Early childhood facilities, educators, and administrators will know how to support breast feeding staff, and mothers of breastfed infants enrolled in the facility. Discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, and how it not only helps working mothers, but the employer as well, to have a lactation policy. To understand how to become recognized as a breastfeeding […]

Participants will: Understand the importance of and begin to develop a comprehensive parent handbook. Included in the discussion topics will be the effects of expulsion on children. Participants will: Understand the components of a parent handbook. Develop a mission statement and philosophy for their center. Create a behavior policy using school readiness policy guidelines. Discuss […]

Early Childhood Staff will understand the prevalence of Zika Viruses, methods of transmission, and means to reduce the risk to children and self.

CPR and First Aid classes, cash or checks only. Cost: $45 for both Call Mr. Forman at 239-357-7970 to register. Please enter through the back of the building.

Making Sense of Sets and Numbers (Math 1) is not a mandatory class, but is best practice for helping children learn math concepts. To register for this training you must visit the DCF website. www.myflorida.com/childcare

Child care workers will have a better understanding of the importance of car seat safety.

Staff will have a better understanding of SUID/SIDS and how to promote safe sleep practice in the child care setting.

Making Sense of Sets and Numbers (Math 1) is not a mandatory class, but is best practice for helping VPK children learn math concepts. To register for this training you must visit the DCF website: www.myflorida.com/childcare

Child care workers will learn fun and creative ways to boost children's activity and will understand the importance of healthy foods and beverages. Please register for all 4 sessions        

Child care workers will have a basic understanding of the Blue Zones Project, and how to use Blue Zones principles to create a school environment that teaches healthy lifestyle choices to improve students’ well-being.

This instructor-led course is appropriate for directors and teachers of 4 and 5 year old children. Course participants will gain early math knowledge and practical information about how to structure the classroom environment and plan activities to integrate math concepts and skills throughout the learning day. The course focuses on the mathematical thinking number sense […]

Conscious Discipline is a 5 part training that encourages children to make positive choices and appropriately manage their own behavior. You must register and attend all 5 sessions in order to qualify for CEU's: Session 1: October 17, 2017 Session 2: November 7, 2017 Session 3: January 9, 2017 Session 4: February 13, 2017 Session […]

Child care workers will have increased confidence in dealing with and prevention of Asthma episodes.

Identifies the importance of supporting transitions and provides strategies to reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom environment.

To help support teachers in fostering development in the preschool classroom. To help teachers identify strategies that promote citizenship, and social awareness skills. Finding strategies to include character development education in lesson plans, and overall classroom environment. Promoting the use of character to help foster growth and development.

Preparing Children for Collier County Public Schools Kindergarten success: focus on social emotional well-being.

This instructor-led course is appropriate for directors and teachers of 4 and 5 year old children. Course participants will gain early math knowledge and practical information about how to structure the classroom environment and plan activities to integrate math concepts and skills throughout the learning day. The course focuses on the mathematical thinking patterns and […]

Staff will have a better understanding of SUID/SIDS and how to promote safe sleep practice in the child care setting.

Preparing Children for Collier County Public Schools Kindergarten success: focus on social emotional well-being.

Identifies the importance of supporting transitions and provides strategies to reduce challenging behaviors in the classroom environment.

Child care workers will learn fun and creative ways to boost children's activity and will understand the importance of healthy foods and beverages. Please register for all 4 sessions

This class will address the basics of Conscious Discipline which is a way or organizing schools and classrooms around the concept of a School Family. Each member of the family—both adult and child—learns the skills needed to successfully manage life tasks such as learning, forming relationships, communicating effectively, being sensitive to others’ needs and getting […]