School Readiness - Institute for Early Learning (IFEL)

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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.

January 2026

In this 6-hour course participants will focus on the importance of intentional teaching and providing responsive care to multi-age groups of children in their homes. Family child care educators will increase their knowledge of child development and how to implement daily learning experiences that are meaningful and beneficial for children. In addition, participants will learn how children benefit from planned activities that are responsive to children’s interests and include age-appropriate materials and a child-friendly environment.

You must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate. After completing each session, you will be sent a link to register for the next class.”


CDA Area: 2
Instructor(s): Ginny Holloway
Date: Tuesday, 1/6. 1/13, 1/20
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. 

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En este curso de seis horas, los participantes se enfocarán en la importancia de la enseñanza intencional y el cuidado responsivo para los niños en su programa.  Los educadores de cuidado familiar infantil aumentaran sus conocimientos sobre el desarrollo infantil y como implementar experiencias de aprendizaje diario que sean significativas y beneficiosas para los niños.  Además, los participantes aprenderán como los niños se benefician de las actividades planificadas que responden a los intereses de los niños e incluyen materiales apropiados para su edad y un entorno acogedora para los niños.

Debes asistir a las tres sesiones para recibir un certificado. Después de completar cada sesión, recibirás un enlace para registrarte en la siguiente clase.

CDA Area: 2
Instructor(s): Ana Hoover
Date: Thursday, 1/22, 1/29. 2/5
Time: 7 – 9 p.m. 

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How do you manage all of your receipts for revenues and expenses? This webinar will provide some tips to organize your records so that tax preparation is easier. Learn what expenses you can deduct from your taxes.

CDA Area: 5
Instructor(s): Rose Yaguchi
Date: Tuesday, 1/27
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.

An invitation to register will be sent via email.

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.

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