2016 winter training calendar by Child Care Links of Harford and Cecil Counties

Child Care Links Inc. Child Care Links Inc. Child Care Links Resource and Referral Center for Baltimore County

Winter 2016 Training Calendar

Training Registration: 410-288-5942 1101 North Point Blvd. Suites 112 & 129 Baltimore, MD 21224 Main: 410-288-4900

January 2016 Course Descriptions & Details PLEASE NOTE: The Core of Knowledge is listed with each class in parenthesis: *(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition *(SN) Special Needs *(CO) Community *(CD) Child Development *(P) Professionalism *(CU) Curriculum

9-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP 11-Working With Mixed Ages (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 E. Chapman -*Required class for first year providers* This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered.

16-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical PersonnelThis is a nationally recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid training. Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage, patient exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splinting, spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific body injuries. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid expires in two years. 16-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30 PPM-The American Heart Association Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR, Child Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for CPR expires in two years. 18-Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 9:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $25 L. Harris -Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.

12-Sign Language I (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 L Harris This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language 19-Avoiding Burnout (P) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Araujofor immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching Working with young children can be a challenge. Have you ever felt children. like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had enough of the day to day stress that can weigh you down in child care? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not alone; there are many people who feel 13-Breastfeeding Support in Child Care (HSN) 6:30pm-7:00pmthe same way. There is help! In this training, we will learn strategies for avoiding burnout in childcare and share steps to being stress 7:30pm-8:00pm, 8:30pm-9:00pm. Ste. 129 $15 A. Sibiski -Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, free. and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk. 14-Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers-Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.

20-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP 20-Helping Children Deal with Grief (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 A. Sibiski-This course is designed to help child care providers identify the grief process in children from infancy through adolescence and recognize the role that caregivers play in helping children to cope. Covers stages of grief, development behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood, and how to help. 21-Child Abuse and Neglect (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A.Sibiski-Come and learn the signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect and what you can do to help a child.

23-Developmental Screening Overview (2 CD & 2 P) 9:30am1:30pm Ste. 129 $35 L. Moran -As a result of this training Participants will be able to define what is a developmental screening .Participants will be able to identify the developmental screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as part of the screening process for young 26-Sign Language II (SN) 6pm-9pm Ste. 129 $25 L. Harris Practice, practice, practice! You should also learn new words and phrases as often as you can. This class is to train individuals in the use of basic sign language for immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children. Must have taken Sign Language I 27-Bullying in Preschool (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Windsor Christian $25 A. Sibiski - Understanding why children become bullies and how to stop the cycle of bulling. Proactive strategies for dealing with bullies and getting victims to open up as well as designing a policy regarding bulling behaviors are addressed. 28-Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 E. Chapman -Do you love shopping at the dollar store? If you answered YES, then this workshop is for you. You will learn how to use items found at the dollar store to engage children in activities to enhance language and literacy in your program.

January 2016 Sun

Mon

Phone in Registration with a Visa or Master Card (required) 410-288-5942.Office hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, or mail registration form to Child Care Links,1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 (no personal checks accepted).

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Working With Mixed Ages

Sign Language I (SN)

Breastfeeding Support in Child

(CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

Care (HSN) 6:30pm-7:00pm-

$25 E. Chapman

L Harris

7:30pm-8:00pm, -8:30pm-

Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers

9:00pm. Ste. 129 $15 A. Sibiski

Including all Children and the

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 9:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $25 L. Harris

19 Avoiding Burnout (P) 6:30pm9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Araujo

Medication Administration

(HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Helping Children Deal with Grief (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste.129 $30 PPM CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

Child Abuse and Neglect (HSN)

Developmental Screening

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

Overview (2 CD & 2 P)

A.Sibiski

9:30am-1:30pm Ste. 129 $35 L. Moran

A. Sibiski

Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

Sign Language II (SN)

Bullying in Preschool (CD)

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25

6:30pm-9:30pm Windsor

L Harris

Christian $25 A. Sibiski

Encouraging Language and Literacy from the Dollar Store (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.129 $25 E. Chapman

February 2016 Course Descriptions & Details

*(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition *(SN) Special Needs *(CO) Community *(CD) Child Development *(P) Professionalism *(CU) Curriculum

13-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topical, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP

24-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP

3-Science: Explore Your World (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112 $25 A. Sibiski-Everyday activities that offer opportunities to learn about science will be shared in this workshop. Your budding scientists will be captivated as they experience science and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

16-Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers -Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.

25-Why Do They Do That? Understanding Learning Disabilities (SN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 L. Harris -Participants will gain an understanding of how learning disabilities look in pre-school aged children. ‘Walk in the shoes’ of children with learning disabilities, as well as learn the most common forms and signs of LD.

5-SIDS 9:30am –11:30am Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards -In this workshop, you will

17-Breastfeeding Support in Child Care (HSN) 6:30pm-7:00pm-

PLEASE NOTE: The Core of Knowledge is listed with each class in parenthesis:

learn about safe sleep environments to help reduce the risk for SIDS and other infant death.

6-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical PersonnelThis is a nationally recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid training. Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage, patient exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splinting, spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific body injuries. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid expires in two years. 6-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30 PPM-The American Heart Association Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR, Child Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for CPR expires in two years. 9-Making Families Welcome (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Arujo-First impressions are lasting impressions. Caregivers and teachers will explore specific strategies for welcoming families; important roles parents play in their child’s education and ways to represent families in the program and classroom. 10-Busy Kids Don’t Bite (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Sibiski-Biting can be one of the most challenging behaviors caregivers face. Working together, parents and educators can identify reasons for a child's biting and respond accordingly. We will discuss strategies to teach children age-appropriate ways to control themselves and take the proper measures to prevent further incidents.

7:30pm-8:00pm, -8:30pm-9:00pm. Ste. 112 $15 A. Sibiski -Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk. 18-Learn More to Stress (P) -6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 K. Thomas-This course is designed to help providers to learn how to take time for themselves and manage their time more effectively. Relaxation strategies will be taught. 20-Developmental Screening Overview (2 CD & 2 P) 9:00am1:00pm Ste. 129 $35 L. Moran -As a result of this training Participants will be able to define what is a developmental screening. Participants will be able to identify the developmental screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as part of the screening process for young. 24-90 HR Young Child BEGINS 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $500 *Meets Mon. & Wed. Evenings* E. Chapman-Designed to satisfy the 90

hour requirement as stated in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care preschool teachers (formally called senior staff) in group child care centers. Course provides student with in-depth view of the child, who she/he is, the individual needs , development needs and how child care teachers can help. In-class sessions will cover opportunities to observe and work with children, identifying developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily operation of a child care center.

27-Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $30 K. Thomas Please bring a lunch! -This class is designed for caregivers to become familiar with COMAR regulations regarding emergency and disaster preparedness for child care programs. Participants will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for their child care program; gain an understanding of disasters that are most likely to occur in Maryland and know why child care programs should prepare for emergencies and disasters. This workshop meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. 27-45 HR Infant & Toddler BEGINS 9am-2:00pm Ste. 112 $300 L. Moran *Meets every Saturday for 9 weeks*-This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of Infant/Toddler development required by the State of Maryland for Child Care Teacher Infant & Toddler (formerly Senior Staff) and Directors in child care centers licensed for infants and toddlers under two years of age.

My Valentine Heart – Author Unknown When I say I love you

(Point to lips)

It comes from my heart

(Hand on heart)

You hear it in your ear And it sounds very smart

(Point to ear) (Point to head)

I love it when you’re proud of me (Stand real tall) You say it all day long

(Stretch arms wide)

And when I hear you say it

(Point to ear)

My heart sings a merry song

(Hand on heart)

February 2016 Sun

Mon 1

Tue 2

Wed 3

Thu 4

Fri 5

6 SIDS

Science: Explore Your World (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste.112

9:30am –11:30am

$25 A. Sibiski

Sat

Ste. 129 $20 J. Edwards

First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste.129 $30 PPM CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

Groundhog Day 7

Presidents Day

Making Families Welcome (CO) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Arujo

Busy Kids Don’t Bite (CD)

Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers

Breastfeeding Support in Child

Learn More to Stress (P)

Developmental Screening

Care (HSN) 6:30pm-7:00pm-

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25

Overview (2 CD & 2 P)

7:30pm-8:00pm, -8:30pm-

K. Thomas

9:30am-1:30pm Ste. 129 $35

24 Medication Administration (HSN)

9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $60

Why Do They Do That? Understanding Learning Disabilities 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 L. Harris

Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Sibiski

9:00pm. Ste. 112 $15 A. Sibiski

L. Moran

CCL Closed

Happy Valentines Day

K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! 90-HR Young Child BEGINS 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $500

27 Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (HSN, P) 9:00am3:00pm Ste. 129 $30 K. Thomas Please bring a lunch!

*Meets Mon. & Wed. Evenings*

45 HR Infant & Toddler BEGINS 9am

E. Chapman

-2:00pm Ste. 112 $300 L. Moran *Meets every Saturday for 9 weeks*

March 2016 Course Descriptions & Details PLEASE NOTE: The Core of Knowledge is listed with each class in parenthesis: *(HSN) Health, Safety & Nutrition *(SN) Special Needs *(CO) Community *(CD) Child Development *(P) Professionalism *(CU) Curriculum 2-Moving from Here to There: Managing Transitions (C) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 A. Sibiski - Explore the types of transitions that occur in a child’s day and gain new strategies and ideas to move throughout the day. 5-Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP 7-Marvelous Math (C ) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Araujo-

8-MD EXCELS (P) 6:30pm –8:30pm Ste. 112 $15 S. Twigg -Maryland EXCELS is a voluntary program designed to increase parent and provider awareness of the elements of high quality early care and education, to recognize and support providers who are meeting those standards, and to educate families and the commuity about the importance of high quality child care. 9-Childhood Obesity and Nutrition (HSN)-6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Sibiski -This course will teach proper nutritional guidelines for children, as well as address and define the growing problem of obesity in our country. Strategies for dealing with obesity in children through nutrition, education and exercise will be addressed. 10-Effective Discipline (CD) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 J. Chambers- It is always difficult to deal with a child that is misbehaving, but some are more challenging than others. In this session, strategies will be offered to deal with challenging behaviors. 12-First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste. 129 $30 Paramedical Personnel-

This is a nationally recognized program that meets the OSHA standard for first aid training. Workshop includes: Good Samaritan, emergency response, triage, patient exam, BSI, bleeding, shock, burns, strains, sprains, fractures, splinting, spinal injury, medical emergency, asthma, diabetic, seizure, allergic reaction, stroke, poisoning, plants, bites, stings, heat, cold, and specific body injuries. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for First Aid expires in two years. 12-CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste. 129 $30 PPM-The American Heart Association Pediatric CPR program which includes Child CPR, Infant CPR, Child Choking, Infant Choking. This program also deals with safety issues like home, car, and playground. Meets Office of Child Care guidelines. Certification for CPR expires in two years.

14– Cultural Diversity in Your Program (CM) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 J. Chambers -Examine and reflect on how to bring diversity into your program. Avoid stereotypical images and beliefs to create an environment that celebrates diversity.

15 Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH! Office of Child Care approved Medication Administration Training teaches all aspects of giving medication safely in your center to all ages of children. This includes liquids, pills, capsules, topicals, epi-pens and also general information on inhalers. You will even learn how to properly wash your hands. *PLEASE BRING A LUNCH.* ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE FOR THIS WORKSHOP 16-Breastfeeding Support in Child Care (HSN) 6:30pm-7:00pm7:30pm-8:00pm, -8:30pm-9:00pm. Ste. 112 $15 A. Sibiski -Material covered includes importance of breastfeeding to children, mothers, and child care programs. Topics will include benefits of breastfeeding, risks of not breastfeeding, breastfeeding guidelines, and safe handling and storage of breast milk. 19-Developmental Screening Overview (2 CD & 2 P) 9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35 A. Sibiski-As a result of this training Participants will be able to define what is a developmental screening .Participants will be able to identify the developmental screening tools selected by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) as part of the screening process for young. 22-Credentialing (P) 6:30pm-8:30pm Ste. 112 $10 S. Twigg-This class provides information on the Maryland Child Care Credential Program that recognized child care providers who go beyond the requirements of state licensing and registration regulations. Come learn about the 6 levels and how to get a bonus check for each!! 23-Working With Mixed Ages (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Sibiski -*Required class for first year providers* This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be offered. 24-Turn that Frown Upside Down – Childhood Depression (SN) 6:30 pm to 9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas Look at the signs and symptoms of childhood depression. Strategies and ideas to help children cope will be discussed. 29-Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers -Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed.

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March 2016 Sun

Mon

Tue 1

Wed 2

Thu 3

Fri 4

Moving from Here to There: Managing Transitions (C) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Sibiski

Marvelous Math (C ) 6:30pm-

MD EXCELS (P) 6:30pm –

Childhood Obesity and Nutrition

9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 A. Araujo

8:30pm Ste. 112 $15 S. Twigg

(HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112

Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 112 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

12 First Aid 8:30am-12:30pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

$25 A. Sibiski

Sat

CPR 1:00pm-5:00pm Ste.129 $30 PPM

Cultural Diversity in Your

Medication Administration (HSN) 9:00am-3:00pm Ste. 129 $60 K. Rowland BRING A LUNCH!

Breastfeeding Support in Child

Developmental Screening

Care (HSN) 6:30pm-7:00pm-

Overview (2 CD & 2 P)

7:30pm-8:00pm, -8:30pm-

9:00am-1:00pm Ste. 129 $35

Program (CM) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 112 $25 J. Chambers

9:00pm. Ste. 112 $15 A. Sibiski

A. Sibiski

St. Patricks Day 20

Credentialing (P) 6:30pm-

Working With Mixed Ages (CU) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 A. Sibiski

Turn that Frown Upside Down – Childhood Depression (SN) 6:30 pm to 9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 K. Thomas

8:30pm Ste. 112 $10 S. Twigg

CCL Closed

Happy Easter

29 Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-(HSN) 6:30pm-9:30pm Ste. 129 $25 J. Chambers

First Year of Registration for Family Child Care Providers (Registered on or after January 1, 2008) 4 Core of Knowledge areas @ 3 hours each, plus 6 elective hours for a total of 18 hours Requirement

= 1 Hour

Date Completed/Notes

Child Development (3 hours) Working with Mixed Age Groups (3 hours) Health, Safety & Nutrition (3 hours) Professionalism (3 hours) Elective Subjects or other approved Training (6 hours) Checked Boxes = 18 hours

Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid Certifications?

Family Child Care Providers on continuing Status 12 Clock hours per year: 6 Core of Knowledge & 6 Elective Requirement

= 1 hour

Date Completed/Notes

(6 hours) Any combination of the areas listed below: 1. Child Development 2. Curriculum 3. Health, Safety & Nutrition 4. Specials Needs 5. Professionalism 6. Community

Elective Subjects or other approved Training (6 hours) Checked boxes = 12 hours

Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid Certifications?

Workshop Registration Information Workshops are approved for training credit by the MSDE Office of Child Care Credentialing Branch Registrations. ALL workshop participants must pre-register; meaning, participants must register AND PAY for workshops in advance. Registration is accepted by phone, mail, or in person. The training line for phone-in registration is operational from 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Visa or Mastercard required for all registrations done by phone. Mail registration form to Child Care Links, Inc., 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 Attn: Registration Office. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks . Fees paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you miss a workshop, credit or transfer to another workshop may be given if Child Care Links is notified prior to the workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on CCL’s answering service. No credit or refunds are issued for “no shows”. Call 410-288-5942 with any questions or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any credits issued are good for one year from date of issue. Late arrivals. Workshops begin at the stated time. Our instructors reserve the right to refuse admittance to any workshop for any participant arriving 15 minutes or more past the start of the workshop. Credit or transfer will be issued at the discretion of Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness. Cancellation and change policy. Child Care Links reserves the right to change the location, class size, or trainer for any class as deemed necessary. Child Care Links also may need to occasionally cancel a workshop due to a lack of enrollment; in this event, a CCL staff member will contact you at the phone number or address you provided upon registration. If we need to cancel a workshop and you do not wish to be transferred to another training, you will be issued credit good for one year or refunded fees paid for the canceled workshop. If you are phoning in your registration please verify that we have the correct contact information, including more than one telephone number where you can be reached. Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshops will not be tolerated. Please remember to exercise good judgment and respect for both the trainer and other participants in your session. It is okay to disagree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or other participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate this policy, the instructor may ask you to leave the workshop and you will not be re-admitted, nor will you receive a refund for the class. Certificates. Core of Knowledge certificates will be issued at the conclusion of the training session for all participants who successfully complete all requirements set forth for the course. There will be a $5 charge for replacement training certificates . Child care is not provided during workshops. Workshops provided by Child Care Links are intended for adults only. Please make other arrangements for care of your children during workshop hours. Workshop locations. The majority of workshops are held at the CCL main office, 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suites 112 & 129. Should your workshop be held at an off-site location, you will be notified upon or at registration of the address and directions. Inclement Weather Policy. Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings. If you are scheduled for a workshop and Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, our workshop will be canceled. During the weekend our workshops will be canceled if Baltimore County Rec’s and Parks cancel activities workshops will be cancelled. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Attempts will be made to reschedule any canceled workshop.

DIRECTIONS:  

Child Care Links, 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 & 129, Baltimore, MD 21224 (410)288-4900. Take I-695 inner loop to exit 39 Merritt Blvd./ Dundalk stay in the right lane, proceed to first traffic light (North Point Road) and bear to your right. You will see East Point Office Park on your right side. At second entrance make a right into the parking lot and go to the bottom of hill, Suite 129 is on the second floor of building 1101 facing Eastpoint Mall. Our main office is on the first floor in Suite 112 (corner office). Campfield Early Learning Center School is located: 6834 Alter Street, Baltimore, MD 21207

Do you prefer having workshops at your site? Are you having a Staff Development Day ? Child Care Links can come to your center and do trainings for you.

On-Site Trainings Child Care Links 1101 North Point Boulevard Suites 112 & 129

Most of our workshops are available for presentation at your center! Call with your requests! Child Care Links Phone: 410-288-4900 OR 410-288-5942

WE CAN COME TO YOU!!  Emergency & Disaster Preparedness

We will take our workshops ‘on the road’!

 Bullying in Preschool  Dealing with Difficult Parents  Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  Developmental Screenings: An Overview of the Process  Supporting Breastfeeding  And many more…..

Child Care Links is Proud to Announce 45 hour Infant Toddler Course Begins on Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:00am -2:00pm - Note: This course meets every Saturday for 7 1/2 weeks - Ste. 112- $300 fee includes book. Instructor: Laurie Moran -This course satisfies the requirement for 45 hours of Infant/Toddler development required by the State of Maryland for Child Care Teacher Infant & Toddler (formerly Senior Staff) and Directors in child care centers licensed for infants and toddlers under two years of age. $150.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Balance is due by the end of the last class. 90 Hour Young Child Certification Course Begins Wednesday, February 24, 2016 6:30 pm-9:30 pm Note: This course meets every Monday and Wednesday for 15 weeks - CCL Ste. 129 - $500 fee includes book.Instructor: Esther Chapman -Designed to satisfy the 90 hour requirement as stated in COMAR 07.04.01 for directors and child care preschool teachers (formally called senior staff) in group child care centers. Course provides student with in-depth view of the child, who she/he is, the individual needs, development needs and how child care teachers can help. In-class sessions will cover opportunities to observe and work with children, identifying developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, activities and the daily operation of a child care center. $250.00 nonrefundable deposit is due upon registration. Balance is due by the end of the last class.

Child Care Links Inc. Resource and Referral Center for Baltimore County 1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 Baltimore, MD 21224 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BALTIMORE MD PERMIT NO. 7076