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 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 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 of an individual child. Participants will apply learning by developing individualized trauma-sensitive behavior plans for children with histories of trauma. Participants will learn: How to…

Early Childhood Education thrives with high quality leaders. Leadership skills may come naturally to some, but one could easily develop important core leadership skills. This training will explore various leadership roles in ECE settings, help you identify your personal leadership skills/traits, and learn the difference between leadership and management.   In this training we will:…

Keeping up with Licensing updates is critical for family child care providers to do their job properly. Feeling assured in high-stake situations is not always easy but with effort, confidence can be cultivated. Join us for this Licensing Update and you will leave feeling confident that the next time your Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) comes…

Part 1: 11/9/23, 7pm-9pm  Part 2: 11/16/23, 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,…

When young children develop healthy social and emotional skills such as positive communication, self-regulation, maintaining relationships and following instructions they thrive. These skills are foundational to the development of core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, critical thinking and most other cognitive functions. In this interactive virtual training we will take a deep dive into the meaning and value of social emotional development 0-5 years through the lens of human development theories. Learn practical strategies for both programs and parents to support strengthening these skills in young children 0-5 years, and discuss how our own social emotional skills impact the children (and families) we serve.