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Michigan Child Care Futures (MCCF) trainings are funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation. 

Child Care Resources - A leader in Child Care Professional Education and Resources for more than 30 years.
Want the best training available for child care professionals? 
  • Then make certain you get yours from Child Care Resources! 

 

 About our training facilitators:
The training facilitators for every one of Child Care Resources' classes are of the highest quality. Each training facilitator has AT LEAST a BA in Early Childhood or related field AND experience providing child care. They have not only studied "best practices," they have put them to use. 

You need training hours to meet licensing regulations...

  • Get your trainings from someone who has "been in your shoes."  Demand the best - training from Child Care Resources!
  • ADDED BONUS: CCR training facilitators are available to provide continued technical support!

Contact executive director Ella Fabel Ryder for information. Email or call Ella at 866-424-4532, ext. 227.

Currently scheduled CCR trainings:  (Check out CCR trainings and events Calendar.)

FREE TRAININGS:

TRAININGS FOR A FEE:

Other training opportunities: The trainings listed below may not meet Licensing requirements. Check with your licensing consultant to make certain. 

The Basics of Child Care    

16 Hours - Professionalism, Child Growth & Development, Communication,  Child Guidance, Health, Safety & Nutrition (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee
KALAMAZOO, Kalamazoo County- FULL - Wait list only.
Child Care Resources, 3304 Mindi Lane

October 2008

  • 16 hours of The Basics of Child Care:
    • Wednesdays
    • October 1 - 29, 2008 
  • FREE 
    Full - Wait List only

Pre-Registration is Required. 

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The Basics of Child Care: Correspondence Course     

16 Hours - Professionalism, Child Growth & Development, Communication,  Child Guidance, Health, Safety & Nutrition (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Free Training - YOUR HOME - YOUR SCHEDULE!

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee
  • BASICS CORRESPONDENCE COURSE 
    FULL - Wait list only.
  • First packet will be sent out June 5, 2007
  • Last packet due at CCR by September 3, 2008
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  • This "AT HOME" workshop has packets of materials and assignments which are mailed to you!
  • Upon completing each assignment, you send it back to Child Care Resources.
  • A trainer will read and respond in writing and send it back to you with the next packet.
  • There are five assignment packets in total.
    •
  • Must complete all five assignments in order to receive credit and a certificate of completion.

  • The Basics of Child Care CORRESPONDENCE COURSE involves a lot of Reading and Writing.

  • COST: FREE

  • 25 Participants MAX 
    •

Pre-Registration is Required. 

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Foundations of Infant Toddler Care 

16 Hours - Milestones of Development, Environments, Activities, Respecting Family Cultures and more. (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Replacing Caring for Infants & Toddlers - Part A. Similar to, but not exactly the same. You may take it and get CEU's for it even if you received them for Part A.

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.6 CEU's available - $5.00 fee

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Caring for Infants & Toddlers - Part B 

16 Hours - Routines, Environments, Social/Emotional Development and more! Pre-Requisite: Must have completed "Foundations" or "Part A".  (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Caring for Infants & Toddlers - Part C

16 Hours - Learning Development and Culture, Family and Providers. Pre-Requisite: Must have completed "Foundations" or "Part A".  (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

Pre-Registration is Required.

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All Together Now: Inclusive Child Care Part 1

MCCF 16 Hours -  Learn about the Benefits of Inclusion, the ADA, Positive Behavioral Support, Promoting Friendships and Communicating with Parents. (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Making it Work: Inclusive Child Care Part 2  

MCCF 16 Hours -  Prerequisite: All Together Now: Inclusive Part 1 

 (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee

  • How to use the Environmental Rating Scale
  • Benefits of a well-planned environment
  • How to develop a floor plan to promote independence
  • The seven characteristics of a developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • Strategies to help children with special needs integrate into your program
  • Learn about quality play between an adult and a child
  • Learn the definition of responsive teaching

 

None scheduled at this time. 

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Pre-Registration is Required.

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The Balancing Act: Inclusive Child Care Part 3  

MCCF 16 Hours -  Prerequisite: All Together Now: Inclusive Part 1 AND Part 2 

 (Michigan Child Care Futures - Funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation.)

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU's available - $5.00 fee

  • Listening and Talking
  • Encouraging Communication in Children
  • Guidance and Positive Behavior
  • Kindergarten Transition

 

None scheduled at this time. 

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Pre-Registration is Required.

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Infant/Child and Adult CPR and First Aid 
Classes are accepted by Office of Children and Adult Licensing - Child Day Care.

E.S.C.A.P.E. provides men, women and children the tools and skills to deal with emergency situations.

All of the following trainings are valid for for 
first time certification, lapsed certification or renewal unless noted.

  • Will receive a certificate for Blood Born Pathogens.

  • MUST BRING A Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope TO HAVE CARD/ CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU

E.S.C.A.P.E. provides CPR and First Aid

September 13 - Hastings:

Secretary of State/Work 1st

  • CPR - 9:00am-12:30pm

  • First Aid - 12:30pm-3:30pm

  • COST: $35 each or $50 both 

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU

 

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October 11 - Coldwater:

911 Training Center, 141 E. Chicago Road 

  • CPR - 9:00am-12:30pm

  • First Aid - 12:30pm-3:30pm

  • COST: $35 each or $50 both 

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU

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October 18 - Cassopolis:

Cass District Library

  • CPR - 9:00am-12:30pm

  • First Aid - 12:30pm-3:30pm

  • COST: $35 each or $50 both 

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU

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Wednesday, November 5 - Van Buren County:
Department of Human Services
57150 County Road 681, Hartford, MI 49057
  • CPR 6:30-9:30pm
  • CPR ONLY

  • COST: $35 

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU
  • Call for more information - 800-343-3470, ext. 244

November 8 - Kalamazoo:

E.S.C.A.P.E., Amelia Acres, 6171 East O Avenue

Map & Directions

  • CPR - 8:30am-12:00pm

  • First Aid - 12:00pm-3:00pm

  • COST: $35 each or $50 both

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU

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November 22 - Battle Creek:

Jumpstart Childcare Center/ Branch Gymnastics, N. Helmer

**RECERTIFICATION ONLY  

  • CPR - 8:30am-12:00pm

  • First Aid - 12:00pm-3:00pm

  • COST: $35 each or $50 both

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU 

 

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December 13 - Kalamazoo:

E.S.C.A.P.E., Amelia Acres, 6171 East O Avenue

Map & Directions

**RECERTIFICATION ONLY  

  • CPR - 8:30am-12:00pm

  • First Aid - 12:00pm-3:00pm

  • COST: $35 each or $50 both 

  • Register

  • Bring a Self Addressed Stamped Envelope to have CARD/CERTIFICATE MAILED TO YOU

 

 

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Building Literacy

  • 10 hours

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.0 CEU available if ALL ten hours taken ($5.00 fee)

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

 

COST: $20.00 per 2.5 hour class OR $75.00 for ALL 10 hours

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Child Care is a Business: Administrative Training Part 1 

  • 15 hours, $150

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

  • 1.5 CEU available if ALL fifteen hours taken ($5.00 fee)

This class (geared for centers) will help you create the best possible program you can! 

It will guide participants through 

  • Setting up your vision, mission and philosophy statements 

  • Recruiting, hiring and firing staff 

  • Staff development

  • This class is a must for Directors & CDA candidates! CDA content area: Program Management

  • Minimum enrollment required.

    •

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

Admin 2 is scheduled - only for people who have completed Admin I.

COST: $150 for ALL 15 hours

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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Administrative Training Part 2

  • 15 hours, $150

  • Meets State Licensing to complete 30 hours and CDA requirements.

  • PRE-REQ - Administrative Training Part 1

  • 1.5 CEU available if ALL fifteen hours taken ($5.00 fee)

This class (geared for centers) will help you create the best possible program you can! 

  • This class is a must for Directors & CDA candidates! CDA content area: Program Management

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

Admin 2 is scheduled - only for people who have completed Admin I.

COST: $150 for ALL 15 hours

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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Helping Children Learn 

  • 10 hours 

    • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

    • 1.0 CEU available if ALL ten hours taken ($5.00 fee)

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

 

COST: $20.00 per 2.5 hour class OR $75.00 for ALL 10 hours

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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Creative Expressions  

  • 2.5 hours 

  • Art vs. Craft 

  • Characteristics of creativity

  • Goals for your art area 

  • Talking with children about their art 

  • Respecting children’s artwork

  • Exploring a variety of art media

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

COST: $20.00 

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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"Business Matters" in Family Child Care

  • A series of four 2.5 hour Intermediate Level trainings (10 total hours) - Beyond Basic Level child development

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

       For Family or Group HOME Child Care Providers ONLY.     
Parent Contracts and Provider Policies - "Business Matters"

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

COST: TBA

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Record Keeping - "Business Matters"

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

COST: TBA

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Minimizing Your Business Risk
"Business Matters" 

None scheduled at this time. 

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COST: $TBA 

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Marketing Your Program - 
"Business Matters"

None scheduled at this time. 

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COST: $TBA 

Pre-Registration is Required.

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Mapping Out the Day: A Plan for Toddler Success

2.5 hours

  • If you have ever gotten lost, you know how frustrating it can be.
  • If you have ever used a map, you know how helpful it can be!
  • A ‘map’ is helpful for toddlers too..
    • Uncertainty about the day’s events can make them cranky.
    • A predictable daily plan makes for more secure, happier toddlers!
  • Let CCR guide you through your travels to learn about
    • the importance of routines for toddlers
    • evaluating your own routine
    • making transitions smooth
    • using music to facilitate toddler transitions

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

 

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

COST: $20.00

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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What are the Rules in Unruly? "Guidance and Discipline" 

  • 2.5 hours 

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

? Do you feel like you spend the majority of your day disciplining children?
? Do you wonder how other providers guide children’s behavior?

Let Child Care Resources help you examine your guidance and discipline procedures! 

This 2.5 hour “guidance and discipline” training will explore

  • Hallmarks of Positive Discipline
  • How to Reshape “Trying” Behaviors
  • The Pitfalls of Praise

None scheduled at this time. 

Call or e-mail for more information!

COST: $20.00

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby Syndrome CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

  • 1.5 hours - Meets Licensing requirements

  • Become aware of SIDS in Child Care

  • Learn Risk Reducing Techniques

  • Know how to K.I.S.S. - Keep Infants Sleeping Safely

  • Shaken Baby Syndrome information

    • Check out this 1.5 training 
      • For yourself 
      • For your emergency caregiver 
      • For your subs 
      • For your teaching assistants 
      • For anyone who cares for babies! 

Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Correspondence Course: 

  • Convenient & Flexible!
  • Fast and Easy! 
  • Chose your training time - anytime
  • Completed assignment due at CCR 2 weeks from the date it is mailed to you. (So don't request the training when you are due to give birth, about to go on vacation etc...!)
  • Must be completed in less than 2 weeks.
  • Certificate will be mailed. 
  • COST: $10.00
  • Register
    •

 

COST: $10.00 

Pre-Registration and Pre-payment is Required.

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Who am I? And how do I get along with You?

Social/Emotional Development     

  • 2 Hours

  • Meets State Licensing and CDA requirements.

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