Upcoming Training Courses

Presented by Kandy Hilliard, early childhood expert, former Technical Assistant for The Childcare Network / Child Care Aware of Northern Virginia

There is a lot of competition for business in Northern Virginia. Parents have the ability to choose a program based on cost, hours, location, program philosophy, or how nice the administrator is. What can you do to set your program apart from all the others? How can you make the parents want to choose you? Kandy, a former Technical Assistant for the Childcare Network, has some great ideas to create interest in your program.

This orientation session is recommended for individuals/programs interested in the VDSS Subsidy Vendor Program to learn about the application process, all program requirements, and resources available to assist you, such as Child Care Aware of Virginia’s technical assistance and training programs, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS).  

Information will be provided on program eligibility, needed documentation, proper document storage, the background check process, TB Screening, required training such as the VDSS Virginia Pre-Service Training for Child Care Staff (10 hours), CPR/First Aid Training, the Virginia Health and Safety Update Annual Training (3 hours), Emergency Preparedness training, other professional development and child care business practices, and how to connect to your local Child Care Aware and Licensing offices for assistance.

Presented by Lauren Small, CEO of Early Education Business Consultants

We will learn how to reduce “management overwhelm” by using a systems-oriented mindset. There will be discussion of how strategic goals can help improve profitability, increase enrollment, and reduce employee turn-over. Additionally, fundamental human resource management practices that attract and retain qualified staff will be discussed.

Presented by Virginia Marsh, Director of Operations for Early Education Business Consultants

The pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty in our finances and budgets. This workshop will discuss what financial forecasting is, and how you can use it to make plans for your program. Scenarios will be used to show you how to make data-driven decisions. This program will be done twice, for center-based providers in the morning, and for family child care in the afternoon. Choose the session that meets your needs.

Presented by Virginia Marsh, Director of Operations for Early Education Business Consultants

The pandemic has created a lot of uncertainty in our finances and budgets. This workshop will discuss what financial forecasting is, and how you can use it to make plans for your program. Scenarios will be used to show you how to make data-driven decisions. This program will be done twice, for center-based providers in the morning, and for family child care in the afternoon. Choose the session that meets your needs.