You have the opportunity to earn 1 additional training hour for demonstrating the use of the information you learned at a training class from The Childcare Network. There is no deadline for this credit, and the cost is $5.

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Saturday, June 22, 2013 1:00-5:00pm

Location: The Childcare Network at 410 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg 22401

Help and tips on behavior management and indoor and outdoor activities for summer fun for all ages.

Free for anyone who lives in Spotsylvania County or who works at a child care or preschool program in Spotsylvania. All others $20.

Tuesday, June 25, 7:30-9:30pm

Location: The Childcare Network at 410 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg 22401

This interactive training will invite you to consider ways to build positive, nurturing, responsive and dependable relationships with the young children in your care.

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online -walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State Extension.

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Sunday, June 30, 2:30-4:30pm

Location: Porter Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd, Stafford, VA

Advertising captures children. Take a close look at what advertising doesn't want you to know. Learn the effects of marketing on children.

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online - walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State.

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Saturday, July 13, 2:00-4:00pm

Location: Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd Woodbridge 22191

Learn the secrets of how to help children expand their play: when to step in, when to step out, what questions to ask, how to get them to think. AND find out how great play reduces discipline problems.

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online - walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State.

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Saturday, July 13, 11:30am-1:30pm

Location: Potomac Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd Woodbridge 22191

Infants and toddlers are disproportionately affected by abuse and neglect. Define child abuse and neglect, learn the prevalence of abuse/neglect in the infant>toddler population, and examine the impact of maltreatment on a young child’s development. Participants will strategize how best to respond to suspected abuse/neglect and discuss these issues with parents

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online -walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State Extension.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 7:30-9:30pm

Location: The Childcare Network at 410 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg 22401

This workshop is an overview of key points to think about before opening a family child care home, including personal and family considerations, state regulations, and business aspects of this occupation. The DVD segments accompanying this workshop contain interviews with experienced family child care providers discussing the advantages and disadvantages of family child care as a profession.

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online -walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State Extension.

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Thursday, July 18, 7:30-9:30pm

Location: The Childcare Network at 410 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg 22401

It's time to explore the true value of emotional literacy in supporting young children's emotional development! This training will increase your awareness of the kinds of interactions between adults and young children that support enhancing children’s emotional competency.

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online -walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State Extension.

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Thursday, September 12, 2013, 7:30-9:30pm

Location: The Childcare Network at 410 Westwood Office Park, Fredericksburg 22401

This workshop is an overview of key points to think about before opening a family child care home, including personal and family considerations, state regulations, and business aspects of this occupation. The DVD segments accompanying this workshop contain interviews with experienced family child care providers discussing the advantages and disadvantages of family child care as a profession.

There is NO COST for this training for those who work in a state licensed child care home, center or preschool that is located in Prince William, Stafford or Spotsylvania County.  All others pay $10.  You must register online -walk-in registrations are not accepted.  This workshop is offered by The Childcare Network through Penn State Extension.

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