How Many Stars Do You Have

[Crystal]

I guess I am just not one to believe everything the Govt tells me. And I don't jump right to action as soon as a govt program is implemented. I do not believe that this program will affect me in any way in regard to who I choose to have in my program. I dont disagree that SOME people could use more support, education and overall guidance in this field but I have seen far too many govt program start with gusto only to be disbanded or changed within a few short years. What will happen with parent aware when the money for it runs out? This is race to the top money, so when our state no longer gets fed funds or gov Dayton is no longer in office and this program gets cut or scaled back who will be left to implement it? I am not going to change my whole existance daycare wise just b/c some govt no minds deem this important.

If a parent comes to me and actually asks about the parent aware system (which I doubt will ever happen) I will clearly tell them I am not a big govt person and they can determine if I am the right provider for them based on my contracts, policies, referrals from families etc. Exactly what I do now.

All I am saying is just because the govt tells you to do something doesnt mean its true, valuable, or important. Dont get your undies in a bunch about this thing people, until there is actual proof that this star system is going to affect you, your clients, or your business.

I hear ya! It is quite possible that after the pilot programs, there will be no funding to continue or they may find that it simply isn't feasible and end it.

I am in California and this is totally a pilot program, to see if it works, to get the kinks worked out and to find out if it is doable. At the end of three years they will decide whether to keep it going.

I am involved in the pilot because I want the opportunity to make sure that OUR voices as Family Child Care Providers are heard. I am very interested in EVERY providers thoughts on this (even if I don't agree) because they are ALL valid concerns for each individual. Things like what Meeko expressed, even though we are in different states, are certainly concerns that many others have....when I go to the next meeting, her concerns WILL be heard, because I am going to report it. Same with everyone else's concerns. EVERYONE'S concerns NEED to be heard, because in the end of the pilot, THOSE concerns are what will be deciding factors in changes and implementation of the final program.

[daycare]

I guess I am just not one to believe everything the Govt tells me. And I don't jump right to action as soon as a govt program is implemented. I do not believe that this program will affect me in any way in regard to who I choose to have in my program. I dont disagree that SOME people could use more support, education and overall guidance in this field but I have seen far too many govt program start with gusto only to be disbanded or changed within a few short years. What will happen with parent aware when the money for it runs out? This is race to the top money, so when our state no longer gets fed funds or gov Dayton is no longer in office and this program gets cut or scaled back who will be left to implement it? I am not going to change my whole existance daycare wise just b/c some govt no minds deem this important.

If a parent comes to me and actually asks about the parent aware system (which I doubt will ever happen) I will clearly tell them I am not a big govt person and they can determine if I am the right provider for them based on my contracts, policies, referrals from families etc. Exactly what I do now.

All I am saying is just because the govt tells you to do something doesnt mean its true, valuable, or important. Dont get your undies in a bunch about this thing people, until there is actual proof that this star system is going to affect you, your clients, or your business.

I have to say that this is so very true and a great point.

My professor the other day told me about a project that she worked on during the 80s where she collected every bit of information regarding all of the local daycares in her city. She made sure to include the type of learning, their philosophies, rates, locations and so on. In the end the only thing that the parents cared about was how much the care cost and where it was located...

I am hoping that this is not a load of money gone to waste.................

[Country Kids]

At our meeting it was told to us "this was not going away". I'm not sure if they meant the pilot program or the whole program. Next time I might ask them to clarify.

Now Chrystal, how do you get to express your concerns. Everytime a friend and I brought something up it was like they didn't want to talk about it. Either changed to something else or very short answers. They almost really act like they don't want anyone talking about it that might know something about it. Almost like they get nervous-:confused:

[Alice Of Legend]

I feel like I'm in the dark here, but getting nervous! ! I have friends in RL that are providers (referred to this forum by one!) have made mention of this but I've never really put much thought into it. From the sounds of it I need to though! Our state doesn't require this yet but I can't seem to find a set of criteria for this. I used the link posted at the beginning of this thread to find info but the link to my state doesn't work.

What site are you using as a resource?

[Crystal]

At our meeting it was told to us "this was not going away". I'm not sure if they meant the pilot program or the whole program. Next time I might ask them to clarify.

Now Chrystal, how do you get to express your concerns. Everytime a friend and I brought something up it was like they didn't want to talk about it. Either changed to something else or very short answers. They almost really act like they don't want anyone talking about it that might know something about it. Almost like they get nervous-:confused:

Hahaha! Come on now, you know me.....I don't allow peple to blow me off! LOL!

Kiddin'

I don't know....the leaders of this are people I have known and worked with for years, so I guess they value and respect my input. BUT, you do have to be assertive if you want to be heard.

[Blackcat31]

I feel like I'm in the dark here, but getting nervous! ! I have friends in RL that are providers (referred to this forum by one!) have made mention of this but I've never really put much thought into it. From the sounds of it I need to though! Our state doesn't require this yet but I can't seem to find a set of criteria for this. I used the link posted at the beginning of this thread to find info but the link to my state doesn't work.

What site are you using as a resource?

Here is a link to your state http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal...accno=ED510419

If you scroll to the bottom of the page, it will give you the following pdf file to open. I included the pdf file below for you. Hope that helps.

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/opre/oregon_profile.pdf