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Conscious Discipline: Supporting Neurodiversity | Kristen Balhoff | Conscious Discipline Conscious Discipline: Supporting Neurodiversity August 26, 2023 Kristen Balhoff Conscious Discipline Learn how to use Conscious Discipline to support neurodiversity with Certified Instructor Kristen Balhoff : Explore the role of adults during children's significant "brain building" years Discover the positive impact of shifting your perception Review practical strategies to nurture a felt sense of safety Handout (PDF) Workshop Photos Back

< Back Meet Naomi Naomi is just one of our amazing 2022 graduates! While that means the end of her time at the Childcare Resources School, it means she is beginning her journey into elementary school and beyond. Because of your support, Naomi has been able to attend our high-quality early childhood education program since she was just seven months old. Naomi excels at meeting all of her developmental milestones and we can’t wait to learn about her future successes! From her infant class with Ms. Kathy, through her one-year-old class with Ms. Colleen, twos with Ms. Fio, threes with Ms. Sadie, and finally her four-year-old VPK class with Ms. Marilyn, Naomi has been provided with high-quality learning experiences. These experiences culminated in Naomi exceeding expectations and being ready to begin kindergarten with a solid foundation prepared to take on any future challenge with confidence. “Childcare Resources provided me with the stability I needed to advance in my career. I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing, says Kayeshia, Naomi's mother. "From the school staff to the class families, I have received so much encouragement and support. Childcare Resources helped my child find a home away from home. We love the staff and the families we have grown to know over the last five years.” Previous Next

Accessibility information for the Childcare Resources of Indian River website. Accessibility Website and Online Accessibility Childcare Resources of Indian River is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). While Childcare Resources of Indian River strives to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website. Please be aware that minor issues may occasionally occur as this website is updated regularly. We are currently working to bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. Current Limitations PDFs linked on this website may not meet accessibility guidelines. Please contact the Childcare Resources office by calling 772-567-3202 for assistance in accessing the information contained in these documents. The preliminary application for childcare and wage estimator currently have accessibility limitations. If you need assistance in completing the preliminary application, please contact Crystal Carlisle by calling 772-567-3202 ext. 101 or emailing Crystal@ChildcareResourcesIR.org . Background images on website pages do not currently support alternate text tags. These images are used for stylistic purposes only, and do not convey information. Videos do not currently support captions. Full transcripts of all videos are available and linked in the video description. Suggestions and Feedback If you have any comments and/or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of our site, please don't hesitate to contact Kate Saska by calling 772-567-3202 ext. 105 or by emailing Kate@ChildcareResourcesIR.org. Your feedback will help us make improvements. Physical Location Accessibility Childcare Resources of Indian River is located at 2300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 149, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The office and school provide wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.

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Simple interactions provide opportunities for children to safely explore, test out, and try new things Coach's Column Amanda Gooch February 1, 2023 Human interactions are an active ingredient in child development. As early childhood educators, there is a basic level of communication that we draw upon when we have simple interactions with children. Together let’s explore these simple interactions and what importance they play in early childhood development. Simple interactions are playful, respectful, enjoyable and rewarding interactions and experiences for young children. Simple interactions with children are an important aspect of early childhood education and are a building block for many skills including problem solving, social and emotional intelligence and self-regulation. Simple interactions provide opportunities for children to safely explore, test out, and try new things. By establishing these simple interactions through connection, reciprocity, and inclusion, we are developing positive relationships with young children and an opportunity for them to grow and thrive. On our next professional development day, we will welcome Dr. Dana Winters from the Fred Rogers Institute as she presents “Simple Interactions.” Simple Interactions (SI) is a practice-based, strengths-focused, and community-driven approach to support helpers who serve children, youth, and families. The following link will provide you with a video which demonstrates the idea of how systems and communities can work together to support a relationship-based vision. Simple Interactions Video Did you know that February 11th is National Make a Friend Day? It’s absolutely incredible that on our next professional development day we get to honor the legacy of Fred Rogers by being compassionate, gracious and kind hearted to those around us. In one of Fred Rogers’s final good-bye messages, he addresses his “television neighbors” directly, “… I’m so grateful to you for helping the children in your life to know that you’ll do everything you can to keep them safe. And to help them express their feelings in ways that will bring healing in many different neighborhoods. It’s such a good feeling to know that we’re lifelong friends.” (The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers by Maxwell King pg. 352) The message from Fred Rogers still resonates today and I “simply” can’t wait to make friends with you all. As always, I thank you for your dedication and willingness to pour into the next generation through education as we elevate and promote the highest quality early childhood development and education in Indian River County. Wishing you the best, Amanda Back to Coaching Back to Newsletters

Parent Engagement and the 5 Languages of Appreciation | Rhonda J. Meyers | Heartfelt Impressions Learning Centers Parent Engagement and the 5 Languages of Appreciation April 1, 2023 Rhonda J. Meyers Heartfelt Impressions Learning Centers Handout (PDF) Workshop Photos Back

Allison , Manager, Finance and Human Resources at Childcare Resources of Indian River Allison Sullivan Manager, Finance and Human Resources Tuition | Finance Joined Childcare Resources in 2024 Contact 772-567-3202 ext. 144 Back

Learn more about the NAEYC-accredited Childcare Resources School. Childcare Resources School The Childcare Resources School opened as the Education Center in 2009. The School was first accredited by NAEYC in 2013, and renewed the accreditation in 2018. An expansion in 2020 added additional classrooms. Students at the Childcare Resources School also have access to a fully-equipped playground, garden area, STEAM room, and on-site therapy rooms. The School's license number is #C19IR0002 . Frequently asked questions What are the school's hours? The Childcare Resources School is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. What is the school's license number? The Childcare Resources School's license number is #C19IR0002 What qualifications do teachers need? In addition to background screening, all of our teachers are required to obtain an FCCPC or CDA staff credential within one year of being hired. Does the school have classroom volunteers? Yes! Childcare Resources has a dedicated group of volunteers that are a valuable part of our school family. Our volunteers do everything from playground cleanup to serving lunch to providing one-on-one attention in classrooms. Childcare Resources policy is that a staff member is always present when a volunteer is working with a child. All volunteers are screened in the same manner as school staff. Is there a parent handbook? Yes, you can view the parent handbook here.(undefined)

Amanda M.A.T., Early Education Coach at Childcare Resources of Indian River Amanda Gooch M.A.T. Early Education Coach Educator Coaching Joined Childcare Resources in 2022 Contact 772-567-3202 ext. 115 Back

The annual report, including financial summary and contributor list, for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Download PDF (18 MB) Top Leadership Message Possibility Financial Summary Contributors 2019-2020 Gratitude Report Our Mission To elevate and promote the highest quality early childhood development and education in Indian River County, focusing on economically challenged children and families. The Vision of Childcare Resources All children and their families benefit from a high quality learning experience. 2019 - 2020 Board of Directors Susan Donovan, President Richard Giessert, Immediate Past President Jeanette Corbett, Treasurer Carol Buhl, At-Large Officer Katy Block Healy, At-Large Officer Cynthia Hultquist, At-Large Officer Carrie Adams Brian Baker James Beindorf Susan Blaxill-Deal Patrick Farrah Ginny Glazer John Hendricks Barbara Horton Joy Lambert Jennifer Peshke Tracy Sorzano Karla Spooner Shannon McGuire Bowman, MA, CFRE Leadership Thank you for your support of Childcare Resources during the past year. For so many children, a high-quality early education creates a strong foundation for success later in life. Children that attend preschool are more likely to graduate high school and to attend college. At Childcare Resources, we recognize in our students real possibility, believing that each will go on to change the world. This year, our world changed drastically. As a result, our programs temporarily moved online. We strengthened how we communicate with and support our program families. We reached out to local educators to offer support and guidance. We became a community hub for early education. And through so much uncertainty, we discovered what is truly possible. As we start to move to a new normal, I want to thank you for sharing our belief that every child can change the world and for giving each child a strong first step towards that possibility. Your support has impacted, and continues to impact, thousands of children in Indian River County. Warm regards, Shannon McGuire Bowman, MA, CFRE Executive Director Message Possibility: The belief that every child can change the world. Possibility Impact: When generosity brings possibility to life, bettering our community. 2019 - 2020 Impacts & Highlights 149 Children provided with high-quality care. 1,002 On-site therapy hours completed, providing on-site developmental support to students in need 447 Hours of program parent training and engagement 2,496 Hours of teacher training in professional development seminars promoting excellence in early education 3,068 Children reached by Childcare Resources educator outreach programs Bringing childcare to more families Through a partnership with Homeless Children's Foundation, Childcare Resources began a five-year pilot program that adds program spots for twenty more children and creates two mixed-age classrooms in the Childcare Resources School. Becky Bailey joins us at Starfest Dr. Becky Bailey, founder and Chief Knowledge Officer of Conscious Discipline, joined us for two inspiring days of Starfest. In addition to the luncheons, Dr. Bailey met students, toured our school, and spoke with community representatives and stakeholders. Gratitude: The joy of thanking those who create impact through a shared belief in possibility. 2019 - 2020 Financial Summary In the 2019 - 2020 fiscal year, Childcare Resources operated a budget of $2.2 million. For every dollar contributed, 87 cents supported programs and services. As of the end of the fiscal year, the balance of the Childcare Resources endowment fund was $536,006. Assets - Current assets - Cash and cash equivalents 951,874 Grants receivable 187,774 Accounts receivable 160,029 Prepaid expenses 9,126 Total current assets 1,308,803 Endowment investments 536,006 Assets held for capital projects 22,612 Property and equipment, net 1,432,340 Other assets 13,319 Total assets 3,313,080 Liabilities and Net Assets - Current liabilities - Notes payable to bank 236,700 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 72,922 Prepaid tuition fees and deposits 15,537 Deferred revenues 2,000 Total current liabilities 327,159 Net assets - Without donor restrictions 2.010.278 With donor restrictions 975,643 Total net assets 2,985,921 Total liabilities and net assets 3,313,080 Summary of the audited June 30, 2020 financial statements prepared by Morgan, Jacoby, Thurn, Boyle and Associates, PA. A copy of the audited financial statements is available upon request. Financial Summary With Gratitude Every effort has been made to present an accurate list of contributors to the Childcare Resources annual fund in the 2019-2020 fiscal year. Gifts made in support of the capital campaign are not included in this list. We apologize to any individuals or groups whose listing is omitted, incorrect, or incomplete. Please contact the Childcare Resources office with any corrections. Pinnacle Scholars (Gifts of $10,000+) Anonymous Bernard Egan Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brickman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Buhl Mr. and Mrs. Richard Burgoon David E. Retik and Christopher D. Mello Foundation Davis Family Fund Grand Harbor Community Outreach The H&J IRCF Fund Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haverland Mr. and Mrs. John Hendricks Homeless Children’s Foundation Ms. Nancy Hopwood Mr. and Mrs. Albert Horton Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hultquist The Hultquist Foundation Ms. Susan Hunter and Mr. Douglas Watson Indian River County Children’s Services Advisory Committee Indian River County Hospital District Jake Owen Foundation James A Mulvey Foundation Kelsey Family Foundation L and G Fund Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lee Ms. Wanda Lincoln Quail Valley Charities, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. John Spooner Ms. Helen Sarah Steyer Syde Hurdus Foundation, Inc. United Way of Indian River County Grand Scholars (Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous Acts 20:35 Mr. Brian Baker and Mrs. Kathy Marshall Baker Mrs. James Currie Mr. and Mrs. George Fetterolf Ms. Natalie Jackson James Ford Bell Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Bob Martin Minotty Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Newhouse PNC Financial Services Group PNC Foundation, Grow up Great Puff Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. David Pyles Mr. and Mrs. Randy Rogers Sharaja Foundation Stork Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jack Veeneman The Windsor Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Young Contributors Master Scholars (Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999) Mrs. Carrie Adams Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barefoot Mr. and Mrs. David Brower Mrs. Susan Blaxill-Deal and Mr. Scott Deal Exchange Club of Indian River Four-Four Foundation, Inc. George E. Warren Corp Mrs. Janel Griffin J. M. Hopwood Charitable Trust Kmetz, Nuttall, Elwell, Graham, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. David Morgan Mr. and Mrs. William Munn Riefler Family Fund Rogers Family Foundation Saint Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church Mr. and Mrs. Gene Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Waddell Scholars (Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499) Anonymous Ms. Clare Amato Mrs. Lois Appleby Bailey Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Donald Barr Mr. and Mrs. William Becker Mrs. Janie Binnion Mr. and Mrs. Sam Block Ms. Jeanne Cohane Community Church of Vero Beach Creative Floors of Vero Beach, Inc. Mr. Charles Croom Dale Sorensen Real Estate, Inc. The Datha Gene Foundation David & Robin Ryan Family Foundation Ms. Maryanne Davis Ms. Debbie Deibel The Fairfield Foundation Mrs. Terry Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Floyd Mr. Robert Franklin Mr. and Mrs. William Friesell Mrs. Dorothy Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Jean-Jacques Gilet Mrs. Mary P. Graves Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hammonds Mr. and Mrs. Steve Healy Mrs. Elizabeth Jacobsen Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Johnston Mrs. Sheryl Jones Kahle Foundation Ms. Linda Lemmon and Mr. Denis Conlon Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindsay Livya Barreirinhas Therapy Services, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Lynch Ms. Margaret Lyons Mrs. Christina Rhoads Marshall Mr. and Mrs. G. Jeff Mennen Mr. and Mrs. Edward Michael Mr. and Mrs. Guy Mitchell Ms. Jill Murphy Ms. Nancy Murphy Ms. Barbara Neubarth Mrs. Reginald B. Newman, II Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Connor Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. Law Offices of Jennifer D. Peshke, P.A. Proctor Construction Company Ms. Judie Robbins Ms. Helen Taylor Robertson Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shriner Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith Mr. and Mrs. John Sommers Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steyer Ms. Linda Terry and Mr. David Utz Mrs. Ann Tharpe Ms. Marjorie Van Houten Vero Innovations Corporation Welsh Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Barry Wiksten Williams Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Allen Zern Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zielsdorf Sustainers (Gifts of $500 - $999) Ms. Nancy Alderman Ms. Trish Bailey Ms. Elizabeth D. Black Ms. Alanson Horton Boden Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brashears Mrs. Mary Sue Brown Bryson Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Carroll, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Dillon Mr. Anthony J. Donadio Mr. and Mrs. Jim Donovan Mr. and Mrs. David Dyer Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Evans Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Farrah Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gaertner Gifford Youth Achievement Center Mr. and Mrs. John Gorman J. McLaughlin John’s Island Real Estate Company Mr. and Mrs. George Kahle Mrs. Susie Kasten Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Kelley Ms. Brenda Kelsey Mr. and Mrs. Neal Lohuis Ms. Betty Ann Ludington Mr. and Mrs. Doug Lynn Mrs. Carol Mahony Mr. and Mrs. Michael Neilson Northern Trust Olivia O’Bryan, Inc. Piper Aircraft, Inc. Ms. Polly Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Petty Mrs. Joanne Quaile Ms. Trudie Rainone Ms. Sandra Rennick Mr. Jack Rohrbach The Rosato Plastic Surgery Center SAD Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Scully Seaside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sommers Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Swain Vero Chemical Distributors, Inc Vero Beach Global Advisors Ms. Jane W. Wykoff Investors (Gifts up to $499) Anonymous A+ Speech Therapy Professionals, Inc. Mrs. Janice Alfano Ms. Sally Alkayaly Ms. Anne Anderson Mr. Martin Anderson and Mrs. Foley Ms. Sally Smith Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Arden Mr. James Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Askin Mrs. Carol Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. William Bahrenburg Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bailey Mrs. Henrietta Barber Ms. Patricia Barry Ms. Kerry Bartlett Ms. Denise Battaglini Ms. Erica Bauer Mr. and Mrs. James Baumgardt Ms. Marilyn Beck Mr. and Mrs. Bill Becker Mr. and Mrs. James Beindorf Mrs. Ilona Benham Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bergeman Ms. Elizabeth Biggs Ms. Virginia Birch Ms. Elizabeth Black Ms. Barbara Blodgett Mrs. Tena Boehm Mrs. Shannon McGuire Bowman and Mr. John Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bradley Ms. Sarah Brame Ms. Pat Brier Ms. Deborah Brower Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Brown Ms. Nonie Brown Ms. Jan Browne Mr. and Mrs. David Bryan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burr Ms. Patricia Callaghan Ms. Beverly Cambron Mrs. Peter Carney Ms. Valerie Carrese Mrs. Boots Carter Ms. Barbara Celano Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Chaikin Ms. Susan Chenault Ms. Monica Cheslak Ms. Carol Christensen Mrs. Gaila Ciccarone Mr. and Mrs. John Clifford Ms. Alice Cole Ms. Margaret Collins Complete Cleaning Service of IRC, Inc. Mrs. Eileen M. Connelly Mrs. Dottie Connolly Ms. Melanie Coppola Dr. Nicholas Coppola Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Corr Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Corr Mrs. Paul Covill Ms. Ann Egan Cronin Ms. Peggy Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Michael Curry Ms. Susan Curtis Ms. Nancy Cutshall Mr. and Mrs. Norton A. Davidson Mrs. Sherrie Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dayton Ms. Joan Diamandis Mrs. Katharine Dickenson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dill Mrs. Phyllis Dillon Ms. Ann Dixon Mr. and Mrs. John Doggett Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Doggett Ms. Concetta Dominianni Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Donnellan Investors (Gifts up to $499) Mrs. Valerie Dove Mr. and Mrs. William Driscoll Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dritenbas Ms. Lynn Dudgeon Mr. and Mrs. Tom DuPont Ms. Susan Durato Mrs. Lee Eggers Mr. and Mrs. Armund Ek Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert English Ms. Barbara Erege Mrs. Ann Espy Ms. Claire Evans Mr. and Mrs. Mark Falb Mr. and Mrs. Monte Falls Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferone Mr. and Mrs. H. James Field Mr. and Mrs. Lundy Fields Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Finestone Ms. Josephine Fischer Major Eric Flowers Ms. Nancy Forlines Ms. Betsy Forrester Mrs. Florence Fowlkes Ms. Laura Frick Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Frith Mr. and Mrs. Michael B. Fuller Fully Promoted Ms. Margot Funke Ms. Anita Gaston Ms. Joan Gee Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gefaell Ms. Margaret Gibbs Mr. Richard Giessert Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glazer Ms. Helen Glynn Ms. Kristi Goodnight-Challenor Ms. Shelli Gordon Ms. Nancy R. Gotfredson Ms. Janie Gould Ms. Erin Grall and Mr. Michael Bielecki Mr. and Mrs. David Griffis Mr. and Mrs. Roger Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gulino Ms. Laura Guttridge Ms. Alice Hall Mrs. George Hamner Mrs. Toni Hamner Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harding Ms. Michele Harr Ms. Laura Harris Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hatch Mrs. Patricia Heanue Mrs. Geraldine Heister Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hennig Mr. and Mrs. Steve Higgins Ms. Grace Hinkley Mrs. Emilie Hinman Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hobbs Mrs. Aileen Hoguet Ms. Marcia Holland Mr. and Mrs. George Howard Dr. and Mrs. A. Ronald Hudson Mr. Matthew Hultquist Mr. and Mrs. Dale Jacobs Dr. Jacqueline Jacobs Ms. Kathleen Johnson Mrs. Tommye Johnson Mr. Kent Jones and Ms. Mary Arnold Ms. Lori Josey Ms. Susan Kamer Honorable and Mrs. Paul Kanarek Ms. Diane Karper Ms. Karen Kemmerer Dr. and Mrs. Alastair Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. John Kerney Mr. and Mrs. James Kielley Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kite The Kleinschmidt Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William Kloppenburg Ms. Carol Koontz Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Labellarte Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lake Lakes at Waterway Mr. and Mrs. Hal Lambert Mrs. Anne Lanier Ms. Tina Laster Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth LaVine Mrs. Pud Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Lee Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lees Leigh Jewelers Ms. Jennifer Lennox Level 4 Telcom Mrs. Mary Lewisy Mrs. Doris Limbeek Mr. and Mrs. James Locke Ms. Cindy London Mr. and Mrs. Gary Long Ms. Christina Long Mr. and Mrs. George Long Mr. and Mrs. David Lurie Ms. Evy Lynch Ms. Lanette Lyons Mrs. Tina Lyons Mr. Paul Lytle Mr. and Mrs. Walter Macauley Ms. Debbye Mack Mrs. Mary Mackinney Mr. and Mrs. Jim Maggiacomo Marine Bank & Trust Company Ms. Rhina Marinez Ms. Susie Markert Mr. and Mrs. Joe Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Paul Martin Mr. and Mrs. Terence Martin Mrs. Christina Masseau Mr. and Mrs. Don Mayerson Ms. Julie Mcallister Mr. and Mrs. Alan McCord Ms. Carol McCoy Mrs. George McCoy Dr. and Mrs. Hugh McCrystal Mr. and Mrs. James McGee Ms. Diane G. McGinn Mr. and Mrs. Scott McGuire Mrs. Mary McKay Ms. Mary Ann McKee Ms. Nancy Bird McKown Mr. and Mrs. Gregory McLaughlin Ms. Sara McLean Ms. Lois McNamara Ms. Jane McNeil Mr. and Mrs. David McNulty Ms. Maureen Meaney Ms. Carol Meenan Ms. Brooke Megrue Ms. Brenda Melbinger Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Mellett Investors (Gifts up to $499) Ms. Ellen Mello Ms. Suzanne Mellott Ms. Joanna Meyers Mrs. Joan Miller Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Miller Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Michell Mrs. Philip Moloney The Law Offices of John E. Moore Ms. Amy Morse Ms. Dawn Morton Ms. Laura Moss Ms. Katherine Mountain Ms. Katherine Nall Ms. Terry Necarsulmer Mr. and Mrs. Edward Noland Ms. Gail Nourse Mrs. Ann Oatway Ms. Marie O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Johnny O’Brien Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Oglethorpe Mrs. Baerbel O’Haire Mrs. Mary Orticelli Mr. and Mrs. John O’Steen Mrs. Mary Pallone Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Parent Ms. Diane Parentela Mr. and Mrs. John Parker Ms. Priscilla Perez Ms. C. Sue Perreault Dr. and Mrs. Theodore Perry Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peschio Ms. Jennifer Peshke Ms. Patricia Petrillo PNC Wealth Management Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pollack Ms. Gail Prauss Dr. and Mrs. E. Peter Prezzano Mr. and Mrs. Paul Prezzano Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Price Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pritchard Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ragland Ms. Donna Rana Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reisman Mr. and Mrs. Dan Richey Mrs. Bruce Rinehart Mrs. Lenora Ritchie Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ritter Mrs. Susan Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rocke Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roof Ron Rennick Auctions, Inc. Ms. Barbara Rowles Ms. Lorie Rudolph Ms. Lynn Rummel Mr. Alan and Dr. Chris Ryall Ms. Jessica Sarabia Ms. Kate Saska Mr. Stanley Saska and Ms. Cindy Karlic Sassy Boutique Ms. Rochelle Scavella Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Schaaf Ms. Barbara Schadt Mrs. Christy Schlafly Mr. Jeff Schlitt, Jr. Mr. Robert Schlitt Schlitt Insurance Services Mr. and Mrs. William Schmitt Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schneider Ms. Carolyn Schrader Mrs. Suzanne Scully Mr. and Mrs. William Sedgwick Ms. Ruth Anne Seni Ms. Beverly Shea Ms. Susan Sheridan Ms. Laurie Shoemaker Ms. Leslie Simpson Ms. Lori Snow Mr. and Mrs. Michael Snyder Mr. and Mrs. P.M. Snyder Mr. and Mrs. Richard Solar Mrs. Tracy Sorzano Mr. and Mrs. James Sourbeer Mr. and Mrs. John Spilman Ms. Stephanie Squires Mrs. Barbara Stanbury Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley Mr. and Mrs. James Stasik Ms. Jessica Staudt Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon Sternberg Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stevens Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stiles Mrs. Martha Stinson Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stork Ms. Ann Strupp Mr. and Mrs. Byron Sugahara Ms. Allison Sullivan Mrs. Christine Talbot Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tamoney Ms. Jessmarie Tarrats Mr. and Mrs. James Atwood Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Teetz T.E. Schlitt Engineering LLC Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas Mrs. Diane Tingue Ms. Mary Tomlinson Dr. Nivea Torres Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine Mrs. Patsy Tremaine Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tribus Mr. and Mrs. Stevan Trooboff Ms. Karen Truettner Mr. and Mrs. John Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tulloch Ms. Marge Turpin Ms. Aggie Underwood United Way of Palm Beach United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania Ms. Jennifer L. Vail Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vickers Ms. Marjorie Waldner Mrs. Anne Wallace Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Walsh Ms. Cheryl Ward Ms. Annie Wettlaufer Mr. Joshua White Mr. Mark Wieleba and Mrs. Keimberlee Marcil-Wieleba Ms. Emily Wilcox Mr. Robert Wilhelm Ms. Andrea Williams Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Williams Ms. LaDonna Williams Mr. and Mrs. Mark Williams Ms. Nicole Williams Ms. Barbara Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Don M. Wilson III Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Woodruff Ms. Dorothy J. Woodward Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wright Ms. Nancy Young Ms. Kimberley Zimmermann Dr. and Mrs. Val Zudans Gifts In Kind Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barefoot Bent Pine Golf Club Community Church of Vero Beach Dale Sorensen Real Estate Mr. and Mrs. Willie Diaz Mr. and Mrs. Jim Donovan First Service Residential Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Explorer Program Mr. and Mrs. David Israel Jetson Appliances Kidz Closet Charities Leigh Jewelers McKee Botanical Garden Ms. Maureen Nicolace Omni Financial Law Offices of Jennifer D. Peshke, PA PNC Wealth Management Rebel Hogz with a Cauz Riomar Country Club Shining Light Garden Mr. and Mrs. J. Dale Sorensen Ms. Tracy Sorzano Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stoddard Ms. Kathy Tonkel Treasure Coast Pilot Club Mr. and Mrs. Jack Veeneman Vero Beach Hotel and Spa White Orchid Spa Legacy Circle Mrs. Kathy Marshall Baker Mr. and Mrs. Brian Barefoot Mr. and Mrs. Sam Block Ms. Nancy Hopwood Kahle Foundation Kelsey Family Foundation Ms. Wanda Lincoln Mrs. Trudie Rainone Mr. and Mrs. John Spooner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steyer Mr. and Mrs. Jack Veeneman Ms. Linda Terry and Mr. David Utz Mr. and Mrs. Gene Waddell Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Williams Development Committee Mrs. Susan Donovan Mr. Patrick Farrah Mrs. Katy Block Healy Mrs. Barbara Horton Mrs. Tracy Sorzano Mrs. Karla Spooner Finance Committee Mr. Brian Baker Mr. James Beindorf Mrs. Susan Blaxill-Deal Mrs. Susan Donovan Mr. David Griffis Mr. Michael Kmetz Mr. Doug Mello Mr. Kyle Thurn Program Committee Mrs. Kathy Marshall Baker Mrs. Pam Barefoot Mrs. Pam Barr Mrs. Carol Buhl Mrs. Susan Donovan Mrs. Ginny Glazer Mrs. Sheryl Jones Mrs. Peggy Martin Mrs. Claudia McNulty Mrs. Joyce Parent Ms. Jennifer Vail Mrs. Sherry Waddell Starfest Co-chairs Mrs. Janet Gefaell Mrs. Suzi Shriner Volunteers Mrs. Janet Bailey Mrs. Pam Barr Mr. Bill Bryant Ms. Margaret Clelland Mrs. Martinna Dill Mrs. Glenda Floyd Mrs. Janet Gefaell Ms. Janie Gould Mrs. Janel Griffin Mrs. Christine Hammarskjold Mrs. Lexie Howard Mrs. Kathleen Johnson Ms. Mary Johnston Mrs. Sheryl Jones Ms. Jacqueline Kelley Ms. Brigit Kelly Ms. Irene Lener Ms. Lisa Marchion Mrs. Barbara Marshall Mrs. Priscilla McCord Mrs. Claudia McNulty Ms. Katherine Merlin Mrs. Barbara Morgan Ms. Amy Morse Ms. Jacqueline Murphy Ms. Maggie Okonokhua Ms. Patricia Patton Ms. Charlotte Petersen Mrs. Janet Pillard Mr. Scott Sacchi Mrs. Mickey Schaaf Ms. Darlene Scott Mrs. Suzi Shriner Mrs. Janice Streetman Ms. Roberta Sylvia Ms. Linda Terry Mr. Michael Trout Ms. Ashley Ugurtay Mrs. Sherry Waddell Leadership Message Possibility Financial Summary Contributors Back to Childcare Resources

Our training focused on teaching what we practice, how Conscious Discipline starts with us. Coach's Column Amanda Gooch September 1, 2025 I hope you all had an incredible day of Conscious Discipline training with certified master instructor Angela Fraley. You should have all left feeling ready to start the school year strong with proactive strategies for setting up your classroom for success. Our training focused on teaching what we practice, how conscious discipline starts with us. Together we explored the science of the attachment system. We learned the foundation of safety and trust wires young brains for cooperation, attention, impulse control and learning. We also discovered how the brain makes sense of events, relationships and the self, and how adults play a crucial role in this process for children. Finally, we discovered the importance of connection. Optimizing time together with healthy connections allow both the adult and children to be more present and better able to handle the day's challenges. One of our favorite parts of the training was when we dove in deep on optimizing connection moments by utilizing dace-to-face connection and playful moments through baby doll circle time. This structure provides the opportunities for children to "relive" the connection moments with adults as they reenact those moments with the baby doll. To learn more about baby doll circle time and discover the research that show how secure adult-child relationships are a prerequisite for healthy child development, click on the following link to hear from Conscious Discipline's own Dr. Becky Bailey. Conscious Discipline Wishing you all the best, Amanda & Todd Back to Coaching Back to Newsletters