2022
SEPTEMBER NEW RELEASES
Here’s what you can enjoy as an Embolden PDC Member this month!
Just click each image to access the resource or for more information.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING THIS MONTH! STAY TUNED!
SEPTEMBER LIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
We are excited to bring you an interactive and hands on VIRTUAL WORKSHOP on Policy & Handbook Creation this month!
September always feels like New Years for dayhome professionals, so why not take a look at your handbook and dayhome policies to make sure you’re all set to go as we head into a new year in just a few short months.
This workshop will provide plenty of time for you to review and adjust your policies as we go PLUS you’ll get your hands on our newly updated Handbook Template.
REGISTER NOW AND SAVE THE DATE! – FREE FOR MEMBERS
REAL LIFE MEETUP - PROVIDERS NIGHT OUT
Join us on Friday September 23 from 7PM – 9PM for a real life gathering of dayhome professionals!
We are so excited to be able to gather again and we can’t wait to connect with you over some good food and drinks at Earls West Edmonton Mall!
This is a super casual get together – just come as you are! We always have a blast getting to know members of our community!
Pumpkin Patch Dramatic Play - NEW
We’ve put together a new dramatic play set for your dayhome children to enjoy!
Get imersed in an imaginary world playing in the PUMPKIN PATCH!
This dramatic play set has 58 PAGES of printable fun including:
- OPEN/CLOSED SIGN
- SIGNS & POSTERS
- INTERACTIVE "TODAY'S SPECIAL" BOARD
- PRICE LIST
- MENU
- LABELS
- NAME TAGS
- TICKETS
- MAP
- RECEIPTS
- PLAY MONEY
- CLOCK
- BANNER
SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES - NEW
This month we’ve created some fun and EDITABLE templates to help you keep parents informed on important dates and closures.
We’ve started with Holiday Closures but we’ll be adding to this set with more templates like Payment Reminders, Seasonal Changes, Notices and more!
This template is editable in Canva so that you can input your unique information (like the days you’ll be closed for your vacation time)!
BRAND NEW
VIP EXCLUSIVE
Featured Video Workshop - FLIGHT IS HERE!
We are so excited to finally release our much anticipated FLIGHT WORKSHOP!
This 3 hour course was custom curated for Embolden PDC by the lovely Tina from Inspired Minds.
Take a deeper look at Alberta’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework at your own pace. In this workshop you can expect to:
- Increase understanding of Alberta Flight framework approach
- Develop a growth mindset towards children's learning
- Identify strategies in creating responsive environments
Included with this pre-recorded workshop:
- Reflective Handbook
- Certificate of Completion
- Short Video Clips
- Practices of Inspiration
Featured Embolden Resource - Planning Workbook
Things have felt a little crazy in the dayhome world since the announcement of $10/day child care. And depending on where you are located in the province, you may be experiencing a different dayhome landscape than you’re used to.
Whether you’re having a hard time filling spaces or you’re just ready to revamp your program to attract the perfect dayhome families – this workbook is a must do!
With 48 pages of prompts and exercises you’ll be able to get clear on what kind of program is needed in your area and what kind of program you want to run.
Nap Time Chats
Don’t forget to join us for our Monthly Nap Time Chat inside the Embolden PDC Facebook Group!
We get together on the 2nd Wednesday of every month to connect and unwind.
This is a great way to connect with other dayhome professionals in our community.
Nap Time Webinars - NEW
We’re trying out something NEW this year. Introducing NAP TIME WEBINARS.
On the last Wednesday of every month we’ll gather inside the Facebook Group to watch a free Early Childhood Investigations Webinar as a group.
This is an easy way for dayhome professionals to get in some PD and grow!
RSVP HERE
HAVE A GREAT MONTH!
September is a great month to get reconnected to our community so be sure to register for some upcoming events! You can check out whats new and upcoming through the NETWORKING & EVENTS section of the portal!
We look forward to connecting with you this month and can’t wait to share some exciting updates coming later this month!!!
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Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been a provider for 30 years – Embolden PDC is your community!
We are Alberta’s Private Dayhome Support Network and we are dedicated to ensuring that unlicensed in-home child care providers feel supported and valued as an integral part of the child care system in Alberta.
We believe that with resources and support – safety and quality is enhanced in unlicensed care – but often times unlicensed providers are barred from accessing these critical resources because of stigma and ideology that gets in the way.
With Embolden PDC, unlicensed providers are valued and supported and have access to a WEALTH of resources to help them run their dayhome business.