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SUMMARY:From Interest to Enrollment: Best Practices for Marketing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Alexis Ford\, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria\, Education and Training Coordinator \nAre you interested in learning marketing strategies to support your Family Child Care? Do you ever wonder what else you can do to “boost” your enrollment? In this workshop\, we will discuss services provided by our Resource and Referral Department\, how CocoKids can support your Family Child Care business\, and best practices for attracting and retaining families. \nJoin our workshop to discover best business practices that will make your program stand out! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Eg_kpyuzTNCB4uUT2NObww
URL:https://www.cocokids.org/event/from-interest-to-enrollment-best-practices-for-marketing-your-family-child-care-business-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Family Child Care,Free Training,Recommended to All Family Child Care,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandra Renteria%2C Education and Training Coordinator":MAILTO:alejandra.renteria@cocokids.org
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SUMMARY:CocoKids 31st Annual Early Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Adapting and Thriving: Child Care in a Changing World \nJoin us for CocoKids 31st Annual Early Learning Conference at Diablo Valley College. This exciting in-person event brings together educators\, parents\, and professionals in the early learning field. \nAt the conference\, you’ll have the opportunity to attend informative workshops\, participate in engaging discussions\, and network with like-minded individuals. Explore the latest trends and best practices in early childhood education\, and gain valuable insights from renowned speakers. \nThis year’s conference title is: Adapting and Thriving: Child Care in a Changing World. Our goal this year is to empower early educators in their abilities to embrace change during a time of significant shifts in the field. We hope this conference will help them remember their passion for getting into this work and help them see a clear path forward for their own future in the Early Care and Education field. \nWhether you’re a teacher\, caregiver\, or parent\, this conference is the perfect platform to enhance your knowledge and skills in early learning. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with others who share your passion for nurturing young minds. \nBuy Tickets Here: Eventbrite  \nView Workshop Descriptions Here: Descriptions
URL:https://www.cocokids.org/event/cocokids-31st-annual-early-learning-conference/
LOCATION:Diablo Valley College\, 321 Golf Club Road\, Pleasant Hill\, 94523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Early Learning Conference,Business of Family Child Care,Classes,CocoKids Food Program,Conferences,Inclusion,Offered in Spanish,Recommend to all Child Care Center Staff,Recommended to All Center Directors/Owners,Recommended to All Family Child Care,Recommended to all Family Child Care Providers,Training,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandra Renteria%2C Education and Training Coordinator":MAILTO:alejandra.renteria@cocokids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250410T183000
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DTSTAMP:20260603T145554
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SUMMARY:The Value of Professional Development in Family Child Care
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Alexis Ford\, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria\, Education and Training Coordinator \nHave you wanted to take your FCC to the next level of professionalism but not sure how? \nDo you have a Workforce Registry number but not sure how to utilize it or what benefits it has? \nIn this workshop\, join us to learn about the benefits and value of the California Early Care and Education Workforce Registry\, how you can utilize all its benefits\, and how to share with parents the dedication you have to your professional development! Additionally\, we will go over contracts and policies\, that will add professional value to your program and help your business stand out from the rest! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/byG5DKHpQBGIKcNgsDdYog
URL:https://www.cocokids.org/event/the-value-of-professional-development-in-family-child-care/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Family Child Care,Free Training,Recommended to All Family Child Care,Recommended to all Family Child Care Providers,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandra Renteria%2C Education and Training Coordinator":MAILTO:alejandra.renteria@cocokids.org
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SUMMARY:From Interest to Enrollment: Best Practices for Marketing Your Family Child Care Business
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Alexis Ford\, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria\, Education and Training Coordinator \nAre you interested in learning marketing strategies to support your Family Child Care? Do you ever wonder what else you can do to “boost” your enrollment? In this workshop\, we will discuss services provided by our Resource and Referral Department\, how CocoKids can support your Family Child Care business\, and best practices for attracting and retaining families. \nJoin our workshop to discover best business practices that will make your program stand out! \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Eg_kpyuzTNCB4uUT2NObww
URL:https://www.cocokids.org/event/from-interest-to-enrollment-best-practices-for-marketing-your-family-child-care-business/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Family Child Care,Free Training,Recommended to All Family Child Care,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandra Renteria%2C Education and Training Coordinator":MAILTO:alejandra.renteria@cocokids.org
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SUMMARY:Sesión informativa de FCCHEN
DESCRIPTION:Presentada por: Maria Cruz\, FCCHEN Program Specialist \n¿Es usted un proveedor de cuidado infantil familiar que desea formar parte de una red profesional con colegas\, crecer como profesional y aumentar su inscripción a través del cuidado infantil subsidiado? Únase a esta sesión informativa facilitada por María Cruz\, donde discutiremos una nueva y única oportunidad para proveedores de cuidado infantil familiar: Family Child Care Education Network (FCCHEN). En esta sesión\, hablaremos sobre cómo unirse a FCCHEN puede aumentar su inscripción\, los requisitos del programa y los beneficios para un proveedor de cuidado infantil familiar. Para obtener más información\, mire el folleto adjunto. Esta sesión será presentada en español. \nRegístrate aquí: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwucOiurTItHdXRsPJw4va-CJyfCI8n8sWo?mc_cid=70ba05fb98&mc_eid=UNIQID#/registration \nPara mas informacion\, haga clic aqui: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:8243d305-fac3-455a-ab83-ad5045046b61
URL:https://www.cocokids.org/event/sesion-informativa-de-fcchen/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Family Child Care,Free Training,Recommended to All Family Child Care,Recommended to all Family Child Care Providers,Training,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandra Renteria%2C Education and Training Coordinator":MAILTO:alejandra.renteria@cocokids.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241106T190000
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SUMMARY:FCCHEN Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Maria Cruz\, FCCHEN Program Specialist \nAre you a family child care provider wanting to be part of a professional network with peers\, grow as a professional\, and boost your enrollment through subsidized child care? Come join this information session facilitated by Maria Cruz where we will discuss a new and unique opportunity for family child care providers\, the Family Child Care Education Network (FCCHEN). In this session\, we will discuss how joining a FCCHEN can boost enrollment\, the requirements of the program\, and the benefits for a family child care provider.  For more information\, please see the attached flyer. This session will be presented in English. \nRegister here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodOiorjsoH9IMIAjd2bRnLuOGdCFubzB C?mc_cid=70ba05fb98&mc_eid=UNIQID#/registration \nFor more information\, click here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b4f08da5-cf5f-434a-a8df-32fe3dc20995
URL:https://www.cocokids.org/event/fcchen-information-session/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, CA\, 94519\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Family Child Care,Free Training,Recommended to All Family Child Care,Recommended to all Family Child Care Providers,Training,Webinar,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alejandra Renteria%2C Education and Training Coordinator":MAILTO:alejandra.renteria@cocokids.org
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