Our team had a lot of fun at the 2nd annual Community Baby Shower hosted by Otero College Child Development Services. Pictured are back row (left to right) Cyndi Martinez, Jaclyn Dolin-Wendland, Sophia Salazar, Cecilia Cortez-Watkins, Brittany Phillips. Middle row (left to right) Irene Flood, Vanessa Mateo, Alyssa Hopkins, Tiffany Zuniga. Front row (left to right) Alisha Johnson, Berlinda Pedro, Alexandria Lovato, Alice Gallegos. Not pictured is Cinthia Zubia-Dozal and Lycynthia Ascencio. Great job team!
Otero College Child Development Services spring registration for preschool and Universal Preschool is planned for April 12, 2024. Registration will be held during the following times: La Junta, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Las Animas, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Manzanola, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Rocky Ford, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Lamar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Due to the continued inclement weather, the La Junta CDS center is closed today, Monday, March 25. All other centers are open. Central Office staff will report at their delayed time.
Buses will have a delayed start today, March 25, but will ensure children get to school by 10 am.
All Otero College Child Development Services campuses are on a 2-hour delay today, March 25. Staff should report at 9:30 and school will begin at 10. Buses will run in time to get children to school.
If you're looking for ideas on how to prepare healthy and tasty food for your family, visit https://www.cacfp.org/recipes-menus/recipes/.
It's National CACFP Week! Thank you to our amazing nutrition team, including Cooks and Cook Aides, for teaming up with CACFP to bring healthy meals to children in our program!
Due to dangerously cold temperatures and wind chill factors, Otero College Child Development Services centers in Lamar, Las Animas, La Junta, Rocky Ford, Manzanola and Boone will have delayed starts on Tuesday, Jan. 16. Staff will report by 9 a.m. School will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please stay warm!
Attention CDS families: Due to bus issues related to the cold weather, Rocky Ford Grand Valley is on a one-hour delay and Manzanola is on a two-hour delay this morning. Buses will run but will be delayed. If you choose to drive your child to the center at the normal time, staff will be available.
Attention CDS families: Lamar Center will be on a 2-hour delay Tuesday for children and a 1-hour delay for Lamar staff.
La Junta, Las Animas, Rocky Ford, Manzanola and Boone centers will resume regular hours. Transportation will run as normal at those centers that provide transportation.
Quaker recently recalled granola bars and granola cereals. See the list of items recalled here ...
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/quaker-recalls-granola-bars-and-granola-cereals-due-possible-health-risk
Visit cdsheadstart.com to learn about our open positions!
Join us Saturday at the Southern Colorado Farmworkers' Services Coalition Farmworker "Self Care Fair" in Rocky Ford.
Reminder: Otero College Child Development Services Head Start students will have early release at noon on Thursday, October 19 and Thursday, October 26.
Periodically, staff has the opportunity to participate in wellness activities led by our Wellness team in conjunction with the WELL (Wellbeing of the ECE Workforce in Low-resourced Locations) program. Recently, staff completed mindfulness calendars and submitted them to be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by WELL. Pictured here are winners from the Las Animas Center (left to right) Betsy, Christina and Jamayka.
Hey parents! We want to chat! Be sure to download the Otero College Child Development Services app so we can connect with you!
Attention Head Start families: Program hours for centers in Lamar, Las Animas, La Junta, Rocky Ford and Manzanola will change to 7:45 am until 3:15 pm beginning October 16. Breakfast will begin at 7:45 am. If you have questions, please contact your Center Manager.
Since 1965, Head Start programs have provided services to more than 37 million children. Dedicated staff not only spark the love of learning in our little ones, but they also nurture the well-being of their families. Discover what Head Start programs offer at www.cdsheadstart.com #HeadStartWorkHeals
