School Readiness - Institute for Early Learning (IFEL)

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703-324-3044 TTY 711
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Fairfax, VA 22035
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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. 

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

February 2026

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.

This training is offered in English and Spanish. Since both sessions cover the same material, participants may only register for and receive credit for one class.

CDA Area: 5
Instructor(s): Jami Arocho
Date: Wednesday, 2/4
Time: 7 – 8:30 p.m. 

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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.

Esta capacitación se ofrece en inglés y español. Dado que ambas sesiones cubren el mismo contenido, los participantes solo pueden inscribirse y recibir crédito por una sola clase.

Área de CDA: 5
Instructor(s): Patricia Quezada
Fecha: Miércoles, 2/18
Hora: 7 – 8:30 p.m. 
 

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Introduction to Family Child Care, new providers will hear information on Safety and Health, Nutrition, Programming and Professionalism. This training will use the Introduction to Family Child Care Handbook to guide the course material.

CDA Area: 1, 3, 5, 6
Instructor(s): Tracey Brown and Tye Nesbitt
Date: Saturday, 2/21
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Invite will be sent via email.

En la capacitación Introducción al Cuidado Infantil Familiar, los nuevos proveedores recibirán información sobre Seguridad y Salud, Nutrición, Programación y Profesionalismo. Esta capacitación utilizará el Manual de Introducción al Cuidado Infantil Familiar para guiar el contenido del curso.

Área de CDA: 1, 3, 5, 6
Instructor(s): Nancy Hackett and Patricia Quezada
Fecha: Sábado, 2/21
Hora: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

La invitación se enviará por correo electrónico.

Tax filing for a daycare business can be complex. Here is your opportunity to take a deeper look at IRS Tax Forms! In this training, we will do a quick overview of IRS form 1040 and then do a deeper review of Schedule C - Profit or Loss from a Business form.

CDA Area: 5
Instructor(s): Rose Yaguchi
Date: Tuesday, 2/24
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

Invite will be sent via email.

March 2026

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.

This training is offered in English and Spanish. Since both sessions cover the same material, participants may only register for and receive credit for one class.

CDA Area: 5
Instructor(s): Tracey Medley Brown
Date: Thursday, 3/5
Time: 7:00p.m – 8:30 p.m. 

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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.

Esta capacitación se ofrece en inglés y español. Dado que ambas sesiones cubren el mismo contenido, los participantes solo pueden inscribirse y recibir crédito por una sola clase.

Área de CDA: 5
Instructor(s): Nancy Hackett

Fecha: Jueves, 3/5
Hora: 7:00p.m – 8:30 p.m.

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In this webinar, participants will explore best practices in promoting health and reducing the spread of illness in family child care homes by learning how to conduct daily observations, clean and sanitize, wash hands, and exclude children when they are sick. Participants must attend both sessions to receive training credit.

CDA Area: 1 and 2
Instructor(s): Claire Wood

Date: Tuesday, 3/10
Time: 7:00p.m – 9:00 p.m.

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In this two part course (2 hours per course, 4 hours total) 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 Area: 5
Instructor(s): Nathan Dally and Latisha Robinson

Date: Wednesday, 3/11 and 3/25
Time: 7:00p.m – 9:00 p.m.

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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. participate in the discussion and share their experiences!

CDA Area: 5 
Instructor(s): Claire Wood

Date: Thursday, 3/12
Time: 7:00p.m – 8:00 p.m.

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Tax filing for a daycare business can be complex. Here is your opportunity to take a deeper look at IRS Tax Forms! In this training, we will do a quick overview of IRS form 1040 and then do a deeper review of Schedule C - Profit or Loss From a Business form.

CDA Area: 5
Instructor(s): Women’s Business Center

Date: Wednesday, 3/18
Time: 7:00p.m – 8:00 p.m. 

Invite will be sent via email. 

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