CocoKids

NCal Cafectio
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
NCal Cafecito is hosted by the NCal Family Child Care Alliance. This support group is for all local Family Child Care Providers and Prospective providers. Join the Cafecito to develop stronger relationships, networking, and community building!

NCal Cafecito es organizado por NCal Family Child Care Alliance. Este grupo de apoyo es para todos los proveedores locales de cuidado infantil familiar y posibles proveedores. ¡Únase al Cafecito para desarrollar relaciones más sólidas, establecer contactos y construir comunidades!

This month Carla Fernandes-Goes, Child Care Advocate from the Community Care Licensing Division will be joining!
Register here/ registrese aqui: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdO6hqz8pHNylz63vj1hmY1dIf1i5CN5x#/registration

CACFP – Food Program Enrollment Session
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist
This training is only for providers not currently participating in the Food Program at CocoKids and that wish to join the Food Program at CocoKids, no professional growth hours will be provided for this session.
CocoKids, is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We offer the Food Program to all Family Child Care Homes and TrustLine providers in Contra Costa and Alameda counties. This training covers the requirements for a provider to join and successfully comply with the CAFP meal patterns. During the training we will cover the CACFP participation requirements, Infant Meal Pattern, the Child Meal Pattern, and how to enter your meals online using our CACFP software.
Requirements to Join the CocoKids Food Program
Family Child Care Day Care

Have a current Family Child Care Day Care License
Have at least one day care child under your care (a day care child must not live with you or be your own child)
Be willing to follow the CACFP meal pattern and requirements

TrustLine Clearance

Have a TrustLine clearance
Have at least one child under your care, who does not live with you
Be willing to follow the CACFP meal pattern and requirements

If you are interested in joining the Food Program, please click here to register for the training: https://www.cocokids.org/cacfp-food-program-training/

CocoKids 31st Annual Early Learning Conference
2025-09-13 08:00 - 14:30 | Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill, 94523, United States
Adapting and Thriving: Child Care in a Changing World
Join 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.
At 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.
This 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.
Whether 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.
Buy Tickets Here: Eventbrite
View Workshop Descriptions Here: Descriptions

Make Meal Time More Enjoyable
2025-09-16 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy
Meal time can be stressful for anyone with young children. Difficulties with food selectivity and other meal-time challenges are even more common amongst people with autism. This can lead to nutritional deficits as well as difficulties participating in social routines. In this presentation, tips will be shared for facilitating peaceful meals as well as strategies to increase food acceptance and social interactions.
This presentation will cover:

How to identify feeding problems
Strategies to increase food acceptance
Improving social interactions during meal time
Question & Answer

Register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Nc3GrNwEQHymODVYwfo8BA

Parent Café
2025-09-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! This will be an INTERACTIVE café, so join us on zoom!
Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths
While we are no longer able to provide gift cards due to changes in funding, we truly value your participation and encourage you to join us. Your presence makes these sessions meaningful, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-iqqD8uGdb-9xVp0uCwIY36F9NaroH9

Mandated Reporter Training
2025-09-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a test at the end of the class. Everyone working with children are Mandated Reporters!
Note: This class is for the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. This training is the updated curriculum and it has been approved by Community Care Licensing.
This is for Contra Costa County and Alameda County providers/preschool teachers only.
If you have multiple staff joining the training, they will need to register individually to receive a certificate. If you have multiple joining the training on the same screen they all must register and put their names in the chat when the workshop begins to receive a certificate of completion. Camera’s MUST be on to receive a certificate.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hwRkvvvKSraPajpRl7O7BQ

CACFP – Sesión de Inscripción al Programa de Comidas
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Instructor: Cecilia Sequeira, Especialista en Salud y Nutrición Infantil
Este entrenamiento es solamente para proveedores que no se encuentran participando en el Programa de Comidas de CocoKids, y desean unirse al Programa de Comidas en CocoKids, no se otorgaran horas de crecimiento profesional por esta sesión.
CocoKids, es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de Comidas para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Ofrecemos el Programa de Comidas a todos los proveedores de Cuidado Infantil en Casa y TrustLine en los condados de Contra Costa y Alameda. Este entrenamiento cubre los requisitos para que un proveedor se una al programa y cumpla con los patrones de comidas de CAFP. Durante el entrenamiento, cubriremos los requerimientos de participación en el CACFP y cómo ingresar sus comidas en línea en nuestro software de CACFP.
Requisitos para unirse al programa de Comidas de CocoKids
Cuidado Infantil en Casa

Tener una Licencia de Cuidado Infantil en Casa vigente
Tener al menos un niño de cuidado infantil bajo su cuidado (un niño de cuidado infantil no debe vivir con usted ni ser su propio hijo)
Estar dispuesto a seguir el patrón de comidas y los requisitos del CACFP

Autorización de TrustLine

Tener una autorización de TrustLine
Tener al menos un niño bajo su cuidado, que no viva con usted
Estar dispuesto a seguir el patrón de comidas y los requisitos del CACFP

Si está interesado en unirse al Programa de Comidas, haga clic en el la enlace a continuación para registrarse al entrenamiento: https://www.cocokids.org/cacfp-entrenamiento-del-programa-de-comidas/

I Just Became Licensed, Now What?!
2025-09-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by: Autumn Brooks, Workforce Development Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria, Education and Training Coordinator
Congratulations on becoming a licensed child care provider! Now that you’ve completed the licensing process, you might be wondering what comes next. This workshop is designed to help you take the next steps with confidence. Join us as we walk through what to expect in your first year, tips for building strong relationships with families, and strategies to create a nurturing, organized, and professional child care environment. Whether you’re feeling excited or overwhelmed, this session will offer practical tools, helpful resources, and guidance to help you start strong and build a solid foundation for your child care program.
Register here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CWbgzf9nQw2f1A4IwBx36w

NCal Cafecito
2025-10-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
NCal Cafecito is hosted by the NCal Family Child Care Alliance. This support group is for all local Family Child Care Providers and Prospective providers. Join the Cafecito to develop stronger relationships, networking, and community building!

NCal Cafecito es organizado por NCal Family Child Care Alliance. Este grupo de apoyo es para todos los proveedores locales de cuidado infantil familiar y posibles proveedores. ¡Únase al Cafecito para desarrollar relaciones más sólidas, establecer contactos y construir comunidades!

Register here/ registrese aqui: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vdO6hqz8pHNylz63vj1hmY1dIf1i5CN5x#/registration

Early Childhood Safety
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by: Kidpower International
In this workshop for Family Child Cares, learn skills and strategies to protect young children from harm in ways that are age appropriate and fun, rather than scary or confusing.
Check the flyer for more information (in English and Spanish) https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:4936aa42-1a41-4ac0-968b-2fcdf145367e
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w_39_xCQRz-ncHvs4L7Klw

Seguridad en la niñez temprana
2025-10-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presentado por: Kidpower International
En este taller para personal del centro del cuidado familiar, aprende habilidades y estrategias para proteger de daños a los niños pequeños en formas que son apropiadas para su edad y divertidas, en lugar de tenebrosas o confusas.
Para más información, haga clic aquí: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:4936aa42-1a41-4ac0-968b-2fcdf145367e
Registrese aqui: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sHTIWt6rRMGeVySW-BzjSg

Creating Structure to Optimize Your Child's Daily Routine
2025-10-15 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy
At times, it can feel difficult to maintain your usual routines and even harder to implement new ones. Here you’ll learn strategies for re-establishing former routines and creating new ones to help optimize kids’ and parents’ time at home.
This presentation will cover:

Creating schedules and checklists for the day
Teaching self-monitoring skills
Question & Answer

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y9qAU5FsRr6WvKCWvVY2MQ

CACFP – Sesión de Inscripción al Programa de Comidas *CANCELADO*
2025-10-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Instructor: Cecilia Sequeira, Especialista en Salud y Nutrición Infantil
Lamentablemente, este evento ha sido cancelado.Por favor, revisa tu correo electrónico para cualquier comunicación de seguimiento por parte de Cecilia. Gracias por tu comprensión.
Este entrenamiento es solamente para proveedores que no se encuentran participando en el Programa de Comidas de CocoKids, y desean unirse al Programa de Comidas en CocoKids, no se otorgaran horas de crecimiento profesional por esta sesión.
CocoKids, es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de Comidas para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Ofrecemos el Programa de Comidas a todos los proveedores de Cuidado Infantil en Casa y TrustLine en los condados de Contra Costa y Alameda. Este entrenamiento cubre los requisitos para que un proveedor se una al programa y cumpla con los patrones de comidas de CAFP. Durante el entrenamiento, cubriremos los requerimientos de participación en el CACFP y cómo ingresar sus comidas en línea en nuestro software de CACFP.
Requisitos para unirse al programa de Comidas de CocoKids
Cuidado Infantil en Casa

Tener una Licencia de Cuidado Infantil en Casa vigente
Tener al menos un niño de cuidado infantil bajo su cuidado (un niño de cuidado infantil no debe vivir con usted ni ser su propio hijo)
Estar dispuesto a seguir el patrón de comidas y los requisitos del CACFP

Autorización de TrustLine

Tener una autorización de TrustLine
Tener al menos un niño bajo su cuidado, que no viva con usted
Estar dispuesto a seguir el patrón de comidas y los requisitos del CACFP

Si está interesado en unirse al Programa de Comidas, haga clic en el la enlace a continuación para registrarse al entrenamiento: https://www.cocokids.org/cacfp-entrenamiento-del-programa-de-comidas/

Parent Café
2025-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: CocoKids Resource and Referral and Foster Bridge Staff and Kidpower
Parents are invited to join us for a virtual Parent Café! In this interactive adults-only workshop, we have invited Kidpower to present skills and strategies to protect young children from harm without scaring them.
Skills include:

Setting boundaries
Protecting their feelings
Staying in charge of their bodies
Staying safe from bullying, abuse, abduction, & other harm
Knowing the Safety Plan if they get lost
Advocating for your kids – and help them learn ageappropriate ways to get help, too!
Checking with their grown-ups before changing plans about where they are going, what they are doing, and who they are with
Teach kids to be safe using fun, not fear

Come as you are, strengthen your protective factors and learn more about your family’s strengths.
While we are no longer able to provide gift cards due to changes in funding, we truly value your participation and encourage you to join us. Your presence makes these sessions meaningful, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-iqqD8uGdb-9xVp0uCwIY36F9NaroH9
View flyer for more information here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:6002b1f0-5e06-4fa5-915d-b1cfbb1640f0

Toilet Learning: Supporting ALL Children
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Joanne Funtila, Inclusion Specialist
Toilet learning is a developmental milestone that looks different for every child-especially those with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, or developmental delays. In this interactive training, we’ll explore how to support all children through the process of toilet learning in respectful, responsive, and inclusive ways. Join us for an informative session designed to help families and early childhood educators support children through the toilet learning process.
• Learn strategies that are respectful, developmentally appropriate, and inclusive of children with sensory sensitivities and disabilities
• Gain practical tips, explore adaptive tools, and build confidence in creating supportive, individualized plans for every child’s success.
You’ll leave with practical tools, visual supports, and adaptable strategies to create a supportive toileting experience for every child-no matter where they are on their learning journey.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/042ZGeOLTM6FrXMwDKzScA

S.E.L.F Wellness: Sit and Be Well Workshop
2025-11-08 09:30 - 10:30 | CocoKids Learning Institute, 1035 Detroit Avenue, Suite 100, Concord, CA, 94518, United States
Presented By: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator
Would you like to connect with others in the Early Care and Education community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like to learn and practice Social Emotional Learning Focused (S.E.L.F) strategies to help you and the children in your program stay regulated and engaged? You’re invited to join us for the S.E.L.F Wellness: Sit and Be Well Workshop!
This workshop aims to help early childhood educators learn how to incorporate mindfulness and movement. The lesson plan includes mindful movements that can be done from a sitting position. No standing or sitting on the floor required! Learn how to release tension and feel relaxed all from the comfort of a chair.
Note: This training is in person and we will be stretching, sitting, and doing other mindful movements. SPACE IS LIMITED!
Date: Saturday November 8th 2025 9:30am-10:30am
Event Address: 1035 Detroit Ave., Suite 100A, Concord, CA 94518
Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/WJHddZRbZA
Questions? Contact us at (925) 265-6611 alexis.ford@cocokids.org

From Interest to Enrollment: Best Practices for Marketing Your Family Child Care Business
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria, Education and Training Coordinator
Are 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.
Join our workshop to discover best business practices that will make your program stand out!
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Eg_kpyuzTNCB4uUT2NObww

Healthy Homes, Healthy Kids: Understanding Air Quality in Childcare Settings
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: Lisa Jackson, 350 Contra Costa and Dr.Bret Andrews, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Gas appliances such as stoves and heaters can release indoor air pollutants that affect the health of both children and adults. Join us for an informative online session on how to create safer, cleaner environments in your home or childcare setting.
Dr. Bret Andrews, neurologist and board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, will share the latest research on how gas appliances impact air quality and health, and the benefits of switching to zero-emission alternatives.
This session will be hosted by Lisa Jackson from 350 Contra Costa, who will open and close the discussion and invite participants to share their experiences.
All childcare providers are welcome! Learn practical steps to protect children’s health and contribute to a cleaner, healthier future.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z34b_uLTR5yjQNnaKv48EA

Closing the Gap: Teaching Toddlers with Delays to Connect and Communicate
2025-11-20 12:30 - 13:00 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented By: KYO, ABA Therapy
Each year, one in four children under the age of five are identified as “at risk” for developmental delays. Oftentimes the most powerful agent for change is not the hours spent in a therapist’s office, but the interactions between parent and child. Join Kyo to learn simple, easy to use interventions that will allow you to help your child thrive.
This presentation will cover:

Easy to use tactics that promote increased communication and engagement
How to incorporate intentional learning opportunities throughout your natural routines
Other communication modalities
Question & Answer

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5Ihz0LJlSQWJFqnr4sEIUg

Mandated Reporter Training
2025-11-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Webinar, CA, 94519, United States
Presented by Angelina Shipe, Child Abuse Prevention Council of Contra Costa County
The Child Abuse Prevention Council provides classes for community educators and professional groups on Mandated Reporting. We will discuss the issues of child abuse and the legal responsibilities of California’s mandated reporters. All child care providers are encouraged to attend. There will not be a test at the end of the class. Everyone working with children are Mandated Reporters!
Note: This class is for the AB 1207 Mandated Reporter Training. This training is the updated curriculum and it has been approved by Community Care Licensing.
This is for Contra Costa County and Alameda County providers, prospective providers/preschool teachers only.
If you have multiple staff joining the training, they will need to register individually to receive a certificate. If you have multiple joining the training on the same screen they all must register and put their names in the chat when the workshop begins to receive a certificate of completion. Camera’s MUST be on to receive a certificate.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hwRkvvvKSraPajpRl7O7BQ
