Workshops
Marketing your Business- Presented by TOM COPELAND
February 22 2012
Learn about promoting your business, what the child care trends are that affect your business, how to identify the benefits of your program, the five key marketing strategies, how to complete against child care centers and license-exempt providers and how to determine what to charge parents. Space is limited, pre-registration required. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
Observing the Behaviors of Children/ASQ 3- Part 1
February 27 2012
Learn about the sequence of early development, healthy interactions, red flags for concern and community resources and screening children with the ASQ3 tool. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a tool to screen the development of children 0-5 years of age, available to parents and providers. This is a 2-part course, February 27 & 29 from 6:30-9pm. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Duration: 02:30 hours.
Observing the Behaviors of Children/ASQ 3- Part 2
February 29 2012
Learn about the sequence of early development, healthy interactions, red flags for concern and community resources and screening children with the ASQ3 tool. The Ages and Stages Questionnaire is a tool to screen the development of children 0-5 years of age, available to parents and providers. This is a 2-part course, February 27 & 29 from 6:30-9pm. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Duration: 02:30 hours.
Subsidy Informational Meeting for Providers who are Licensed
March 01 2012
All the basic requirements and expectations of the subsidized program will be covered. If you are caring for children on the subsidized program you will be required to attend the meeting every few years so that you stay up to date on the state rules and regulations. Call 707-863-3950 to sign up. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
Stress Management for Family Child Care Providers
March 06 2012
Join us to learn what the symptoms of stress are, explore how your thinking can affect your stress level, learn ways to reduce stress, practice meditation techniques and other stress reducing tools. Presented by Andrea Vela from EMQ Families First. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Duration: 02:00 hours.
Family Child Care Licensing Orientation
March 14 2012
This is one of the first steps in opening a licensed family child care home. Orientations are offered on a monthly basis and are held on site at Solano Family & Children's Services. Register by calling Community Care Licensing at 707-588-5026. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 for more information and to receive free technical support in opening a business in your home.
From: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
Partnering with Parents
March 15 2012
Join us to learn about the key components of creating a supportive relationship with parents. We will explore how our attitudes, beliefs and values influence our relationships, relationship building strategies and the positive impact family-provider relationships can have on the children you care for. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
Rock Solid Foundations: Promoting Social Emotional Competence
March 24 2012
This 6 hour interactive training will teach early educators strategies fro enhancing the social emotional growth, competency and success of the young children in your care. This training utilizes the Pyramid Model from the Center on the Social Emotional Foundations of Early Learning (CSEFEL). Note this training counts towards CARES Plus Component A requirements and the California Child care Initiative Project. FREE for Solano County Child Care Providers. Preregistration is required. To register go to http://extension.psu.edu/cyttap, click on the green State Training tab. Location of training is Courtyard Marriott, 1350 Holiday Lane, Fairfield. For more information call 707-864-4615. For questions on CARES call 421-7229. Presented by Linda Brault from WestEd Center for Child & Family Studies.
From: 08:30 AM to 03:30 PM
Duration: 07:00 hours.
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Family Child Care Licensing Orientation
April 11 2012
This is one of the first steps in opening a licensed family child care home. Orientations are offered on a monthly basis and are held on site at Solano Family & Children's Services. Register by calling Community Care Licensing at 707-588-5026. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 for more information and to receive free technical support in opening a business in your home.
From: 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
Brain Development Birth to 12 years- Part 1
April 17 2012
Join us to learn about the neurodevelopment of infant, toddlers and young children. The workshop will explore how brain development is affected and altered as a result of a variety of environmental influences. We will highlight how a child's brain is impacted by the exposure to violence. Learn what you can do to support healthy brain development and optimize learning. This is a two part class, April 17 & 24 from 6:30-9:30pm. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
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Brain Development Birth to 12 years- Part 2
April 24 2012
Join us to learn about the neurodevelopment of infant, toddlers and young children. The workshop will explore how brain development is affected and altered as a result of a variety of environmental influences. We will highlight how a child's brain is impacted by the exposure to violence. Learn what you can do to support healthy brain development and optimize learning. This is a two part class, April 17 & 24 from 6:30-9:30pm. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
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Family Child Care Twilight Home Tours
May 03 2012
See a variety of local family child care environments on this fieldtrip. Gather some new ideas and tips for your child care, meet providers in the field and build lasting relationships that will help you be successful in the field of Early Care and Education. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Duration: 02:30 hours.
Sudden Infant Death Sydrome & Child Care
May 05 2012
Join us to learn about the risk factors associated with SIDS, the current theories, what you can do to reduce the risk of SIDS in your child care and how to develop a sleep policy. Call 707-863-3950 extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org. FREE
From: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Duration: 02:00 hours.
Getting Started in the Business of Family Child Care- Part 1
May 07 2012
Sound business practices are key to successful child care programs. This workshop will help you to begin your family child care career. We will discuss the feasiblity of opening a family child care, Title 22 regulations, steops to becoming licensed, how to make a business plan, start up costs, operating budget, marketing, creating a contract, interviewing with families, communication strategies, creating a program philosophy, how to set you policies and procedures, schedule and record keeping for your business, rates and statistical data from your area. This is a 2 part class, May 7 & 10 from 6:30-10pm Call (707) 863-3950 extension 752. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 03:30 hours.
Getting Started in the Business of Family Child Care- Part 2
May 10 2012
Sound business practices are key to successful child care programs. This workshop will help you to begin your family child care career. We will discuss the feasiblity of opening a family child care, Title 22 regulations, steops to becoming licensed, how to make a business plan, start up costs, operating budget, marketing, creating a contract, interviewing with families, communication strategies, creating a program philosophy, how to set you policies and procedures, schedule and record keeping for your business, rates and statistical data from your area. This is a 2 part class, May 7 & 10 from 6:30-10pm Call (707) 863-3950 extension 752. FREE
From: 06:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Duration: 03:30 hours.
Financial Management for Family Child Care
May 19 2012
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. Come ready to take notes and organize your books. Call (707) 863-3950, extension 752 or email referrals@solanofamily.org FREE
From: 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM
Duration: 03:00 hours.
Our Mission
The purpose of this agency is to promote and advocate for the well-being of children and families in Solano County by providing Subsidized Child Care, Resources and Referrals, Provider/Parent Training and Education, the Child Care Food Program and Community Outreach to address the community’s diverse and ever changing needs.