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! 
Post your event/training on the CCCC website!PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
- Televised Training Programs
CCCC along with KCSOS broadcasts training programs and videos for viewing every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The broadcast can be viewed on the KETN Network (SuddenLink Communications Channel 20 (formerly Cox), Bright House Network Channel 15, Charter Cable Channels 19 & 46 and MediaComm Channel 8).
- 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. When participants complete a series of workshops and meet all licensing requirements, they become eligible for a choice of incentive packages to help them start or improve their child care program. CCIP 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. - California Early Childhood Mentor Program
Provides advanced training for experienced child development providers who wish to become Mentors to new practitioners. Mentors are paid with stipends for their commitment to this program. 707.864.7000 - Child Development Training Consortium
Provides the Community College Reimbursement Program, Career Incentive Grants, Child Development Permit Stipends, Administrator Institutes, and Professional Growth Advisor Project. 209.572.6080 - Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers
The Partners for Quality training is a responsive, relationship approach to infant & toddler care based on sound developmental research, theory and practice. Pacific Oaks or UC Davis units available. 661.393.5208 - CPR & First Aid Training
Good news for licensed Family Child Care Providers, Licensed Child Care Center Staff and anyone who cares for children in an informal setting. Community Connection for Child Care through a Health and Safety Program of the California State Department of Education will pay $ 30.00 toward CPR & First Aid Training. To find out how you can take advantage of this great opportunity, contact one of these businesses.
- LIFELINE – JENISE- 331-3868
- LIFETRACK – DOROTHY 833-0033
You will be required to pay any training cost above the $ 30.00 stipend. This offer is available while funding lasts so call today!- Accreditation
This process examines the total program: health and safety, staffing and qualifications, physical environment, and administration with primary consideration given to the nature of the child's experience, the quality of the interactions among staff and children and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum- Centers - National Association for the Education of Young Children or 800.424.2460
- Family Child Care - National Association for Family Child
- LIFELINE – JENISE- 331-3868
Training/Event Calendar
October - 2008
Saturday 10/11
Family Child Care Forum
Sponsored by the Kern County Child Care Council, Community Connection for Child Care and the Kern Association for the Education of Young Children.
Keynote Presentation: “We’re Stronger Together!” The keyword to being stronger together is commitment. Commitment ensures that we teach our peers to continue to grow professionally, to serve their children, families and the community. “We” is the strongest two letter word I know! Workshop Session “Preschool Age Point of View” Working with children who challenge us using therapy in a variety of avenues such as cooking, play, crafts and much, much more!
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: University Square, Room 1 2000 K Street, Bakersfield
Cost: $5
Audience: Family Child Care Providers
Contact: Register information at http://wwwStatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/101108FCCForumInvitation.pdf
En Espanol
http://wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/ForoSobreCuidadoInfantilHoga.pdf
Spanish translation will be provided
Sponsored by the Kern County Child Care Council, Community Connection for Child Care and the Kern Association for the Education of Young Children.
Keynote Presentation: “We’re Stronger Together!” The keyword to being stronger together is commitment. Commitment ensures that we teach our peers to continue to grow professionally, to serve their children, families and the community. “We” is the strongest two letter word I know! Workshop Session “Preschool Age Point of View” Working with children who challenge us using therapy in a variety of avenues such as cooking, play, crafts and much, much more!
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: University Square, Room 1 2000 K Street, Bakersfield
Cost: $5
Audience: Family Child Care Providers
Contact: Register information at http://wwwStatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/101108FCCForumInvitation.pdf
En Espanol
http://wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/ForoSobreCuidadoInfantilHoga.pdf
Spanish translation will be provided
Saturday 10/11
Family Child Care Forum
Sponsored by the Kern County Child Care Council, Community Connection for Child Care and the Kern Association for the Education of Young Children.
Keynote Presentation: “We’re Stronger Together!” The keyword to being stronger together is commitment. Commitment ensures that we teach our peers to continue to grow professionally, to serve their children, families and the community. “We” is the strongest two letter word I know! Workshop Session “Preschool Age Point of View” Working with children who challenge us using therapy in a variety of avenues such as cooking, play, crafts and much, much more!
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: University Square, Room 1 2000 K Street, Bakersfield
Cost: $5
Audience: Family Child Care Providers
Contact: Register information at http://wwwStatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/101108FCCForumInvitation.pdf
En Espanol
http://wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/ForoSobreCuidadoInfantilHoga.pdf
Spanish translation will be provided
Sponsored by the Kern County Child Care Council, Community Connection for Child Care and the Kern Association for the Education of Young Children.
Keynote Presentation: “We’re Stronger Together!” The keyword to being stronger together is commitment. Commitment ensures that we teach our peers to continue to grow professionally, to serve their children, families and the community. “We” is the strongest two letter word I know! Workshop Session “Preschool Age Point of View” Working with children who challenge us using therapy in a variety of avenues such as cooking, play, crafts and much, much more!
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: University Square, Room 1 2000 K Street, Bakersfield
Cost: $5
Audience: Family Child Care Providers
Contact: Register information at http://wwwStatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/101108FCCForumInvitation.pdf
En Espanol
http://wwwstatic.kern.org/gems/rrc7/ForoSobreCuidadoInfantilHoga.pdf
Spanish translation will be provided
Tuesday 10/14
How to Start a Child Care Business Kern LINCC Project
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Saturday 10/18
The Business of Family Child Care (CCCC)
Family Child Care at its Best
A Series of Early Care and
Education Classes
Sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Child Development, UC Davis
Funded by Child Development Division of the California Department of Education. This course focuses on the sound business practices that provide
the key to successful family child care programs
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Community Connection for Child Care
2000 24th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301, Board Room
Audience: Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 861-5330 to register.
Certificates of completion will be provided. Participants will receive 0.1 continuing education units for each hour of class providing that they attend the entire class. For example, a 10 hour class earns 1 unit.
About the Center for Excellence in Child Development
UC Davis’ Center for Excellence in Child Development engages in learning partnerships to improve the lives of young children. The Center is dedicated to quality care and education, and seeks to translate theory and research into developmentally appropriate practice. Training and technical assistance are available for all levels of organizations. For more information visit the website at
http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/childdev
November - 2008
Thursday 11/13
How to Start a Child Care Business Kern LINCC Project
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Saturday 11/15
Sirviendo a Niños con Necesidades
Especiales y sus Familias (CCCC)
Patrocinado por Center for Excellence in Child Development, UC Davis Financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar Una Serie de Clases Sobre el Cuidado Infantil y la Educación. Este taller avanzado permite la oportunidad de discutir la manera en que los proveedores de cuidado infantil pueden incluir a niños con neceesidades en su programa
Hora:8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lugar: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Salón Board
Audiencia: Proveedores de cuidado infantil licenciados
Costo: Gratis
Contacto: Llame al 861-5330 para registrar.
Recibirán certificados de completación. Los participantes recibirán 0.1 unidad en Educación Continuada por cada hora de clase. Por ejemplo, 5 horas corresponde a 0.5 unidades. Sobre Center for Excellence in Child Development. UC Davis Center for Excellence in Child Development está dedicado a la creación de un ambiente propicio para el aprendizaje con el propósito de mejorar la vida de los niños pequeños. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar está financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/childdev
Patrocinado por Center for Excellence in Child Development, UC Davis Financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar Una Serie de Clases Sobre el Cuidado Infantil y la Educación. Este taller avanzado permite la oportunidad de discutir la manera en que los proveedores de cuidado infantil pueden incluir a niños con neceesidades en su programa
Hora:8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lugar: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Salón Board
Audiencia: Proveedores de cuidado infantil licenciados
Costo: Gratis
Contacto: Llame al 861-5330 para registrar.
Recibirán certificados de completación. Los participantes recibirán 0.1 unidad en Educación Continuada por cada hora de clase. Por ejemplo, 5 horas corresponde a 0.5 unidades. Sobre Center for Excellence in Child Development. UC Davis Center for Excellence in Child Development está dedicado a la creación de un ambiente propicio para el aprendizaje con el propósito de mejorar la vida de los niños pequeños. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar está financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/childdev
Saturday 11/22
Sirviendo a Niños con Necesidades
Especiales y sus Familias (CCCC)
Patrocinado por Center for Excellence in Child Development, UC Davis Financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar Una Serie de Clases Sobre el Cuidado Infantil y la Educación. Este taller avanzado permite la oportunidad de discutir la manera en que los proveedores de cuidado infantil pueden incluir a niños con neceesidades en su programa
Hora:8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lugar: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Salón Board
Audiencia: Proveedores de cuidado infantil licenciados
Costo: Gratis
Contacto: Llame al 861-5330 para registrar.
Recibirán certificados de completación. Los participantes recibirán 0.1 unidad en Educación Continuada por cada hora de clase. Por ejemplo, 5 horas corresponde a 0.5 unidades. Sobre Center for Excellence in Child Development. UC Davis Center for Excellence in Child Development está dedicado a la creación de un ambiente propicio para el aprendizaje con el propósito de mejorar la vida de los niños pequeños. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar está financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/childdev
Patrocinado por Center for Excellence in Child Development, UC Davis Financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar Una Serie de Clases Sobre el Cuidado Infantil y la Educación. Este taller avanzado permite la oportunidad de discutir la manera en que los proveedores de cuidado infantil pueden incluir a niños con neceesidades en su programa
Hora:8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lugar: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Salón Board
Audiencia: Proveedores de cuidado infantil licenciados
Costo: Gratis
Contacto: Llame al 861-5330 para registrar.
Recibirán certificados de completación. Los participantes recibirán 0.1 unidad en Educación Continuada por cada hora de clase. Por ejemplo, 5 horas corresponde a 0.5 unidades. Sobre Center for Excellence in Child Development. UC Davis Center for Excellence in Child Development está dedicado a la creación de un ambiente propicio para el aprendizaje con el propósito de mejorar la vida de los niños pequeños. Lo Mejor en Cuidado Infantil en el Hogar está financiado por Child Development Division, California Department of Education. http://humanservices.ucdavis.edu/childdev
March - 2009
Friday 03/27
Storytime and Playdays (CCCC)
Community Connection for Child Care offers FREE Storytime and Playdays to Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for. A variety of children’s activities will be set up for EVERYONE to enjoy. These are low cost or no cost activities designed to help children learn motor, social, and language skills.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
Audience: Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 861-5330 to register.
Community Connection for Child Care offers FREE Storytime and Playdays to Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for. A variety of children’s activities will be set up for EVERYONE to enjoy. These are low cost or no cost activities designed to help children learn motor, social, and language skills.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
Audience: Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 861-5330 to register.
May - 2009
Friday 05/29
Storytime and Playdays (CCCC)
Community Connection for Child Care offers FREE Storytime and Playdays to Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for. A variety of children’s activities will be set up for EVERYONE to enjoy. These are low cost or no cost activities designed to help children learn motor, social, and language skills.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
Audience: Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 861-5330 to register.
Community Connection for Child Care offers FREE Storytime and Playdays to Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for. A variety of children’s activities will be set up for EVERYONE to enjoy. These are low cost or no cost activities designed to help children learn motor, social, and language skills.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Community Connection for Child Care 2000 24th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
Audience: Licensed and License Exempt Child Care Providers and the children they care for.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 861-5330 to register.
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