Meet Keynote Patricia Dischler

Patricia has touched the lives of dozens of children and families, building a successful child care business for over 17 years. Dedicated to providing the best for children, she earned her Child Development Associate credential and became Nationally Accredited. After completing her Associate of Arts degree she released her book, From Babysitter to Business Owner: Getting The Most Out Of Your Home Child Care Business (Redleaf Press).

Patricia is the President Elect of the National Association of Family Child Care, and a Board Member of the Wisconsin Family Child Care Association and Wisconsin Early Childhood Coalition as well as the recipient of the Wisconsin Governor’s Award for Excellence. She has presented keynote presentations and workshops across the country to help providers create successful businesses and gain the respect and appreciation they deserve. Other books include The Patty Cake Kids & The Lost Imagination Cap (KIDBIZ Books).

Patricia is a strong advocate for early childhood professionals and strives to help them strengthen their careers as they do what they love-make a difference in the life of a child!
Check out her website at: www.patriciadischler.com

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Session I - 10:15 - 12:15 PM and Session II - 1:30 - 3:30 PM

To be announced later.

Almost all of our workshops are co-sponsored by Midwest CCR&R and/or have Core Competency and Child Development Associate (CDA) applicability

We have a new conference schedule this year so the day ends at 3:30 pm. The conference will still include: 6 hours of training, an energizing keynote, quality speakers, delicious hot lunch, Shaken Baby Syndrome video viewing, shopping with many vendors and pampering opportunities!

Online registration is available this year, starting August 1st! (back to the top)

• Foot Spa
• Neck & Shoulder Massage
• Makeovers
• Relaxation Spa
• Haircuts
• Full Body Massage
• Reflexology
• Mini Facials
• French Manicures

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If you're planning to make a night of it or a week of it, call the hotel by the 8/24/11 and request the Pamper the Provider reduced room rate. Remember expenses related to obtaining required training are tax deductible business expenses.

Best Western Kelly Inn - connected to the Convention Center by a indoor walkway
100 4th Ave South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 253-0606
www.bestwesternstcloud.com

Grandstay Residential Suite- 2 blocks from Convention Center
213 6th Ave South
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 251-5400
www.grandstay.net

Le St-Germain Suite Hotel (formerly the Radisson Suite Hotel) - connected to the Convention Center by a skyway
404 W. St. Germain
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 654-1661
http://www.lestgermainsuitehotel.com

Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites - located at the intersection of Hwy 15 & Hwy 23
75 S. 37th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
320-253-9000
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/st.-cloud/stcmn/hoteldetail

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How many hours of training is this conference?
Six hours of training will be available. Some county licensors will only approve credit for child development classes for first year care givers. If you are unsure where your licensor will credit a particular class offered at this conference, we suggest you clarify this issue with your licenser prior to registering.

If I am not a child care provider or not on the food program, can I still attend?
Yes, we welcome anyone who has an interest in children. Children, however are not allowed at this conference, except for breast feeding infants.

More questions? Give us a call at 952-345-8117 or toll free at 877-656-3773.

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