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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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Tantrum Tamers
Monday, December 7, 2009
The Childcare Network
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $5 Stafford & Spotsylvania*  $10 all others

Tantrums, tearful melt-downs and biting are stressful behaviors. What are children trying to convey? We'll discuss effective ways to help young children grow through these tricky developmental stages.

*Discounted fees for those who live or work in a child care / preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania are available thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.

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Curriculum Webbing & Theme Boxes
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The Childcare Network
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $5 Stafford & Spotsylvania*  $10 all others

"What do I do with these kids all day?" This question is answered using a fun and easy to develop curriculum along with activity ideas based on YOUR children's interests and developmental levels.

*Discounted fees for those who live or work in a child care / preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania are available thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.

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School-Age Kids Are People Too!
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Location: The Childcare Network
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Cost: $5 Stafford & Spotsylvania* $10 all others

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.

*Discounted fees for those who live or work in a child care / preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania are available thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.

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Dealing With the Angry Child
Date: Monday November 30, 2009
Time: 7:30 -9:30 pm
Cost: $5 Stafford & Spotsylvania* $10 all others
Location: The Childcare Network

Why do some children just seem to be mad at the world? How to help these children learn self-calming techniques and self-control.

*Discounted fees for those who live or work in a child care / preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania are available thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.

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Enhancing Early Brain Development
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2009
Time: 7:30 -9:30 pm
Cost: $5 Stafford & Spotsylvania* $10 all others
Location: The Childcare Network

In early childhood, the brain grows at a rapid rate, with critical periods of development. What can we do to enhance early cognitive and social-emotional development so children can grow to reach their fullest potentials?

*Discounted fees for those who live or work in a child care / preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania are available thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.

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Managing Challenging Behavior
Date: Monday, December 14, 2009
Time: 7:30 -9:30 pm
Cost: $5 Stafford & Spotsylvania* $10 all others
Location: The Childcare Network

Hitting and biting, kicking and cursing, whining and tantrums…Oh my! What are the causes of these challenging behaviors and how can adults help children learn new and better ways to communicate their feelings, wants and needs.

*Discounted fees for those who live or work in a child care / preschool program in Stafford or Spotsylvania are available thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.

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Preventing Child Abuse Training Series – Northern Virginia

This training series of seven different topics is being offered for both training hours (up to 35 hours) and CEU credits (up to 3.5 CEUs). You may register for any number of sessions, but those who complete all seven sessions can earn 3.5 full CEUs for no additional fee. Cost is $15 per class. All classes are offered at least twice. All Trainings are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and include a 1 hour "on your own" lunch break.

Building Relationships with Parents and Families (Unit 1)

Building a strong relationship with parents will help ensure quality care. Learn how you can help parents grow in their challenging new role as parents of young children. Learn ways to get parents more involved in your program, and ways teachers, providers and parents can work together to support children's development.

August 8, 2009 – Mason GC
December 12, 2009 – McLean GC

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Building a Healthy Brain: Giving Children a Foundation for Lifelong Success (Unit 2)

The first three years of life are critical to brain development. Learn how to support and promote healthy brain development by using the 5 R's: Relationships, Respect, Repetition, Routines, and Responsive Interactions. We'll also discuss the effect of negative experiences and abuse on brain development.

December 5, 2009 – Mount Vernon CC
January 9, 2010 – Sherwood Library

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Social Emotional Development in Infants, Toddlers and Their Families — (Unit 3)

Social-emotional development begins at birth. The foundation laid in the first three years helps a child develop meaningful relationships and supports learning. When children have difficulty acquiring social-emotional skills, they are at increased risk emotionally, developmentally and academically. We will examine the relationship between stages of child development and parent development, and how to assist young children in acquiring social-emotional skills.

September 12, 2009 – McLean GC
September 26, 2009 – Franconia GC

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Understanding Temperament for Parents and Providers — (Unit 4)

Temperament is a child's way of interacting with the world around them. It is not "good" or "bad" but "goodness of fit" to parents and caregivers' own temperament is important to avoid personality clashes and behavior difficulties. Increasing our understanding of temperament, including our own temperaments will help support a child's healthy development.

October 17, 2009 – South County Building/Fairfax
November 14, 2009 – Mount Vernon CC

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Reducing the Risk of Abuse and Neglect (Unit 6)

Infant and toddlers are most at risk for abuse and neglect. This training will provide information on the prevalence of abuse and neglect in infant/toddler ages, the impact of maltreatment on child development, strategies for how to best respond to troubled parent-child interaction and suspected abuse, and how to discuss these matters with parents in a supportive way to prevent potential harm to the child.

August 29, 2009 – McLean GC
November 21, 2009 – South County Building/Fairfax

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Toddler Tantrums – What can you do? Supportive Responses to Troubled Parent-Child Interactions (Unit 7)

Child care professionals have a unique window into families’ strengths and challenges. We often wonder — how can we best support warm and nurturing relationships between parents and child? When observing troubled interactions we are sometimes at a loss of what to do. This training will discuss ways to help families develop positive parenting, and when and how to intervene when we see a troubled interaction between a parent and child.

October 3, 2009 – Mount Vernon CC
December 12, 2009 – South County Building/Fairfax

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Understanding & Dealing with Challenging Behaviors of Toddlers, Twos & Threes – (Unit 8)

Challenging behavior in infant-toddler child care is inevitable. What is the best way to respond to a child who is preverbal, does not yet use logic, and whose memory can't yet retain rules and limits? This training will discuss strategies for analyzing and coping with challenging behavior and how to discuss the children's challenging behavior with parents.

October 24, 2009 – Mount Vernon CC
November 7, 2009 – Franconia GC
December 5, 2009 – Mason GC

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The Business of Family Child Care
Monday November 2, 2009
Wednesday January 6, 2010
7-8:30 pm — The Childcare Network, Fredericksburg

This workshop is for providers who are new to family child care, or who would like an overview of licensing, the USDA food program, insurance, contracts and policies.

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First Aid & CPR:
A service of the Childcare Network and J4, LLC
March 6
May 8
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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