Training Information

The following training classes are open to the public. You can register through the mail or online, just follow the links. Questions? Call us at 540-373-3275 or send an email to TheChildcareNetwork@hotmail.com.

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Building Beautiful Brains & Sleep Safe Baby: Preventing SIDS
Dates: July 8, July 29
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Childcare Network
Cost: $5

Learn the latest information about how safe sleep practices can prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The first three years of life are critical times for brain development. Learn how to enhance brain development and stimulate learning for the early years

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Biting Bites & Sleep Safe Baby: Preventing SIDS
Dates: July 20, August 5, August 30
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Childcare Network
Cost: $5

Every provider needs to know about preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) through safe sleeping practices for infants. Biting is a normal part of growing up but it can be a troublesome issue for providers and parents. Learn the different causes and motivations of biting and how to address this problem in developmentally appropriate ways.

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Tuning Into Temperaments & Sleep Safe Baby: Preventing SIDS
Dates: July 15, August 23
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Childcare Network
Cost: $5

Learn the latest information about how safe sleep practices can prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Temperamental differences are present at birth; they influence how children behave and how they are affected by the environment. Understanding temperaments will help you tune into the child to maximize learning and happiness.

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Coping Tips for Tots' Tantrums & Sleep Safe Baby: Preventing SIDS
Dates: August 16, August 31
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Childcare Network
Cost: $5

Learn about the causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and how safe sleep environments reduce this risk for infants. Small children have tantrums for a variety of reasons. Learn some tips to help reduce the frequency and intensity of tantrums.

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School Age Kids are People Too
Date: September 1
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Childcare Network
Cost: $5

School Age children have specific developmental and behavioral needs that require our support and understanding. What makes school-age children tick? Learn guidance and behavior management strategies, improve communication and provide for the developmental needs of the older child.

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Pretty Terrific Preschool Practices
Date: September 14, 2010
Time: 7:30 -9:30 pm
Cost: $5
Location: The Childcare Network

Want new ideas for making improvements in your preschool program? How do you know what are the best changes to make for the most positive impact? What are the seven elements of a quality preschool program? The Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale Revised (ECERS-R) is designed to help you create developmentally appropriate learning environments for preschoolers. Includes information on quality space and furnishing; personal care routines; language and reasoning ; activities; interaction; program structure; parents and staff. ECERS-R is being used in Virginia’s new Quality Rating Improvement System (QRIS).

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Promoting Positive Teacher – Child Interactions
Dates: September 21
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Childcare Network
Cost: $5

Positive early childhood teacher–student interactions are the primary ingredient in creating quality educational experiences that launch future school success. This session will introduce you to a new Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) that will help teachers master the key components of quality early education that leads to successful outcomes for children: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. CLASS is being used in Virginia’s new Quality Rating & Improvement System (QRIS).

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First Aid & CPR:
A service of the Childcare Network and J4, LLC
July 10
September 11
9am - 5pm (1/2 hr lunch break - on your own)
$75 per person NON-REFUNDABLE
Located at The Childcare Network

Participants will receive two-year First Aid & CPR certification through Medic First Aid. This certification meets the requirements for state licensed child care programs in Virginia. Cards will be distributed at the end of class. A minimum of 6 people are required to hold class. Registration fee will be returned ONLY if class is cancelled. Please dress in comfortable clothing.

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Child Care College Scholarship Programs
Scholarships that pay 100% of the tuition for early childhood courses at local community colleges are available through the Virginia Dept of Social Services. To be eligible, you must be working or planning to work in a child care home, center, preschool or before or after school program. For more information, call 1-866-636-1608 or click here to download the application from their website.

TEACH scholarships
Individuals who work in a state licensed home, center, preschool or before & after school program may qualify for a scholarship through TEACH. Visit the VACCRRN for more information.

First Aid & CPR
The following organizations offer First Aid and CPR classes that meet the requirements for state licensed child care programs. Call the numbers below for class dates and prices and to register for a class.

Craig Johnson, J4, LLC 540-657-5822 or cjohnson@j4team.com
A Safety Resource 540-898-8223 or asafetyresource1@yahoo.com
Training 911 703-221-9733 or trng911@aol.com
KC Health & Safety Training 540-847-2490 or k_croft4@adelphia.net
American Health Services 703-619-1034 or 1-877-815-4870 Kevin@americanhealthservices.net
MAT Training, Northern Neck1-800-650-2128
Christinia Hargrove540-903-8090 or christinia_hargrove@yahoo.com

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