As a child care provider you work hard to provide high-quality care for children and families. You spend countless hours in trainings and classes to stay abreast with developmentally appropriate practices and licensing requirements. Utilizing every spare minute to plan and set up your environment and curriculum in a way that is engaging and purposeful…

Virtual Workshop Trauma 100 Saturday, August 3, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm This session will cover the effects of various forms of trauma and toxic stress in early childhood, children’s brain development in the first five years, and the impact of traumatic stress on the brain and early development. Participants will learn: Learn the neurobiology of trauma and…

Virtual Workshop Trauma 201 Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:00am-3:00pm This session will help participants go deeper in learning and applying strategies to support children affected by trauma through the lens of an individual child. Participants will apply learning by developing individualized trauma-sensitive behavior plans for children with histories of trauma. Participants will: Explore how to…

We know that children learn best through play and experience access to the creative self in their early years more so than at any other time in their lives. Play is an ideal state of mind for creativity and learning. Play changes the connections of the front of the brain; it is here (the pre-frontal…

Part 1: Monday, September 30, 2024, 6-9pm  Part 2: Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 6-9pm  During this two-part training, participants will learn about the following:  The Purpose of Observation  Observing and Collecting Evidence  Organizing an Observation System  *Participants must attend both parts in their entirety and have a WFR ID to receive professional development hours. For…

Part 1: 10/14/24, 7pm-9pm  Part 2: 10/21/24, 7pm-9pm    This training will cover:  Identifying the philosophy of your program  Drafting the Parent Guide  Drafting your contract and forms  Establishing policies and procedures on: health, special needs, exclusions, release of the child, privacy, confidentiality and open- door policy  Policies on schedule (regular hours, sick time, vacation,…

Childcare providers are sometimes the first to notice a difference in a child under their care. This workshop will cover: how to talk to parents when concerns arise, when to have a conference with family, get to know your feelings, and much more! 

Overview of Ages and Stages Questionnaire  These trainings will help you learn how to use the ASQ-3, a parent completed developmental screening tools, to identify a child's developmental strengths and needs during the crucial first five years of life.  Training Objectives:  Understand why this simple screening is important for children ages 0-5 years.  Become familiar…

Overview of Ages and Stages Questionnaire  These trainings will help you learn how to use the ASQ:SE-2, a parent completed developmental screening tools, to identify a child's developmental strengths and needs during the crucial first five years of life.  Training Objectives:  Understand why this simple screening is important for children ages 0-5 years.  Become familiar…

The core mission of the Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Licensing Program is to maintain the health and safety of children by ensuring that licensed child care facilities meet established Title 22 standards. The Family Child Care CARE Tool was developed to be used by Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) when conducting inspections in licensed…

In this training we will: Examine financial definitions in everyday language   Recognize the importance of determining what and why you need complete documentation   Consider various methods for recording your finances   Discuss income, business expenses, and allowable deductions    Registration ends 1/10/25