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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The Business of Family Child Care
Wednesday, July 16
Tuesday, August 19
Thursday, September 11
Monday, November 10
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
Saturday, July 12
Saturday, September 13
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 Neck | 1-800-650-2128 |
| Christinia Hargrove | 540-903-8090 or christinia_hargrove@yahoo.com |
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