Institute for Early Learning (IFEL) - Family Child Care Business Workshops

In this Recognize, Report, and Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect in Virginia webinar, participants will learn about the signs of child abuse and neglect.  The presentation will review and discuss mandatory reporting guidelines. 
CDA5
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m.

In the Healthy Eating for Children Ages 1-12 Years webinar, you will learn about the nutritional needs of children from ages 1-12 years, mealtime responsibilities, food safety, and menu planning based on Child Meal Pattern requirements to support healthy eating habits. 
CDA Areas: 2, 5
Thursday, April 6, 2023, 7-9 p.m.

Usted aprenderá consejos para un mercadeo con un costo-efectivo que le ayudará a crear una lista de espera de clientes que reemplazará rápidamente los clientes perdidos.  Nosotros hablaremos a cerca de las de Tarjetas de Negocio, Folletos, Redes Sociales y especialmente de Redes de Contacto.
CDA Contenido Area: 5
martes, 4 de abril, 2023, 7-9 p.m.

Do you know what is required to apply for funding? Would you like to apply for funding but have no clear idea as to what documentation is needed or why they are important to the financing process? Do you need to prepare a grant or loan package and need guidance in preparing it?  If you would like to apply for business funding, then this workshop is for you!
CDA Area 5
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Marketing Your Business on a Small Budget 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
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, 7-9 p.m.

En este seminario web del Informante Bajo Mandato del Servicio de Protección al Menor, los participantes aprenderán sobre las señales de abuso y negligencia infantil. La presentación revisará y discutirá las pautas de informes obligatorios.
CDA Contenido Area: 5
miércoles, 19 de abril, 7-8:30 p.m.

Durante esta presentación se presentará información del desarrollo del habla y lenguaje desde el nacimiento hasta los 36 meses de edad. Al final de la presentación, los participantes demostraran comprensión/entendimiento de cómo se desarrolla el vocabulario y los sonidos del habla, así como abordar temas importantes en el área del desarrollo incluyendo desarrollo del lenguaje en niños expuestos a dos idiomas y las señales tempranas que pudiesen indicar posible Espectro del Autismo. Se proporcionarán recursos para profesionales de la primera infancia y las familias, y se abordarán estrategias prácticas que se pueden utilizar en las actividades y rutinas diarias de cuidado de niños.
CDA Contenido Area: 2
martes, 2 de mayo, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m.

This presentation will summarize typical language development between the ages of birth to 36 months. Participants will demonstrate understanding of the development of vocabulary and speech sound development, as well as addressing “hot topics” in the field of language development including bilingual language development and early signs of possible Autism Spectrum Disorder. Resources for early childhood professionals and families will be provided, and practical strategies that can be used in daily childcare activities and routines will be discussed.
CDA Area 2
Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 7-8:30 p.m.

La clase Proveedores Saludables, Niños Saludables en tiempos del COVID-19, esta enfocada en información y conocimiento que los proveedores de cuidado de niños familiar pueden usar para nutrir su propia salud e implementar medidas de prevención para protegerse a sí mismos y a los niños bajo su cuidado. El tema incluye enfermedades contagiosas, panorama del COVID, medidas de prevención contra el COVID, vacunas e inmunidad comunitaria.  
CDA Contenido Areas: 1, 5
martes, 9 de mayo, 7-9 p.m.

The Healthy Providers, Healthy Children in the time of COVID-19 webinar focuses on information and knowledge that family child care providers will use to nurture and to implement preventive measures for their own health and the children under their care. Topics include communicable diseases, COVID overview, COVID prevention measures, immunizations and community immunity.  
CDA Areas 1, 5
Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7-9 p.m.

Does building and managing a website feel like too much time and work to you as a busy entrepreneur?  Let's break down this critical decision for your child care business and work through the steps for building a website! In this webinar, we will discuss low-cost, user-friendly options and help you consider what you want to convey through your website! 
CDA Area 5
Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 7-9 p.m.