About CCR&R: Staff Positions and Directory

Mid-Sioux Opportunity
 
Child Care Resource & Referral
418 S Marion Street
Remsen, IA 51050
: 800-859-2025
: 712-786-3250
 
 
Open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
Melissa Juhl
CCR&R Regional Director
CACFP Director
: 712-786-3480
: 712-786-3250
: mjuhl@midsioux.org
 
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.


Jessica Tentinger
Administrative Assistant
: 712-786-3486
: 712-786-3250
: jtentinger@midsioux.org
 

I oversee project budgets. I am also the contact for ChildNet certification for 23 counties in Northwest Iowa.

Katie Gannon
Communication Specialist
: 712-786-3427
: 712-786-3250
: kgannon@midsioux.org
 
I oversee everything marketing. I work to get our brand our there and on the frontlines. I also help center and preschool boards.


Sarah Smith
Regional Training Coordinator
: 712-786-3429
: 712-786-3250
: srsmith@midsioux.org
 
I approve all CCR&R core trainings and cosponsored trainings for the 23 counties of Region 1and manage training registration process for Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Cherokee, Woodbury, Ida, BV, Crawford & Sac.  I ensure consistency with training coordination and policies & procedures. I create a quarterly Child Care Newsletter and maintain an ongoing training calendar.
Karmin Jeltema
Regional Data/Parent Services Coordinator
: 712-786-3489
: 712-786-3250
: kjeltema@midsioux.org
 
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.


Jane Ortmann
Training Administrative Assistant
: 712-786-3426
: 712-786-3250
: jortmann@midsioux.org
 

I assist in the training registration process, organizing training materials, coordination and much more.

Heather Hinds
Child Care Consultant
Plymouth, Cherokee, Lyon, Sioux
: 712-540-5902
: 712-786-3250
: hhinds@midsioux.org
 
I respond 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.


Megan Kerkmann
Child Care Home Consultant
Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Ida, & Cherokee
: 712-786-3497
: 712-786-3250
: mkerkmann@midsioux.org
 
I oversee all the Child Care Consultants for the 23 counties in Region 1. I assist where needed and help them get services to those that need them. I also review QRS applications before they go to DHS.
Retta Mitchell

Child Care Consultant

Buena Vista, Crawford, & Sac Counties

: 712-662-4255
: 712-662-7862
: rmitchell@midsioux.org
 
I respond 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.


Linda Daggett

Child Care Consultant

Osceola, O'Brien, Dickinson & Clay Counties

: 712-330-6896
: 712-930-3312
: ldaggett@midsioux.org
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation. 
 
Kristi Radtke

Child Care Consultant

Emmet, Palo Alto, Kossuth & Winnebago Counties

: 712-380-2110
: 712-786-3250
: kradtke@midsioux.org
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation. 


Cheryl Ferrie

Child Care Consultant

Woodbury County

: 712-786-3482
: 712-786-3250
: cferrie@midsioux.org
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation.  The Home Consultant also coordinates the Quality Rewards program for Woodbury county.
Kim Schroeder, RN, BSN
Child Care Nurse Consultant Supervisor
: 712-786-3493 - 800-859-2025
: 712-786-3250
: kschroeder@midsioux.org
 
I oversee other CCNCs and work with 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.


Deb Baldwin, RN

Child Care Nurse Consultant

Lyon, Sioux, Plymouth, Ida, & Cherokee Counties

: 712-786-3490
: 712-786-3250
: dbaldwin@midsioux.org
 
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.
Amber Ziesman

Child Care Consultant

Pocahontas, Webster

: 515-955-5437 x8
: 712-786-3250
:
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation. 


Kelly Phelps

Child Care Consultant

Calhoun, Webster

: 515-955-5437 x7
: 712-786-3250
: kphelps@midsioux.org
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation. 
Clydene Canady
Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
: 712-786-3492
: 712-786-3250
: ccanady@midsioux.org
 
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.
 
 
Jodi Lehman

Child Care Consultant

Humboldt, Hamilton, Wright

: 515-890-9721
: 712-786-3250
: jlehman@midsioux.org
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation. 
Shelly Skjeie

Child Care Conultant

Winnebago, Kossuth

: 641-903-9972
: 712-786-3250
: sskjeie@midsioux.org
 
I respond to individuals interested in becoming a registered child care provider and remains in contact with the home providers providing technical assistance through home visitation.