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. 

To register, use the link you will receive in your email about one week prior to the webinar date! 

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

May 2025

As valued members of a child’s development and care team, childcare specialists have an important and unique role in sharing information and resources with families to improve the health and wellbeing of children. Sometimes this can be more challenging for a variety of reasons. Our goal today is to offer some strategies and support when dealing with these discussions, so that you can feel more comfortable with honest dialogue with the caregivers who are most important to the children you care for. This will be a virtual discussion via teams. All participants are encouraged to participate in the discussion and share their experiences!

CDA Areas: 5
Instructors: Infant Toddler Connection

Date: Thursday, 5/8
Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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After registering a Teams link will be sent via email.

In this four-hour course 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.

A registration link for Part Two will be sent to your email once you have completed Part One. You must attend both sessions to receive a certificate.


CDA Area: 3
Instructors: Nathan Dally and Latisha Robinson

Date: Tuesday, 5/13 and 5/20
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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Accessing special programs in Fairfax County: As a Fairfax County Childcare provider, you have access to many resources throughout Fairfax County that support children and families; from infancy through school aged supports and beyond. Join us for a brief introduction to a sampling of the many developmental and support programs available to Fairfax County residents and childcare providers. This will be a virtual discussion via teams. All participants are encouraged to participate in the discussion and share their experiences!

CDA Areas: 5
Instructors: Infant Toddler Connection

Date: Thursday, 5/15
Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Register Here!

After registering a Teams link will be sent via email.

The Marketing Your Business Using a Targeted Approach webinar will focus on cost-effective marketing tips to help you create a waiting list of clients and replace lost clients quickly. The webinar will also discuss the benefits of business cards, flyers, social media, and especially networking.

CDA Area: 5
Instructors: Kathryn Walker and Cindy Butler

Date: Wednesday, 5/21
Time: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Invite will be sent via email.

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