Hello! 

Happy to be back to normal and it's almost Spring! Hopefully we will have a full week of school this week!

Two times a year, NYS SACC (School Age Child Care) regulations require us to conduct a shelter in place drill.  The PVCC conducts our 2 drills when we turn the clocks.  We will be conducting a drill in the AM, PM, and MS programs at some point this week 3/12-3/16/18. We very briefly discuss what we would do in the event of an emergency that would make us stay inside.  We then move the children away from the windows into the hallway and sit quietly for approximately 5 minutes.  The program is required to document these drills for inspection by our Registrar. 

It is that time of year again that the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam is getting ready to host the Champions of Childcare event that recognizes individuals and programs for excellence in the child care field. I am asking if you would, on their cover page of the website for the Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam-they have the nomination form. They are due by April 2nd. You have the ability to nominate our program -we are the Town of Putnam Valley program or you can nominate an individual. We have won in the past because of the wonderful nominations from our parents!

On the same website-Child Care Council of Dutchess and Putnam, you can purchase raffle tickets that they will be raffling off at the Champions of Child Care event in May. They are $5-you enter to win 4 one day park hopper tickets to Walt Disney Theme parks!

Again, if you could take a few minutes to nominate our program -it would be so appreciated.

Lisa Kroohs

PVPR