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Inside BeSafe Child CHIP|Children’s Medicaid...........................4 Guard Against Furniture Tip-Over.............5 Putting Sleep Issues To Bed.........................6 A Step In The Right Direction....................7 Tip To Reduce Stress on Divorced Parents & Their Kids.........8 Childhood Obesity: What Can I Do?...9 Preventing Backovers In Driveways.........10 Selecting A Preschool ...............................11 Take A Bite Out of Tooth Decay.............12 Avoiding Burns .........................................12 Kids Center DQ Free Soft Cone.................................13 911 Learning Page.......................................14 St. Louis School Becomes New Head Start......................15 Tips on Fighting Playground Infection.....16 NETWORKS/STAR Program..................18 Healthy Food Tips......................................19 Guide to Child Care Centers.................20-22 Simply S.A.F.E. Contest ...........................23

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Guard Against Furniture Tip-Over ere’s a tip for parents: You can take steps to help protect your youngsters from the danH gers of furniture falling on them.

The problem is more serious than many people realize. Thousands of children visit emergency rooms each year with injuries received from climbing on or pulling over furniture. “Parents and caregivers need to be aware that these accidents tend to happen quickly-usually while a child is left briefly alone in a room,” notes American Home Furnishings Alliance vice president Bill Perdue, who helped write the voluntary furniture tip-over safety standard for manufacturers. The standard, issued by ASTM International, applies to dressers, chests, armoires or other clothing storage units taller than 30 inches-the pieces most often involved in accidents. To meet the standard, pieces must not tip even when all drawers are open two-thirds of the way. They also must not tip when one drawer is open and a 50-pound weight is placed in the open drawer. The standard also requires manufacturers to include “tip restraints” with new furnishings. “Tip restraints attach the piece of furniture to an interior wall, the wall framing or other support to help prevent the piece from tipping over,” Perdue explains. Parents should closely follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing the tip restraints. New furnishings that comply with the standard also carry a new warning label. Here’s a look at three important “don’ts”: • Don’t open more than one drawer at a time; • Don’t let children climb on drawers; • Don’t place televisions or other heavy objects on the top of products with drawers or shelves unless the piece is a media chest specifically designed to hold a TV.

Standards issued by ASTM are voluntary and not all furniture manufacturers choose to follow them. For older furnishings that parents suspect may be prone to tip, AHFA recommends purchasing tip restraints, which are available in the safety section of hardware stores and baby specialty stores. For a free sample furniture tip-over safety bracket, e-mail your request (with shipping address) to pbowling@ahfa.us.

You can help keep your child from being among the thousands of youngsters who visit emergency rooms each year with injuries received from climbing on or pulling over furniture.

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Putting Sleep Issues To Bed

f your child rarely seems tired when bedtime have energy that often seems to kick in later in the comes around, he or she might need to go to day. Here’s how to channel it: sleep earlier. • Structure some active, after-dinner playtime beSound counterintuitive? Maybe, but that’s just fore their bath-chasing or tickling, for instance-to one of many proven ways Jennifer Waldburger, help them blow off any extra steam. a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and • Guide kids through a calming, predictable bedpediatric sleep specialist, says you can deal withSleep time routine Putting Issues To that Bedincludes reading or watching an children’s bedtime issues. appropriate TV program. “Most youngfkids to bed between yourshould child go rarely seems tired7 when bedtime comes around, he sheup and 8 p.m.,” says Waldburger. “If childrenor stay might need to go to sleep earlier. past then and become overtired, they can produce Sound counterintuitive? Maybe, but a hormone that’s called just cortisol has a stimulating onethat of many proven ways Waldburger, a licensed effect. OnceJennifer it’s kicked in, they’ll act like theyclinical social worker (LCSW) and pediatric drank a potsleep of specialist, says you can deal with coffee.” children’s bedtime issues. young kids go of to the bed According “Most to Waldburger, theseshould are some between 7 and 8 p.m.,” says Waldmost prevalent bedtime challenges and ways to burger. “If children stay up past then address them: and become overtired, they can produce a hormone called cortisol that has Problem No. 1: The Stall a stimulating effect. Once Toddlers and preschoolers are notoriousit’s forkicked stallin, they’ll act like they drank a pot of seems toProblem kick in later inMonsters the day. Here’s ing at bedtime. Here’s what you can do: No. 3: coffee.” how to channel it: • First, ruleAccording out any major issues like separation or otherafter-dinner scary character can to Waldburger, these are An • imagined Structuremonster some active, some thetransition. most prevalent bedtime keep playtime anxiety or fear ofof a big kids awake. Here’s what you can do: before their bath-chasing challenges and ways to address them: or tickling, for instance-to themaren’t • Next, offer lots ofProblem pre-bedtime the • Be supportive. Tell children thathelp monsters No. choices 1: The so Stall blow off any extra steam. child feels more in control. thatkids they’re alwaysa safe in their room. Toddlers and preschoolers are notori- real• and Guide through calming, preous for stalling at bedtime. Here’s what• Don’t Which pajamas does he or she prefer? How many accidentally reinforce by setdictable bedtime routinetheir thatbeliefs includes you can do: reading or watching an appropriate kisses does he or she want? Should the bedroom ting up pretend ways to “protect them.” • First, rule out any major issues like TV program. door be openseparation or closed? anxiety Offer a stuffed to For more information, visit www.SproutOnline. or fearanimal of a big Problem No. 3: Monsters transition. cuddle with after you’ve left the room. com. An imagined monster or other scary • Next, offer of pre-bedtime Problem No. 2: Alots “Second Wind” choic- character can keep kids awake. Here’s es so the child feels more in control. what you can do: Even with anWhich early enough bedtime, young kids pajamas does he or she pre-

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A Step In The Right Direction

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efore your children run off to explore the world, make sure you have done all you can to keep their feet in good health. “Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood and can easily be prevented,” said Dr. Christian Robertozzi, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “That’s why it’s so important to check your child’s feet at an early age-and do what you can to prevent future problems.” Here are a few helpful tips from APMA experts: 1. Carefully observe your child’s walking patterns. Do your child’s feet seem to toe in or out? Does he or she have knock-knees or other gait abnormalities? These problems can be corrected if they are detected early and seen by a podiatrist. 2. Children’s feet change size rapidly, so always have your child’s feet measured each time you purchase new shoes. 3. When shopping for shoes, choose support over style. Look for stiff material on either side of the heel, adequate cushioning and a built-in arch. The shoe should bend at the ball of the foot, not in the middle of

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the shoe. Make sure to shop later in the day when your child’s feet are at their largest, as feet swell during the day. 4. Limit the time children wear platform shoes or heeled shoes and alternate with good- quality sneakers or flat shoes. High-tops generally help prevent ankle sprains. 5. Don’t buy shoes that need a “breakin” period. Good shoes should feel comfortable right away. For athletic activities, choose a shoe that is designed for the sport your child will be playing. A child’s first checkup with a podiatrist should happen when the child starts to walk or when any foot abnormalities are found. Children should be seen by a podiatrist if: • their shoes wear unevenly • their feet develop lumps or bumps • their legs or feet hurt • they fall or trip frequently • they have skin or toenail problems. Because children may not always complain about foot discomfort, parents need to be observant and take them to a podiatrist at the first sign of a foot problem. For more information, visit www.apma.org.

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Tips to reduce Stress On Divorced Parents And Their Kids

he fact that parents are divorced should not keep special occasions such as holidays and birthdays from being joyous events-if both parents commit to shared planning, scheduling and coordination. Divorced dad Paul Volker was navigating shared custody with his ex-wife when the stress of the situation inspired him to turn to the Internet for a better solution to their scheduling conflicts. When he couldn’t find a resource online for divorced parents, he launched OurFamilyWizard. com to help families reduce stress and manage schedules seamlessly. The company’s mission is to make communication between divorced parents with shared or joint custody more effective and less stressful for the children. The site offers a neutral location where parents can let down their guard and ultimately do what’s best for their kids. Top tips divorced parents can follow to help reduce the stress of shared or joint custody include: • Have a plan and discuss it with your child. Let your kids know where they will be and with whom for

upcoming events so they are prepared in advance. The site offers kids access to family information, such as shared calendars, free of charge with a family subscription. • Keep kids out of the middle. Many divorced parents rely on their children to act as a messenger about changes to visitation schedules and other important matters. It’s the adults’ responsibility to show children they can count on their parents to provide organization, consistency and stability after divorce. • Provide reassurance. Children of divorced parents need to feel protected and loved. It’s important to provide reassurance and comfort to kids during significant, landmark occasions, such as the holidays and birthdays. Let them know that there is a plan in place and that both parents are on board. • Use technology to stay organized and keep the peace. Planning and scheduling through a neutral Internet site allows divorced parents to communicate with each other without the need to pick up the phone. It’s a secure and fair way for both parents to participate in the process away from the children. The site features shared family calendars, protected message boards, notifications and reminders, a family journal, information management and an expense log. Visit OurFamilyWizard.com for more information.

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Childhood Obesity: What can I do? By Tim Scallon, M.S. R.D. L.D.

hildhood obesity is a serious health issue that affects not only our children but the entire C family. It is estimated that 17 percent of children

sugar cereals, white rice and white bread with whole grains. • Move the family away from whole milk to skim milk. 2% is half way to your goal. • Include beans and peas in the weekly family menu. • Choose lean meats, poultry and fish. • Serve portion sizes appropriate to the child’s age. • Encourage your family to drink lots of water. • Limit TV and computer time. • Plan family activities that burn calories. Making gradual changes over time helps us to internalize healthy habits. Adopting a healthy lifestyle is more successful if it becomes a family commitment. We live together; we play together; and we celebrate together. Let’s get our children moving so that we may see them reach their fullest potential and perhaps even participate in their dreams.

and adolescents ages 2-19 years are obese. That’s one in six of our children. Children at or above the 85th percentile but lower than the 95th percentile are considered to be overweight and are at greater risk of becoming obese. Follow this link on the CDC web site to determine your child’s BMI. http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpabmi Obese children and adolescents are at higher risk for having high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes as well as asthma, sleep apnea, and hepatic steatosis - the fatty degeneration of the liver. Obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults. For example, one study found that approximately 80% of children who were overweight at ages 10–15 years were obese adults at age 25 years. As important as the physical impacts, the psychosocial impact of obesity is equally detrimental. The associated stigma of obesity can undermine a child’s ability to reach their full potential and realize their dreams. And when one person’s dreams and aspirations are lost, Kitchen and Catering we all lose. How can parents be part of the solution? Let’s help our children maintain a healthy weight by balancing the calories consumed from foods and beverages with the calories burned through physical activity and normal growth. Let’s teach our children the connection between healthy lifestyle and happy successful living. Here are some basic steps to begin helping your family adopt a healthy lifestyle: • Make fresh fruit available in Monday - Friday · 11-2 For Lunch the home. Thurs., Fri., & Sat. · 5-10 For Dinner • Minimize fast food opportunities. Find Us On Facebook @ Sadler’s Kitchen • Reserve high fat foods and snacks, like chips, candy, and 402 E Rusk St - Jacksonville, Tx. soft drinks for special occasions only. Corner of Hwy. 69 and Rusk St • Limit fried foods. Phone: 903.589.0866 CATERING • Eat vegetables every day. • Replace refined grains like Reservations Are Welcomed! Smith County Fall 2010

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Preventing Backovers In Driveways

ehicle backover injuries and deaths occur when someone, without a driver’s knowledge or awareness, is positioned behind a vehicle as the driver is backing out of a driveway or other parking spot. Most victims of backovers are children. To add to the tragedy of backover injuries and deaths, the driver is often a relative, neighbor or even the mother or father of the victim. Awareness and understanding of the problem are the first steps toward reducing the risk of backover deaths. All Vehicles Have Blind Spots In the case of a backover incident, the blind spot is the place behind your vehicle that you cannot see in the rear or side view mirror-or even by craning your neck out the driver’s side window. Generally speaking, the larger the vehicle, the larger the blind spot. Blind spots for shorter drivers tend to be significantly larger as well. In addition, the elevation of the driver’s seat, the shape of a vehicle’s windows and mirrors, and the slope of a driveway can affect the size of the blind spot behind a vehicle. Technologies and Backover At this time, no technology on the market is considered by experts to be foolproof in preventing backover incidents. Even if an accurate preventive technology is developed, it’s important to remember that no technology alone can protect your children. Keeping your children safe from a backover tragedy requires education, supervision and vigilance. Safety experts recommend the following tips: Ensure your children are properly supervised at all times, especially wherever motor vehicles might be present. Teach children not to play in, under or around vehiclesever.

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Always assume children could be present and carefully check the street, driveway and area around your vehicle before backing out. Avoid making your driveway a “playground.” If you do allow children in this area, make sure that it’s only when there are no vehicles present. To further protect children who may be outside playing, separate the driveway from the roadway with a physical barrier to prevent any cars from entering. To prevent curious children from ever putting a vehicle in gear, never leave vehicles running, and keep all vehicles, even those in driveways and garages, locked up tight. When backing up, always know where all children are and have them stay in your full view and well away from your vehicle. Look behind you as you back out S-L-O-W-L-Y with your windows rolled down to listen for children who may have dashed behind your vehicle suddenly-and be prepared to stop! If you’re driving an SUV or truck, remember that the blind spot behind your vehicle can be especially large: Use extreme care whenever you back up. Finally, talk with neighborhood parents about backover incidents and ask them to teach their children not to play in or around any vehicle or driveway. By working together to promote awareness and protective home and neighborhood environments, we can help to keep all our children safe.

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Selecting A Preschool

ith preschool enrollment quickly sneaking up on families, now is the time to get ready and find the perfect school for your toddler. According to national research, children who attend a high-quality preschool are more likely to read proficiently by third grade. In addition, nine out of 10 kindergarten teachers say that children who attend preschool are better prepared for school than those who don’t. The first step to get the most out of your child’s preschool education is finding the right school that fits your child and family’s needs. Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP),Gary Mangiofico, CEO of LAUP, suggests asking a few questions to narrow down the choices for your preschoolage child: • What is the school’s focus? Does it follow a research-based curriculum? • What sort of policy does the school have for parent involvement? • What is the student-to-teacher ratio? While requirements vary from state to state, it should generally range from 12-15 students to one teacher. • What are the surroundings of the neighborhood? Is the area safe for children? • Does the preschool have any licensing violations?

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Take A Bite Out Of Tooth Decay

lifetime of healthy smiles starts early, before your child gets his or her first tooth. To help people learn more about oral health issues affecting them and their children, MetLife, which administers dental benefits for over 21 million people, has created an online Oral Health Library at www.whymetlife.com/oralhealth. The MetLife Oral Health Library has articles, risk assessments and answers to frequently asked questions such as the following: Q. At what age should I first take my child to the dentist? A. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association recommend that a child’s first visit to the dental office should occur no later than his or her first birthday. Q. Is it necessary for me to clean or brush my infant’s teeth? A. Yes. Parents should wipe an infant’s gums and teeth after each feeding, using a clean, moist cloth or baby toothbrush. Q. What is “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay”? A. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, also known as “early childhood caries,” is caused by prolonged contact with almost any liquid other than plain water. Sucking on a bottle filled with liquids that have sugar in them can cause tooth decay. To help

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Avoiding Burns

he electric iron and the curling iron are two common hot objects contacted by young children. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), hot objects that can cause burn injuries include ranges, ovens and microwaves. Shriners Hospitals offer the following tips to keep children safe from burns from hot objects and hot foods: Do not allow your children near stoves, hot oven doors, hot barbecue grills, heaters or other hot appliances, such as curling irons and electric irons. When cooking, use the back burners and turn handles inward. Never place space heaters on cabinets, tables, furniture or the like. Never use heaters to dry clothing

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St. Louis School Becomes New Home to Head Start by Tyler ISD Head Start

The St. Louis School has been a part of the community for the past 35 years although the St. Louis neighborhood first began in the 1880’s. The St. Louis School on Walton Road was first an elementary school. Approximately 25 years ago, it was changed into a self-contained special education facility. Yet still, the campus has undergone another change. The St. Louis building is the new home to Tyler Independent School District’s Head Start program. The official name of the building is now the St. Louis Early Childhood Center. After relocation of the special education program known as the Wayne D. Boshears Center for Exceptional Programs to its new location on Chandler Highway, the school once again has received new occupants. This change occurred as Tyler ISD started the 2010-2011 school year. The school houses seven of the 22 Head Start classrooms in Tyler ISD. Currently, Head Start serves a total of 432 students during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., just like elementary campuses. THE HEAD START PATH TO SCHOOL READINESS Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that encompasses all aspects of a child’s development and learning skills. Upon entry into the program each child receives required screenings (behavioral, developmental, speech, hearing and vision) to confirm he or she is in good health, developing well and ready to learn. The Head Start Outcomes Framework and the State of Texas Early Childhood Pre-kindergarten Guidelines help shape curriculum planning. Head Start programs measure children’s progress three times during the year in eight areas of development: Literacy, Language, Mathematics, Science, Creative Arts, Social and Emotional Development, Approaches to Learning and Physical Development. This informative data is shared with parents and used by teachers throughout the year to individualize and plan for each student. Originally Head Start was designed as a Federal school readiness program for four-year olds. Educators have known that to succeed in kindergarten, children must know how to listen, follow directions,

express their needs and respect others. However, many children arrive at school without those skills. Head Start recognizes that parents are children’s first teachers and supports them in that role. Head Start is a comprehensive program that addresses the whole child. It provides education, support and a variety of opportunities for children and families to grow and develop. Staff training plays a vital role in the quality of early care and education provided by Head Start. The Head Start Reauthorization Act of 1998 mandated at least 50 percent of the teaching staff must have earned, minimally, an Associate Degree in early childhood education or a related field. The most recent figures for Tyler ISD Head Start indicate that 100 percent of the Head Start teaching staff has earned a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Head Start collaborates with the Tyler Independent School District to provide preschool programs. In twenty-two classrooms, staff is jointly supported by Head Start and Tyler ISD. Such cooperation maximizes the use of resources and establishes an on-going relationship between Head Start families and the local school district. This collaboration allows the District to establish a relationship with Head Start children and their families better provide a solid foundation for success in the school community. Tyler ISD Head Start works with many other agencies and community groups to enhance services provided for children and parents. To enhance health services for example, Head Start works with St. Paul’s Dental Clinic and Wal-Mart Vision Center to provide required screenings for the students. Tyler ISD Special Education Department provides speech/language screenings and services to eligible students. To learn more about completing an application for your child in Head Start please call 903-262-1180 or visit the Head Start offices at the St. Louis Early Childhood Center, 2800 Walton Road, Tyler.

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Tips On Fighting Playground Infections

here’s good news for parents who want to do T more to help keep their family healthier. There are simple, practical steps they can take to help fight and

prevent common infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated for playground-related injuries annually. Having first-aid essentials on hand, both in and outside your home, will help you be better prepared. Here are some tips: Even the most minor cuts and scrapes can be easily contaminated with dirt and germs, which can lead to painful infections. To properly treat minor wounds, always be sure to follow these simple steps: • Clean: Thoroughly clean the affected area with mild soap and water. • Coat: Treat your wound with long-lasting infection

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protection such as Neosporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment. Studies show that using this kind of ointment and a bandage helps heal minor wounds faster than with a bandage alone. • Cover: Protect the wound from further damage by covering it with a bandage. Preventing Injuries on the Playground According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than three-quarters of school-related injuries occur on public playground equipment. Many of these injuries can be prevented by following these simple rules: • Supervise children at all times. • Establish rules about behavior. • Ensure that children are playing with children in the same age range and with age-appropriate playground equipment. When minor injuries do happen outside the home, have on-hand bandages and a topical antibiotic or antiseptic spray. Expired Medicine Cabinet Medicine cabinets should be stocked with up-to-date first-aid supplies. Unfortunately, they often become a wasteland of expired products that may lose their potency over time. For more information, visit www.neosporin.com.

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Celebrations Flowers & Gifts “The Pink Popcorn Store” “Home of the Man Basket”

We will take a tool box, tackle box, or other “man” box and fill it up with the things he likes....Summer sausage,chips, dips, beef jerky, chex mix, or even an RC Cola and Moon Pies if that’s what he likes. We deliver from Chapel Hill to Athens and all points in between!!!

Home of Kornpop the Klown Now we not only have the decorations and the entertainment for your party, luncheon, or company event. We now have space for up to 30 people to party it up. Full Service Florist · Gourmet Popcorn · Homemade Fudge

305 SH31 E Suite 300, Chandler, Tx.

903-849-0167 celebrationswithatwist@gmail.com www.celebrationswithatwist.com Smith County Fall 2010

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NETWORKS/STAR PROGRAM What does NETWORKS STAR have to offer?

What Is Networks STAR?

 In home family counseling, free of charge.  Around the clock crisis intervention.  Conflict resolution.  Links to community education and outreach.  Professional, courteous staff who provide timely access to services through intake, assessment and case follow-up.

The STAR program offers free, preventive, short-term services for youth and their families. In additon to assisting youth and their families in mastering new skills through skills based training, our staff helps to reduce the occurrence of truancy, runaways, family conflict and delinquent behavior. The program helps families resolve problems within the home. Anyone can make a referral to the NETWORKS STAR Program and the process is easy. Phone: (903) 581-2835 Fax: (903) 581-2810 24Hour Line: 1-866-630-3531 Mail: NETWORKS STAR 2624 Kensington Dr. Ste 113 Eligibility: Services:  Youth, ages 0-17  Intake and screening Tyler, TX 75703  Runaway  Crisis intervention Cualquier persona puede referir a otra al programa Es Truancy  Family counseling trella (Start Program), el proceso es muy sencillo.  Family Conflict  Skills training Numero telefonico: (903) 581-2835  School Groups  Linking with resources Numero de FAX: (903) 581-2810  Court Ordered Youth  Youth skills training 24Hour Line: 1-866-630-3531 in school Mail: NETWORKS STAR 2624 Kensington Dr. Ste 113 UNIVERSAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Tyler, TX 75703

We serve Smith, Wood, Henderson, Van Zandt, Kaufman, Navarro, & Ellis Counties The NETWORKS STAR Program Serves Youth Ages: 0 - 17.

What is UCAP? Universal Child Abuse Prevention, or UCAP, is a program funded by the Texas Department of Family Protective Services that is designed to provide information and activities to all members of the community in an effort to prevent child abuse and neglect.

UCAP

WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECT CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT?  Do listen to the child  Don’t walk away  Don’t try to investigate on your own  Do report reasonable suspicions by calling the 24-hour Abuse Hotline, 1-800-374-6058 or your local law enforcement agency. Que puede usted hacer si sospecha de abuso o neglicencia infantil?  Escuche al menor.  No le de la espalda.  No trate de investigar solo.  Reporte sospechas razonables liamando a la linea telefonica de 24 horas, 1-800-374-6058 o bien a la agencia policial local.

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Healthy Food Tips Source: Chef Sue, The Iron Skillet

hen purchasing food for your children, get whole grain bread, whole wheat pastas, fruit, brown rice, lean meat, and low fat cheese. When choosing snacks select healthier options than chips and cookies. Here are some examples: • Yogurt (low fat) • 2% or low fat cheese • Hummus • Pita chips • Cut up vegetables (celery, carrots, colored ball peppers, broccoli, cucumbers, zucchini sticks, radishes, etc.) Instead of the usual dips use fat free ranch, hummus, or fat free cream cheese with a favorite seasoning stirred in it. When making sandwiches use turkey or

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lean ham. Instead of chips, ise fruits or vegetables in their lunch box. Try keeping a bowl of cut up fruit in the refrigerator instead of some of the unhealthy sweet snacks. Fruit doesn’t have to be fresh o be healthy. Buy canned fruit that is packed in water or light syrup as an alternative. Fruit doesn’t mean just apples, oranges, and bananas. Try pears, grapes, grapefruit, peaches, nectarines, mangos, watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and plums. These can be cut up and packed in containers and put in lunch boxes. Try baking instead of frying. Most things that you fry can be baked, even bacon and french fries. Eating healthy isn’t as expensive or hard as you may think, it just takes some time and planning.

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www.theironskilletpersonalchefservice.com Call Chef Sue Hunter 903-852-4121 email: chefsue@personalchef.com cell: 903-520-9726 Smith County Fall 2010

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Guide to Licensed Child Care Centers This Directory was produced by the Better Business Bureau Foundation as a public service to assist parents in their search for a licensed child care facility. The Better Business Bureau does not endorse or recommend any product, service or company; therefore, parents should not consider this Directory a recommendation of any child care center. Any portion of the listing is subject to change at any time. The Better Business Bureau suggests you visit and tour the facility before making a decision. Check the current status of the facility’s license with the Department of Protective & Regulatory Services at 533-4173. This license should be posted in a conspicuous place and reflect the correct address of the facility. The Monitoring Plan set by the Department of Protective & Regulatory Services is a good guideline when looking into a facility. It is indicative if the facility’s compliance with state guidelines. Ask to see their latest compliance report. It is a good idea to find out which items, if any, your facility was not in compliance with when corrections were made by the facility. Remember, this information can also change at any time. Make sure to check their current monitoring plan with Protective Services. Here are some things to look for when choosing a child care service: • Is the facility clean? Are the children clean? • Is there a safe place to play both indoors and outdoors? • Does caregiver share your views on discipline and religion? • Can they provide special care such as diet and medication? • Is this facility open to you and welcome to visits anytime? If you have questions or would like a brochure from the Better Business Bureau on choosing child care, please call us at (903) 581-5704 or toll free 1-800-443-0131. Drop After School Ages Name, Address (Listed by Zip Code) Phone Capacity Hours & Days Open Ins Care Accepted Acute Children’s Montessori 1709 E. 5th St., Tyler 75701 Andy Woods Elementary Prime Time 809 Clyde Dr.,Tyler 75701 Bell Elementary Prime Time 1409 Hankerson, Tyler 75701 Boys and Girls Club at Andy Wood Elem. 1409 Hankerson, Tyler 75701 Boy and Girls Club at Bell Elem. 1409 Hankerson, Tyler 75701 Birdwell Elementary Prime Time 1919 S. Kennedy, Tyler 75701 Clarkson Elementary Prime Time 2819 Shenandoah, Tyler 75701 Faithful Care Child Dev. & Learning Cntr. 1910 Bellwood Dr., Tyler 75701 First Christian Church Mothers Day Out 4202 S. Broadway, Tyler 75701 Good Shepard Church Preschool 2525 Old Jacksonville Rd.,Tyler 75701 Grace Community Early Education Center 3215 Old jacksonville Rd., Tyler 75701 Green Acres Early Education Center 1607 Triup Street, Tyler 75701 Kids Kaleidoscope 3030 Copeland Rd., Tyler 75701 Kinder-Care Learning Center #266 2524 McDonald Rd., Tyler 75701 Kisha’s Learning Academy #2 3108 Bellwood Rd., Tyler 75 King’s Academy Christian School 714-A Shelly Dr., Tyler 75701 Kingdom Academy Daycare 1000 Augusta Ave.,Tyler, 75701 Peete Prime Time 1511 Bellwood Drive, Tyler 75701 Stepping Stone School 3105 University Blvd. Tyler 75701 Saints Care All Saints Episcopal School 2695 S. SW Loop 323, Tyler 75701 Tiny Town 111 West 6th Street, Tyler 75701 Trinity Lutheran Child Development 2001 Hunter, Tyler 75701 Angela’s Little Angels 2014 W. Erwin St. Tyler 75702 Bridging The Gap Acceleratory 625 N. Glenwood, Tyler 75702 Bright & Early Learning Center 2916 Old Chandler Hwy., Tyler 75702 Brighter Day Christian Academy 3409 Chandler Hwy., Tyler 75702 Building Blocks Child Care 902 N. Border, Tyler 75702 Child Development & Treatment Center 1722 W. Front Street, Tyler 75702 Ebenezer’s Day Care Center 1101 W. Queen St., Tyler 75702 Boys and Girls Club at Caldwell 331 South College, Tyler 75702

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Zip Code 75701

526-7084

593-7729

592-5529

593-9211

597-5466

566-8246

596-8220

581-7936

167

592-5152

593-3859

150

525-1104

256

597-3063

125

597-9805

118

526-5949

534-9992

102

526-1487

Mon.-Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon.-Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon.- Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon - Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon.-Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon.-Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon.-Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon.-Fri. 8:30-2:30 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon.-Fri. 9:30-1:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:15-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 5:45-6:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:00 Mon. - Fri. 6:00-6:00

593-7327 566-1851

420

597-6000

526-7505

270

593-7465

136

Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:15 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00

Yes

18 mos. - 6 years

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

6 wks. - 12 years

Yes

Birth - 6 years

3.5 years - 5 years

Yes

2 mos. - Grade 5

Yes

6 weeks - Grade 5

18 mos. - Kindergarten

Yes

14 mos. - 12 years701

Yes

Toddler - School Age

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

Yes

6 wks. -12 yrs.

Yes

Birth - 12 years

Yes

Pre-K - School Age

Yes

6 weeks - 12 years

Yes

6 weeks - 12 years

Yes

Infant - School Age

Yes

6 mos. - 13 years

Zip Code 75702

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

Mon.-Sun. 5:30-12:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 8:00-12:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:00

Yes

Infant - School Age

597-9394

24 Hours

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

597-5067

107

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

592-4180

140

Yes

Birth - Grade 5

593-9211

106

Mon. -Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00

Yes

Students Only

597-7735

592-6981

595-6646

595-4155

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Boys and Girls Club at Douglass Elem. 1508 N. Haynie Ave., Tyler 75702 Family Learning Center of Tyler 1508 N. Haynie Ave., Tyler 75702 Greater Purpose Youth Center 3200 Garden Valley Rd., Tyler 75702 Jones Elementary Prime Time 2521 W. Front, Tyler 75702 Kidz Depot Learning Academy 2420 N. Border, Tyler 75702 New Brighter Day Christian Academy 3409 Chandler Hwy.,Tyler, 75702 New Life Learning Center 1202 N. NW Loop 323, Tyler 75702 Ninos de Promesa Preschool 301 Ferguson W., Tyler 75702 North Moore Creative Learning 1809 N. Moore Ave., Tyler 75702 North Tyler Child Day Nursery 2624 B. Carter Blvd., Tyler 75702 Paula’s Outreach Center 1700 N. Moore, Tyler 75702 Ramey Elementary Prime Time 2105 Garden Valley Rd., Tyler 75702 Te Te’s Lil’ Angels Infant Care 2323 W. Erwin Str., Tyler 75702 Texas College Child Development Center 2404 North Grand Ave. Tyler 75702 The Faith Learning Center 215 W. Bow, Tyler 75702 Tyler Day Nursery 2901 West Gentry Pkwy., Tyler 75702 Tyler 1st UMC Kidz Place 2107 Woodlawn, Tyler 7570 T.I.S.D. Child Care 1818 North Confederate, Tyler 75702 Visions of Learning Child Care Center 513 South Fleishel, Tyler 75702 YMCA -The Learning Center 225 South Vine, Tyler 75702 Creative Kids Learning Center 420 West Reick Rd., Tyler 75703 East Texas Christian Academy 1797 Shiloh Road, Tyler 75703 Boys and Girls Club at Cumberland Acad. 8225 S. Broadway, Tyler 75703 Boys and Girls Club at Jack Elementary 1900 Balsam Gap Ln., Tyler 75703 Boys and Girls Club at Owens Elementary Saline Creek Road, Tyler 75703 Boys and Girls Club at Rice Elementary 409 Carriage Dr., Tyler 75703 Gresham Heights Learning Center 15945 FM 2493, Tyler 75703 Kids R Life Child Care Center 18535 Hwy 69 S., Tyler 75703 Little Peoples School 5210 Holly Tree, Tyler 75703 Live Oak Child Care Center 2022 Colston Drove, Tyler 75703 Oak Hill Montessori School 6720 Oak Hill Blvd., Tyler 75703 Oak Tree Academy LLC 6321 New Copeland Rd., Tyler 75703 Rice Elementary Prime Time 409 Carriage Drive, Tyler 75703 Shiloh Road Learning Center 1201 Shiloh Rd., Tyler 75703 The Young Shall Grow Childcare Center 16625 CR 165, Tyler 75703 Tyler Little Red School House 6611 South Broadway, Tyler 75703 USA Planet Kids 5330 New Copeland Rd. Tyler 75703 Woods Elementary Prime Time 3301 Fry Str., Tyler 75703 Dixie Prime Time 213 patton Lane, Tyler 75704

593-9311

595-0012

593-5630

531-3848

593-5437

Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00

595-4155 526-7676

595-1021

597-6441

592-3671

112

592-2471

597-5347

533-9443

526-4577

592-0502

592-4861

136

593-1169

590-4020

533-0812

593-7327

Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-5:30 Mon. - Fri. 5:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon. - Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:30-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00

Yes

Students Only

Birth - School Age

Yes

Pre-K - School Age 3

Yes

Students Only

Yes

6 weeks - 13 years

Yes

6 weeks - 5 years

Pre-Kindergarten

Yes

Birth - 13 years

18 mos. - 13 years

18 mos. - 11 years

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Infants - 17 mos.

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

Yes

18 mos. - 12 years

6 weeks - 5 years

Yes

Birth - 4 years

6 weeks - 4 years

Yes

Infant - Pre-K

Yes

2 year - 12 year

Zip Code 75703, 75704, 75705, 75707 561-3120

136

561-8642

593-9211

136

593-9211

150

593-9211

116

581-5141

839-2202

154

509-8904

130

509-3003

561-1002

100

581-4075

119

561-6713

561-1559

186

561-2355

561-0746

175

561-3551

200

Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 9:30-1:30 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 9:00-2:30 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:10 Mon. -Fri. 6:45-5:45

356

Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00

593-7327 593-6979

Yes

12 mos. - 12 years

Yes

2 years - Grade 12

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Students Only

Yes

6 weeks - 13 years

Yes

Infant - School Age

Preschool - 2-5 years

Infant - School Age

Toddler,Pre-k,School Age

12 mos. - 6 years

Yes

Students Only

Yes

12 mos. - 12 years

Yes

18 mos. - 12 years

Yes

6 weeks - Grade 5

Yes

18 mos. - School Age

Yes

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Orr Elementary Prime Time 3101 Orr Drive, Tyler 75704 Kissam Prime Time 12800 St. Hwy 64 East, Tyler 75705 Faith Academy 10645 St. Hwy 64 East, Tyler 75707 The Growing Stick Learning Center 2700 Willard St., Tyler 75707 Fairwood UMC Child Care Center 1712 Old Omen Rd., Tyler 75707

593-3954

521-9590

565-0404

534-0601

566-8359

102

Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 8:00-3:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00

Yes

Students Only

Yes

Call for information

Pre-K - School Age

Yes

18 mos. - 12 years

Yes

6 weeks - 13 years

Zip Code 75708, 75709, 75750, 75757, 75762, 75765

My Little Friends Daycare 11901 FM 3270, Tyler, 75708 ABC Preschool Inc. 13931 St. Hwy 31, Tyler 75709 All About Love 12831 St. Hwy 31, Tyler 75709 Brasswel Academy 300 East Longview, Arp 75750 Boys and Girls Club At Bullard Elem. 2008 Panther Crossing, Bullard, 75757

Taylor’s Christian Day School Inc. 111 North Rather St., Bullard 75757 First Baptist Ch. Hand-n-Hand Preschool 1001 FM 2813, Flint 75762 Jackson Prime Time 16406 FM 2767, Tyler 75765 Apple Tree Learning Center 1420 S. Main, Lindale 75771 Boys and Girls Club at Velma Penny 1000 Mt. Sylvan, Lindale, 75771 Grace Community of Tyler Early Ed. Ctr. 15564 Woodsprings Rd., Lindale 75771 Lindale First UMC Prime Time 402 West Hubbard, Lindale 75771 Little Eagles Day School 110 Bell Street, Lindale 75771 St. Luke’s Episcopal School 16292 FM 849, Lindale 75771 Sweet Pea Retreat 11799 Cherokee Way, Lindale, 75771 Tiny Town Preschool 610 South Boyd Street, Lindale 75771 Sonshine Day Care of Chapel Hill 12138 FM 3226, Arp 75790 Crayon Campus 428 Hwy 110 North, Whitehouse 75791 Cain Elementary Prime Time Hwy 110 South, Whitehouse 75791 First Baptist Children’s Learning 801 East Main Street, Whitehouse 75791 Moma’s House Inc. 802 West Main Street, Whitehouse 75791 New Generations Learning Center 14172 Hwy 110 South, Whitehouse 75791 Tyler Metro Children’s Center 14186 Hwy 110 South, Whitehouse 75791 YMCA Whitehouse Community Branch 301 Terry Street, Whitehouse 75791

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877-3877

593-9410

222

593-9788

859-2315

Mon. - Fri. 7:00-5:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:30 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00

593-9211 894-7222

100

839-4886

Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 9:00-2:30

593-7327

Yes

12 mos. - 5 years

Yes

Birth - 12 years

Yes

18 mos. - 13 years

Yes

18 mos. - School Age

Yes

6 weeks - 12 years

6 weeks - 13 years

Yes

Zip Code 75771, 75790, 75791, 94

Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:00

882-8440

151

593-7327

882-5200

881-8733

881-8980

881-9494

566-2995

839-8607

839-7666

839-4840

144

839-6789

119

561-5833

204

561-0253

165

758-3535

Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 8:30-12:30 Mon. - Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-5:30 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-5:45 Mon. -Fri. 6:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 6:30-5:45 Mon. -Fri. 7:00-6:00 Mon. -Fri. 3:00-6:00

881-9921 593-9211

Smith County Fall 2010

Yes

Birth - School Age

Yes

Infant - School Age

Yes

Students Only

Yes

6 weeks - 12 years

Yes

18 mos. - 4 years

Yes

6 wks. - 10 yrs.

Yes

18 mos. - School Age

Yes

Birth - School Age

Yes

Students Only

Yes

6 weeks - 11 years

Yes

Birth - 13 years

Yes

18 mos. - Grade 6

Yes

6 weeks - 12 years

Yes

Headstart - Grade 5

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