
Mandated Reporter Trainings
Presented by Cristina Hickey, 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 […]

Presented by Cristina Hickey, 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 […]

The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. […]

This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, indoor and outdoor hazards, childcare and school safety, and health education resources, now updated with […]

Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning Después de tomar Trauma 101, únase a nosotros para esta inmersión profunda en estrategias sensibles al trauma. Practicaremos el uso de la respiración, […]

Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning With all the controversy around the education of bilingual children, how do we know what's best? Join us to dispel some common myths […]
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 […]

Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator What sets your child care business apart? You know what's special about your […]

Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning 關於雙語兒童的教育存在諸多爭議,我們如何知道什麼是最好的? 請加入我們,消除一些常見的關於語言學習的迷思,並討論如何在家庭和課堂上支持雙語兒童。 在此註冊: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApfu-rpjMuH9Eh3zueQPl3e35cJ5awzhFZ#/

Presented by First Five Contra Costa Did you know that at least 1 in 20 individuals experience sensory processing difficulties? Were you also aware that humans possess more than the […]

We invite you to join us at the CocoKids Concord office for Grow it, Try it, Like it!: Exploring the Benefits of Gardening with Children. In this interactive workshop, participants […]

Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning Con toda la controversia en torno a la educación de los niñes bilingües, ¿cómo sabemos qué es lo mejor? Acompáñenos a descartar algunos […]

Presented By Kyo Does your child have a hard time following directions? Do they frequently whine? This webinar will provide you with tips to decrease whining and increase cheerful cooperation! […]

Cups, waterbottles, and tumblers oh my! So many choices for healthy hydration. Which is best for staying hydrated? How much water should I drink? How much water should children drink? […]

Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning In this interactive workshop, we will discuss the ways that a colorblind approach fails to advance racial equity, and explore two alternative methods […]

The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. […]

Breathe for Playfulness Would you like to connect with others in the ECE community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like to Social Emotional strategies to help the […]

Early care providers play a pivotal role in helping children navigate the ups and downs of their big feelings. We'll explore practical strategies and tools for understanding and fostering co-regulation […]

El grupo de suporte para proveedoras en español será en Zoom. Durante esta reunión hablaremos de los diferentes tipos de programas que tenemos paras apoyarlas como proveedoras. Únase para conectarse con otras proveedoras y aprender como CocoKids está aquí para apoyarlas. Registrarse Aquí:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfumsqj8vEtAJ-oApUtd7lbtNh9IPNCt-

Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Begin to establish trust. clarity and positive communication with families through your contract and parent handbook. Build your professional relationship with clients by creating a contract that creates clarity with families. Create a family handbook that supports both […]

Presented by Tandem, Partners in Early Learning En este taller interactivo, discutiremos las formas en que un enfoque que no hable de distinciones raciales falla en promover la equidad, y […]

First 5 Contra Costa is holding virtual Focus Groups about an ECE Compensation Enhancement Pilot Program. In this focus group, you can share your experiences working in this field and […]

First 5 Contra Costa is holding virtual Focus Groups about an ECE Compensation Enhancement Pilot Program. In this focus group, you can share your experiences working in this field and […]

Presented by Cristina Hickey, 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 […]

Presented By Kyo Children with autism often have difficulty engaging in cooperative play with their peers which can limit their ability to explore and develop social relationships. Join us as […]

The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUucumvrD4tHtII-V3v3x3j0h1E-eAKWuwQ#/registration After registering, you will receive […]
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 […]
In part 2 of this workshop we will reflect and dive deeper on the concepts from part 1. Early care providers play a pivotal role in helping children navigate the […]

Breathe for Inspiration Would you like to connect with others in the ECE community through mindful movement and connection? Would you also like to Social Emotional strategies to help the […]

The Quality Matters (QM) program supports and incentivizes early care and education programs to offer the best learning experiences possible to the children they serve. The goal of QM is […]

The Bay Area Professional Child Care Network: Supporting Family Child Care presents “Tuesday Talks” Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsfuGvrjIpE9R4AaE0tgggF53xvCm7dP_m#/registration After registering, you will receive […]

El grupo de suporte para proveedoras en español será en Zoom. Durante esta reunión hablaremos de los diferentes tipos de programas que tenemos paras apoyarlas como proveedoras. Únase para conectarse con otras proveedoras y aprender como CocoKids está aquí para apoyarlas. Registrarse Aquí:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfumsqj8vEtAJ-oApUtd7lbtNh9IPNCt-

Presented by Cristina Hickey, 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 […]

Is it always a negotiation when you ask your child to complete a task? Using a “first this, then that” statement is a reliable way to get your child to […]

Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! This month features special guest: Carla Fernandes-Goes with Community Care Licensing. Carla will be presenting on the Care Tool, getting ready for annual inspections, and how […]
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 […]
Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Could you accurately estimate the costs of your business? Learn to do just that and more. Create a working budget for your business. Gain a better understanding of financial models that show the enrollment levels you need to […]

Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuf-GurDMpHtzvNbqUw6dl8QqZmC0_wX2t

The core mission of the Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Licensing Program is to maintain the health and safety of children by ensuring that licensed child care facilities meet […]

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 […]

Presented by Angelina Shippe, 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 […]

El grupo de suporte para proveedoras en español será en Zoom. Durante esta reunión hablaremos de los diferentes tipos de programas que tenemos paras apoyarlas como proveedoras. Únase para conectarse con otras proveedoras y aprender como CocoKids está aquí para apoyarlas. Registrarse Aquí:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpfumsqj8vEtAJ-oApUtd7lbtNh9IPNCt-

Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Don’t be caught off guard – identify and set up your best method for record keeping. Learn what costs you can deduct from your business income and how to calculate time/space usage. Explore special topics such as food […]
Tuesday TALKS it is a support group for Family Child Care providers hosted by Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! This Tuesday TALKS will be hosted in person. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwXHHQ-OSoi_tfkN7u-faY-C9fdXVXb-AtMKWqFvHu1k5kqA/viewform?usp=sf_link

In this workshop we will go over sensory experiences for infants, control experiences for mobile infants, and exploratory experiences for toddlers. Gain insight towards what kind of activities, equipment and […]

Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator What sets your child care business apart? You know what’s special about your program – now share that message with families and your community! Learn the basic principles of marketing and create the building blocks of your marketing […]

Does your child run away when presented with an unpleasant task or walk away from you when in the community? In this 30-minute webinar, families will learn to identify the […]

This workshop will provide an introduction to California Poison Control System and the Poison Hotline, poison prevention for trending topics, and health education resources. Now updated with information regarding the […]

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 […]

Instructor: Cecilia Sequeira, Especialista en Salud y Nutrición Infantil Solo para proveedores que no participan en el Programa de Comidas de CocoKids. 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 […]

Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-morjMvGtB01SqJD1B1xq4dVYazDvoV

Presented By: Maria Cruz, FCCHEN Program Specialist Are you a family child care provider wanting to be part of a professional network with peers, grow as a professional, and boost […]

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 […]

Presentada por: Maria Cruz, FCCHEN Program Specialist ¿Es usted un proveedor de cuidado infantil familiar que desea formar parte de una red profesional con colegas, crecer como profesional y aumentar […]

Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist For providers not participating in the CocoKids Food Program. CocoKids is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food […]

The core mission of the Community Care Licensing Division, Child Care Licensing Program is to maintain the health and safety of children by ensuring that licensed child care facilities meet […]

Presented by Maria Cruz CocoKids Child Care Business Coordinator and Alexis Ford Child Care Workforce Development Coordinator Begin to establish trust. clarity and positive communication with families through your contract […]

Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist For providers not participating in the CocoKids Food Program. CocoKids is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food […]

Instructor: Cecilia Sequeira, Especialista en Salud y Nutrición Infantil Solo para proveedores que no participan en el Programa de Comidas de CocoKids. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de […]

Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist For providers not participating in the CocoKids Food Program. CocoKids is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food […]

Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist For providers not participating in the CocoKids Food Program. CocoKids is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food […]

Instructor: Cecilia Sequeira, Especialista en Salud y Nutrición Infantil Solo para proveedores que no participan en el Programa de Comidas de CocoKids. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de […]

Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]

Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist For providers not participating in the CocoKids Food Program. CocoKids is a proud sponsor of the Child and Adult Care Food […]

Presented by: Autumn Brooks, Workforce Development Coordinator CocoKids is excited to announce the Child Care Boost Initiative, a wage enhancement program for early childhood educators in Contra Costa County. This […]

Instructor: Cecilia Sequeira, Especialista en Salud y Nutrición Infantil Solo para proveedores que no participan en el Programa de Comidas de CocoKids. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de […]

Presented by: Autumn Brooks, Workforce Development Coordinator CocoKids is excited to announce the Child Care Boost Initiative, a wage enhancement program for early childhood educators in Contra Costa County. This […]

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 […]

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 […]

Presented by: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator Winter brings cold weather and unfortunately colds and illness. But there are steps you can take to reduce the spread of illness […]

Presented by Fred Kenyon and Kim Nava, Kenyon Tax Services, Inc, Join us for an informative workshop tailored specifically for Family Child Care Providers! In this session, we’ll cover essential […]

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 […]

Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is an evidence-based therapy designed to increase independence and quality of life for children with autism and their families. At Kyo, we take a child-centric, naturalistic […]

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 […]

Presented by Joanna Pulido, Health Education Specialist, Contra Costa Health. Taste preferences and eating habits are formed early in a child’s life, making your childcare site an important part of […]

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 […]

Trainer: Cecilia Sequeira, Child Health and Nutrition Outreach Specialist **This session has been moved from February 28th, 2025 to February 27th, 2025** This training is only for providers not currently […]

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 […]

Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! This Tuesday Talks will be in person, please use the link below to register and to […]

Presented by: KYO, ABA Therapy Have you ever wondered why a child exhibits challenging behavior and what you can do to change it? In this 30-minute presentation, families and providers will learn to identify the “why” of their child’s behavior. Parents and providers will learn function-based strategies to support their child in learning to communicate […]

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. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de Comidas para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Ofrecemos el […]

Presented by: Carla Fernandes-Goes, Child Care Advocate from the Community Care Licensing Division Carla Fernandes-Goes serves as the Northern California Child Care Advocate with the California Department of Social Services. In this role, she collaborates with child care providers, resource and referral agencies, and the community to offer resources, training, and information that ensure compliance […]

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. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de Comidas para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Ofrecemos el […]

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 […]

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. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de Comidas para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Ofrecemos el […]

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, […]

Tuesday TALKS is hosted by the Bay Area Professional Family Child Care Network. This support group is for Family Child Care providers in the Bay Area. Come to share ideas, ask questions, and build community with your fellow providers! Register here:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIod-morjMvGtB01SqJD1B1xq4dVYazDvoV#/registration

Presentado por: Joanna Pulido, Health Education Specialist, Contra Costa Health. Las preferencias de sabor y los hábitos de alimentacion se forman temprano en la vida de un niño, haciendo que tu sitio de cuidado infantile sea una parte importante de las experiencias de un niño con la comida. Como proveedor de cuidado infantil, apoyas el […]

Presented By: Alexis Ford, Quality Improvement Services Coordinator and Alejandra Renteria, Education and Training Coordinator Have you wanted to take your FCC to the next level of professionalism but not sure how? Do you have a Workforce Registry number but not sure how to utilize it or what benefits it has? In this workshop, join […]

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. CocoKids es un orgulloso patrocinador del Programa de Comidas para el Cuidado de Niños y Adultos (CACFP). Ofrecemos el […]

Presented by: Jenna Jackson, Health Education Program Specialist, California Poison Control System Join us for a workshop where you'll learn about the services provided by the California Poison Control System (CPCS). In this workshop, you will learn about the CPCS, how to access the poison hotline, trending topics for Spring and Summer, and health education […]

This workshop had to be rescheduled from 4/16/25 to 4/23/25. Presented by: Kyo, ABA Therapy Is it always a negotiation when you ask a child to complete a task? Using a “first this, then that” statement is a reliable way to get a child to follow through. In this talk, we will help you design […]

Presented By: Joanne Funtila, CocoKids Inclusion Specialist, in partnership with First 5 Contra Costa Caring for a child with special health care needs can be challenging, however, you don't have to face it alone. This presentation is designed to help caregivers gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide the best care possible. This […]

Presented by: Joanna Pulido, Health and Education Specialist with Contra Costa Health Join our Buying and Preparing Baby Foods workshop, where we will explain how to purchase and prepare baby foods. In addition, we will discuss different kitchen equipment used to prepare food and food safety tips for storing food. Nutrition and healthy eating habits […]

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 […]

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 […]

Presented By: Kyo, ABA Therapy Virtual communication is more important than ever in maintaining and building relationships, but it can be hard for children with autism to express themselves online. This presentation will provide an overview of using ABA strategies via Telehealth to help your child practice their social skills. This workshop invites all Caregivers, […]

Presented by: CocoKids, Autumn Brooks, Workforce Development Coordinator Curious how intentional practices can elevate your leadership and your program? Directors and FCC Owners, join us! This session is designed for child care leaders who want to learn how to create strong, supportive environments through intentional practices. Participants will gain tools to build a program rooted […]