American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
McHenry County Mental Health Board Crystal Lake, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Annie Johnson, Assistant Director, The Growing Place Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory Free […]
An Anti-Bias Approach to Recognizing the Holidays
Online WebinarAn anti-bias approach to recognizing holidays prioritizes inclusivity and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds. Instead of focusing on mainstream or dominant holidays, early childhood programs celebrate various cultural and religious observances, ensuring children feel represented and valued. Taking an anti-bias approach to recognizing holidays will help you foster a learning environment where children learn about […]
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThe Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center DeKalb, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Amy Lofthouse, Associate Director, Northern Illinois University Child Development and Family Center Audience: All Providers 3 Training Hours; […]
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThe Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business […]
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does it Affect Children in Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn how trauma affects the developing brain. The way the brain is affected often reveals how and why a child may react or interact in a particular way, after experiencing the trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program […]
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThe Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business […]
Trauma in Early Childhood: How Does it Affect Children in Your Care?
Online WebinarParticipants will learn how trauma affects the developing brain. The way the brain is affected often reveals how and why a child may react or interact in a particular way, after experiencing the trauma. Caregivers will be involved in a discussion about their knowledge of trauma and how to best support children in their program […]
American Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric Total (expires in 2 years)
Loveland Community House Dixon, ILAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course teaches child care providers critical skills and knowledge needed to respond to and manage illnesses and injuries in a child or infant in the first minutes until emergency services arrives. Trainer: Maria Lombardo, Director, Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center Audience: All Providers 4 Training Hours; Level of Learning: Introductory […]
Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care
Online WebinarThe Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care training addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family childcare programs. The purpose of this training is to strengthen childcare provider’s foundational knowledge of fiscal terms, concepts, and practices. It encourages providers to realize the importance of fiscal planning to the sustainability of their business […]
Choose It, Use It: Great Circle Time Picks
Online WebinarWhy is Circle Time important? What do we already know about Circle Time? Circle Time is valuable in a variety of ways: it builds relationships, builds a sense of community in the classroom, provides an avenue to share ideas, engage in conversation, offers a time to listen to others and develop skills as members of […]
An Introduction to Contracts and Policies for Family Child Care
Online WebinarContracts and policies can be two of the most important documents to have in a program. Family child care providers who enforce well written contracts and policies may find they are able to eliminate potential conflicts with parents. This informative training will be a stepping stone for family child care providers looking to start or […]