Project Early Kindergarten (PEK) is recruiting family child care providers in St. Paul! PEK is a professional development opportunity to help child care providers prepare children for kindergarten success in the St. Paul public schools. PEK providers must provide care in St. Paul and serve three or more children ages 2-5 who come from low income families, are English language learners, or have special needs. If you meet these requirements and would like more information about the program, please contact Allison at 651-641-6628 or abreininger@resourcesforchildcare.org.

Story Corner

What's your story? This month we'd like to hear about your summer child care arrangements. Do you look forward to summer -- or do you wish it were over? If you are a child care provider, does your life slow down or speed up? Parents, do you have any tips about your plans for summer and child care?

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Branching Out: Resources for Child Caring Opens Minneapolis Office

Looking for a way to cut down on the time you spend in a bus or car? Resources for Child Caring now offers a second location to families and child care providers in the seven county metropolitan area at 2021 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite 250 in Minneapolis. Located just a few miles northeast of downtown, the second office is easily accessible from highways 280 and 35-W.

Map and directions to Minneapolis office

The Minneapolis location will bring many benefits, chief among them the ability to provide more convenient options for parents and caregivers. Additional classes for child care providers will be held at the new office weekday evenings and Saturdays. The resource and referral department and outreach services to the East African, Hmong and Spanish-speaking communities will also be located there.

All programs and staff members can be reached at their current phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Resources for Child Caring will continue to use convenient community spaces throughout the seven county metropolitan area, including the agency's building at 10 Yorkton Court in St. Paul.

Map and directions to St. Paul office

For more information, contact Sandy Myers, Director of Programs at smyers@resourcesforchildcare.org or 651-641-6635.