Provider Workshops
BizNest at Children’s Council offers workshops and classes that provide concrete ways to build your knowledge and skills as a child care provider. Most of our workshops and classes are open to all. Please note that some programs are open only to licensed child care providers. Financial assistance may be available for fee-based classes.
Special Events
The Fundamentals of Running a FCC Business
Children’s Council is hosting a series of workshops and courses designed to help new Family Child Care owners launch their business and existing FCC owners strengthen their business.
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If you are interested in attending a class in Spanish, Cantonese or English and do not see a class scheduled, please fill out this form and we will reach out when registration begins.
Family Child Care Workshops
Click on links to register. You may also email us or call us at 415.276.2944.
Early Learning For All Application Portal Trainings
Early Learning For All is San Francisco’s early care and education eligibility list and connects Early Learning For All programs to families looking for care. The list connects families seeking quality care and education to programs, allowing programs to report and fill Early Learning For All and Title 5 vacancies.
We are here to help you learn! If you are an Early Learning For All program or Community Based organization supporting families, contact the Help Desk to schedule a training at 415.343.4669 or email us.
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CA Workforce Registry Trainings
The CA Early Care & Education Registry is an online system to promote the education, trainings, and experience of early education professionals. Create a profile to track your professional development and find trainings. We are here to help you learn! Contact the Help Desk to schedule a Registry training at 415.343.4669 or email us.
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CACFP/Food Program: New Provider Orientations
Licensed child care providers who are interested in receiving monthly partial reimbursements for serving healthy meals by joining the CACFP/Food Program may email our health and nutrition team to learn more and schedule a New Food Program Provider Orientation via Zoom.
You may also contact us at 415.276.2900.
Healthy Apple Workshops
Create a healthy child care setting with these free workshops offered by the Healthy Apple Program. Any child care provider who wants to inspire children to eat healthier foods and be more active is welcome to participate. To learn more email Raegan Sales or visit www.HealthyApple.org.
Trauma Informed Care
Join our free, four-week training series designed for early educators to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of trauma on child development and learn strategies to support both children’s and your own well-being. Coming soon in Spanish and Chinese!
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Health & Safety
This 2 day (8-hour) virtual course meets the Preventive Health and Safety requirement for Community Care Licensing. This class is held on Monday and Tuesday, and you will receive the class zoom link 24 hours before it begins.
Course fee is $100 and registration is required.
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Pediatric CPR & First Aid
To apply for financial assistance covering the cost of classes, fill out and submit our reimbursement form, available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
At the completion of this one-day course, you will receive your certification from the Health & Safety Institute (HSI), which is an approved affiliate training program by the California EMS Authority (EMSA)*.
Course fee is $120, registration is required.
Please refer to event links for more information.
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*CPR 4U2 Training Services is approved by the Health & Safety Institute (HSI) to teach the MEDIC First Aid PediatricPlus training program. HSI’s MEDIC First Aid PediatricPlus training program is approved statewide by the California EMS Authority (EMSA) and fulfills California training requirements for childcare providers (22 CA ADC § 100000.17).
Family, Friend & Neighbor Information Sessions & Workshops
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