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Explore Yellowstone

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Angie Weikert Participants will be able to: 1. Engage in science activities related to Yellowstone’s thermal features. 2. Practice preschool science activities related to Yellowstone animal adaptations. 3. Brainstorm ideas for activities and lessons appropriate for each participant’s unique preschool setting and know where to find resources to help enhance activities […]

Program Management Essentials

Program Management Essentials March 13th 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.

CPR/First Aid

CPR/First Aid March 13th 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. *To register contact Brandi at 406-587-7786 or brandi@cccmontana.org

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 […]

Early Childhood Essentials

Early Childhood Essentials March 20th 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 […]

Annual Required CACFP

Annual Required CACFP March 21st from 6:30-8:30pm at Child Care Connections, FREE This course is for CCC-CACFP participants only. -This course will cover CACFP requirements, civil rights and meal time best practices. The course will cover the division of responsibilities in feeding and will emphasize the importance of implementing this division.

Getting Google-t With It

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Rhiannon Shook Participants will be able to:  1. Understand the basics of G Suite 2. Utilize 2-3 new G Suite tools to streamline program operations 3. Access resources for further development using G Suite Learning Center To register, please click here.  Location Child Care Connections from 6:30-8:30

Bringing Joy to Caregiving Routines

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Ashley Callison Participants will be able to:  1. Teach children appropriate personal caregiving routines (such as handwashing) in a fun relaxed atmosphere 2. Limit challenging behaviors during personal caregiving routines by addressing the social and emotional needs of children. 3. Reduce wait times by implementing intentional teaching strategies. To register, please […]

Building & Maintaining A Successful Child Care Business

Event Fee: $35.00 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 1-5pm

Early Childhood Sign Language

Early Childhood Sign Language April 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Child Care Connections, $17.50 - In this class you will learn basic sign language to use with young children, Have fun with nursery rhythms, songs and finger plays. Learn signs to help non-verbal children through basic caregiving routines. *To register click HERE.

Pyramid Model: Blended Module 1

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Kristin Horn Participants will be able to:  1. Describe the importance of building relationships with children, families, and colleagues 2. Describe the relationship between children's social emotional development and challenging behaviors 3. Describe how challenging behavior serves a function for children To register, please click here. Location Child Care Connections from […]