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Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

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Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral
🌟 Working Toward Iowa Quality for Kids rating? Your CCMS Can Do More Than You Think! 🌟Did you know tools like brightwheel/Playground can directly support your progress toward your IQ4K goals?From documentation to family communication to staff management, a CCMS helps you stay organized, and consistent— all in one place.If you’re working toward IQ4K (or thinking about it), don’t do it alone.💬 Partner with your IQ4K Specialist and a FMC coach to make the most of your CCMS and simplify your path toward quality. ... See MoreSee Less

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Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

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Registration Information for Midwest Pyramid Model SummitRegistration officially opens for the Midwest Pyramid Model Summit on July 10!👥 Group and team registration encouraged🏨 Hotel room block information included👉 Watch for registration information: web.cvent.com/event/65e4ad3f-f185-4fb7-a709-cf5cc5a3c4f8/summaryWe're excited to bring together educators and leaders from across the Midwest — and we hope to see you there.Join us November 18–19, 2026 in Coralville, IA, for two days of learning, collaboration, and practical Pyramid Model strategies you can use immediately in your wo#midwestpyramidmodelsummitu#PyramidModelM#ProfessionalDevelopmentp#earlychildhoodeducationa#socialemotionallearningr#leadershipr#coachingc#earlychildhoodprofessionalso#PlanAheadA#ConferenceReadyReady ... See MoreSee Less

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Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral

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Thank you, Sadie Weaver, R1 Child Care Consultant, for your 1 year of service with CCR&R! ... See MoreSee Less

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