Parent Resource Guide 2015 November - United Way of Central Florida

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What is United Way of Central Florida?

United Way of Central Florida creates and funds services in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties that impact Education, Income, and Health.

We invite you to join us as we:

Everyday moments can be learning moments with your kids.

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When you give to United Way of Central Florida, your contributions stay in our community.

Funded services are evaluated annually by over 200 passionate volunteers to ensure they are meeting critical community needs and creating lasting change in the lives of the people they touch.

Together, we deliver sustainable, high quality and cost effective solutions that strengthen our community and workforce.

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Help kids succeed in school Promote financial stability Improve people’s health To effect this change, United Way facilitates partnerships all across the community to fill gaps in vital services. United Way community studies, led by experts in education, financial stability, and health, help guide your dollars to the most critical local issues.

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Birth To Three Program

Coyle Chiropractic and Massage Therapy

Do you have questions or concerns about your child’s development?

Our program can help!

Any child in Polk County, newborn to three years, is eligible for services at no cost to the family THE PROGRAM PROVIDES:

• Monthly home visits • Developmental evaluations • Individualized activities, techniques and goals • Developmentally appropriate toys, materials and books • Parent information and support

$20 School and Sports Physicals!

We’ve got your back.

Coyle Chiropractic and Massage Therapy 1131 Bartow Road Lakeland, Florida 33801 (863) 687-4540 MM# 13201

Find us online at www.CoyleChiro.net and on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CoyleChiroCare www.achievementacademy.com

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Resources for parentS ADDICTIONS Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling gamblinghelp.org 1-888-ADMIT-IT 888-236-4848 Al-Anon nofldist9.org 863-678-3800 Wilson House wilsonhouserecovery.org 863-859-7503 ADOPTIONS Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org 863-686-7153 Florida Baptist Children’s Homes fbchomes.org 863-688-4981 Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 A Safe Haven for Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 BEREAVEMENT COUNSELING Good Shepherd Hospice goodshepherdhospice.org 863-682-0027, TOLL FREE: 1-800-464-3994 BREAST FEEDING SUPPORT FL Dept. of Health in Polk-WIC Program mypolkhealth.org Auburndale - 863-965-5452 Bartow - 863-519-7542 Haines City - 863-419-3250 Lakeland North - 863-413-2638 Lakeland Central - 863-284-3075 Lake Wales - 863-678-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5244 Healthy Start Coalition healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-534-9224 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 La Leche League of Lakeland llllakeland.org 863-581-6959 Lakeland Lactation Coalition 863-698-1170 Winter Haven Women’s Hospital Breast Feeding Helpline 863-294-7068 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Florida Abuse Hotline myflfamilies.com 800-96-ABUSE (962-2873) Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 A Safe Haven For Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center heartofflorida.com 863-419-2229 Lakeland Regional Health mylrh.org 863-687-1100

Healthy Start MomCare Program healthystarthhp.org 863-519-4700 1-866-796-0871 Polk County Health Department mypolkhealth.org 863-686-1221 x247 Winter Haven Women’s Hospital winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7020 CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL Early Learning Coalition of Polk elcpolk.org Lakeland 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 800-843-9780 CHILD DEVELOPMENT Polk State College-Childhood and Professional Development Program polk.edu 863-669-2915 Preschool at Florida Southern College flsouthern.edu 863-680-4103 South Florida State College southflorida.edu 863-453-6661 CHILD RECREATION Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Ridge Council boyscouting.com 813-872-2691 Boys and Girls Clubs Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club citruscenterboysandgirlsclub.org Haines City 863-422-7014 Lake Wales 863-679-8582 Winter Haven 863-967-1532 Lakeland and Mulberry bgclakeland.com Carl G. Schowe Club/Crystal Lake Elem.

863-665-3864 James J. Musso Club/Lakeland 863-686-3371 Wogan S. Badcock Jr. Ctr/Purcell Elementary Elem.

863-425-0130 John L. Sanders Club/Rochelle Schl of the Arts 863-686-0721 Camp Fire USA campfire.org 863-688-5491 Girls Inc. girlsinc.org Bartow 863-533-5000 Lakeland 863-682-3002 Winter Haven 863-967-2874 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 800-881-4475 Kelly Recreation Center 863-834-3284 Lakeland Family YMCA ymcawcf.org 863-644-3528 Lake Wales Family YMCA lakewalesymca.net 863-676-9441 North Lakeland YMCA ymcawcf.org 863-859-7769

COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH Abolish Domestic Violence: Alternatives & Prevention Techniques (ADAPT) 863-640-7972 Al-Anon nofldist9.org 863-678-3800 Bethany Center Good Shepherd Hospice chaptershealth.org 863-968-1707 Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org Lakeland 863-686-7153 Winter Haven 863-299-7983 Fla Diagnostic and Learning Resource (FDLRS) fdlrs.polk-fl.net 863-647-4258 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill namipolk.com 863-838-6234 Peace River Center www.peace-river.com 863-519-0575 Crisis Line 863-519-3744 Polk County Veterans Services polk-county.net 863-534-5220 Recovery for Life 863-676-1949 A Safe Haven for Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 Tri-County Human Services tchsonline.com 863-709-9392 The Wilson House wilsonhouserecovery.org 863-859-7503 Winter Haven Hospital winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org Hot Line 863-299-6626 Lakeland 863-686-1221 ext.231 Winter Haven 863-294-5318 Youth & Family Alternatives yfainc.org 863-499-2430 DRUG PREVENTION EDUCATION InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 Tri-County Human Services tchsonline.com 863-709-9392 EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE Early Learning Coalition of Polk elcpolk.org Lakeland 863-577-2450 Winter Haven 863-508-2037 800-843-9780 East Coast Migrant Head Start Project Dundee 863-439-0864 Fort Meade 863-285-8210 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-648-3046

For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) rcma.org Mulberry 863-425-9246 Wahneta 863-295-5917 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT/TUTORING AmeriCorps americorps.gov 863-519-8637 East Area Adult School eastareaadult.com 863-965-5475 Fort Meade Literacy Council 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com 863-688-9477 New Beginnings Charter High School-Ages 16-21 polk-fl.net 863-298-5666 West Area Adult School westareaadult.com 863-499-2835 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org 863-299-6626 FAMILY SUPPORT Al-Anon nofldist9.org 863-678-3800 Healthy Families Polk 863-534-5257 Winter Haven 863-401-2452 Healthy Start Coalition healthystarthhp.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-534-9224 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Lakeland 863-413-2620 Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 InnerAct Alliance-Substance Abuse inneractalliance.org 863- 802-0777 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 A Safe Haven For Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 Wings of Eagles-Outreach Center wingsofeagles.net 863-665-7700 FINANCIAL EDUCATION Catholic Charities of Central Florida cflcc.org 863-686-7153 Church Service Center 863-533-5822 Exploration V Children’s Museum explorationsv.com 863-687-3869 Florida Prosperity Partnership-Polk FloridaProsperityPartnership.org 863-797-4212

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HEALTH.

WHEN YOU NEED IMMEDIATE CARE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED. When you have a medical need that requires immediate care, we’re here for you 7 days a week, including holidays. Our experienced medical team will see you with no appointment required.

You can count on our quality care for everything from sprains and cuts to earaches and the flu.

Our services and treatments include: • Allergic reactions • Wounds • Colds and fever

• High blood pressure • Fractures • Minor burns

• Physicals and immunizations • EKGs • Lab and imaging

Open daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m., including weekends and holidays.

Walk-ins welcome!

Se habla español.

CypressWalkIn.com

7375 Cypress Gardens Blvd.

Winter Haven

3759 Pleasant Hill Rd. Kissimmee

863-325-8185

863-419-2723

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FINANCIAL EDUCATION HELP of Fort Meade 863-285-6600 ext.4 Frostproof Care Center frostproofcarecenter.com 863-635-5555 Mulberry Community Service Center mulberrycsc.com 863-425-1523 Salvation Army uss.salvationarmy.org 863-853-2214 Talbot House Ministries talbothouse.org 863-687-8475 Women’s Care Center of Bartow 863-534-3844 Women’s Resource Center wrcfl.org 863-299-6626 FOOD BANKS Agape Food Banks agapefeeds.com 863-665-7074 FOSTER PARENTING Heartland for Children heartlandforchildren.org 863-519-8900 HEALTH INSURANCE ACA Marketplace healthcare.gov 1-800-318-2596

Florida KidCare floridakidcare.org 1-888-540-5437 Children’s Medical Services - Department of Health cms-kids.com 863-413-3580 Medicaid myflfamilies.com Polk Health Plan polk-county.net 863-534-5387 HEALTH SERVICES Central Florida Health Care cfhconline.org Dundee 863-419-3330 Frostproof 863-635-4891 Lake Wales 863-678-4360 Lakeland 863-413-8600 Winter Haven 863-292-4280 Good Samaritan Clinic at Talbot House talbothouse.org 863-687-8475 Florida Dept. of Health in Polk mypolkhealth.org Auburndale 863-965-5400 Bartow 863-519-7916 Haines City 863-421-3204 Lakeland North 863-413-2620 Lake Wales 863-678-4144 Florida Discount Drug Card Program floridadiscountdrugcard.com 1-866-341-8894

Child Care Checklist

When searching for a compatible caregiver for your child, leave no stone unturned. Refer to this checklist when visiting child care centers and interviewing other child care providers to help you ask all the right questions about all the critical issues.

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Treats child with respect Gets on the child’s level physically when speaking to her Speaks and listens with respect Accepts child’s feelings and differences Encourages exploration while setting appropriate limits Provides every child with his or her own place for sleeping and storing belongings Incorporates families through regular communication and involvement in the program

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Keeps all equipment in good condition Removes potential hazards from reach: cleaning supplies, sharp objects, medications, etc.

Provides a clean and comfortable environment Encourages and models good hygiene — hand washing, etc.

equipment and activities and culturally appropriate toys to interact with each other to take care of themselves

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Safety

Provides age-appropriate Provides age-appropriate Sets appropriate limits Helps children learn how Helps children learn how

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Has training in child development, first aid and CPR Has had criminal background check Has valid and current child care license, if applicable Has experience caring for young children Has supervision as well as education and training Understands and respects different parenting styles

Notes and other observations

Born Learning SM is a public engagement campaign helping parents, caregivers and communities create early learning opportunities for young children. Designed to support you in your critical role as a child’s first teacher, Born Learning educational materials are made available through the efforts of United Way, United Way Success By 6 and Civitas.

For more information, visit us online at www.bornlearning.org.

Civitas thanks Parents as Teachers, an international early childhood parent education and family support program, for their ongoing support.

This Civitas tool was adapted for the Born Learning campaign. © 2006 Civitas PT/E/0506

The Haley Center firstwinterhaven.org 863-299-6562 HELP of Fort Meade 863-285-6600 Lake Wales Free Clinic 863-535-5246 Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine lvim.net 863-688-5846 Polk Health Plan polk-county.net/php 863-533-1111 We Care of Polk County polkcountydoctors.com 863-701-8070 LEGAL SERVICES Heart of Florida Legal Aid Society hofla.org 863-519-5663 LITERACY ORGANIZATIONS Fort Meade Literacy Council 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 Lake Wales Literacy Council (adult literacy) 863-676-5767 READ Lakeland (adult literacy) readlakeland.com 863-802-1512 READ Polk (adult literacy) readpolk.com 863-797-6253 MENTORING Big Brothers Big Sisters bbbsfl.org 863-682-5191 Girls Inc. girlsinc.com Lakeland 863-682-3002 Winter Haven 863-967-2874 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648 800-881-4475 Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-648-3046 NUTRITION Florida Dept. of Health in Polk WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children) mypolkhealth.org Auburndale 863-965-5452 Bartow 863-519-7542 Haines City 863-419-3250 Lakeland North 863-413-2638 Lakeland Central 863-284-3075 Lake Wales 863-678-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5244 Polk County Extension Office polk.ifas.ufl.edu 863-519-8677 ext.114 PARENT/CHILD ACTIVITY GROUPS & EDUCATION Children and Adults with ADD chadd.org Explorations V Children’s Museum explorationsv.com 863-687-3869

For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

Family Fundamentals (ages 0-6) uwcf.org 863-686-1221 x221 Fort Meade Literacy Council 863-285-6600 ext. 5 Girl Scouts of West Central Florida gswcf.org 863-688-7648 800-881-4475 Lake Wales Family Literacy Academy 863-604-8012 Learning Resource Center lrcpolk.com 863-688-9477 Public Libraries mypclc.org Auburndale 863-965-5548 Bartow 863-534-0131 Bookmobile 863-678-4004 Books by Mail 863-679-4441 TOLL FREE 1-866-679-4441 Dundee 863-439-9424 Eagle Lake 863-293-2914 eLibrary South 863-838-4507 Fort Meade 863-285-8287 Frostproof 863-635-7857 Haines City 863-421-3633 Historical and Genealogical Library 863-534-4380 Lake Alfred 863-291-5378 Lake Wales 863-678-4004 Lakeland 863-834-4280 Larry R. Jackson Branch 863-834-4288 Mulberry 863-425-3246 Polk City 863-984-4340 Polk County Law Library 863-534-4013 Winter Haven 863-291-5880 POISON HELP Florida Poison Information Center-Tampa poisoncentertampa.org 800-222-1222 RESOURCE & REFERRAL United Way 2-1-1 uwcf.org Dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515 800-881-8929 Crisis Response Team at Peace River Center www.peace-river.com 863-519-3744 TOLL FREE: 800-627-5906 A Safe Haven For Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229 SAFETY Citizen CPR, Inc. Child/Infant Preventative Safety Education citizencprinc.com 863-680-1277 SENIOR SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association alz.org 863-292-9210 American Assoc. of Retired Persons aarp.org 866-595-7678 Elder Helpline 1-800-963-5337 Elder Point elderpoint.org 863-682-7249 Faith in Action North Lakeland, Inc. 863-686-0009 The Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors 863-687-2988

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For additional resources and referrals please dial 2-1-1 or 863-648-1515.

SENIOR SERVICES Polk County Elderly Services polk-county.net 863-534-5320 Rath Center Therathcenter.org 863-937-8023 Viste viste.org 863-284-0828 SMOKING - HELP TO QUIT SMOKING Lake Wales Free Clinic lakewalescarecenter.org 863-676-1222 InnerAct Alliance inneractalliance.org 863-802-0777 Florida Health Department in Polk mypolkhealth.org 863-519-7900, ext. 11097 Winter Haven Hospital-Behavioral Health Division winterhavenhospital.org 863-294-7062 SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES Achievement Academy (ages 0-3) achievementacademy.com Bartow 863-533-0690 Lakeland 863-683-6504 Winter Haven 863-965-7586 All Children’s Specialty Care of Lakeland allkids.org 863-802-6600 TDD/TTY: 863-802-6504 Alliance for Independence afi-fl.org 863-665-3846 Bolesta Center (ages 0-5) bolesta.cbcs.usf.edu 813-974-5733 Central Florida Autism Institute, Inc. cfaii.org 863-816-5886 Central Florida Speech and Hearing cfshc.org 863-686-3189 (includes TDD/TTY) Children’s Medical Services (Department of Health) cms-kids.com 863-413-3580 Early Steps Intervention Program 866-549-1740 Family Network on Disabilities of Florida fndusa.org 727-523-1130 (Voice & TTD) 800-825-5736 Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System (FDLRS) fdlrs.polk-fl.net 863-647-4258 Florida Epilepsy Services epilepsyservices.com 863-686-5880 Florida First Start (ages 0-3) Frostproof Elementary 863-635-8569 Griffin Elementary 863-853-6027 Snively Elementary 863-291-5316

Florida School for the Deaf and Blind fsdb.k12.fl.us TOLL FREE: 800-344-3732 TDD/TTY Lighthouse for the Blind (ages 0-5) tampalighthouse.org 863-299-3633 Our Children’s Academy (ages 1-grade 8) ourchildrensacademy.org 863-679-3338 Parental Ed & Encouragement for Autism in Children Everywhere (PEACE) peacelakeland.com 863 413-2722 ext.203 Peace River Center www.peace-river.com Behavioral Health (children) 863-519-0575 Rape Recovery Resources Crisis line (Lakeland) 863-413-2707 Domestic Violence Services Crisis line (Lakeland) 863-413-2700 Pediatric Health Choice pediatrichc.com 863-603-0515 Pediatric Therapy Services, Inc. ptsbeyourbest.com 863-802-3800 Polk County School Board “Child Find” polk-fl.net 863-647-4258 Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida sbacentralflorida.org 407-248-9210 The Roberts Academy-Dyslexia flsouthern.edu/robertsacademy 863-680-3741 TianVica Riding Academy tianvica.org 888-548-2972 SENIOR SERVICES Catholic Charities Lakeland Activity Center for Seniors cflcc.org/senior/ 863-687-2988 Lakeland Neighborhood Service Center 863-294-5860 Winter Haven Viste viste.org 863-284-0828 Lakeland, Bartow, Mulberry & Fort Meade TEEN PARENT SERVICES Polk County School Board polk-fl.net 863-534-0930 A Safe Haven for Newborns asafehavenfornewborns.com 877-767-2229

Students who are chronically absent in the vital early grades of pre-K, kindergarten, and first grade are much less likely to be reading at grade level by the end of third grade.

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The Taste Test

We all know that some foods taste better than others but what gives us the ability to experience all these unique flavors? This simple experiment shows that there’s a lot more to taste than you might have first thought.

What you’ll need: A small piece of peeled potato and a small piece of peeled apple-same shape as the potato so you can’t tell the difference.

Instructions: Close your eyes and mix up the piece of potato and the piece of apple so you don’t know which is which. Hold your nose and eat each piece, can you tell the difference?

What’s happening? Holding your nose while tasting the potato and apple makes it hard to tell the difference between the two. Your nose and mouth are connected through the same airway which means that you taste and smell foods at the same time. Your sense of taste can recognize salty, sweet, bitter and sour but when you combine this with your sense of smell you can recognize many other individual tastes. Take away your smell and you limit your brain’s ability to tell the difference between certain foods.

Low-Cost or Free Child Health Care Coverage for Children under age 19 who qualify Your child can be covered for doctor visits, prescriptions, hospital visits, dental care, vision care, immunizations, emergencies and other benefits.

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Before you read together…

Choose books together.

Find a special place to read together, away from TV and other noise.

Talk about the picture on the cover. Ask your child, “What do you think the book will be about?”

While you read together…

Be dramatic. Add sound effects, use different voices.

Encourage your child to join in when phrases are repeated or predicable.

Ask “What do you think is going to happen next?”

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Name_____________________________Address___________________________________ City______________________ Zip Code___________ Phone_________________________ email____________________________________________________ Birthdate__________ I found the Parent Resource Guide helpful. YES__ NO__ Ages of Children__________ Where did you get your copy of the Parent Resource Guide?________________________ What would you like to see added to the Guide?__________________________________ Mail to Success By 6, P.O. Box 1357, Highland City, FL 33846-1357 or go to www.uwcf.org/EntryForm

After you read together…

Talk about the story. “What was your favorite part?” ` Reread a favorite page or revisit a favorite picture.

Choosing quality toys A rule of thumb: less is more! The less a toy does, the more opportunity a child has to create and learn from it.

Simple toys are easier for children to use, require less supervision and last longer.

Children learn important social skills, like cooperation, negotiation and compromise, playing with other children. Choose toys that children can use with others.

SANTA'S WORKSHOP Come enjoy this Fun Free Family Activity!

Saturday, December 5, 2015 10:00-1:00pm Family Fundamentals 1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.

Lakeland, FL 33805 863.686.1221 x 221

Forget the rules. Encourage your child to explore and make believe.

Playing creatively with toys greatly affects a child’s imagination and development.

Come enjoy a traditional Christmas experience with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Santa himself will be handing out children's books to all of the boys and girls!

Pictures with Santa Hands-on Holiday Activities Holiday Storytime

Santa's Helpers Publix Super Markets Charities

Let children know you are listening. Stop what you are doing, look them in the eye and ask questions.

Early Learning Coalition of Polk County

For more information call 863.686.1221 ext. 221 Activities created for children ages 2-6.

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Where’s the baby?

Make a Clown Face Breakfast

Hold your baby so she is facing a mirror. Sing and dance and just act silly. Point out her toes, nose, tummy, etc. Turn around and say, “Where did Mommy and Layla go?” Turn around and say, “There they are!” Let her touch the mirror and play with the “other” baby.

Ingredients:

Large Pancake 3 Orange Slices 1/2 Cherry Tomato 2 Poached or fried Eggs

Before, during, after.....

Directions:

1. Make the pancakes in advance and set them in oven to keep them warm.

2. Poach or fry the eggs.

3. Place the pancakes on a plate, with eggs for eyes, orange slices for ears and mouth, and a tomato half for the nose.

Start an emergency fund. A good long term goal is enough to cover expenses for 3-6 months. If you can only save a little each month that is ok. It will build up over time.

Show your preschooler a picture in the paper or magazine of an everyday event. Ask what is going on in the picture, what might have happened before the picture was taken and what might happen next.

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This page is blue.

Do you like the color blue? Lots of things in the world are blue. The sky.

This page. Your sister’s eyes. Here’s a fun game. Let’s see how many blue things we can count around us!

When you talk to your child, you build vocabulary, so everyday moments become learning moments. For more tips, visit bornlearning.org

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1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805

863-686-1221 ext. 221 FREE DAILY ACTIVITIES

No fees or registration required for Daily Activities, but limited to the first 25 children arriving. Adult must be present.

Monday My Play and Learn Time Ages 3-5 9:30-11:30 am Tuesday Terrific Tuesdays Ages 3-5 9:30-11:30 am

Wednesday Wonderful Wednesdays Ages 3-5 9:30-11:30 am TWOgether Time Age 2-3 9:00-10:00 am

Great Beginnings Birth -2 10:30-11:30 am Thursday Growing Beyond Books Ages 3-5 9:30-11:30 am

Friday Let’s Move Together Ages 3-5 9:30-11:00 am Let’s Move Together Age 2 11:15-noon

OTHER ACTIVITIES Please call for dates and times and possible fees.

Classes 100 Years of BroadwayRath Senior ConNEXTions

A Matter of Balance- Rath Senior ConNEXTions Computer classesRath Senior ConNEXTions Guardians as Parents (GAP)Devereux Healthy Food Healthy CookingRath Senior ConNEXTions Historical Survey of the New TestamentRath Senior ConNEXTions Yoga-Rath Senior ConNEXTions

Support Groups

Lactation support group-Lakeland Lactation Coalition Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children Everywhere (PEACE) Foster Parent Support Group-Devereux.

Relative Care Givers Support Group-Devereux Women’s Independence Program-Women’s Resource Center

Thank you Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation for getting books into the hands and homes of our children!

Partner Spotlight-Early Learning Coalition of Polk County Quality Counts

Do You Know Your Child Care Center’s Star Rating?

The Early Learning Coalition of Polk County is committed to making the improvement of quality in early childhood education a priority. One of the most successful ways to improve quality is through a star rating system. Research indicates that children benefit from systems that provide safe and healthy environments, reduced staff to child ratios and group size, appropriate use of curriculum, trained personnel, recognized business and management practices, family involvement, and staff retention. Polk’s Quality Counts program includes all of these criteria.

What are the goals of Quality Counts?

• To improve the quality of early childhood education in Polk County; • To provide parents with information so they may identify and select higher quality programs;

• To assist providers in achieving higher standards in their programs

How can a child benefit from being enrolled in a program that is participating in Quality Counts?

Child care programs participating in Quality Counts are committed to providing services above and beyond what is minimally required of them by State Licensing.

The director and staff of programs participating in these sites are on an ongoing, self-initiated, path of education and skill development which will ultimately benefit a child’s long-term educational outcomes.

These sites strive to provide children with high quality early learning opportunities and experiences which will develop the skills that they need to be ready for school.

To learn more, visit the Early Learning Coalition of Polk County’s website at www.elcpolk.org.

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--Elaine, age 5

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