Health & Safety Review

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tori Sproles Excellence in early childhood education programs is built on a workforce that promotes continuous program improvement, and ongoing professional development is crucial to this process. Montana Child Care Licensing regulations require that individuals hired to work in licensed or registered program complete Orientation training within a specified time frame upon hire, […]

Pyramid Model: Overview Module 3

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Kristin Horn This course is required for STAR 4 application. Participants will be able to: 1.Describe the difference between Positive Behavior Support and traditional discipline approaches 2. Discuss how challenging behavior may be used instead of language by a child who has limited social skills or has learned that challenging behavior […]

Program Management Essentials

Program Management Essentials September 11th from 9:00-12:00am at Child Care Connections, FREE -Participants will be able to identify the role of an early childhood professional, describe the MT Early Care and Education system and recognize community resources applicable to families, children and early childhood professionals. *To register click HERE.

Program Management for Directors

Event Fee: Free Presenter: Tammy Christofferson Intended for new directors! Participants will be able to: 1. Identify the role of an early childhood professional 2. Describe the MT Early Care and Education system 2. Recognize community resources applicable to families, children and early childhood professionals. To register, please click here. Location Child Care Connections from 9-12

CPR/First Aid

CPR/First Aid September 11th from 6:00pm-9:30pm at Child Care Connections, $45 -American Red Cross Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid certification. Certification is good for two years from time of completion. Call or email Brandi to register. *To register contact Brandi at 406-587-7786 or brandi@cccmontana.org

Infant Toddler Caregiver Education

Starting September 14th and ending December 18th at Child Care Connections -There is an additional fee of $135.00 if you wish to take the course for college credit. Eight in person sessions and online work in between totaling 60 hours of training. This course consists of class time, homework, and observations. You must successfully complete […]

Early Childhood Essentials (AM)

September 18th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Child Care Connections, FREE -Participants will be able to explain how the MT Early Care and Education system supports professional development, children and families and promotes quality early childhood practices, describe effective skills in providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children and recognize community resources applicable to families, […]

Health and Safety Review 2019-2022

September 18th from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Child Care Connections, Free - Participants will be able to explore child care licensing regulations specific to health and safety topics, and understand why training on these topics is crucial to caring for children. Identify key components to keeping children, staff, and families safe and healthy in your childcare program.  […]

Early Childhood Essentials

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Tammy Christofferson Intended for entry level providers! Participants will be able to: 1. explain how the MT Early Care and Education system supports professional development, children and families and promotes quality early childhood practices. 2. Describe effective skills in providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children. 3. Recognize community […]

Impact of Sexual Trauma Conference by Child Wise

The Impact of Sexual Trauma: Recognize, Acknowledge & Respond Sept. 19 & 20 - Best Western Premier, Helena General Sessions:  Long-Term Effects of Sexual Abuse - Dr. Sheri Vanino, PSy.D. Sexual Exploitation Through Technology - Detective Katie Petersen Trauma-Informed Living; Post-Traumatic Growth - Andrew Laue, LCSW A Resilient Life/A Voice for the Voiceless - Erin Merryn […]

Helena CCC office closed

The Helena CCC office will be closed. Please contact our main office 406-587-7786. Paperwork can still be droped off in the glod slot to the right of the door and you can pick up paper work in the foyer.

Building & Maintaining a Successful Child Care Business

Event Fee: $35 Presenter: Tori Sproles Participants will be able to: 1. Determine the cost of care and develop an annual budget 2. Write functioning policies including a risk management plan 3. Utilize strategies for retaining high quality staff To register, click here.  Location Child Care Connections from 9-1