Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (DHS) Somali (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
This training meets the new training requirements for Family Child Care providers on Sudden Unexpected Infant Death. The training curriculum will address state regulations and national recommendations to reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths. Safe sleep environments will be discussed, as well as consequences of non-compliance…
Read More(AHT) Abusive Head Trauma (DHS) Somali (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
The Abusive Head Trauma training will meet new state training requirements for Family Child Care providers. The training curriculum will address the symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma; identify risk factors for abusive head trauma; identify strategies to use when frustrated and stressed; review mandatory child abuse and neglect reporting.
Read MoreActive Supervision – A Developmental Perspective (Hmong) (09/16/24 - 12/31/24)
Meets the Family Child Care provider annual supervision training requirement. This training curriculum will address best practices of active supervision in a family child care setting; describe the way in which supervision is impacted by a child’s development; explain characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Provider Self-Care and Privacy (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify the effects of caregiver mental health and well-being on supervision of and interaction with children. Identify appropriate self-care and privacy strategies that promote effective supervision and safety in child care.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Strategies for Inclusive Child Care (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Examine supervision challenges experienced in an inclusive child care environment. Implement strategies that support safe, inclusive environments for children of all needs and abilities.
Read MoreActive Supervision: Supporting School Age Children (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Identify supervision challenges and solutions that child care providers encounter while working with school-age children. Implement policies and practices that support the safety and supervision needs of school-age children.
Read MoreActive Supervision: A Developmental Perspective (06/16/24 - 09/30/24)
Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Describe the ways supervision is impacted by a child’s development. Identify characteristics typically associated with differing levels of development and their impact on supervision.
Read MoreGetting Started With Farm to Early Care (Sherburne County) (07/01/24 - 09/30/24)
Define “Farm to Early Care”, including three main components: gardening, nutrition education, and local food purchasing. Identify relevant resources to utilize farm to early care-related content in participants’ unique settings. Consider ways to incorporate food and nutrition into education, exploration, and engaging activities for children.
Read MoreChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five – Healthy Eating and Active Play Curriculum (Sherburne County) (07/01/24 - 09/30/24)
Learn how to engage children and families with fun nutrition and active play lessons using the “ChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five” Guide. Discover best practices for teaching children about nutrition and leading them in structured physical activity.
Read MoreChallenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (Sherburne County) (07/01/24 - 09/30/24)
An estimated 25% of typically developing young children and up to 35% of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities experience feeding problems such as poor feeding because of organic causes or highly selective food behaviors. Problems with feeding may lead to significant negative nutritional, developmental and psychological issues such as failure to thrive, impaired parent/child interaction and…
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