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Training Registration and Information

The following training classes are open to the public. You can register and pay online below. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Those who live in Stafford or Spotsylvania OR who work in a child care / preschool program located in Stafford or Spotsylvania County can pay a discounted fee for some of these training classes (not including First Aid & CPR) thanks to funding from Stafford and Spotsylvania Departments of Social Services Child Care Quality Initiatives.


Course Date
The Influence of Culture on Caregiving
Register
Jun 02, 2012
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Explore the many ways in which culture influences parents’ child-rearing choices and daily routines.  This session provides an opportunity for caregivers to explore their own cultural beliefs and how those beliefs influence their work with families.  Discusses strategies for learning more about families’ home cultures and how to decide whether a parenting practice represents a cultural difference or an instance of abuse or neglect.  

(PCAN Unit 5)    5 hrs -- 1 hour lunch on your own  COST:  $8 Stafford and Spotsylvania; $32 all others.

HOW TO TURN GOOD PLAY INTO GREAT PLAY Jun 21, 2012
07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
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Learn the secrets of how to help children expand their play: when to step in, when to step out, what questions to ask, how to get them to think. AND find out how great play reduces discipline problems.
 
This workshop is offered at The Childcare Network's Fredericksburg office through Penn State.


COST:  $10
SPARKING KIDS' CURIOSITY Jul 26, 2012
08:30 PM - 09:30 PM

REGISTER

What's so great about curiosity? How to help kids to grow curiosity. Clever materials to spark children's creative thinking and learning.
 
This workshop is offered at The Childcare Network's Fredericksburg office through Penn State.


COST:  $10
Business of Family Child Care
The Business of Family Child Care
Register
Jun 28, 2012
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

NOTE: This workshop is free but does NOT count for training hours or skill hours, and training certificates are NOT awarded.

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

First Aid & CPR
First Aid & CPR
Register
Jul 14, 2012
09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
American Health Services 703-619-1034 or 1-877-815-4870 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dan & Kathy Prescott 540-760-3850 or 540-424-8913 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Training Information

Because many of our services are free, we rely on the generosity of individuals and businesses in our community for financial support. All donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for your generosity!

Or donate at work through the
Combined Federal Campaign:
Agency #77093.