Facilitator : Abigail Black Participants will be introduced to the topic of mental health in young children. Training will provide attendees with knowledge to understand the importance of mental health in young children, warning signs of mental illness, and ways to create a supportive environment for young children’s emotional well-being. This free workshop is sponsored…

Facilitator : Angie Kinser This engaging and informative training is for early childhood educators, directors, and administrators and will provide essential knowledge and practical strategies to foster a healthy and well-balanced approach to food and nutrition in the early childhood education setting.  During this session, participants will recognize the critical role of nutrition in the…

Facilitator : Courtney Pearce As an early childhood education professional, your role in shaping the development of young minds extends beyond conventional teaching methods. While academic learning is essential, fostering physical development and well-being in children is equally vital. In this training, we will explore the immense importance of Big Body Play and how it…

Facilitator:  Darice Hancock The Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in the fiscal and operational management of family child care homes and center-based child care programs. This training is grounded in the belief that strong and sustainable child care businesses can support programs to improve children’s outcomes. The 4…

Facilitator : Angie Kinser This mandatory training focuses on Health, Safety, and Sanitation, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse, and Recommended Practices. This session is required for all childcare employees and must be completed within the first 90 days of employment. Successful completion of this course satisfies the Division of Child Care’s (DCC) new regulatory requirement…