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Learn about yourself and your culture, and understand about intergenerational, transgenerational, and historical traumaWed, Jul 12, 6-7:30pm & Thu, Jul 13, 6-7:30pmPlease note: this is a two-day workshop. Participants should plan on attending both sessions. In this free online workshop for child caregivers, you will learn about yourself and your culture, and understand what intergenerational, […]
Early Learning SF: Training for Child Care Programs The San Francisco Department of Early Care (DEC)Early Learning SF: Training for Child Care ProgramsThe San Francisco Department of Early Care (DEC) is excited to announce the launch of Early Learning SF! Early Learning SF is a new website that offers better data and better matches to […]
Learn how to use the CA Early Care and Education Workforce Registry to track training and education accomplishments for your early educatioLearn how to use the CA Early Care and Education Workforce Registry to track training and education accomplishments for your early education program. This workshop will cover how to create a Registry account, how […]
Join Healthy Apple to learn how to enthusiastically encourage the children in your care to try nutritious foods, even your pickiest eaters.Child care educators are invited to join Healthy Apple for an interactive virtual workshop sharing and learning about how to encourage picky eaters and make mealtime more fun. Topics include:How to model healthy eating […]
This course meets the Preventative Health and Safety (8-hour) requirement for Community Care Licensing.This Preventive Health and Safety course (8 hours) is an affiliated training program approved by the Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) to meet the Community Care Licensing requirement. Upon completion of the Preventive Health and Safety class you will earn a certificate.The […]
At the completion of this two-day course, you will receive your certification from the Health & Safety Institute (HSI).This pediatric CPR and First Aid class will grant you certification from the Health & Safety Institute (HSI), which is an approved affiliate training program by the California EMS Authority (EMSA). Note: This class is a two […]
Join UC CalFresh (UCCE) and Healthy Apple for this fun and informative interactive workshop on using the CATCH EC curriculum!Join UC CalFresh (UCCE) and Healthy Apple for this fun and informative interactive workshop! Topics include: Importance of daily structured physical activityIntroduction/refresher to the CATCH Early Childhood curriculumHow to incorporate CATCH EC into your dayFunded in part […]
Join us for in-person Playgroup in Mission Dolores Park, Tuesdays at 10:45 AM for a truly special event for the whole family!Join our Tuesday Playgroup in Dolores Park at 10:45 AM! Each week child development experts lead engaging activities to build young brains, including resources and ideas you can use at home. Designed for 0-6 […]