Childcare providers are sometimes the first ones to notice a difference in a child care setting.  Let's discuss with other providers and find practical methods. This workshop will cover the topics: how to talk to parents, when to have a conference, get to know your feelings, and much more! 

It is widely accepted in the Early Childhood Education field that children learn best through play, yet many programs struggle with defending this practice. Understanding current research, having skills for communicating its importance as well as the conviction to implement is key. Increasing pressure for academics to be introduced at younger and younger ages, has many educators feeling the tension to compromise best practices. This interactive workshop will help participants discover the valuable processes and outcomes that happen when children are allowed the freedom to direct their own learning through play.

In this training participants 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, and income, business expenses, and allowable deductions.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) are all wonderful exploration opportunities for young children. In this training, we will provide you with easy to plan and prepare STEAM activities for children between the ages of 3 and 5. You will also learn important tips, tricks and developmental guidelines to remember when incorporating STEAM in your program environment. Let’s go full STEAM ahead!

Once your business is ready to welcome children, the next step is marketing to attract customers. Learn the four “p’s” of marketing that will help your business grow and be more successful reaching new customers. Providing child care from our homes means more than caring for children. We must also be experts in promoting our services! 

Inclusion of children with disabilities in early childhood settings benefits all children. This 2-hour workshop provides educators the opportunity to explore the importance of a sense of belonging for every child in all learning spaces. Providers will also discover a variety of ways to create environments that enhance every child's experience through the use of visual supports and will be given access to a library of visuals that they can print and use right away!

Do you have questions about multilingual children in your care? Are you wondering what is the best way to set up intentional and meaningful environments? In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn and practice research-based strategies to support multilingual children in your childcare setting. Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop! 

Every business needs insurance to mitigate its exposure to risk.  This workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge of the importance of having insurance for your business.  You will learn the different types of insurance you may want to consider and learn the impact of running your business without it.  

Now more than ever, as a child care provider you are working hard to provide safe, high-quality care for children and families. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed! Which is why you deserve a day to recharge and rejuvenate. Join us this year for a virtual, fun-filled day focused on taking care of YOU. Whether you are a family child care provider, center teacher, or director, you will enjoy this conference focusing on self-care!

 Virtual Workshop Trauma 100 Saturday, July 8, 2023 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…

Virtual Workshop Trauma 200 Saturday, July 15, 2023 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…