Mid-Sioux Opportunity
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| Mid-Sioux Opportunity |
| Child Care Resource & Referral |
| 418 S Marion Street |
| Remsen, IA 51050 |
 : 800-859-2025 |
 : 712-786-3250 |
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| Open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm |
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| Jackie Mulder |
| CCR&R Regional Director |
| CACFP Director |
| : 712-786-3487 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
 : jmulder@midsioux.org |
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| As the Regional Director for Child Care Resource & Referral I am the direct liaison with the Department of Human Services. I am responsible to support and guide the work of CCR&R staff to parents, providers, and the community.
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| Jessica Tentinger |
| Administrative Assistant |
| : 712-786-3486 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : jtentinger@midsioux.org |
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| I oversee project budgets and manage training registration process for 9 counties (Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury, Ida, BV, Crawford & Sac). I am also the contact for ChildNet certification for 22 counties in Northwest Iowa.
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| Jane Ortmann |
| Receptionist/Secretary for Sioux City area office |
| : 712 277-1180 |
| : 712 277-5998 |
| : jortmann@midsioux.org |
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| I am responsible for inputting data into multiple
training databases and assist the staff with various projects.
I am the contact for video training for Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee,
Ida, Woodbury, Buena Vista, Sac and Crawford counties and process
the video worksheets and certificates for these counties. I also
coordinate the In-Home SHIP Childcare Scholarship program for Woodbury
County and update the Web page when necessary. |
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| Melissa Tolzin |
| Regional Training Coordinator |
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712-786-3426 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : mtolzin@midsioux.org |
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| I approve all CCR&R core trainings and cosponsored trainings for the 22 counties of Region 1. I ensure consistency with training coordination and policies & procedures. I create a quarterly Child Care Newsletter and maintain an ongoing training calendar.
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| Karmin Boeve |
| Regional Data/Parent Services Coordinator |
| : 712-786-3489 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : kboeve@midsioux.org |
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| Parents call me looking for child care options in their area. Also, I keep our child care provider database up to date according to the latest additions and changes.
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| Saundra Hoover |
| Parent & Provider Services Coordinator |
| : 712-277-1180 |
| : 712-277-5998 |
| : shoover@midsioux.org |
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| I create parent referrals for parents looking for child care options in Woodbury County. I coordinate training details, market training, and recruit participants for CCR&R series trainings for Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Ida, Cherokee, Woodbury, Buena Vista, Crawford, and Sac Counties. I deliver monthly CCR&R New Provider Orientation training throughout the 9 counties.
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| Anna Letsche |
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| Regional Quality Rating System (QRS) Specialist |
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712-786-3427 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
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aletsche@midsioux.org |
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| I review QRS applications, provide technical assistance for the
QRS application process, and inform providers, parents & community
about quality child care indicators. For more information about
QRS, please contact me. |
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| Position Open |
| Regional Child Care Home Consultant |
| Local Child Care Home Consultant - Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Ida, & Cherokee Counties |
| : 712-786-3482 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : kshannon@midsioux.org |
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| The Child Care Home Consultant responds to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider. The consultant remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation.
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| Retta Mitchell |
| Local Child Care Home Consultant - Buena Vista, Crawford, & Sac Counties |
| : 712-662-4255 |
| : 712-662-7862 |
| : rmitchell@midsioux.org |
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| The Child Care Home Consultant responds to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider. The consultant remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation.
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| Cheryl Ferrie |
| Local Child Care Home Consultant - Woodbury County |
| : 712-277-1180 or 1-888-270-1180 |
| : 712-277-5998 |
| : cferrie@midsioux.org |
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| The Child Care Home Consultant responds to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider. The consultant remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation.
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| Kim Schroeder, RN, BSN |
| Regional Child Care Nurse Consultant |
| : 712-786-3493 - 800-859-2025 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : kshroeder@midsioux.org |
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| The Regional CNCC works with local CCNCs and Child Care Providers to help improve the health and safety of the child care environment. Local CCNCs work directly with child care providers through phone, email, or on-site consultation to improve the quality in child care. CCNCs can help child care providers through the health and safety portion of the Quality Rating System.
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| Kim Gergen, RN, BSN |
| Local Child Care Nurse Consultant - Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Ida, & Cherokee Counties |
| : 712-786-3490 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : kgergen@midsioux.org |
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| I work directly with child care providers through phone, email, or on-site consultation to improve the quality in child care. I can help child care providers through the health and safety portion of the Quality Rating System.
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| Amanda McCandless, RN, CCNC |
| Local Child Care Nurse Consultant Woodbury County |
| : 712-277-1180 |
| : 712-277-5998 |
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amccandless@midsioux.org |
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| I work directly with child care providers through phone, email, or on-site consultation to improve the quality in child care. I can help child care providers through the health and safety portion of the Quality Rating System.
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| Naomi Van Regenmorter |
| Regional Infant & Toddler Specialist |
| : 712-786-3499 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : nvanregenmorter@midsioux.org |
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| I coordinate Region 1 Iowa Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) training program. I also provide onsite consultation/technical assistance regarding setting up appropriate environments and developmentally appropriate interaction techniques.
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| Ann Bowman |
| Child Development Specialist |
| : 712-786-3497 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : abowman@midsioux.org |
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| I work with Registered Child Care Providers giving them incentive dollars to purchase new equipment or replace old equipment. Contact me for more information on the Incentive Programs in your area.
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| Clydene Canady |
| Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) |
| : 712-786-3492 |
| : 712-786-3250 |
| : ccanady@midsioux.org |
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| As a CACFP coordinator, I help providers earn more money while not raising rates. CACFP reimburses providers for providing nutritious meals and snacks, enhances provider professional development through nutrition training opportunities, and encourages networking with other providers and nutrition sources.
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Upper Des Moines Opportunity
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| Upper Des Moines Opportunity |
| Child Care Resource & Referral |
| 101 Robins St. |
| P.O. Box 519 |
| Graettinger, IA 51342 |
| : 800-245-6151 or 712-859-3885
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| : 712-859-3892 |
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| Jeanine Hough |
| CCR&R Program Director |
| : 712-859-3885 Ext. 117 |
| : 712-859-3892 |
| : jhough@udmo.com |
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| I am the program director for all CCR&R program: parent referrals, training, home consulting, nurse consulting, and the CACFP. I manage budgets, contracts, staff, and seek opportunities to enhance our services and programs.
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| JoAnn Rouse |
| Office Manager |
| : 712-859-3885 x128 |
| : 712-859-3892 |
| : jrouse@udmo.com |
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| Providers contact me for training information and registration in Clay, Dickinson, Osceola, O'Brien, Emmet, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Hamilton, Calhoun, Webster, & Wright counties. I am also the contact for parents and providers regarding Preschool Scholarships offered by Lakes Area Decategorization Empowerment in Clay, Dickinson, Osceola, and O'Brien counties.
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| Emily Adolph |
| Secretary |
| : 712-859-3885 |
| : 712-859-3892 |
| : eadolph@udmo.com |
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| I am in charge of the Lending Library for Clay, Dickinson, Osceola, O'Brien, Emmet, Palo Alto, Kossuth, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Hamilton, Calhoun, Webster, & Wright counties. I also assist in many projects with our Child Care Specialists and Child and Adult Care Food Program/Parent/Provider Services Specialists.
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| Carrie Calhoon |
| Child Care Specialist - Clay County |
| : 712-262-9590 or 877-863-3352 toll free |
| : 712-262-9590 |
| : ccalhoon@udmo.com |
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| Child Care Specialists of Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. conduct monthly one-on-one visits with child care providers in their home, center, or preschool to support the quality of early learning environments. Child Care Specialists mentor, coach, and offer approved training opportunities. Books and incentive materials are given to providers and theme totes can be checked out.
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| Kieja Evans |
| Child Care Specialist - Dickinson County |
| CCR&R Child Care Service Specialist |
| : 712-336-4679 |
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| : kevans@udmo.com |
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| Child Care Specialists of Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. conduct monthly one-on-one visits with child care providers in their home, center, or preschool to support the quality of early learning environments. Child Care Specialists mentor, coach, and offer approved training opportunities. Books and incentive materials are given to providers and theme totes can be checked out.
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| Linda Daggett |
| Child Care Specialist - Osceola & O'Brien Counties |
| : 712-757-0041 |
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| : ldaggett@udmo.com |
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| Child Care Specialists of Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. conduct monthly one-on-one visits with child care providers in their home, center, or preschool to support the quality of early learning environments. Child Care Specialists mentor, coach, and offer approved training opportunities. Books and incentive materials are given to providers and theme totes can be checked out.
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| Erin Morgal |
| Child Care Specialist - Emmet County |
| : 712-362-2734 |
| : 712-362-4238 |
| : emorgal@udmo.com |
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| Child Care Specialists of Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. conduct monthly one-on-one visits with child care providers in their home, center, or preschool to support the quality of early learning environments. Child Care Specialists mentor, coach, and offer approved training opportunities. Books and incentive materials are given to providers and theme totes can be checked out.
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| Julie Kuhlmann |
| Parent & Provider Services Coordinator |
| : 515-576-7994 |
| : 515-955-1386 |
| : jkuhlmann@udmo.com |
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| I serve 6 counties: Pocahontas, Calhoon, Webster, Wright, Hamilton, and Humboldt. I create parent referrals for parents looking for child care options in my 6 County. I communicate training details, market training, and recruit participants for CCR&R series trainings. I deliver monthly CCR&R New Provider Orientation training throughout the 6 counties. I assist individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remain in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation.
I will also work with the community to meet the needs of child care.
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| Nanci Heithus |
| Local Child Care Nurse Consultant - Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, O'Brien, Clay, Palo Alto, and Buena Vista Counties |
| : 712-580-5595 |
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| : nheithus@udmo.com |
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| I work directly with child care providers through phone, email, or on-site consultation to improve the quality in child care. I can help child care providers through the health and safety portion of the Quality Rating System.
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| Paula Shryock and Dawn Grimmius |
| Parent Services Coordinator |
| Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) |
| : 712-859-3885 ext. 101 |
| : 712-859-3892 |
| : pshryock@udmo.com |
| : dgrimmius@udmo.com |
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| I create parent referrals for parents looking for child care options and keep our child care provider database up to date according to the latest additions and changes for Clay, Dickinson, O'Brien, Osceola, Emmet, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Kossuth, Calhoon, Humboldt, Wright, and Hamilton.
As a CACFP coordinator, I help providers earn more money while not raising rates. CACFP reimburses providers for providing nutritious meals and snacks, enhances provider professional development through nutrition training opportunities, and encourages networking with other providers and nutrition sources.
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