KCS | DC Childcare Connections

Food Allergy Prevention and Response in Early Care and Preschool Settings
2019-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | DC Child Care Connections, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Suite 236, Washington, DC, 20020, United States
CCDBG Topic: Prevention/response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions
Description: This training will explore the food allergy procedures that should be in place when caring for children in early care and preschool settings according to research-based, Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and the rights of children with food allergies. Participants will be able to define anaphylaxis, identify common food allergies and their signs and symptoms, outline treatment and management options, learn how to create and follow individual care plans for each child with a food allergy, create and implement a detailed treatment plan in the event of an allergic reaction and apply and understand best practices for minimizing risks and exposure.
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 – 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: DC Child Care Connections, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 236, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
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Sponsor(s): OSSE
Audience: administrative staff, assistant teachers, caregivers, childcare staff, directors, teachers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Food Manager's Training
2019-02-02 09:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Central Union Mission, 65 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Description: The goal of this certified professional food manager course is to provide the participant with a basic understanding of food safety and ensure that the participant learns to prepare and serve food safely. A food handler card confirms that the participant has demonstrated competence in knowing safe temperatures for cooking and holding food; the importance of personal hygiene; how to identify cross-contamination and what is the cause; and how to prevent contamination from equipment, tools and utensils and more!
Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019 – 9:30am to 3:30pm
Location: Central Union Mission, 65 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
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Sponsor(s): City Wide Community Child Development Center
Audience: administrative staff, assistant teachers, directors, teachers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Breathing Easy: Asthma Training for Caregivers of Young Children
2019-01-28 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Description: This training will provide early childhood educators with background to understand early childhood wheezing and asthma, how to manage children with asthma symptoms and how to modify the center environment to best prevent respiratory problems. We will discuss and practice effective techniques for medication administration and how to address the environmental aspects of asthma.
Date: Monday, January 28, 2019 – 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622 and 640, Washington, DC 20002
Sponsor(s): Impact DC Asthma Program, Children’s National Health System
Audience: Administrative staff, assistant teachers, directors, caregivers, family home providers, teachers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health Safety, and Nutrition

Administration of Medication (AOM) Training
2019-01-28 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Description: During this course, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines, how to properly handle and store medications and proper documentation of the administration of medication.
Date: Monday, January 28, 2019 – 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622, 623 and 640, Washington, DC 20002
Sponsor(s): Children’s National Health System
Audience: Administrative Staff, Assistant Teachers, Directors, Teachers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety and Nutrition

Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) for Infants and Toddlers
2019-01-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Description: Attendees will explore DAPs and reflect on their practices. Sample activities focusing on infants and toddlers will be shared following discussion on the developmental needs of young children and how to best meet their needs for optimal results and child outcomes.
Date: Friday, January 25, 2019 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622, 623 and 640, Washington, DC 20002
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Sponsor(s): Strong Start DC Early Intervention Program
Audience: Assistant Teachers, Caregivers, Childcare Staff, Teachers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development

Developmental Milestones for Ages 3-5
2019-01-24 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Description: This workshop provides an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of three and five in the following domains: communication, gross motor, fine motor, social-emotional and cognitive. It also provides sample intervention strategies for each domain and the opportunity to create your own.
Date: Thursday, January 24, 2019 – 9:30am to 11:30am
Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622 and 640, Washington, DC 20002
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Sponsor(s): OSSE Health and Wellness
Audience: Administrative Staff, Assistant Teachers, Childcare Staff, Directors, Family Home Providers, Teachers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development

Enhancing the Use of Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood Education
2019-01-23 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
This interactive session will define inclusive practices such as universal design for learning and multiple intelligences to identify adaptions so all early learners can access the information that is being taught in a variety of learning environments in accordance with the District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning standards.

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Infant Safe Sleep Practices
2019-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Department of Health – 3rd Floor, 899 North Capitol St., NE, Washington, DC, 20002
Participants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and sleep related infant deaths, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of Pediatrics’ revised recommendations for a safe sleep environment.

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Building Literacy Skills through Stories and Books
2019-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
Create high-impact curriculum using children’s literature as the basis for learning. This playful session will prepare early childhood educators to nurture a child’s natural curiosity and love of learning. Participants will learn to use the appeal and learning goals of PBS KIDS programs, such as Sesame Street and Clifford, to enhance literacy skills and prepare young children for success in school. All participants will be introduced to eight to twelve new children’s books and will receive one of the featured books to add to their classroom library.

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Location:

OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002

Floor/Room:

Rooms 622, 623 and 640

Price of Training: Free

Language of Training: English

Core Knowledge Area: Curriculum

Audience: Assistant Teachers, Family Home Providers, Teachers

Sponsors: WETA

Stewards of Children: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
2019-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Safe Shores, 429 O Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001
This training teaches participants how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training includes discussion about critical issues in sexual abuse prevention and the relevance of these issues in our communities. Participants will leave with practical skills they can use daily and knowledge of ways their program can implement policies to proactively reduce the risk of child sexual abuse.

Children and Fires, Fire Extinguisher Training and Storage of Hazardous Materials
2019-01-14 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DC
During this hands-on session, participants will learn how to properly use and store toxic substances in child care settings. Participants will also learn the parts and function of a fire extinguisher, be introduced to the basic characteristics of children who show interest in fire and learn how to refer a child to the juvenile fire-setters program.

Open House: DC Child Care Connections
2018-04-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur, 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Join DC Child Care Connections for our open houses on April 21, 2018 from 10 a.m. -1 p.m.! The events will be held at both DC Child Care Connections locations:

DC Child Care Connections (Southeast)
2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 236
Washington, DC 20020
(202) 678-0027

DC Child Care Connections (Northwest)
209 Upshur St. NW,
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 829-2500

Director’s Corner: Leadership in 3 Early Childhood Programs
2018-02-03 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur, 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011
Description: This workshop will provide information on effective leadership in early childhood education. During this workshop, participants will develop a personal definition of leadership and identify what it takes to become an effective leader and what skills an early childhood leader might demonstrate to maintain a high-quality early childhood program.
Date: Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: DC Child Care Connections, 209 Upshur St. NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20011
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Sponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections Audience: Directors, administrators
Core Knowledge Area(s): Program Management: Operation and Evaluation

Nutrition for Early Learners
2018-02-02 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
CCDBG Topic: Child development
Description: Good nutrition is a key for supporting healthy development and preparing children for school. This training session will teach you the basics of good nutrition for toddlers and preschoolers as well as planning and preparing nutritious meals with a focus on meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requirements, which all licensed providers are required
to follow. This training will also cover best practices for creating positive meal times and implementing family-style meal service.
Date: Friday, Feb. 2, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 523, 524 and 540, Washington, DC 20002
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Sponsor(s): OSSE Health and Wellness
Audience: Toddler and preschool teachers, directors, assistant teachers, administrators
Core Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development; Health, Safety and Nutrition

Starting Strong: Nutrition for Infants and Toddlers
2018-02-01 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OSSE: 1050 First Street NE, Rooms, 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC
CCDBG Topic: Child development
Description: This session will help participants better understand developmental readiness for introducing
solid foods to infants and the process of transitioning to table foods. Participants will also be provided with ways
to promote good nutrition that will prepare children for a lifetime of growing and learning. This training will also cover the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) infant meal pattern and feeding guidelines, which all licensed providers are required to follow.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: OSSE, 1050 First St. NE, Rooms 622, 623 and 640, Washington, DC 20002
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Sponsor(s): OSSE Health and Wellness
Audience: Infant and toddler teachers, assistant teachers, directors, administrators
Core Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development; Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Building and Physical Premises Safety
2018-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | DC
CCDBG Topic: Building and physical premises safety
Description: In this training participants will explore ways to plan, practice and promote safety in their early learning environments. The participants will discuss keeping children safe, away from poison hazards, choking and suffocation. This training will review three essential components
of keeping children safe: education, supervision, and environment.
Date: Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Kids Comprehensive Services, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 236, Washington, DC 20020
Register by Web: dcpdis.org/6879
Sponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections
Audience: Teachers, assistant teachers, directors, administrators, family home care providers
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition

DC Common Core Early Learning Standards 101
2018-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | DC
CCDBG Topic: Child development
Description: This highly interactive training will provide participants with an understanding of the fundamentals
of the District of Columbia Common Core Early Learning Standards (DCCCELS) in order to use the standards to build a foundation for high-quality care and education for all children from birth to pre-kindergarten. The training
will use group discussions, hands-on-activities and video clips to allow participants to explore the components and structure of the DCCCELS and develop an understanding of developmentally appropriate programming for infants, toddlers and preschool children in the beginning stages of effective implementation.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Kids Comprehensive Services, 2041 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Suite 236, Washington, DC 20020
Register by Web: dcpdis.org/6871
Sponsor(s): DC Child Care Connections
Audience: Teachers, assistant teachers, directors, administrators
Core Knowledge Area(s): Child Growth and Development; Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families; Curriculum

Infant Safe Sleep Practices
2018-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | DC
CCDBG Topic: Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and use of safe sleep practices
Description: Participants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS and sleep-related infant deaths, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of Pediatrics’ revised recommendations for a safe sleep environment.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Department of Health, 899 North Capitol St. NE, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Register by Web: dcpdis.org/6869
Sponsor(s): DC Department of Health, Community Health Administration
Audience: Teachers, assistant teachers, directors, administrators
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Precautions in Transporting Children and Pedestrian and Bike Safety
2018-01-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | DC
CCDBG Topic: Appropriate precautions in transporting children
Description: This course provides basic knowledge of transportation regulations and includes a demonstration on how to properly conduct a vehicle passenger check, the use of child safety restraints required by District law, proper loading, unloading, and monitoring of children. Participants will learn where to nd vehicular first aid supplies and how to conduct emergency procedures and response in the event of accidents or breakdowns. During this session, participants will learn how to prevent avoidable bike and pedestrian injuries at school and at play, the safest places to walk and ride a bike and the proper way to t helmets.
Date: Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 Time: 1-3 p.m.
Location: DC Child Care Connections, 209 Upshur St. NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20011
Register by Web: dcpdis.org/6867
Sponsor(s): DC Department of Transportation, Safe Kids
DC Children’s National Health System, OSSE
Audience: Teachers, assistant teachers, directors, administrators, all staff who provide transportation
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition

Administration of Medication
2018-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | DC
CCDBG Topic: Administration of medication
Description: During this course, participants will discuss basic medication administration guidelines, how to properly handle and store medications and proper documentation of the administration of medication.
Date: Monday, Jan. 22, 2018 Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: DC Child Care Connections, 209 Upshur St. NW, Third Floor, Washington, DC 20011
Register by Web: dcpdis.org/6865
Sponsor(s): Children’s National Health System
Audience: Teachers, assistant teachers, directors, administrators
Core Knowledge Area(s): Health, Safety, and Nutrition

How to Prevent and Control Infectious Diseases
2017-10-31 13:00 - 15:30 UTC | Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur, 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011

Infant Safe Sleep Practice
2017-10-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Department of Health – 3rd Floor, 899 North Capitol St., NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Precautions in Transporting Children
2017-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | OSSE – Room 9014, 801 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Understanding the Signs of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder
2017-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur, 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011

Emergency Preparedness
2017-10-17 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur, 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011

WETA Kids Ready to Learn
2017-10-16 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | OSSE – Grand Hall A, 801 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Breathing Easy: Asthma Training for Caregivers
2017-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | OSSE – Room 806 A, 801 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Addressing Challenging Behaviors
2017-10-16 09:30 - 12:30 UTC | OSSE – Grand Hall A, 801 1st Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002

Director’s Corner: NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
2017-10-14 09:30 - 13:00 UTC | Kids Comprehensive Services – Upshur, 209 Upshur St. NW, Washington, DC, 20011

Training for Mandatory Reporters
2017-10-12 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | OSSE – Grand Hall B, 810 First St NE, Washington, DC, 20002
