There have been a few changes at The Childcare Network. First, our newsletter is back. We really want to let you know what is happening, and we want to hear from you. Second, Eli Lopez Acevedo is no longer with us as the director. I came back to assist with the transition. While being semi-retired was good, I really missed the interactions with the early childhood professionals in our community. The good part was that I did get two new rescue Newfoundlands and a new grandbaby during the retirement! Finally, our Childcare Specialists and USDA food program monitors are still the same, so please contact them when you need assistance. Just call the office, and Cindy will get a message to them.
Below are the classes / workshops that we have available. Most are virtual (V), but a few are in-person (IP). You can register for the classes at: https://vachildcare.com/.
Remember, for the free first aid classes, if you are a no show, and do not contact us in advance that you are not attending, we reserve the option to not allow you to sign up for future classes. It may not affect you, but we have to pay our instructor. Also, child care programs are limited to 3 people attending per class, unless we have cancellations. Children are not allowed. If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the instructor reserves the right to not allow you to stay.
Upcoming classes:
Directors’ Forums (all virtual unless otherwise noted)
9/8 – 7:00pm – 8:00pm, A Deeper Dive into Emergency Preparedness
9/15 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Best Practices in Family Engagement
9/25 – 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Staff Appreciation Goes a Long Way
10/13 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Mental Health Challenges in Early Child Care
10/24 – 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Best Practices in Family Engagement
11/10 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Practicing for Emergency Situations
11/20 – 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Contracts and Handbooks: What is the Difference?
12/18 – 12:30pm – 2:30pm, Finding the Right Fit: Hiring New Employees
Strengthening Business Practices for Centers (V)
9/6 – 9:00am – 11:00am, Part 1
9/6 – 11:00am – 1:00pm, Part 2
9/13 – 9:00am – 11:00am, Part 3
9/13 – 11:00am – 1:00pm, Part 4
First Aid & CPR (IP – all classes are from 8:00am – 12:00pm)
9/20 – James & Juliette McNeil Preschool Academy, 8543 Forest Place, Alexandria
10/18 – Primrose School of Bristow, 9101 Balaton Ave., Bristow
11/15 – The Goddard School of Alexandria, 1703 N Beauregard St. Alexandria
12/6 – Heiser Boys & Girls Club, 17565 Old Stagecoach Rd., Dumfries
Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes (V)
10/14 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Part 1
10/15 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Part 2
12/16 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Part 1
12/17 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm, Part 2
Subsidy Orientation (V)
10/18 – 8:00am – 10:00am
11/15 – 8:00am – 10:00am
12/16 – 8:00am – 10:00am
Situational Awareness (V)
10/16 – 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Emergency Preparedness (V)
10/22 - 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Have a wonderful school year, and reach out if we can assist you with professional development, classroom observations, or assistance with general questions. We are always here to help. (And we’re free!)
Donna
