Family Child CareProvider Training and Technical AssistanceThe Child Care Council Family Child Care Training Program is designed to support and educate those who are interested in providing high quality in-home child care.
The Council’s Family Child Care Educators assist with setting up the family child care home, selecting equipment, developing good business practices, and answering questions about how to become a regulated provider. Contact Anne Gresco at agresco@cdcccc.org.
In addition, services for continuing education in child development and family child care programming are available through group workshops or individualized training plans. The Council’s Family Child Care Educators also make technical assistance visits to family child care homes.
Health and Safety TrainingThe Council’s Family Child Care Educators offer the 15 hour health and safety training required by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for family or group family child care providers. Topics covered include indoor and outdoor safety, fire safety, supervision, sudden infant death and shaken baby syndrome, child abuse, food safety, infection control, health history and immunizations, daily health checks, and planning for medical emergencies.
Family Child Care Accreditation ProjectThe Council’s Family Child Care Educators support family or group family child care providers to achieve accreditation through the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). Learn more about NAFCC Accreditation by visiting their website at www.nafcc.org.
Child Development Associate Credential Preparation Program for Family Child CareThe Child Development Associate is a nationally recognized credential. The Council's Preparatory Program for family child care provider blends CDA and Accreditation (see above) in a unique 14 month program. This dual approach supports the CDA candidate in successfully completing their credential while fulfilling the requirements to become a nationally accredited program. Learn more about the CDA credential by visiting the Council for Professional Recognition's website at www.cdacouncil.org. Click here for the CDA Application Child Development & Family Child Care Program Educational WorkshopsWorkshops are intended for regulated family and group family child care providers and family, friends and neighbors who provide child care are legally-exempt from regulation. Participants who complete the training receive a certificate from the Council. Workshops are offered through the twice yearly published Compass (a complete guide to trainings and workshops offered by the Council). Visit the Compass webpage for a current workshop schedule or contact Anne Gresco at agressco@cdcccc.org.
One-on-one training sessionsThe Council’s Family Child Care Educators will provide training at a family child care home for 10 to 12 providers. Simply get a group together, select a topic and invite an Educator. Contact Anne Gresco at agresco@cdcccc.org. Distance Learning CourseThe Capital District Child Care Council offers opportunities for distance learning classes. Course work is completed under the direction of a Council Educator. Participants of this distance learning class have 30 days to complete the class materials, in their own home and at their own pace. Internet access is required to participate. Courses are approved by SUNY Educational Incentive Program. Contact Arlene Schmidt at aschmidt@cdcccc.org for more information.
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