Contact: Mary Anne Medlock
Phone: 270-251-6187
June 26, 2008
PADD Announces Upcoming Meeting Schedule for July
The following is a list of meetings scheduled for July, sponsored by the Purchase Area Development District (PADD). Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will be held at the PADD Office, 1002 Medical Drive, Mayfield, and all are open to the public. Call 270-247-7171 for further information. The PADD is an EOE/AA/ADA employer.
July 1 Paducah Uranium Plant Asset Utilization Task Force 2:00 p.m.
(Paducah City Hall, 300 South 5th Street)
July 8 Purchase Area E-911 Board Meeting 3:00 p.m.
July 9 Purchase Regional Park Board Meeting 8:30 a.m.
July21 PADD Board of Directors’ Meeting 3:00 p.m.
July 1,8,15,22,29 Business Orientation Workshops 3:00 p.m.
(Please call PADD to register – by appointment only.)
July 3,10,17,24,31 Business Orientation Workshops 10:00 a.m.
(West KY Comm. & Tech. College,
Anderson Bldg., 2nd Floor)
(Please call PADD to register – by appointment only.)
July 2,9,16,23,30 Energy Orientation Workshops 11:00 a.m.
(Please call PADD to register – by appointment only.)
The Purchase Area Development District will make every reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons in accessing available services or in attending agency activities. If there is a need for PADD to be aware of a specific accommodation, you are encouraged to contact this agency at least one week in advance of the meeting so that suitable arrangements can be considered for the delivery of the service or attendance requirement prior to the activity.
*Since there is the possibility that a meeting could be cancelled, relocated or rescheduled, please call the PADD office at 270/247-7171 to confirm a meeting prior to attending.
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For more information, contact
Beth Carrico, Child Care Resource & Referral Coordinator at the PADD office
270-247-7171 or 1-877-352-5183
May 9, 2008 is
Child Care Provider Appreciation Day
As Mother's Day approaches, your child may be thinking of a special gift for you this year. If she's in child care, she may be working on a secret art project that she's dying to tell you about or give to you. She's working with her caregiver to make your Mother's Day extra special for you. But did you know that there's a special day set aside for child care providers as well?
Each year, the Friday before Mother's Day is recognized as Provider Appreciation Day. This year, it is Friday, May 9th. The annual date of celebration is designed to recognize child care providers, teachers, and all educators of young children. In the eight county Purchase area, over 7,000 children are enrolled in one of 120 state-approved child care settings. So why not take the time this year to make this day extra special for your child's caregiver?
The individual you have chosen to care for you child when you're not able to is someone you have elected to trust with a very important part of your life, your child. This individual is going to care for her daily and work with her to learn daily living skills. Your child's caregiver helps prepare your child for school. You will work together to give your child the best start possible. How often do you think about these things? Do you take the time to thank your child care provider? Why don't you celebrate your provider on Provider Appreciation Day?
Here are some ideas adapted from the Provider Appreciation Day website:
· Talk with other parents to plan a celebration - decorate your provider's home or the center your child attends; hang posters or signs drawing attention to the special day you are celebrating.
· Send flowers, cards or a handwritten note of appreciation, better yet, if your child is old enough, have her write the note.
· Bring breakfast or lunch for your provider and for the kids, or if the weather cooperates, have a picnic or a barbeque.
· Work with your child to create a special present.
· Buy a new toy, game, or book for your provider's play area.
· Key in on your provider's hobby and buy an appropriate gift.
Your child's caregiver is special to both you and your child. Provider Appreciation Day is just one day set aside to recognize the work early childhood caregivers do. Make sure to take time throughout the year as well, to let your child care provider know how much you appreciate the work she's doing with your child.
For more information about Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, quality child care, or about starting a child care business, contact Beth Carrico at the PADD office by calling 270-247-7171 or 1-877-352-5183.
