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Join host Andrea Hannen and special guest Deborah Gibson of CCV Insurance & Financial Services for a thought-provoking discussion of the issues surrounding insurance for licensed child care centres. After a brief introduction that explains some of the differences between specialized child care insurance and more generalized commercial liability policies, this hour-long broadcast consists of four segments. The first addresses some of the insurance implications related to reporting suspected cases fo child abuse or neglect. The second segment provides answers to insurance questions commonly asked by day care centre start-ups. The third segment offers insight into how the right insurance policy can help child care employers prevent and respond to potential claims of wrongful dismissal. The final segment touches on claims related to storm and water damage and outlines some of the obligations child care owner/operators may have to prevent and mitigate water risks. Deborah has been developing and delivering specialized insuance products for licensed child care programs for more than a decade. Her direct and practical approach makes it easy for anyone to understand even the most complex insurance issues related to licensed child care. 

One of the greatest challenges licensed child care owner/operators face is retaining and recruiting really great staff. Join Childcare Today host Andrea Hannen and Certified Human Resources Professional, Paddi Riopelle of HR Off-Site for an in-depth look at some of the ways smaller child care employers can remain competitive and not only keep, but keep attracting top RECE talent.

Physical literacy is becoming an increasingly important aspect of children's education. Physical literacy programming goes beyond just providing children with opportunities to play a sport. Its aim is to enhance children's well being by providing them with a foundation of knowledge about how to exercise and care for their bodies throughout their lives. While it may include sports skills such as catching or throwing a ball, it also includes rhythmic movement and a host of other activities that appeal to a wide variety of children's interests and tastes. It is also inclusive of all children. Whether you choose an outside company to provide this kind of programming or your staff delivers it directly, it's important to understand the basics. Join ADCO Radio host Andrea Hannen and the very charismatic and always entertaining Christo Loots of Monkeynastix Toronto for a lively discussion about physical literacy, and how it can benefit children and child care staff.