Workshops
September 08 2010
Family Child Care Licensing Orientation
This is your first step in becoming a licensed child care provider. You must call Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing to Register. Mail check to DSS/CCL, Redwood Empire District Office, 101 Golf Course Dr., Suite A-230, Rohnert Park, 94928, and call (707) 588-5026. $25.00
From: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
September 09 2010
Basic & Standard First Aid (2 year certification)
This EMSA approved course covers first aid for burns, bleeding, shock, hands on bandaging and more. First Aid supplies & kits sold in class. Required for licensed providers and assistants. Mail checks to L&L Health & Safety, 300 East H. Street #21, Benicia, CA 94510 or Call (707) 745-5102. $35.00
From: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
September 11 2010
Partnering with Parents- UC Davis Family Child Care at it's Best Two Part Series
Learning how to work effective with parents is at the heart of quality care. In this class you will learn how to establish an atmosphere of trust and cooperation, how to communicate effectively, address child-rearing values and beliefs and how to develop clear policies and practices. September 11 & 18 from 9am-2:30pm. Call (707) 863-3950 extension #752. FREE
From: 09:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Duration: 05:30 hours.
September 12 2010
CPR (2 year certification)
Pediatric & Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR is required for licensed providers. Pay at www.inaheartbeat.us or mail check to 4160 Suisun Valley Road, Ste E-226, Fairfield 94534, or call (707) 592-0223. $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
September 21 2010
Fun with Literacy
Join us to learn some fun hands on early literacy activities you can use with the children in your care. Child care is not available for this workshop. Sponsored by the Child Care Initiative Project. Call (707) 863-3950 extension 123. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
September 25 2010
CPR (2 year certification)
Pediatric & Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR is required for licensed providers. Pay at www.inaheartbeat.us or mail check to 4160 Suisun Valley Road, Ste E-226, Fairfield 94534, or call (707) 592-0223. $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
September 26 2010
Preventive Health & Safety
This course covers communicable diseases, child abuse identification, children’s health, disease prevention & more. Required for all licensed providers. Note: Community Care Licensing requires a copy of the paid receipt in order to submit your In-Home Child Care application. Pay at www.heart2hearttraining.com. Call (707) 483-2211 $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Duration: 07:30 hours.
September 27 2010
Observing & Recording Children's Behaviors, PEAK Provider Training
The ASQ-3 is a tool to screen the development of children birth through five years of age. The tool screens children on communication, gross and fine motor, problem solving, personal-social and social-emotional development. Learn about the PEAK Project and the benefits of using the screening tools in your setting. Participants will complete a sample of the ASQ-3 and learn about scoring and interpreting the score. 9/27 & 9/29, 7:00pm—9:00pm. Call (707) 863-3950, extension #752. FREE
From: 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Duration: 30 days and 02:00 hours.
October 05 2010
The Business of Child Care—A Two Part Series
Sound business practices are key to successful child care programs. This workshop highlights the necessary ingredients for effectively operating a child care business in Solano County. Topics include recordkeeping, marketing, research and developing a contract. This workshop is meant for both new and seasoned providers. 10/5 & 10/7, 6:30pm—10pm. Call (707) 863-3950, extension #752. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 03:30 hours.
October 06 2010
Basic & Standard First Aid (2 year certification)
This EMSA approved course covers first aid for burns, bleeding, shock, hands on bandaging and more. First Aid supplies & kits sold in class. Required for licensed providers and assistants. Mail checks to L&L Health & Safety, 300 East H. Street #21, Benicia, CA 94510 or Call (707) 745-5102. $35.00
From: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
October 13 2010
Family Child Care Licensing Orientation
This is your first step in becoming a licensed child care provider. You must call Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing to Register. Mail check to DSS/CCL, Redwood Empire District Office, 101 Golf Course Dr., Suite A-230, Rohnert Park, 94928, and call (707) 588-5026. $25.00
From: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
October 16 2010
Financial Management - Taxes & Books
In this workshop, you will be introduced to the financial aspects of owning and operating your family child care business. The class will include record keeping ideas, tax laws, mileage and business information to help you successfully run your business. Call (707) 863-3950, extension 752. FREE
From: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
October 23 2010
Home Tours
Visit a variety of local family child care environments on this fieldtrip. Gather some new ideas and tips for your child care, meet other providers in your field and build lasting relationships that will help you be successful in the field of Early Care and Education. Sponsored by the Child Care Intiative Project. Call (707) 863-3950, extension 123. FREE
From: 09:00 AM to 01:30 PM
Duration: 04:30 hours.
October 31 2010
CPR (2 Year Certification)
Pediatric & Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR is required for licensed providers. Pay at www.inaheartbeat.us or mail check to 4160 Suisun Valley Road, Ste E-226, Fairfield 94534, or call (707) 592-0223. $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
November 03 2010
Music & Movement
Learn fun new ways to include music and movement activities in your child care. This is an active hand on workshop so please dress accordingly. This workshop can not accommodate children. Sponsored by the Child Care Intiative Project. Call (707) 863-3950, extension 123. FREE
From: 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Duration: 02:00 hours.
November 04 2010
Basic & Standard First Aid (2 year certification)
This EMSA approved course covers first aid for burns, bleeding, shock, hands on bandaging and more. First Aid supplies & kits sold in class. Required for licensed providers and assistants. Mail checks to L&L Health & Safety, 300 East H. Street #21, Benicia, CA 94510 or Call (707) 745-5102. $35.00
From: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
November 06 2010
Guiding Young Children- UC Davis Family Child Care at it's Best Two Part Series
Learn how to address children's challenging behaviors and ways to work effectively with children and parents. Learn techniques to manage conflict while supporting children's optimal development. Topics include using observation to understand behavior, effective communication skills and parenting styles and cultural practices. November 6 & 13 from 9am-2:30pm. Call (707) 863-3950 #752.
From: 09:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Duration: 05:30 hours.
November 07 2010
CPR (2 year certification)
Pediatric & Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR is required for licensed providers. Pay at www.inaheartbeat.us or mail check to 4160 Suisun Valley Road, Ste E-226, Fairfield 94534, or call (707) 592-0223. $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
November 10 2010
Family Child Care Licensing Orientation
This is your first step in becoming a licensed child care provider. You must call Department of Social Services/Community Care Licensing to Register. Mail check to DSS/CCL, Redwood Empire District Office, 101 Golf Course Dr., Suite A-230, Rohnert Park, 94928, and call (707) 588-5026. $25.00
From: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
November 17 2010
Nutrition Education
Give all young children a healthy start in life! Join us to learn what every child care provider should know about childhood nutrition and obesity. Call (707) 863-3950 extension #752. FREE
From: 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM
Duration: 02:00 hours.
November 20 2010
CPR (2 year certification)
Pediatric & Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR is required for licensed providers. Pay at www.inaheartbeat.us or mail check to 4160 Suisun Valley Road, Ste E-226, Fairfield 94534, or call (707) 592-0223. $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
November 21 2010
Preventive Health & Safety
This course covers communicable diseases, child abuse identification, children’s health, disease prevention & more. Required for all licensed providers. Note: Community Care Licensing requires a copy of the paid receipt in order to submit your In-Home Child Care application. Pay at www.heart2hearttraining.com. Call (707) 483-2211 $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 03:30 PM
Duration: 07:30 hours.
December 01 2010
Basic & Standard First Aid (2 year certification)
This EMSA approved course covers first aid for burns, bleeding, shock, hands on bandaging and more. First Aid supplies & kits sold in class. Required for licensed providers and assistants. Mail checks to L&L Health & Safety, 300 East H. Street #21, Benicia, CA 94510 or Call (707) 745-5102. $35.00
From: 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
December 05 2010
Observing & Recording Children's Behaviors; PEAK Provider Training
The ASQ-3 is a tool to screen the development of children birth through five years of age. The tool screens children on communication, gross and fine motor, problem solving, personal-social and social-emotional development. Learn about the PEAK Project and the benefits of using the screening tools in your setting. Participants will complete a sample of the ASQ-3 and learn about scoring and interpreting the score. 8:00am—12:00pm. Call (707) 863-3950, extension #752. FREE
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
December 12 2010
CPR (2 year certification)
Pediatric & Adult American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR is required for licensed providers. Pay at www.inaheartbeat.us or mail check to 4160 Suisun Valley Road, Ste E-226, Fairfield 94534, or call (707) 592-0223. $50.00
From: 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 04:00 hours.
