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Baby Sign Language Virtual Playgroup, the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30am, a learning event for the whole family!Please tune in at 10:30am for our Baby Sign Language Playgroup a fun, virtual, American Sign Language session for all!Each month Happy Baby Signs will lead engaging activities to support connection and communication, including resources and […]
At the completion of this one day course from 9am-5pm, 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). You need to […]
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 […]
In this 6-part series, we will discuss child development topics and review strategies to help you build a financially stable business.Workshops have moved to an online format. Information to access the online content will be texted or emailed to participants, and materials will be mailed to your address if needed. Updates will be texted to […]
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 […]
This is a mandatory annual training for all Family Child Care educators participating in the CACFP/Food Program.All participants in the USDA CACFP/Food Program (the person(s) listed on the childcare license) are required to attend the annual training.See training information below:Location: Children’s Council SF in Room 120Parking: available but limited. Parking details will be shared a […]
Learn how to use the CA Early Care and Education Workforce Registry to track training and education accomplishments for your early educationLearn 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 […]
This is a mandatory annual training for all Family Child Care educators participating in the CACFP/Food Program.All participants in the USDA CACFP/Food Program (the person(s) listed on the childcare license) are required to attend the annual training.This virtual training will be offered through Zoom. One week before the training you will receive the Zoom registration […]
Baby Sign Language Virtual Playgroup, the last Tuesday of the month at 10:30am, a learning event for the whole family!Please tune in at 10:30am for our Baby Sign Language Playgroup a fun, virtual, American Sign Language session for all!Each month Happy Baby Signs will lead engaging activities to support connection and communication, including resources and […]
Orientation to Trauma Informed Care Fall SeriesJoin us for an orientation to our Trauma Informed Care Fall Series.Participants that complete the full series will receive a certicate of completion and free gift.See the schedule below for the full series. Note all workshops are virtual, presented online.August 2024Trauma Informed Care Orientation (2 hrs): Saturday, August 31, […]