Loose Parts

Loose Parts March 4th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Child Care Connections, $17.50 - When children engage in play that contains loose parts they are given a chance to explore the "what if's" and to use their imaginations. Join us to learn about the importance of loose parts, idea's for implementation, and creative examples. *To […]

Family Group Learning Community 2020 Part 1

Presenter: Tori Sproles Free Do the biggest business challenges you face in your family or group early childhood program include finding a tax consultant that is knowledgeable about rules specific to family/group child care, finding and keeping substitutes, the cost of health insurance for small business owners, or something else? Join us for our continued […]

Pyramid Model: Overview of Module 3

Pyramid Model: Overview of Module 3 March 5th from 6:30-8:30pm at Child Care Connections, Free -Prerequisite: Introduction to the Pyramid Model, Module 1 and Module 2. Participants will be able to describe the difference between Positive Behavior Support and traditional discipline approaches, discuss how challenging behavior may be used instead of language by a child […]

Child Care: More than Business as Usual- Recruitment and Retention

Event Fee: $26.25 Presenter Fee: Tori Sproles The purpose of this training is to strengthen child care providers’ understanding of staff recruitment tools, organizational staff support systems, and elements necessary to support retention of talented staff. Click here to register. Location Child Care Connections 6:30-9:30pm

Adverse Childhood Experiences: Resilience and Compassion Fatigue

Event Fee: $17.50 Presenter: John Gregory Participants will be able to: 1. Define Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), how it affects your health and what can we do about it. 2. Define and discuss resilience and it's importance in children and adults. 3. Define compassion fatigue and how it's affects early childhood professionals. To register, click […]

Program Management Essentials

Program Management Essentials March 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

Early Childhood Essentials (AM)

Early Childhood Essentials March 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 […]

CPR/First Aid (PM)

CPR/First Aid March 18th from 6:00pm-9:30pm at Child Care Connections, $50 -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 

I Am Moving I Am Learning

I Am Moving I Am Learning March 21st from 8:00am to 2:30pm (1/2 hour lunch on own) at Child Care Connections, $52.50 -I am Moving I am Learning is a fun interactive class that will teach you how to get children up and moving in your programs. Learn how to improve the quality of structured […]

Best Beginnings Basics

Presenter: Kami Ryles (2 hours) March 25th from 6:30-8:30pm at Child Care Connections, FREE Participants will be able to successfully log into, create and submit online invoices and utilize the provider portal, operate effectively with the Best Beginnings Scholarship and discuss parent and provider responsibilities when receiving the Best Beginnings Scholarship. Click here to register Location […]

Best Beginnings Basics

Best Beginnings Basics April 7th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Child Care Connections, Free -Best Beginnings Basics will help you understand the responsibility of the scholarship program both as a provider and for your families. You will be able to recognize basic eligibility requirements, payments and have all your questions answered about the Best Beginnings […]

CPR/First Aid (AM)

CPR/First Aid April 8th from 9:00am-12:30pm at Child Care Connections, $50 -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