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Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan
Monday, January 26, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Build Your Perfect Plan coaching sessions will provide additional resources, mentoring and strategies to support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plan development in a group setting. These sessions are free and open to all providers around the state, regardless of where or when they attended Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Join us to work with colleagues […]
Toilet Training: Catching the Cues of the Potty Dance
Monday, February 02, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – This workshop is designed to address challenges of toilet training in a child care program. We will discuss developmental readiness of the child vs. the readiness of the adult, learn sure fire toilet training techniques including celebrating and the power of peer pressure, and begin to develop a program letter for your toilet training policies […]
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs for Informal Providers
Monday, February 02, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. Develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster occurs. Natural disasters, medical emergencies, technological hazards, and family and community concerns (disgruntled parents, missing children, pandemic flu) will be covered. Ensure that your plan addresses […]
Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan for Informal Providers
Monday, February 09, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Build Your Perfect Plan coaching sessions will provide additional resources, mentoring and strategies to support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plan development in a group setting. These sessions are free and open to all providers around the state, regardless of where or when they attended Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Join us to work with colleagues […]
Beyond Counting: Games and Activities to Support Preschool Math
Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Teaching math to preschool children can be a fun and engaging experience. It’s important to make learning enjoyable and hands-on to capture their attention. In this workshop we will explore some engaging math activities for preschoolers. Core of Knowledge Area: Curriculum (2 hours) ***THIS TRAINING IS AN ONLINE TRAINING FORMAT*** You will receive an email […]
Communities of Practice: Maryland EXCELS Q + A
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – QUALITY COUNTS Best Practices for New or Experienced Early Childhood Professionals Join us for 1 hour professional development opportunities! During these short communities of practice, you will network with new and experienced educators to review core skills and build upon them! Maryland EXCELS Q + A 1pm-2pm | Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 *These COPs are […]
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Thanks to funding provided by the Maryland State Department of Education, the registration fee for this event is only $5. Develop a comprehensive plan to follow when a disaster occurs. Natural disasters, medical emergencies, technological hazards, and family and community concerns (disgruntled parents, missing children, pandemic flu) will be covered. Ensure that your plan addresses […]
Build Your Perfect Emergency Plan
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Build Your Perfect Plan coaching sessions will provide additional resources, mentoring and strategies to support Emergency and Disaster Preparedness plan development in a group setting. These sessions are free and open to all providers around the state, regardless of where or when they attended Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Join us to work with colleagues […]
ABCDs of Safe Sleep
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – As infant and toddler caregivers, it is important to understand SIDS and sleep-related deaths, including the many strategies which can be implemented to reduce the risk of sleep-related death. Participants will review what is SIDS and sleep-related death, review recent research and statistics, gain greater understanding of the role childcare plays in keeping infants safe, […]
Language: The Key to Literacy
Tuesday, March 03, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – This training showcases the importance of how strong language skills promote literacy. Through a variety of activities, participants review ways to promote language development as highlighted by key research studies. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how language impacts literacy and how to promote learning opportunities so that all children begin school with a […]