Early Childhood Programs and Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
703-324-8100 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 920
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
NCS Director

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Institute for Early Learning (IFEL) - Family Child Care Business Workshops

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The Institute for Early Learning (IFEL) offers Family Child Care Business Workshops (virtual and in-person) to family child care providers just beginning their businesses as well as established providers looking for more training opportunities. These training hours are creditable toward Fairfax County Home Child Care Permit requirements. Call 703-324-8100, TTY 711 for more information. 

To register, use the link you will receive in your email about one week prior to the webinar date! 

Note: These webinars are open for general enrollment and all child care professionals are eligible to attend the following webinars.

JULY 2024

(2.0 hours)

In this 6-hour course participants will focus on the importance of intentional teaching and providing responsive care to multi-age groups of children in their homes. Family child care educators will increase their knowledge of child development and how to implement daily learning experiences that are meaningful and beneficial for children. In addition, participants will learn how children benefit from planned activities that are responsive to children’s interests and include age-appropriate materials and a child-friendly environment. This is a three-part series. You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate.
CDA Areas: 2 

Tuesday, July 9 
7 - 9 p.m. 

Note: For state licensed, Infant Toddler Family Day Care and county permitted family childcare providers. Webinar invite sent one week prior through email.
 

(2.0 horas)

En este curso de seis horas, los participantes se enfocarán en la importancia de la enseñanza intencional y el cuidado responsivo para los niños en su programa.  Los educadores de cuidado familiar infantil aumentaran sus conocimientos sobre el desarrollo infantil y como implementar experiencias de aprendizaje diario que sean significativas y beneficiosas para los niños.  Además, los participantes aprenderán como los niños se benefician de las actividades planificadas que responden a los intereses de los niños e incluyen materiales apropiados para su edad y un entorno acogedora para los niños. Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de tres partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado.
Área de CDA: 2

Jueves, 11 de julio
7 - 9 p.m. 

Nota: Para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar permitidos por el condado. Invitación al seminario web enviada una semana antes por correo electrónico.

 (2.0 hours)

In this 6-hour course participants will focus on the importance of intentional teaching and providing responsive care to multi-age groups of children in their homes.  Family child care educators will increase their knowledge of child development and how to implement daily learning experiences that are meaningful and beneficial for children. In addition, participants will learn how children benefit from planned activities that are responsive to children’s interests and include age-appropriate materials and a child-friendly environment. This is a three-part series. You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate.
CDA Areas: 2 


Tuesday, July 16  
7 - 9 p.m. 

Note: For Permitted family childcare providers. A registration link will be sent once you have completed the prior session.
 

(2.0 horas)

En este curso de seis horas, los participantes se enfocarán en la importancia de la enseñanza intencional y el cuidado responsivo para los niños en su programa.  Los educadores de cuidado familiar infantil aumentaran sus conocimientos sobre el desarrollo infantil y como implementar experiencias de aprendizaje diario que sean significativas y beneficiosas para los niños.  Además, los participantes aprenderán como los niños se benefician de las actividades planificadas que responden a los intereses de los niños e incluyen materiales apropiados para su edad y un entorno acogedora para los niños. Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de tres partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado.
Área de CDA: 2

Jueves, 18 de julio
7 - 9 p.m. 

Nota: Para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar permitidos por el condado. Invitación al seminario web enviada una semana antes por correo electrónico. Se enviará un enlace después de haber completado la sesión anterior.
 

(2.0 hours)

In this 6-hour course participants will focus on the importance of intentional teaching and providing responsive care to multi-age groups of children in their homes.  Family child care educators will increase their knowledge of child development and how to implement daily learning experiences that are meaningful and beneficial for children. In addition, participants will learn how children benefit from planned activities that are responsive to children’s interests and include age-appropriate materials and a child-friendly environment. This is a three-part series. You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate.
CDA Areas: 2 

Tuesday, July 23
7 - 9 p.m. 

Note: For Permitted family childcare providers. A registration link will be sent once you have completed the prior session.
 

(2.0 horas)

En este curso de seis horas, los participantes se enfocarán en la importancia de la enseñanza intencional y el cuidado responsivo para los niños en su programa.  Los educadores de cuidado familiar infantil aumentaran sus conocimientos sobre el desarrollo infantil y como implementar experiencias de aprendizaje diario que sean significativas y beneficiosas para los niños.  Además, los participantes aprenderán como los niños se benefician de las actividades planificadas que responden a los intereses de los niños e incluyen materiales apropiados para su edad y un entorno acogedora para los niños. Tenga en cuenta esta es una serie de tres partes. Debe asistir a todas las sesiones para recibir un certificado.
Área de CDA: 2

Jueves, 25 de julio
7 - 9 p.m. 

Nota: Para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar permitidos por el condado. Invitación al seminario web enviada una semana antes por correo electrónico. Se enviará un enlace después de haber completado la sesión anterior.
 

(1.5 horas)

Una nutrición adecuada es esencial para el rápido crecimiento y desarrollo durante el primer año de un bebé. Conozca los requisitos para el patrón de comidas para bebés, los alimentos apropiados para la edad y las necesidades nutricionales para promover la buena salud en el primer año de vida.
Área de CDA: 2

Martes, 30 de julio
7 - 8:30 p.m. 

Nota: Para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar permitidos por el condado. Invitación al seminario web enviada una semana antes por correo electrónico.
 

August 2024

(1.5 hours)

Proper nutrition is essential to the rapid growth and development during an infant’s first year. Learn about the requirements for the infant meal pattern, age-appropriate foods and nutritional needs to promote good health in the first year of life.
CDA Areas: 5

Thursday, Aug. 1

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Note: For state licensed, Infant Toddler Family Day Care and county permitted family childcare providers. Webinar invite sent one week prior through email.

(1.5 horas)

Los expertos están de acuerdo que las experiencias alimentarias tempranas en los niños afectan sus hábitos alimenticios de por vida. En este seminario web, aprenderá sobre el desarrollo infantil y las mejores evidencias en las prácticas de alimentación basadas en el apoyo de la nutrición infantil. Y como cultivar comportamientos alimenticios positivos en los primeros años de vida.
Área de CDA: 5

Martes 6 de agosto

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Nota: Para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar permitidos por el condado. Invitación al seminario web enviada una semana antes por correo electrónico.

(1.5 hours)

Experts agree that children’s early food experiences affect their lifelong eating habits. In this webinar, learn about infant development and best evidence-based feeding practices to support infant nutrition and cultivate positive eating behaviors in the first year of life.
CDA Areas: 5

Thursday, Aug. 8

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Note: For state licensed, Infant Toddler Family Day Care and county permitted family childcare providers. Webinar invite sent one week prior through email.

(2 hours)


In this four-hour course participants will focus on programming, environment, and social interactions for school-age children.  Through play, children learn about the world, themselves, and develop skills for life-long success. The environment provides a safe space for them to relax, the ability to explore and create and a place for a child's creativity. Social interactions allow children to build relationships, create a sense of belonging and solve problems.  Join us and explore your childcare center through the eyes of a school ager. Providers must attend both sessions to receive training credit.
CDA Areas: 3


Tuesday, Aug. 13
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


Note: For state licensed, Infant Toddler Family Day Care and county permitted family childcare providers. Webinar invite sent one week prior through email.

(2 hours)

In this four-hour course participants will focus on programming, environment, and social interactions for school-age children.  Through play, children learn about the world, themselves, and develop skills for life-long success. The environment provides a safe space for them to relax, the ability to explore and create and a place for a child's creativity. Social interactions allow children to build relationships, create a sense of belonging and solve problems.  Join us and explore your childcare center through the eyes of a school ager. Providers must attend both sessions to receive training credit.
CDA Areas: 3


Tuesday, Aug. 20
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.


Note: For Permitted family childcare providers. A registration link will be sent once you have completed the prior session.

(1 hour)

In the SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome webinar, child care providers will focus on understanding SIDS, providing safe sleep environments and having policies that support healthy sleep environments.  We will also review strategies to support caregivers and families to recognize signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome, how to manage stress and prevent abuse.
CDA Areas: 5

Wednesday, Aug. 28
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Note: For state licensed, Infant Toddler Family Day Care and county permitted family childcare providers. Webinar invite sent one week prior through email.

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