The ideas and suggestions included in this checklist and resource hub— ranging from choosing safer cleaning products and toys to introducing a fragrance-free policy or composting program — can help a child care program go beyond basic regulatory requirements to create healthier and more sustainable indoor and outdoor environments for the children in their care.
This asynchronous (learn at your own pace) professional development course is geared for working professionals in early childhood education, and for parents and caregivers who are curious about supporting gender and gender diversity with young children. Course access is available for six months after you register. Learners are encouraged to take one, 45-minute module per week for eight weeks, for a total of seven hours of professional development.
This online course was created using a creative and thoughtful approach that involved an extensive review of the original CCCF Family Child Care Training resources as well as the development of new material.
This online professional development opportunity is for individuals who are considering starting a home child care, as well as for those who are already providers. Upon completion of the online course, CCCF will provide a professional development certificate of completion.
Building capacity - specialized outdoor play training to empower children's experiences
This course will add to your knowledge and skills about how the outdoor environment and adults each influence children’s depth of outdoor play and the levels of problem-solving and critical thinking they embark upon outdoors.