GRANT GAZING 6/17/08 by Susan Murphy

As is the case with many working parents, my children spend time in a child care facility. I am blessed by having a great place for my boys to spend their summer and before and after schools time. The head of our center (Helen) does a phenomenal job teaching and encouraging all the ages of children who attend. It is hard for parents to leave their children in the hands of others, so knowing that they are well taken care of makes a world of difference to those of us who cannot stay at home. My funding choice today honors those care-givers who help our kids grown in a safe and loving environment.

This week’s pick: The Terri Lynne Lykoff Foundation’s – Children’s Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards. This foundation gives fifty awards across the country to dedicated, quality child care providers. Part of the application process requires submitting a project idea that will benefit their child care environment. Award recipients will get between $500 and $1,000 for their own personal use and another $500 to implement their proposed project. Of the top ten recipients, one person will be chosen to receive the Helen Marks Award which comes with an additional $1,000 shopping spree.

The deadline to apply is December 5, 2008 . Complete eligibility requirements and the application form can be found at the Foundation website.