Quality Child Care Training Opportunities

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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!

Spring 2013 Workshops

Download a List of ALL Spring 2013 Workshops

CACFP Annual Mandatory Training Flyer in English and en espanol

All Workshops are held at:

      Todos los talleres serán en:

Larry E. Reider Education Center, 2000 K Street, Bakersfield

6:30pm to 8:30pm (unless otherwise noted)

To register, please call (661) 861-5330

     Para registrar, favór de llamar (661) 861-5330

If you have questions about any of these workshops please call Pat Barron at 661-861-5308
     Si tiene cualquier pregunta sobre estos talleres favor de llamar a Patricia Barron  al 661-861-5308

May - 2013

Thursday 05/23
Infant-Toddler Training Series
One session monthly February-June, 2013, Room 201
The first three years are a crucial time of a child’s development. Research on brain development indicates that the brains of infants and toddlers are twice as active as those of adults. More than half of California’s infants and toddlers are cared for in child care centers, in family child care homes, and by relatives or neighbors outside the home. Research shows that good care and education contribute to children’s social-emotional, language, cognitive, and perceptual and motor development. High-quality infant/toddler programs provide children with caring relationships, environments, and materials that enrich learning and development.

June - 2013

Tuesday 06/04
Summer Outdoor Activities
June 4, Room 201
Come to this workshop ready to have some messy fun and walk away with lots of outdoor activity ideas for summer fun!
Tuesday 06/11
Contracts & Policies ~ Tom Copeland Contracts & Policies Curriculum
Repeat of April 18
Room 201
Participants will learn how to establish an effective contract and policies and enforce their agreement with parents. Content includes:
How to establish a business relationship with parents
The four key elements of a contract
How a contract and policies differ
How to resolve conflicts and enforce agreements
How to write a transportation policy that protects you and the children
Thursday 06/27
Infant-Toddler Training Series
One session monthly February-June, 2013, Room 201
The first three years are a crucial time of a child’s development. Research on brain development indicates that the brains of infants and toddlers are twice as active as those of adults. More than half of California’s infants and toddlers are cared for in child care centers, in family child care homes, and by relatives or neighbors outside the home. Research shows that good care and education contribute to children’s social-emotional, language, cognitive, and perceptual and motor development. High-quality infant/toddler programs provide children with caring relationships, environments, and materials that enrich learning and development.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

  • 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. Participants may be new or existing providers that are expanding to a larger capacity or serving families during non-traditional hours/days.

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