Quality Child Care Training Opportunities
Although many factors affect the quality of care, the education and training of child care providers are important indicators of a high quality care setting. Community Connection for Child Care offers free and low-cost professional development opportunities and resources for child care professionals and parents. Take advantage of the continuing education opportunities from participating programs! 
Post your event/training on the CCCC website!PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
- Televised Training Programs
CCCC along with KCSOS broadcasts training programs and videos for viewing every Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The broadcast can be viewed on the KETN Network (SuddenLink Communications Channel 20 (formerly Cox), Bright House Network Channel 15, Charter Cable Channels 19 & 46 and MediaComm Channel 8).
- Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)
Aims to increase the capacity of family child care providers and improve the quality of care for infants and toddlers in family child care settings. When participants complete a series of workshops and meet all licensing requirements, they become eligible for a choice of incentive packages to help them start or improve their child care program. CCIP supports the training and development of non-English speakers. Participants may be new or existing providers that are expanding to a larger capacity or serving families during non-traditional hours/days. - California Early Childhood Mentor Program
Provides advanced training for experienced child development providers who wish to become Mentors to new practitioners. Mentors are paid with stipends for their commitment to this program. 707.864.7000 - Child Development Training Consortium
Provides the Community College Reimbursement Program, Career Incentive Grants, Child Development Permit Stipends, Administrator Institutes, and Professional Growth Advisor Project. 209.572.6080 - Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers
The Partners for Quality training is a responsive, relationship approach to infant & toddler care based on sound developmental research, theory and practice. Pacific Oaks or UC Davis units available. 661.393.5208 - CPR & First Aid Training
Good news for licensed Family Child Care Providers, Licensed Child Care Center Staff and anyone who cares for children in an informal setting. Community Connection for Child Care through a Health and Safety Program of the California State Department of Education will pay $ 30.00 toward CPR & First Aid Training. To find out how you can take advantage of this great opportunity, contact one of these businesses.
- LIFELINE – JENISE- 331-3868
- LIFETRACK – DOROTHY 833-0033
You will be required to pay any training cost above the $ 30.00 stipend. This offer is available while funding lasts so call today!- Accreditation
This process examines the total program: health and safety, staffing and qualifications, physical environment, and administration with primary consideration given to the nature of the child's experience, the quality of the interactions among staff and children and the developmental appropriateness of the curriculum- Centers - National Association for the Education of Young Children or 800.424.2460
- Family Child Care - National Association for Family Child
- LIFELINE – JENISE- 331-3868
Training/Event Calendar
July - 2008
Wednesday 07/16
How to Start a Child Care Business
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfield College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
August - 2008
Tuesday 08/19
How to Start a Child Care Business
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
September - 2008
Wednesday 09/17
How to Start a Child Care Business
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
Learn all the practical information you need to open a quality child care business, whether a stand-alone center or an in-home operation. All aspects of the business will be discussed, including the need for more quality child care, licensing requirements, start-up costs, how to obtain financing, and where to get expert assistance at all stages of developing your child care business.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Weill Institute of Bakersfi eld College, 2100 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield CA 93301
Audience: If you are a child development professional or child care operator, a home based entrepreneur, a real estate developer, a business owner, or from a faith-based organization, this workshop will help you determine if a child care business is right for you.
Cost: Free
Contact: Call the SBDC at 661-395-4126 or online at http://www.weill-sbdc.com/workshops-events.html
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