Child Care Aware MN NW

10/08/2025

🎃Looking for a quick, healthy, and hands-on Halloween treat your preschooler can help make?
👁️Try these Eyeball Bites and Mini Pumpkin Snacks - perfect for snack time or a festive room activity!
🍊 These snacks are not only festive, but they also help build fine motor skills, encourage healthy eating, and spark creativity!
📸 Thanks for sharing your group’s spooky snack creations in the comments. We’d love to see their edible art!

10/06/2025

📢📢📢Attention Pope County early care programs! Here's a grant opportunity that is open for you, through October 15th!

What makes you eligible?

✨Early care program must be located in Pope County
✨Must be a licensed Rule 2 or Rule 3 early care provider or be in the process of becoming licensed, or actively providing early care services
✨Be in good standing with license

Details can be found here:

The Early Care Foundation of Pope County was created in 2023 by a group of leaders in our communities who wanted to create long-term child care solutions throughout Pope County.

10/06/2025

🔥🚒 October is Fire Prevention Month! 🚒🔥
Let’s spark safety awareness in our littlest learners!
Along with ensuring your fire extinguishers are checked, here are some fire safety ideas -
– Practice consistent fire drills so procedure becomes second nature
– Use song and movement activities for simple safety routines like “stop, drop, and roll”
– Learn firefighters are community helpers so fire safety is empowering and fun, not scary.
🧯Let’s build awareness early and help children feel safe, smart, and supported.

10/05/2025

Every day, early childhood educators bring joy, curiosity, and comfort to the lives of children, their families, the community, and everyone they connect with. Thanks for being the light in so many people's lives!

10/04/2025

EAST GRAND FORKS

Please join us for an upcoming Mini Super Saturday! Register for each class on Develop.

SUID/AHT ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448179

Laying the Foundation for Language ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448180

10/04/2025

ALEXANDRIA

Please join us for an upcoming training event1

Register on Develop ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448107

10/04/2025

ROSEAU

Please join us for an upcoming training event!

Register on Develop ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448197

10/04/2025

OGEMA

Please join us for an upcoming training event!

Register on Develop ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448998

10/04/2025

DETROIT LAKES

Please join us for an upcoming training event!

Register on Develop ➡ https://app.developtoolmn.org/register.aspx?evid=448165

10/02/2025

The REETAIN bonus for Family Child Care is now open!

The REETAIN Bonus application for family child care educators opens October 1!

REETAIN Bonuses help supplement income for early childhood educators as they work to establish a career in the field and can be used for program supplies, professional development, or personal expenses. Applicants will need to submit an accurate and up-to-date Develop DHS Licensing Learning Record with the REETAIN application form.

Applications will be open October 1-November 30.

https://www.childcareawaremn.org/providers/grants-and-scholarships/reetain-bonuses/

10/01/2025

🍿Did you know October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month?
🌽 Below is some information about this seed-to-snack superstar and hope you enjoy these easy topping ideas!
✅ Non-GMO
✅ Vegan
✅ Gluten-Free
✅ Sugar-Free
✅ Naturally low in fat & calories
✅ Budget-friendly

09/30/2025

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