Resources for Providers
Choices CCR&R is dedicated to supporting child care providers in Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt and Wood Counties through professional development, on-site technical assistance, and linkage to additional resources and supports.
Professional Development
Choices CCR&R offers a variety face-to-face and online professional development. Click the link above to see what is being offered this quarter.
Click the link above to visit the TRAILS (Traveling Resource and Information Library Service) website to view inventory, check out items, and request a visit.
Choices is thrilled to provide child care providers in our region with CPR and Frist Aid training. Follow the link for our current class dates or contact the office for more information.
Request for Technical Assistance
Our professional development team is comprised of a variety of professionals who provide on-site technical assistance to child care providers throughout our region. Early Childhood Specialists and our Child Care Coach provide services to caregivers working with children ages 3 to 12 in child care centers. Our Infant Toddler Specialists and Infant Toddler Coach assist caregivers working with children under 36 months of age. TRAILS Early Childhood Specialists are available to provide assistance for family child care providers. Finally, our Behavioral Consultants can offer consultation on behavioral concerns in all types of child care programs.
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To request technical assistance for your program complete the Request for Technical Assistance Form and email it to Meagann.E.Morris@wv.gov.
Tiered Reimbursement
What is Tiered Reimbursement?
The Child Care Reimbursement System is a quality initiative that offers higher subsidy payments to programs that demonstrate they meet higher standards of care. Programs that are licensed as a center or facility and registered family child care homes are currently receiving Tier I rates through the child care subsidy program. Programs may apply for Tier II or Tier III reimbursement rates if specific higher quality standards are met.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for Tier II reimbursement rates, a child care center or facility must have a regular operating license (not a provisional or initial), and a family child care home must have a certificate of registration for at least twelve (12) months. The program must also enroll children who receive subsidies for care.
If your program is interested in applying for Tier II or finding out more about this program, contact our Quality Improvement Specialist, Marcy Mueller, at Marcy.L.Mueller@wv.gov or call (304) 622-6528.
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Find the application and other documentation at the link below.
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Interested in higher quality and national recognition?
Visit the links below to learn about NAEYC and NAFCC Accreditation.
https://www.naeyc.org/accreditation
https://nafcc.org/accreditation/
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WV Child Care Credential
The WV Child Care Credential is an initiative from the Division of Early Care and Education to recognize outstanding professionalism within the child care field. Applying for this recognition involves creating a professional portfolio highlighting professional development, beliefs, and work experience. A $500 bonus payment and recognition certificate will be provided after the General credential is awarded.
General
Credential Forms
Once the General credential is achieved, providers can apply for one specialization credential that best represents their early childhood career. Currently, the Director, Preschool, Infant/Toddler, and Family Child Care Specializations are available. A $250 bonus payment and recognition certificate will be provided after a specialization is awarded. Contact Meagann.E.Morris@wv.gov for specialization forms and questions.
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