Our Programs
CHILD AND ADULT FOOD CARE PROGRAM (CACFP)
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers and family child care homes. CACFP contributes to the wellness, healthy growth, and development of young children and adults in the United States.
The Child Care Choices CACFP can help family child care providers with cost reimbursement for nutritious, balanced meals and snacks. The food program uses USDA funds, administered through the Ohio Department of Education. The funding is for children age 12 and younger.
phone
(937) 667-1799 x2
childcarechoicesnutrition@gmail.com
trainings/workshops
Child Care Choices hosts over 50 trainings each year. We offer Health & Safety trainings twice a year and Ohio Approved Child Development trainings throughout the year. If you would like to see the list of upcoming trainings please click on the “trainings” button.
Phone
(937) 667-1799 x0
childcarechoices.training@gmail.com
story lady
The Child Care Choices Story Lady Program has had the privilege of giving the gift of reading to our youngest citizens in the Miami Valley for over 20 years. Our Story Ladies visit child care centers, preschools and family child care homes to read books to children and engage them in early literacy activities.
phone
(937) 667-1799 x1
childcarechoices.storylady@gmail.com
Yoga lady
The Child Care Choices Yoga Lady Program benefits child care providers and the children in their care through instruction on incorporating yoga into the everyday routines to help children increase focus and mindfulness, resulting in improved outcomes in behavior and learning. Yoga Lady Elizabeth Studebaker is a certified Embodiyoga teacher with hundreds of hours of training, including 40 hours specific to children’s yoga and using yoga in the classroom. Elizabeth also includes restorative yoga techniques to help providers reduce stress and improve their work outcomes.
phone
(937) 667-1799 x1
childcarechoices.storylady@gmail.com