* Important Notice: The Apple Blossom Awards Have Been Cancelled* As a result of changing conditions caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Apple Blossom Teacher of the Year Awards program is being canceled this year. CCCR is currently planning ways to honor the 2020 nominees on our website and social media. Stay tuned for that! […]
BIG IMPRESSIONS BY LITTLE ARTISTS GALA POSTPONED
**Update: Big Impressions by Little Artists Gala Postponed** We hold the health and well-being of every member of our community dear. To ensure the safety and health of our event guests, Big Impressions by Little Artists Gala is being postponed. We have been closely following CDC updates on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) to inform our decisions. […]
Kaley’s Journey & Ways to Prevent Tantrums
When Kaley moved up to the two-year-old room, she was extremely emotional and would have tantrums. Her teacher, Naomi, noticed that Kaley had difficulty responding and following directions. At first, her teacher thought these were typical 2-year-old behaviors and she would be fine later on. Kaley’s tantrums, however, became worse every day. Naomi says, “I […]
CCCR Names Director of Major Gifts
CCCR welcomes Brandie Dixon as Director of Major Gifts. Dixon will oversee the major gifts fundraising program that supports CCCR’s four early childhood development centers and the scholarship assistance that they offer low-income, working families for high-quality early childhood care and education. Brandie Dixon’s background in fundraising comes from over 15 years serving on numerous […]
The Sample Foundation grants CCCR $10,000 for STEAM Supplies
The Sample Foundation recently awarded Collier Child Care Resources (CCCR) a $10,000 grant for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) . STEAM is similar to Science, Technology, Mathematics (STEM) with the addition of art to tie in our Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy. Our centers provide high-quality early education and childcare for children, from birth […]
Why The Best Time to Identify Delays or Learning Disabilities is Before Kindergarten
When Kaya started in the toddler room at Child’s Path, she was very shy and did not speak much. Unable to express herself, she had a hard time getting along with others. The scores from her first development screening were low, and we knew she needed an individualized learning plan. Screening young children is an […]
It’s time to invest in Collier County’s future
In these polarized times, one area of bipartisan agreement is the need to address the large number of people who have been “left behind” as jobs have gone overseas or simply ceased to exist because of automation. Although unemployment rates are at record lows, stagnant real wage performance — the median real weekly wages for men […]
Robin Clark named ‘Distinguished Volunteer’
Congratulations to our Board Member, Robin Clark, for being named “Distinguished Volunteer” at the AFP National Philanthropy Awards Ceremony! We nominated her because of the many hours she dedicates to our mission to help underserved local children. Clark donates her time and her expertise from a successful career in fundraising and marketing. Most notably, she […]
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