio to the 65th percentile of the 2006 market rate study starting in May, increasing revenue for providers of subsidized care by 11.5%. In counties where the rates are higher than the 65th percentile, rates will not be reduced.
03/14/07	Ohio's Governor Ted Strickland mentions early childhood education changes in his State of the State Address. Read the excerpt here. The full State of the State Address is available here.
03/05/07	March newsletter released. Missed this issue? Subscribe to our mailing list and get each issue delivered directly to you in PDF format.
02/24/07	Local Daycare NOT breastfeeding-friendly? Read about it here and here. Please note that I am fully aware of the benefits of breastmilk (both of my children were breastfed until they each self-weaned at 13 months and 10 months) and I do not charge any additional fees for "special handling" of breastmilk at our facility. I am supportive of parents in the decisions that they make regarding the feeding of their children, as long as they are nutritionally appropriate.
02/22/07	Make a difference, take a stand. Aid in the protection of our children. Write to your representatives here and urge funding for the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. This site provides a form letter and links to the contact information for your representatives. Easy and painless... this issue is so important and worth the time!

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