Program Management Essentials May 8th 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 […]

CPR/First Aid May 8th 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 […]

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Sara Silva Participants will be able to:  1. Understand how Pyramid Model strategies can be implemented in the child care environment 2. Recognize the importance of […]

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Angela Weikert Participants will be able to:  1. Identify popular vegetables suitable for Montana home gardens. 2. Practice preschool activities related to gardening. 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 in their own settings. […]

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: Tammy Christofferson Participants will be able to: 1. Identify herbs that grow well in our area and foods they go well with 2. Describe the benefits of growing and using their own herbs in their cooking 3. Plan which herbs to plan and create a gardening design for their program   […]

Event Fee: FREE Presenter: Sara Silva Participants will be able to:  1. state why it is important to be intentional about teaching social skills to children 2. identify strategies and […]

Early Childhood Essentials May 15th 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 […]

May 15th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.50 -Participants will build relationships that will produce a collaborative effect in our community to promote the early childhood care and education profession. Topics will include personnel policies and employee handbooks, advocacy, accreditation, and legal matters to name a few. *To register click HERE

Building and Maintaining a Successful Child Care Business May 18th from 9:00am- 1:00pm at Child Care Connections, $35.00 -Participants will be able to determine the cost of care and develop an annual budget, write functioning policies including a risk management plan, and utilize strategies for retaining high quality staff. *To register click HERE.

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 […]

Baby Steps Up the Pyramid: Understanding the Pyramid Model Implementation for Infants and Toddlers May 23rd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Child Care Connections, $26.25 -The Pyramid Model offers us […]