April 1-7, 2023 was Week of the Young Child®, an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest early childhood education association. GSA is a NAEYC “large system user” and one of their Accreditation Facilitation Projects (AFP). NAEYC is an important industry partner as it supports our providers in delivering high quality, affordable child care for federal employees. The Week of the Young Child® focuses public attention on the needs of young children and their families and recognizes early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.
Visit the NAEYC resources page for ideas on celebrating the Week of the Young Child with children, their teachers, families, and communities
 The Kathy Herward Child Care Center in Andover, MA celebrated Week of the Young Child themed week of activities:
- Music Monday - field trips to celebrate
- Tasty Tuesday - children enjoyed tasty and healthy treats
- Work Together Wednesday - children enjoyed STEAM activities
- Artsy Thursday - children decorated and donated lunch bags to an organization that provides meals for the homeless
- Family Friday - center hosted an in-person Grandparents Day event
For more information on the Kathy Herward CCC click here
 The Edward Zorinsky Child Care Center in Omaha, Nebraska celebrated Week of the Young Child with a fun filled week of activities and fun events which included:
- Music Monday - children made homemade instruments and their own music
- Tasty Tuesday- children made their own yummy recipes
- Artsy Thursday - children fun activities with paints and dramatic play with friends
- Fun Family Friday - children enjoyed bubble blowing and making crafts with family photos
For more information about Edward Zorinsky Child Care Center, click here
THANK YOU to all our families who participated in the fun celebrations!
GSA Child Care Training Program
Are you a director new to GSA or in need of a refresher? Please join our virtual training sessions: child care background checks refresher; new GSA director; and preparing for a NAEYC accreditation visit. Let your GSA child care program manager know and we'll get you connected
Upcoming sessions:
- GSA Background Check Refresher: June 19, 2023 at 12:00 ET
- Getting Ready for NAEYC: July 25, 2023 at 1:30 ET
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Did you know many federal agencies offer a child care subsidy to qualifying employees based on income? These subsidies are a powerful recruiting tool for federal employees. OPM maintains information on participating agencies, Child Care Subsidy Program agency points of contact, and income ceiling here. Or ask your GSA Child Care Program Manager for current information. See also a Tuition Assistance Tool Kit on our website.
Your help is needed to raise awareness and participation by:
- Accepting federal child care subsidies.
- Informing families about Federal agencies employee subsidies (OPM website, list of agencies, and flier can be emailed to families, posted in newsletters, bulletin boards, etc)
- Encouraging Families to contact their agency for more information on whether they qualify.
- Reporting the number of families participating in a subsidy program on your GSA annual report.
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