Quality Child Care Training Opportunities

Although many factors affect the quality of care, the education and training of child care providers are important indicators of a high quality care setting. Community Connection for Child Care offers free and low-cost professional development opportunities and resources for child care professionals and parents. Take advantage of the continuing education opportunities from participating programs!
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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

  • The 2010 Infant Toddler Seminar, hosted by the Early Child Council of Kern will be held on Saturday, March 27th. Register soon! Spaces fill up fast!

  • Televised Training Programs
    CCCC along with KCSOS broadcasts programs and videos for child development professionals like you. For the KETN Broadcast schedule click here.

  • Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)
    Aims to increase the capacity of family child care providers and improve the quality of care for infants and toddlers in family child care settings. CCIP also supports the training and development of non-English speakers. Participants may be new or existing providers that are expanding to a larger capacity or serving families during non-traditional hours/days.

    Training/Event Calendar

    February - 2010

    Tuesday 02/09
    Kindergarten ReadinessPart 1

    Registration Begins 2/1/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Tuesday 02/09
    Trajabando en Colaboracion con Padres, 4 sesions, sesion 1

    Registracion Empieza 2/1/2010

    6:30pm- 9:00pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar, UC Davs

    Thursday 02/11
    Trajabando en Colaboracion con Padres, 4 sesions, sesion 2

    Registracion Empieza 2/1/2010

    6:30pm- 9:00pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar, UC Davs

    Thursday 02/11
    Kindergarten Readiness Part 2

    Registration Begins 2/1/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Tuesday 02/16
    Trajabando en Colaboracion con Padres, 4 sesions, sesion 3

    Registracion Empieza 2/1/2010

    6:30pm- 9:00pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar, UC Davs

    Thursday 02/18
    Trajabando en Colaboracion con Padres, 4 sesions, sesion 4

    Registracion Empieza 2/1/2010

    6:30pm- 9:00pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar, UC Davs

    Saturday 02/20

    Tom Copeland returns to Bakersfield!

    This workshop will cover topics like, tax tips, marketing and planning for retirement.

    9am to 4pm

    Fee: $25.00

    1300 17th Street Room 1A

    For registration information call 861-5308

    March - 2010

    Thursday 03/04
    Preparacion Para Kindergarten sesion 1

    3/11/2010 sesion 2

    Registracion Empieza 2/22/2010

    6:30pm- 8:30pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido 661-8861-5330

    Tuesday 03/09
    Learning Environments - Music

    Registration Begins 2/22/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Thursday 03/11
    Preparacion Para Kindergarten sesion 2

    Registracion Empieza 2/22/2010

    6:30pm- 8:30pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido 661-8861-5330

    Wednesday 03/17
    La inclusion es... sesion 1,La Inclusion Funciona

    Registracion Empieza 3/1/2010

    6:30pm- 8:30pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Wednesday 03/24
    La inclusion es... sesion 2, Trabajando Juntos Para incluir a Todos

    Registracion Empieza 3/1/2010

    6:30pm- 8:30pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Saturday 03/27
    IN VISALIA 22nd Annual Child Care Conference

    Held at the Visalia Convention Center, to register call Rosie Huerta @ 559-651-0862

    Saturday 03/27
    Infant Toddler Seminar

    Hosted by the Early Childhood Council of Kern

    This is a half day seminar for people who work in Infant / Toddler Programs.

    For more information call 661-636-4444

    Wednesday 03/31
    Play Day/ Story Time Event

    Registration Begins 3/1/2010

    9:30 am to 11:00am

    2000 24th Street

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    April - 2010

    Thursday 04/08
    Learning Environments - Low/No Cost Activities

    Registration Begins 3/22/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Tuesday 04/13
    Partnering with Parents, 4 Part Series,Part 1

    Registration Begins 4/1/2010

    6:30pm - 9:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    This workshop is sponsored by UC Davis, Family Child Care at it's Best

    Thursday 04/15
    Partnering with Parents, 4 Part Series, Part 2

    Registration Begins 4/1/2010

    6:30pm - 9:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    This workshop is sponsored by UC Davis, Family Child Care at it's Best

    Tuesday 04/20
    Partnering with Parents, 4 Part Series, Part 3

    Registration Begins 4/1/2010

    6:30pm - 9:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    This workshop is sponsored by UC Davis, Family Child Care at it's Best

    Thursday 04/22
    Partnering with Parents, 4 Part Series, Part 4

    Registration Begins 4/1/2010

    6:30pm - 9:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    This workshop is sponsored by UC Davis, Family Child Care at it's Best

    Saturday 04/24
    From Baby sitter to Business Owner: Getting the most out of your family child care home business.

    Come to this workshop to learn more about the importance of professionalism in your chosen career, marketing strategies, and good communication skills. All attendees will receive a certificate of completion and a copy of Patricia Dischlers’s book “From Babysitter To Business Owner

    9am to 11:30 am

    Fee: $22.00

    Call 861-5308 for registration information

    Tuesday 04/27
    Como Crear un Manual para los Padres

    Registracion Empieza 4/1/2010

    6:30pm- 8:30pm 2000 24th Street, Bakersfield, Salon A

    Registracion Requirido, 661-861-5330

    Thursday 04/29
    Create a Parent Handbook WorkshopRegistration Begins 4/1/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    May - 2010

    Tuesday 05/04
    Reframing Discipline, 3 part series

    Doing the Groundwork

    Registration Begins 4/19/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Tuesday 05/11
    Reframing Discipline, 3 part series

    Connecting with Every Child - Key to Successful Discipline

    Registration Begins 4/19/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Thursday 05/13
    Learning Environments - Dramatic Play

    Registration Begins 4/26/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Tuesday 05/18
    Reframing Discipline, 3 part series

    Understanding Difficult Behavior

    Registration Begins 4/19/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    June - 2010

    Tuesday 06/15
    Learning Environments - File Folder Games

    Registration Begins 6/1/2010

    6:30pm - 8:30pm

    2000 24th Street, Room A

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330

    Friday 06/25
    Play Day/ Story Time Event

    Registration Begins 6/1/2010

    9:30 am to 11:00am

    2000 24th Street

    Reservations required, to register call 661-861-5330


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