Norwescap CFRS Provider and Parent Forum

01/05/2026

This Page Is Now Archived.

You can keep up with all things Norwescap by following our main accounts and checking out our latest events!

Follow Us!
Facebook: Norwescap New Jersey
Instagram: Norwescap
LinkedIn: Norwescap
Join Our Email List: norwescap.org/NorwescapContactList
Visit Our Website: norwescap.org
Explore Our Events Calendar: norwescap.org/events

12/30/2025

This Page is moving.

You can keep up with all things Norwescap by following our main accounts and checking out our latest events!

Follow Us!
Facebook: Norwescap New Jersey
Instagram: Norwescap
LinkedIn: Norwescap
Join Our Email List: norwescap.org/NorwescapContactList
Visit Our Website: norwescap.org
Explore Our Events Calendar: norwescap.org/events

12/22/2025

This Page is moving.
You can keep up with all things Norwescap by following our main accounts and checking out our latest events!
Follow Us!
Facebook: Norwescap New Jersey
Instagram: Norwescap
LinkedIn: Norwescap
Visit Our Website: norwescap.org
Explore Our Events Calendar: norwescap.org/events
Join Our Email List: norwescap.org/NorwescapContactList

12/15/2025

This Page is moving.

You can keep up with all things Norwescap by following our main accounts and checking out our latest events!

Follow Us!
Facebook: Norwescap New Jersey
Instagram: Norwescap
LinkedIn: Norwescap

Visit Our Website: norwescap.org
Explore Our Events Calendar: norwescap.org/events
Join Our Email List: norwescap.org/NorwescapContactList

09/29/2025

Parents, guardians, and child care providers, want to stay on top of the latest infant product safety recalls? This resource shares up-to-date alerts on unsafe baby gear, from sleep products to play yard mattresses, so you can act quickly to protect little ones. Visit the link to learn what to check, what to stop using, and how to keep your nursery safe.

https://keepingbabiessafe.org/infant-product-safety-recalls/

09/26/2025

Upcoming PD opportunities CFRS is offering. ✏️📓

We would love for you to join us virtually for a time of learning and sharing.
To register go to NJCCIS.com and enter the Event ID listed below.

09/24/2025

09/22/2025

Celebrate joyful, adaptive play where every child belongs! This Is How We Play is a valuable resource for families and early childhood teachers, showing how children of all abilities can play together. With a kid-friendly guide, discussion questions, and inclusive language, it helps adults foster meaningful conversations about disability, empathy, and inclusion.

09/19/2025

Why is the environment important? 🌱 The spaces where children learn and play shape how engaged they are and how they connect with others. A thoughtfully arranged classroom or play area encourages exploration, builds independence, and strengthens adult-child interactions.

Low shelves and labeled bins help children choose materials on their own, giving adults the chance to guide and support without managing logistics. Cozy reading corners invite quiet time and meaningful conversation, while open areas for blocks or art encourage collaboration and creative problem-solving. These setups create natural opportunities for adults to interact intentionally, ask questions, and respond to children’s interests. Reducing clutter and distractions also helps adults focus on each child, fostering stronger connections and supporting social-emotional growth.

By creating safe, inviting, and well-planned environments, families and early childhood teachers help children thrive in every part of their development.

09/17/2025

🍂 Fall Fun for Families – Local Edition! 🍂

We’ve rounded up some free to low-cost family-friendly fall activities near Warren, Sussex & Hunterdon Counties. Perfect for soaking up autumn vibes and making memories!

🌳 Outdoor Adventures (Free):
Allamuchy Mountain, Stokes Forest & Kittatinny Valley – scenic hikes, wildlife spotting & colorful foliage
Waterloo Village – step back into a 19th-century canal town
Hoffman Park – trails, ponds, and cozy leaf-covered paths

👣 Guided Nature Walks (Free – RSVP):
Echo Hill Park & Arboretum – toddler & baby-themed walks, complete with crafts and story time (pre-registration required)

09/16/2025

Join us every 3rd Wednesday from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, starting September 17th!
Location: 186 Halsey Rd, Newton

Enjoy a story, a fun activity, and a snack with your little one—no registration needed!

Questions? Reach out to Jacklynn Mikulan at (973) 383-3461.

09/15/2025

At 33 months (that’s almost 3 years!), your little one is growing fast — in body, brain, and personality! 🎉 Here's what many children are doing around this age:

👣 Gross Motor Skills
Runs easily
Climbs well
Walks up and down stairs with help

🖐️ Fine Motor Skills
Builds towers of 6+ blocks
Starts holding crayons with fingers
Can turn book pages one at a time

🗣️ Language Development
Uses 3-4 word sentences
Follows simple two-step directions
Vocabulary is expanding quickly!

🧠 Cognitive & Social Skills
Plays pretend (like feeding a doll)
Shows interest in other kids
Understands “mine” and “yours”

💡 Every child develops at their own pace — milestones are guides, not deadlines. If you have concerns, Norwescap CFRS is here to help with resources and support. 💙