Upcoming Training Courses

This new class is a three-part series called Steps to Success for Subsidy Vendors: Implementation of Child Care Regulations and Guidance. You do not have to be subsidy approved to attend these classes.

Part 1 is Implementation of Child Care Regulations and Guidance. It will discuss the role licensing plays, what to expect with inspections, how to set rates, annual training requirements, and procedures for transferring ownership, relocating, or closing a Subsidy Program. 9:00am – 11:00am

Part 2 is Managing Your Business. It will discuss your tax responsibilities as a Subsidy Vendor, how to prevent fraud, finance tips, and how to access technical assistance. 11:30am – 1:30pm

Part 3 is Understanding Vendor Payment Guidelines. It discusses how subsidy vendors help families, components of the Subsidy Vendor Agreement, how to obtain a POS machine, and how to access and operate the vendor portal. 2:00pm – 4:00pm

• The role Licensing plays in the Subsidy Vendor process
• The background check process
• What to expect with annual inspections
• How to set annual rates
• What annual training is required
• Procedures for transferring ownership, relocating, or closing a Subsidy Program
• How to change program types Designed to be taken with Steps to Success for Subsidy Vendors: Understanding Vendor Payment Guidelines and Steps to Success for Subsidy Vendors: Managing Your Business

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.

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.

Statistics show us that one in four children will experience trauma by the age of four. This trauma could be abuse, hunger, homelessness, witnessing violence, medical, or grief. We know that a child’s greatest learning occurs during the early childhood years. These traumas cause behaviors that we see every day in the classroom. As early childhood providers, we need to recognize the signs of trauma, and teach children how to cope with the feelings they experience.

This training will discuss:

1. Why trauma matters?
2. How trauma affects the brain?
3. How trauma affects behavior?
4. Individual resilience
5. Ways to help children cope

This training is free and open to early childhood providers, with priority given to those accepting state subsidy and serving the infant / toddler population.

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.

Statistics show us that one in four children will experience trauma by the age of four. This trauma could be abuse, hunger, homelessness, witnessing violence, medical, or grief. We know that a child’s greatest learning occurs during the early childhood years. These traumas cause behaviors that we see every day in the classroom. As early childhood providers, we need to recognize the signs of trauma, and teach children how to cope with the feelings they experience.

This training will discuss:

1. Why trauma matters?
2. How trauma affects the brain?
3. How trauma affects behavior?
4. Individual resilience
5. Ways to help children cope

*Just a reminder, masks that cover your nose and mouth must be worn at all Childcare Network programs.

*Programs that do not have a minimum of 10 people registered may be cancelled due to grant requirements.

In this training, you will learn how emergencies affect your program, how to create and carry out an emergency plan, and how to support your business and the needs of the children in your care during and after an emergency.

Statistics show us that one in four children will experience trauma by the age of four. This trauma could be abuse, hunger, homelessness, witnessing violence, medical, or grief. We know that a child’s greatest learning occurs during the early childhood years. These traumas cause behaviors that we see every day in the classroom. As early childhood providers, we need to recognize the signs of trauma, and teach children how to cope with the feelings they experience.

This training will discuss:

1. Why trauma matters?
2. How trauma affects the brain?
3. How trauma affects behavior?
4. Individual resilience
5. Ways to help children cope

This training is free and open to early childhood providers, with priority given to those accepting state subsidy and serving the infant / toddler population.