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Child Care Links for Baltimore, Harford & Cecil Counties 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste 105 Bel Air, MD. 21015

April 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 2015

This publication was produced as a work for hire for the benefit of, and with funds from, the Maryland State Department of Education

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Child Care Links of Baltimore, Harford & Cecil Counties

Child Care Links Locations Baltimore County 1101 North Point Blvd Ste. 112 & 129 Why waste time driving to Child Care Links for training when we can bring Baltimore, the trainer to you.MD. Get all21224 of your staff in the same workshop. It is a-great way to share ideas, and learn Main 410-288-4900 new skills together. Just think, while the children are Faxcould - 410-288-3943 napping your staff be learning. Days, nights, times and workshops are all available at your request. www.childcarelinks.net

On-Site Workshops

Just a brief sample of the over 100 On-Site Workshops offered are: 

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Harford & Cecil Counties 2105 Laurel Bush Rd Ste. Learning with the Brain & Body105 Bel Air, MD. 21015 Learn more to Stress Less Main – 443-512-0461 Why do they do that? Understanding Learning Disabilities Fax – 443-512-0185 www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org Organization is Key BLOOM, Be the Teacher That Lives in Children’s Memories

For more information or to register either call Baltimore County Child Care Links at 410-288-4900 or Harford/Cecil County Child Care Links at 443-512-0461.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Survey Please let us know what you think! Mail it back to be entered into a drawing.

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Baltimore County Workshops

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Baltimore County Courses

1. How long have you been receiving our training catalog? Baltimore Workshop Registration Less County than 1 year 1 to 3 years Over 3 years

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Baltimore County Course Registration Form

2. How easy is it to read and find the workshops you are interested in taking in

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5 - Extremely easy 4 – Somewhat easy Harford/Cecil County Courses 3 – Neither easy or difficult 2 – Somewhat difficult Harford/Cecil County Workshop 1 – Very difficult

Registration Form

3. Do you find having the inclusion of workshops and classes being held in  Harford/Cecil County Course Registration Form Baltimore, Harford and Cecil County in one catalog to be beneficial? 5 – Very beneficial  Workshop Registration Information 4 – Somewhat beneficial 3 – Neither beneficial nor unbeneficial 2 – consist Somewhatof unbeneficial Workshops three to six hours of training. All 1 – Very unbeneficial

workshops are Core of Knowledge trainings. First Aid, CPR , Medication Administration and EDP are all 4. Overall how satisfied are you with our new catalog format? recognized & satisfied Safety Classes that meet 5 –Health Extremely 4 – Somewhat satisfied licensing requirements. 3 – Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied 2 – Somewhat unsatisfied consist of the 90 and 45 hour courses. 1 – Very dissatisfied

Courses 24 Hour Pre-Service training and workshops that 5.require Which catalog format do you multiple dates ofprefer? attendance are included.

The previous format The current/new format Core of Knowledge Key: No preference CD - Child Development C - Curriculum CM - Community HSN - Health, Safety, Nutrition P - Professionalism Additional Comments and Suggestions: SN - Special Needs WS

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Workshops Pre-Service ModuleWS 4: = Date:_______ Saturday, 4, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM SpecialApril Needs Time: ______ First Aid (4 hours)

This two year certification meets OCC guidelines. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Personnel Pre-Service Module 5: Paramedical Date:_______ Cost: $30

Professionalism Time:_______ Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM (4 hours) CPR

This two year certification meets OCC guidelines. Pre-Service Module 6: Date:_______ Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel Community (4 hours) Cost: $30 Time: ______

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Completed List = 24 hours Building Self-Esteem (3 CD) Examine healthy self-esteem versus low self-esteem and rate your Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (6 hours) own self-esteem. See the long lasting impact self-esteem has on children and adults. Completion Date: ___________ Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Darlene Brinkmeyer *For Cost: Infant $25Care ONLY: SIDS Completion Date: _________ Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM First Aid & CPR Completion Date: ____________ Medication Administration (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. (6 HSN) (Certifications are good for 2 Years) This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering *This is only a guide. Child Care Links is not responsible for errors or omissions. It is up to each provider medication safely. to verify their specific requirements needed with OCC. *For additional information, please contact OCC at (410) 569-2879 Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kay Rowland Cost: $60

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Saturday, April 11, 2015 – 9:00 am to 3 PM Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN/3 P) - Please bring a lunch. You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers, First Year of Registration: Family Child Care Providers and family child care applicants. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kelvin Thomas (Registered on or after January 1, 2008) 4 Core of Knowledge Cost: $30 areas @3 hours each plus 6 elective hours for a total of 18hours Saturday, April 11, 2015 – 8:30 am to 12:30 PM Requirement 1 Hour1– From Baby to Bigger Steps Date Completed/Notes Pre– Service =Module (4 CD) And the first step is always what matters most, particularly when we are dealing with those who are young and tender. That is the time when they are taking shape and when any impressions we choose to make leaves a permanent Child Development (3 Hours) ________________ mark. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers Working with Mixed Age Group (3 Hours) ________________ Cost: $35 Saturday, April 11, 2015 – 1 PM (3 to Hours) 5 PM Health, Safety & Nutrition

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Pre– Service Module 2 - Planning for Success (4 C) Professionalism 3Hours)can plan a developmentally ________________ Family Child Care( Providers appropriate curriculum for mixed age groups of children by considering different components of the Elective Subjects orthey other approved environment and how affect children’sTraining growth and development. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers (6 Cost: Hours) ________________ $35 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM *IsParents it time to renew your CPR or First Aid? as Partners in Education (1.5 C & 1.5 P) A partnership is a joint endeavor. Learn how to welcome, engage and involve Parents into your program. Family Child Care Providers on continuing status Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Bridget Strama 12 Clock Cost: $25 hours per year: 6 Core of Knowledge & 6 Elective Saturday, April 2015 – 8:30 am to 12:30PM Requirement = 118, Hour Date Completed/Notes Pre– Service Module 3 - Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (4 HSN) Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, Menu planning andareas healthlisted & Safety (6 Hours) Any combination of the belowconcerns of young children. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $35 Child Development ________________ Saturday, April 18, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM Pre– Service it Work for All: ________________ Exploring Special Needs Working with Module Mixed 4-Making Age Group (4 SN) All children are different and have different needs. Children with disabilities can acquire skills more easily if they are included in programs Health, Safety & Nutrition ________________ with their typically developing peers. A understanding of inclusive child care Professionalism ________________ and the laws governing it is a vital piece of becoming a child care provider. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers Elective Subjects or other approved Training Cost: $35 Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM (6 Hours) ________________ Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering *Ismedication it time to renew your CPR or First Aid? safely. Location : Ste 112, Instructor: Kay Rowland Cost: $60 25 5

Monday, April 20, 2015 - 6:30 PM to Harford & 9:30 Cecil PM County Learn More to Stress Less (3 P)Registration Form Workshop Build your knowledge and understanding of the advantages of optimal stress Please detach and mail the completed form along with your and the disadvantages of high or extreme stress in children and adults. payment to: Location : Ste 129, Instructor: Lionel Harris Cost: $25 Child Care Links, Inc. Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 8:30 am to 12:30 PM 2105 Bush Rd. Ste. 105. it Real! Professional Practices Pre–Laurel Service Module 5– Keeping a Successful Belfor Air, MD. 21015Program (4 P) This workshop will give you the opportunity to explore and understand the importance of specific concepts and practices that may lay foundation for a successful programs including supervision, Name: Address:marketing, abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and handouts. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers Phone: Type of Provider: Family Cost: $35 Center Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM Pre– Service Module 6 – Planting the Seed- Developing Connections Workshop date Workshop Title Cost with the World around us. (4 CM) This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with the children’s families and the larger community. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $35 Tuesday, April 28,2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Awesome Art (3 C) Tired of the same old tissue paper squares glued on white paper art activities? Come and experience awesome art! Total hands-on amount enclosed: $ From 3-d lighthouse creation to eighteen-wheelers. You will gain ideas for art that will inspire and delight the children in your program. Location: Ste 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers

Method of payment: Cost: $25 Visa MasterCard Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 6:30Company PM to 9:30check PM

Money order

Why do they do that? Understanding Learning Disabilities (3 SN)

Experience Card number:what it feels like to have a learning disability for an hour.

Then you will gain a deeper understanding. Various learning disabilities will be discussed. Expiration date: Chapel Preschool 11023 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD Location: Wards 21133 Instructor: Lionel Harris Cost: $25 Signature:

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Baltimore County - May 2015 Workshop Registration Information for Baltimore, Sun

Harford & Cecil Counties

Workshops the MSDE Office Mon are approved Tue for training Wedcredit byThu Friof Child Care Credentialing Branch 1

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FA/CPR Registration. All workshop participants must pre-register –NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants are required to register and pay for workshops in advance. Registration is accepted by 4 or in WS 5 7 to register 8 9 Med phone, mail person. Please call Child 6 Care WS Links location from 8:30am-4:30pm, (1.5C Monday-Friday. Visa& or MasterCard required (3C) for all registrations done by phone. Child Care Admin Links does not1.5SN) accept personal checks. 11 12 WS 13 14 15 16 WS Fees Paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you miss a workshop, credit or transfer to (3C) & (3HSN) another workshop may be given if Child Care Links is notified at least 24 hours prior to the (3CD) workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on Child Care Links’ answering service. No credit or 18 refunds are issued Child Care 19 for “No Shows”. 20 CallWS 21 Links location 22 with any questions 23 or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any Med (3P) credits issued are good for one year from the date of issue. Admin Late Arrivals. Workshops reserve 25 26 begin at stated 27 time. Our instructors 28 29the right to refuse 30 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 the Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness. Cancellation or change policy. Child Care Links may need to cancel a workshop; 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 WS = Workshops another training, you will be issued credit good for one year or refunded feed paid for the Saturday, May – 8:30inam to registration 12:30 PM please verify that we have the canceled workshop. If 2, you2015 are phoning your correct contact First Aidinformation, including more than one telephone number where you can be reached. This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.

Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel

Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshop will not be tolerated. Please Cost: $30 remember to exercise good judgment and respect for both the trainer and other participants Saturday, May 2, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM in your session. It is okay to disagree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or other CPR participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate This two year certification meets OCC this policy, the instructor may ask you to leave theguidelines. workshop and you will not be re-admitted, nor will you receive a refund for the class.Paramedical Personnel Location: Ste. 129, Instructor:

Cost: $30

Certificates. will -be givenPM outto after completion of training Monday,Certificates May 4, 2015 6:30 9:30successful PM assessment. Generally certificates can be given out immediately after the training, however Inclusion Activities (1.5 C, 1.5 SN) if the assessment is lengthy, certificates will be mailed.

Explore the benefits of inclusion. Take down the barriers and

activities accommodate all children. Child develop care is not providedthat during workshops. Workshops provided by Child Care Links Location: 129, Instructor: are intended forSte adults only. Please makeLionel other Harris arrangements for care of your children during workshop Cost: $25 hours. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Inclement Weather Please note that Working with- Mixed Ages (3the C) training department of Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems weather policy for closings and delayed This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address openings , If Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled. the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. During the weekend our class will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. fortraining meeting and understanding needs ofHarford all PleaseStrategies note that the department of Child Carethe Links follows & Cecil individuals in theweather group will be for offered. Counties Public School policy closings and delayed openings. If Harford or Cecil County Schools close weather, classChambers will be canceled. During the weekend our Location: Ste. for 129,inclement Instructor: Janice class Cost: will be$25 canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Missed classes due to weather closures will be rescheduled.

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Baltimore County - June 2015 Saturday, May 9, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM Courses Harford County Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of 90 Hour Young Child Course:safely. administering medication Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Kay- Rowland Dates: Monday, September 14, 2015 Wednesday, January 11, 2016 Cost: $60 (No class on Nov 25th, Dec 23rd, Dec 28th, or Dec 30th) May 12, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Time: Tuesday, Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 PM Child Abuse & Neglect (3 HSN) Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Learn the signs, symptoms and your responsibility for reporting Cost: $500 (this includes the textbook) child abuse and neglect. Procedures and resources will be shared. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Bridget Strama Registration: Participants must pre-register. Participants must Cost: $25 register AND PAY 50% deposit for the Saturday, Maya 16, 2015 – 8:30($250 am to 11:30 PM 90 Hrs and then Fingerplays, Song and Children Love be (3 C) remaining balance ($250 forGames the 90 Hrs) must completely paid to Learn how to incorporate finger plays, songs and games into your receive a certificate. Registration is accepted by phone, mail, or in day. New and favorites will be shared. person. Visa or Mastercard is required for all registrations done by Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Melaine Ferger phone. For mail registration, send completed form to Child Care Links, Cost: $25 Inc., 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste 105 BelAir, MD. 21015 Saturday, May 16, 2015 – 12 PM to 4 PM Attn: Registration Office. Busy Kids Don’t Bite (3Child CD) Care Links does not accept personal checks.At Should you need to discuss a payment plan,bite. please certain stages of development, some children Examine the call 443-512-0461 reasons why and develop strategies and activities to engage these children in experiences that keep them busy and engage. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Ferger Inclement Weather Policy: Please Melaine note that the training department Cost: $25 of Child Care Links follows the Harford & Cecil County Public School Wednesday, May 20, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM Systems inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings. Medication Administration (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. (6 HSN) If Harford or Cecil County schools close for inclement weather, class This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of will be canceled. If,medication for any reason, administering safely. this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Ste. Missed due to weather Location: 129, classes Instructor: Kay Rowlandclosures will be Cost: $60 rescheduled. Wednesday, May 20, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Dealing with Difficult Parents (3 P) When we gain a deeper understanding of a parent’s perspective, we begin to see it’s not the parent that is difficult-it’s the situation. Examine and share strategies and solutions for dealing with difficult parent situations. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Darlene Brinkmeyer Cost: $25

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Harford & Cecil County Course Registration Form Please detach and mail the completed form along with your Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat payment to: Child Care Links, Inc. 6 Med 1 2 WS 3 4 5 Admin 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. (3HSN) Ste. 105 WS Bel Air, MD. 21015 (3C) & (3P) 7

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Course registering for: 90 Hr Young Child 45 Hr Infant/Toddler

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Tuesday, June 2, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM IncludingMasterCard all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (3 HSN) Visa Gain a deep understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary Company check or money order Practices based on national standards and best practices in early Amount enclosed: Childhood education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will be discussed. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Kori Wilson/Susanna Twigg Cost: $25 Signature: Saturday, June 6, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering medication safely. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Kay Rowland Cost: $60 Saturday, June 6, 2015 – 9:30 am to 12:30 PM Hands on Fun with Reading, Math, Science & Social Studies (3 C) This activity packed training is filled with new ideas and activities to support reading, math, science and social studies. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Esther Chapman Cost: $25

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Saturday, June 6, 2015 – 1 PM to 4 PM Classroom Management (3 P)Wed Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat From classroom rules to managing the learning areas in your classroom or1program, a learning WS we will 2 cover it all. 3 Learn how to create 4 WS 5 6 (2P) that is developmentally appropriate and (3HSN) environment engaging. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $25 8 10 to 9:30 PM 11 WS 12 13 Monday, June 8,92015 – 6:30 PM (3HSN) Learning with the Brain & Body (1.5 CD & 1.5 HSN) Being able to control your body and plan physical actions is a fundamental how 15 WS part16of learning WS 17 to manage your 18 brain. Discover 19 20 how activities (3C) that work (3C)on coordination and require children to do MED ADMIN multi-step actions to achieve a goal are great for executive functions. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Lionel Harris 22 $25 23 24 WS 25 WS 26 27 Cost: (3C) (1.5CD & Saturday, June 13, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM 1.5C) Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN /3 P) You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your 29 30 child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kelvin Thomas Cost: $30 WS=Workshops Wednesday, June 17, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Monday, 2015in- the 6 PMSummer to 8 PM (3 HSN) KeepingJune Kids 1,Safe MD EXCELS (2 P) Summertime allows you to bring the curriculum outdoors. What have YOU MD EXCELS? Please joinkids us to learn with more hoursheard spentabout outdoors, learn ways to keep safe more about Maryland’s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement without missing outdoor exploration. System andSte. how129, participation canEsther benefit your child care program. Location: Instructor: Chapman Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Dr. Rose Cost: $25 Cost: $0 Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM Thursday, First Aid June 4, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Keeping Kids Safe in the Summer (3 HSN) This two year certification meets OCC guidelines Summertime allows to bring the curriculum outdoors. Location: Ste. 129,you Instructor: Paramedical Personnel With more hours spent outdoors, learn ways to keep kids safe Cost: $30 without missing outdoor exploration. Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Bruns CPR Cost: This$25 two year certification meets OCC guidelines Thursday, 11, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PMPersonnel Location: June Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (3 HSN) Cost: $30 Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood Challenging Behaviors (3 CD) education and school-age programs. Local, state national resources will Biting, hitting, running and throwing—just a fewand of the challenging be discussed. behaviors we face each day. Learn the reasons why children are Location: Laurel Bush Rd. Ste.and 105, Instructor: Marge/Christy engaging2105 in challenging behaviors strategies to redirect. Cost: $25 Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Bridget Strama

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM I’ve Got Rhythm (3 C) Learn how to add simple songs and rhythm activities into all areas of your daily curriculum, including literacy and math. Participants will also 90 create Hour Young Child Course: homemade instruments. Location: YMCA 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, 21921 Dates: Tuesday, September 15, 2015MD - Thursday, January 12, 2015 Instructor: Margaret Ann26th, Knaub Dec. 24th, Dec.29th & Dec. 31st.) (No class on Nov. Cost: Tuesday $15 Time: and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 PM

Baltimore County Courses

Location: 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112 Baltimore, MD. 21224 Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Cost: theChildren textbook) Finger $500 plays, (this songs includes and Games Love (3 C) Learn how to incorporate finger plays, songs and games into your day.

45New Hour Course: andInfant/Toddler favorites will be shared. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd,19, Ste.2015 105, -Instructor: Brady21, 2015 Dates: Saturday, September Saturday, Tracey November Cost: $15

(No class held on October 31st.)

Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 9-am to 3 PM Time: Saturdays from 9am 2pm Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 10)112 Please bring a lunch. Location: 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite Baltimore, MD. 21224 This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering Cost: $300(this includes the textbook)

medication safely. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Dawn Boyce Registration: Cost: $60 Participants must pre-register. Participants must register AND PAY a 50% ($250 90 PM Hrs and $ 150 for the Wednesday, Junedeposit 24, 2015 - 6:30for PM the to 9:30 Infant/Toddler) the remaining Working with Mixed Ages (3 C)balance ($250 for the 90 Hrs & $150 is designed to helpmust caregivers identify andpaid address forThis theworkshop 45 HR Infant/Toddler) be completely to receive a the challenges of working is with mixed age children. certificate. Registration accepted bygroups phone,ofmail, or in person. Visa or Strategies is forrequired meeting and the done needs by of all Mastercard for understanding all registrations phone. For mail individuals in the group will be offered. registration, send completed form to Child Care Links, Inc., 1101 North Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Lionel Harris Point Boulevard, Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 Attn: Registration Cost: $25

Office. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks. Thursday, June to 25,discuss 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 Should you need a payment plan,PMplease call 410-288- 4900.

Amazing Art (1.5 CD, 1.5 C) This course is designed to develop an understanding of the stages in Inclement Weather Policy: Please note that the training department of drawing, creating an environment for art, and talking with children about Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems their art. Participants will be engaged in making a variety of art projects inclement policy for after closings and at delayed openings. byIfLeo Baltimore includingweather a torn-paper collage looking books illustrated County for inclement will be canceled. If, Lionni.schools We willclose also make play dough, weather, Oobleck (aclass substance from a Dr. forSeuss any reason, thisand changes, book), gak, flubber.a CCL staff member will contact you. Location: YMCA - 25 Blvd.closures Elkton, MD. Missed classes due toYMCA weather will21921 be rescheduled. Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $15

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Tue WedCourse Registration Thu Fri Sat Baltimore County Form Please detach and mail the completed form along with your 1 2 MED payment to: ADMIN Child Care Links, Inc. 4 North WS 5 Blvd., Suite 6 112 7 WS 8 9 1001 Point (2P) MD 21224 (1.5C & Baltimore, 1.5 CD)

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Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 9am to 3 PM Medicine (6 HSN) Method of Administration payment: Card Number & Expiration Date: This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering medication safely. Visa Mastercard Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Kay Rowland Company check or money order Cost: $60 Monday,enclosed: May 4, 2015 - 6 PM to 8 PM Amount MD EXCELS (2 P) What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement Signature: System and how participation can benefit your child care program. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Dr. Rose Cost: $0 Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Books that Move ( 1.5 C, 1.5 CD) Incorporate creative movement in your story time. Read, move and do amazing activities that activate the brain and body. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Tracey Brady Cost: $15

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015 - 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Baltimore Learning Power of Laughter ( 3 CD) County Registration Serious laughing canWorkshop happen in playful moments. Form Laughter is an effective way to strengthen process. In thisform workshop youwith will learn Please detach the andlearning mail the completed along your easy activities that harness the power of laughter to encourage children to be payment to: creative, learn sequencing skills , develop phonemic awareness, use their imaginations, develop listening skills, and work with rhymes and language. Child Care Links, Inc. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Dr. Rose 1001 North Point Blvd., Suite 112 Cost: $25 Monday, May 18, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More to Stress Less (3 P) Name: Address: Build your knowledge and understanding of the advantages of optimal stress and the disadvantages of high or extreme stress in children and adults. Phone: Type of Provider: Family Location: YMCA @ 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921 Center Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $60

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Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Science: Explore Your World (3 C) 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. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Bruns Cost: $25 Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Creating Sociable Children (1.5 C, 1.5 CD) Total amount enclosed: Explore the stages of social development and how to$ support children in gaining these skills. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Amy Ernst Cost: $25

Method of payment: Thursday, May 28, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Visa MasterCard Company Exploring Nature with Young Children (3 C) check

Money order

This class will open the world of nature to participants in ways that draw what they are already doing in day-to-day routines. We will discuss Card from number: simple ways to help children of all ages enjoy nature. Location: YMCA @ 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921 Expiration date: Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $15

Signature: Saturday, May 30, 2015 - 9am to 3 PM

Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN, 3 P) Please bring a lunch. You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Bruns Cost: $30

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WS= Workshops Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Organization is Key (3 P) Organize your curriculum, program and goals. Leave with new strategies for efficiency. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Abby Bruns Cost: $25 Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM More Than Magnets (3 C) At heart, every young child is a scientist, seeking explanations for each new phenomenon. Participants will learn a variety of strategies and activities to provide for children of all ages, including those with special needs, to encourage scientific thinking and exploration, and recognize that science is more than just magnets! Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921 Instructor; Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $15 Monday, April 13, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learning with the Brain and Body (1.5 CD, 1.5 HSN) Being able to control your body and plan physical actions is a fundamental part of learning how to manage your brain. Discover how activities that work on coordination and require children to do multi-step actions to achieve a goal are great for executive functions. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Tracey Brady Cost: $15

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Monday, April 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Anxiety in Children (1.5 SN, 1.5 HSN) Explore the possible causes, traumas and instances that result in anxiety. Examine ways to ease this in young children. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Ernst Cost: $25 Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM SIDS ( 2 HSN) Learn policies to meet safe sleep standards for infants. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Jean Edwards Cost: $20 Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering medication safely. Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD Instructor: Dawn Boyce Cost: $60 Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM First Aid This two year certification meets OCC guidelines Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel Cost: $30 Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM CPR This two year certification meets OCC guidelines Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel Cost: $30 Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Dealing with Difficult Parents (3 P) When we gain a deeper understanding of a parent’s perspective, we begin to see it’s not the parent that is difficult - it’s the situation. Examine and share strategies and solutions for dealing with difficult parent situations. Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $15 Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Turn that Frown Upside Down—Childhood Depression (3 SN) Look at the signs and symptoms of Childhood Depression. Strategies and Ideas to help children cope will be discussed. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste 105, Instructor: Hailea Cole Cost: $25

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Tue WedCourse Registration Thu Fri Sat Baltimore County Form Please detach and mail the completed form along with your 1 2 MED ADMIN payment to: Child Care Links, Inc. 4 North WS 5 Blvd., Suite 6 112 7 WS 8 9 1001 Point (2P) MD 21224 (1.5C & Baltimore, 1.5 CD)

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Saturday, May 2, 2015 - 9am to 3 PM Medicine Administration (6 HSN) Method of payment: Card Number & Expiration Date: This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering medication safely. Visa Mastercard Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Kay Rowland Company check or money order Cost: $60 Monday,enclosed: May 4, 2015 - 6 PM to 8 PM Amount MD EXCELS (2 P) What have YOU heard about MD EXCELS? Please join us to learn more about Marylandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement Signature: System and how participation can benefit your child care program. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Dr. Rose Cost: $0 Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Books that Move ( 1.5 C, 1.5 CD) Incorporate creative movement in your story time. Read, move and do amazing activities that activate the brain and body. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Tracey Brady Cost: $15

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Monday, May 18, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Learn More to Stress Less (3 P) Name: Address: Build your knowledge and understanding of the advantages of optimal stress and the disadvantages of high or extreme stress in children Phone:and adults. Type of Provider: Family Location: YMCA @ 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921 Center Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $60

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Saturday, June 6, 2015 – 1 PM to 4 PM Classroom Management (3 P)Wed Mon Tue Thu Fri Sat From classroom rules to managing the learning areas in your classroom or1 program, create a learning WS we 2will cover it all. 3 Learn how to 4 WS 5 6 (2P) environment that is developmentally appropriate (3HSN) and engaging. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $25 8 WS 12 13 Monday, June 8,9 2015 – 6:30 10 PM to 9:30 PM 11 (3HSN) Learning with the Brain & Body (1.5 CD & 1.5 HSN) Being able to control your body and plan physical actions is a fundamental part of learning how to manage your brain. Discover 15 WS 16 WS 17 18 19 20 how activities that work (3C) (3C)on coordination and require children to do MED multi-step actions to achieve a goal are great for executive functions. ADMIN Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Lionel Harris 22 $25 23 24 WS 25 WS 26 27 Cost: (1.5CD & Saturday, June 13, 2015 – 9 am to 3(3C) PM 1.5C) Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN /3 P) You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your 29 30 child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kelvin Thomas Cost: $30 WS=Workshops Wednesday, June 17, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Monday, 2015in- 6the PMSummer to 8 PM (3 HSN) KeepingJune Kids1,Safe MD EXCELS (2 P) Summertime allows you to bring the curriculum outdoors. What heard MD EXCELS? Please joinkids us to learn with have moreYOU hours spentabout outdoors, learn ways to keep safe more about Maryland’s newexploration. Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement without missing outdoor System andSte. how 129, participation canEsther benefitChapman your child care program. Location: Instructor: Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Dr. Rose Cost: $25 Cost: $0 Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM Thursday, First AidJune 4, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Keeping Kids Safe in the Summer HSN) This two year certification meets (3 OCC guidelines Summertime allows to bring the curriculumPersonnel outdoors. Location: Ste. 129,you Instructor: Paramedical With more Cost: $30hours spent outdoors, learn ways to keep kids safe without missing outdoor exploration. Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Bruns CPR Cost: This$25 two year certification meets OCC guidelines Thursday, 2015 - 6:30 PMParamedical to 9:30 PMPersonnel Location:June Ste. 11, 129, Instructor: Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (3 HSN) Cost: $30 Gain a deeper understanding on the Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - 6:30 PMrequirements to 9:30 PM of the ADA, inclusionary practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood Challenging Behaviors (3 CD) education and school-age programs. Local, state national resources will Biting, hitting, running and throwing—just a fewand of the challenging bebehaviors discussed. we face each day. Learn the reasons why children are Location: Laurel Bush Rd. Ste.and 105,strategies Instructor: Marge/Christy engaging2105 in challenging behaviors to redirect. Cost: $25 Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Bridget Strama

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM I’ve Got Rhythm (3 C) Learn how to add simple songs and rhythm activities into all areas of your daily curriculum, including literacy and math. Participants will also homemade instruments. 90 create Hour Young Child Course: Location: YMCA September 25 YMCA Blvd. 21921 Dates: Tuesday, 15,Elkton, 2015 MD - Thursday, January 12, 2015 Instructor: Margaret Ann26th, KnaubDec. 24th, Dec.29th & Dec. 31st.) (No class on Nov. Cost:Tuesday $15 Time: and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 PM

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Location: Point Boulevard, Suite Tuesday, 1101 JuneNorth 16, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM 112 Baltimore, MD. 21224 Cost: $500 (this includes the textbook) Finger plays, songs and Games Children Love (3 C) Learn how to incorporate finger plays, songs and games into your day.

andInfant/Toddler favorites will be shared. 45New Hour Course: Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd,19, Ste. 105,- Instructor: Brady Dates: Saturday, September 2015 Saturday, Tracey November 21, 2015

Cost: $15 (No class held on October 31st.) Saturday, June 20, 2015 - 9- am to 3 PM Time: Saturdays from 9am 2pm Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 10) Please bring a lunch. Location: 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112 Baltimore, MD. 21224 This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering Cost: $300(this includes the textbook) medication safely. Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Dawn Boyce Registration: Cost: $60 Participants must pre-register. Participants must register AND PAY a 50% deposit ($250 90 Hrs Wednesday, June 24, 2015 - 6:30for PMthe to 9:30 PM and $ 150 for the Working with Mixed Ages (3 C)balance ($250 for the 90 Hrs & $150 Infant/Toddler) the remaining is designed to helpmust caregivers identify and address forThis theworkshop 45 HR Infant/Toddler) be completely paid to receive a the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. certificate. Registration is accepted by phone, mail, or in person. Visa or Strategies for meeting and understanding the needs of all Mastercard is required for all registrations done by phone. For mail individuals in the group will be offered. registration, send completed form to Child Care Links, Inc., 1101 North Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Lionel Harris Point Boulevard, Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 Attn: Registration Cost: $25

Office. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks. Thursday, Juneto 25,discuss 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 Should you need a payment plan,PM please call 410-288- 4900.

Amazing Art (1.5 CD, 1.5 C) This course is designed to develop an understanding of the stages in Inclement Weather Policy: Please note that the training department of drawing, creating an environment for art, and talking with children about Child Care followswill thebeBaltimore School their art.Links Participants engaged inCounty making aPublic variety of art Systems projects inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings. IfLeo Baltimore including a torn-paper collage after looking at books illustrated by County schools for inclement will be canceled. If, Lionni. We willclose also make play dough,weather, Oobleck (aclass substance from a Dr. book), gak, flubber.a CCL staff member will contact you. forSeuss any reason, thisand changes, Location: YMCA - 25 Blvd. Elkton, MD. Missed classes due to YMCA weather closures will 21921 be rescheduled. Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $15

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Baltimore County - June 2015 Saturday, MayHarford 9, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM Courses County Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of 90 Hour Young Child Course:safely. administering medication Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Kay- Rowland Dates: Monday, September 14, 2015 Wednesday, January 11, 2016 Cost: $60 (No class on Nov 25th, Dec 23rd, Dec 28th, or Dec 30th) 12, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM6:30 to 9:30 PM Time: Tuesday, Monday May and Wednesday evenings from Child Abuse & Neglect (3 HSN) Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Learn the signs, symptoms and your responsibility for reporting Cost: $500 (this includes the textbook) child abuse and neglect. Procedures and resources will be shared. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Bridget Strama Registration: Participants must pre-register. Participants must Cost: $25 register AND PAY 50% deposit for the Saturday, Maya16, 2015 – 8:30 ($250 am to 11:30 PM 90 Hrs and then Fingerplays, Song and Games Children Love (3 C) remaining balance ($250 for the 90 Hrs) must be completely paid to Learn how to incorporate finger plays, songs and your receive a certificate. Registration is accepted by games phone,into mail, or in day. New and favorites will be shared. person. Visa or Mastercard is required for all registrations done by Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Melaine Ferger phone. For mail registration, send completed form to Child Care Links, Cost: $25 Inc., 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste 105 BelAir, MD. 21015 Saturday, May 16, 2015 – 12 PM to 4 PM Attn: Registration Office. Busy Kids Don’t Bite (3Child CD) Care Links does not accept personal checks.At Should you need to discuss a payment plan,bite. please certain stages of development, some children Examine the call 443-512-0461 reasons why and develop strategies and activities to engage these children in experiences that keep them busy and engage. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Ferger Inclement Weather Policy: PleaseMelaine note that the training department Cost: $25 of Child Care Links follows the Harford & Cecil County Public School Wednesday, May 20, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM Systems inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings. Medication Administration (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. (6 HSN) If Harford or Cecil County schools close for inclement weather, class This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of will be canceled. If,medication for any reason, administering safely. this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you.Ste. Missed due to weather Location: 129, classes Instructor: Kay Rowland closures will be rescheduled. Cost: $60 Wednesday, May 20, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Dealing with Difficult Parents (3 P) When we gain a deeper understanding of a parent’s perspective, we begin to see it’s not the parent that is difficult-it’s the situation. Examine and share strategies and solutions for dealing with difficult parent situations. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Darlene Brinkmeyer Cost: $25

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Monday, April 20, 2015 - 6:30 PM to Harford & 9:30 Cecil PM County Learn More to Stress Less (3 P)Registration Form Workshop Build your knowledge and mail understanding of the advantages of with optimal stress Please detach and the completed form along your and the disadvantages of high or extreme stress in children and adults. payment to: Location : Ste 129, Instructor: Lionel Harris Cost: $25 Child Care Links, Inc. Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 8:30 am to 12:30 PM 2105 Bush Rd. Ste. 105. it Real! Professional Practices Pre–Laurel Service Module 5– Keeping Belfor Air, MD. 21015Program (4 P) a Successful This workshop will give you the opportunity to explore and understand the importance of specific concepts and practices that may lay foundation for a successful programs including supervision, Name: Address:marketing, abuse and neglect, contracts, appropriate guidance policies and procedures, record keeping and handouts. Phone: Type of Provider: Family Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $35 Center Saturday, April 25, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM Pre– Service Module 6 – Planting the Seed- Developing Connections Workshop date Workshop Title Cost with the World around us. (4 CM) This workshop will provide an overview and focus of the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with the children’s families and the larger community. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $35 Tuesday, April 28,2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Awesome Art (3 C) Tired of the same old tissue paper squares glued on white paper art activities? Come and experience awesome art! Total hands-on amount enclosed: $ From 3-d lighthouse creation to eighteen-wheelers. You will gain ideas for art that will inspire and delight the children in your program. Location: Ste 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers

Method of payment: Cost: $25 Visa MasterCard Company check Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM

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Why do they do that? Understanding Learning Disabilities (3 SN)

Experience Card number:what it feels like to have a learning disability for an hour.

Then you will gain a deeper understanding. Various learning disabilities will be discussed. Expiration date: Location: Wards Chapel Preschool 11023 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD 21133 Instructor: Lionel Harris Cost: $25 Signature:

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2 FA/CPR Registration. All workshop participants must pre-register –NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants are required to register and pay for workshops in advance. Registration is accepted by 4 WS 5 6 WS 7 8 9 Med phone, mail or in person. Please call Child Care Links location to register from 8:30am-4:30pm, (1.5C & (3C) Admin Monday-Friday. Visa or MasterCard required for all registrations done by phone. Child Care 1.5SN) Links does not accept personal checks. 11 12 WS 13 14 15 16 WS Fees Paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you miss a workshop, credit or transfer to (3C) & (3HSN) another workshop may be given if Child Care Links is notified at least 24 hours prior to the (3CD) workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on Child Care Links’ answering service. No credit or 18 refunds are issued Child Care 19 for “No Shows”. 20 CallWS 21 Links location 22 with any questions 23 or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any Med (3P)credits issued are good for one year from the date of issue. Admin Late Arrivals. Workshops reserve 25 26begin at stated 27 time. Our instructors 28 29the right to refuse 30 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 the Child Care Links staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness. Cancellation or change policy. Child Care Links may need to cancel a workshop; 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 and you do not wish to be transferred to WSa workshop = Workshops another training, you will be issued credit good for one year or refunded feed paid for the Saturday, May – 8:30inam to registration 12:30 PM please verify that we have the canceled workshop. If 2, you2015 are phoning your First Aidinformation, including more than one telephone number where you can be correct contact reached. This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.

Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel

Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshop will not be tolerated. Please Cost: $30 remember to exercise good judgment and respect for both the trainer and other participants Saturday, May 2, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM in your session. It is okay to disagree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or other CPR participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate This two year certification meets OCC this policy, the instructor may ask you to leave theguidelines. workshop and you will not be re-admitted, Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: nor will you receive a refund for the class.Paramedical Personnel

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Explore the benefits of inclusion. Take down the barriers and activities accommodate all children. Child develop care is not providedthat during workshops. Workshops provided by Child Care Links Location: 129, Instructor: Harris are intended forSte adults only. Please makeLionel other arrangements for care of your children Cost: $25 hours. during workshop Wednesday, May 6, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Inclement Weather Please note that Working with- Mixed Ages (3the C) training department of Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems weather policy for closings and delayed This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address openings , If Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled. the challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. During the weekend our class will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. fortraining meeting and understanding needs ofHarford all PleaseStrategies note that the department of Child Carethe Links follows & Cecil individuals in the group will be offered. Counties Public School weather policy for closings and delayed openings. If Harford or Cecil Location: Ste. for 129,inclement Instructor: Janice County Schools close weather, classChambers will be canceled. During the weekend our class Cost: will be$25 canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. If, for any reason, this

changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Missed classes due to weather closures will be rescheduled.

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Professionalism Time:_______ Saturday, April 4, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM (4 hours) CPR

This two year certification meets OCC guidelines. Pre-Service Module 6: Date:_______ Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel Community (4 hours) Cost: $30 Time: ______

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Completed List = 24 hours Building Self-Esteem (3 CD) Examine healthy self-esteem versus low self-esteem and rate your Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (6 hours) own self-esteem. See the long lasting impact self-esteem has on children and adults. Completion Date: ___________ Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Darlene Brinkmeyer *For Cost: Infant $25Care ONLY: SIDS Completion Date: _________ Wednesday, April 8, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM First Aid & CPR Completion Date: ____________ Medication Administration (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch. (6 HSN) (Certifications are good for 2 Years) This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering *This is only a guide. Child Care Links is not responsible for errors or omissions. It is up to each provider medication to verify their specificsafely. requirements needed with OCC. *For additional information, please contact OCC at (410) 569-2879 Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kay Rowland Cost: $60

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Pre– Service Module 2 - Planning for Success (4 C) Family Child Care(Providers appropriate curriculum Professionalism 3Hours)can plan a developmentally ________________ for mixed age groups of children by considering different components of the Elective Subjects other approved environment and howor they affect children’sTraining growth and development. Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Janice Chambers (6 Cost: Hours) ________________ $35 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM *Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid? Parents as Partners in Education (1.5 C & 1.5 P) A partnership is a joint endeavor. Learn how to welcome, engage and involve ParentsFamily into your program. Child Care Providers on continuing status Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Bridget Strama 12 Clock Cost: $25 hours per year: 6 Core of Knowledge & 6 Elective Saturday, April 2015 – 8:30 am to 12:30PM Requirement = 118, Hour Date Completed/Notes Pre– Service Module 3 - Keeping Kids Fit & Safe (4 HSN) Specific focus of this class is centered upon components of emergency preparedness, Menu planning andareas healthlisted & Safety concerns of young children. (6 Hours) Any combination of the below Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers Cost: $35 Child Development ________________ Saturday, April 18, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM Pre– Service it Work for All: ________________ Exploring Special Needs Working with Module Mixed4-Making Age Group (4 SN) All children are different and have different needs. Children with disabilities can acquire skills more easily if they are________________ included in programs Health, Safety & Nutrition with their typically developing peers. A understanding of inclusive child care Professionalism ________________ and the laws governing it is a vital piece of becoming a child care provider. Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers Elective Subjects or other approved Training Cost: $35 Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM (6 Medication Hours) Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please ________________ bring a lunch. This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering *Ismedication it time to renew your CPR or First Aid? safely. Location : Ste 112, Instructor: Kay Rowland Cost: $60 25 5

Child Care Links Locations Baltimore County 1101 North Point Blvd Ste. 112 & 129 Why waste time driving to Child Care Links for training when MD. we can bringBaltimore, the trainer to you. Get all21224 of your staff in the same workshop. It is a- great way to share ideas, and learn Main 410-288-4900 new skills together. Just think, while the children are Faxcould - 410-288-3943 napping your staff be learning. Days, nights, times and workshops are all available at your request. www.childcarelinks.net

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Harford & Cecil Counties 2105 Laurel Bush Rd Ste. Learning with the Brain & Body105 Bel Air, MD. 21015 Learn more to Stress Less Main – 443-512-0461 Why do they do that? Understanding Learning DisabilitiesFax – 443-512-0185 www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org Organization is Key BLOOM, Be the Teacher That Lives in Children’s Memories

For more information or to register either call Baltimore County Child Care Links at 410-288-4900 or Harford/Cecil County Child Care Links at 443-512-0461.

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