4C Council Provider Workshops
4C Council offers Parents and Child Care Providers trainings and workshops that provides child development education along with various related subjects. These informative trainings and workshops are enjoyable byway of discussions and activities. Specific trainings and workshops for Child Care Providers are also available to enhance the provision of quality child care. Bilingual workshops and trainings are also offered.
- Health and Safety Training: the 4C Council is reimbursing child care providers who successfully complete health and safety training classes. The reimbursement amount is up to $65 per person per year. Each person shall have at least a $5.00 co-pay for each training segment. The training must be completed between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Funds are available on a first come-first serve basis, and centers are limited to five (5) reimbursements per fiscal year.
- ***WORKSHOPS BELOW ARE FULL: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED***
- Taxes & Bookkeeping for Family Child Care Businesses/ Impuestos y Contabilidad para proveedoras de cuidado infantil del hogar
Thursday/Jueves 1/28/10 6:30pm-9:30pm
The Taxes and Bookkeeping workshop is designed to help you manage your Family Child Care business effectively and efficiently. You will learn how to acquire the maximum benefit from your tax deductions and increase your income.
Este taller le ayudara a manejar su negocio del Cuidado Infantil del Hogar lisamente y eficientemente. Usted aprendera a como llevar al maximo sus deducciones y aumentar sus ingresos.
Presented by/Presentado por One Stop Tax Shop.
- Family Child Care Matters/ La Importancia de Cuidado Infantil del Hogar
Wednesday/Miercoles 2/24/10 6:30pm-9:30pm
A basic business start-up workshop for newly licensed Family Child Care Providers and an introduction to the services provided by the 4Cs.
Un taller basico sobre como empezar su negocio para Proveedores recientemente con licencia del Cuidado Infantil y una introduccion a los servicios.
Presented by/Presentado por 4Cs/ la agencia del 4C
- Please Touch: Sensational Math & Science Activities for Young Children (English only)
Saturday 3/6/10 9:00am-12:00pm
Math and science happen everywhere and they are interconnected! Discover how to capitalize on those wonder-filed "teachable moments" that happen everyday inside and outside your classroom. Children learn math and science concepts best through active, hands-on, minds-on exploration with their senses. Let's explore materials and activities that support children's natural curiosity and sense of wonder about the world we live in.
Presented by/Presentado por Sharron Krull, Play Power
- Culture and the Care of Young Children/ Cultura y el cuidado de ninos jovenes Part 1 and 2
Saturday/Sabado 4/17/10 & 4/24/10 (must attend both dates) 9:00am-2:30pm
This course focuses on the impact of culture in the lives of children, families and child care providers. This course emphasizes the role of child care providers in establishing daily routines and practices that support healthy development and help each child form a healthy cultural identity. Participants will gain increased competency in providing care that is consistent with a child's values and practices, ways to help children with the routine of sleeping and eating, and working together with parents on toilet learning.
Este curso se centra en el impacto para cultivar en las vidas de ninos, de familias y de proveedores del cuidado de ninos. Este curso acentua el papel del proveedor del cuidado de ninos que establece rutinas diarias y practica el desarrollo sano del apoyo y ayuda a cada niņo de una identidad cultural sana. Los participantes quieren capacidad otra vez creciente en el proveedor del cuidado que es constante con los ninos valores y practicas, las maneras de ayudar al nino con la rutina de dormir y comer, y trabajando junto con padres en el aprendizaje de ir al bano.
Presented by/Presentado por UC Davis
- Partnering with Parents Part 1 and 2 (English only)
Saturday 5/15/10 & 5/22/10 (must attend both dates) 9:00am-2:30pm
Working effectively with parents is at the heart of quality care. A variety of issues -- from feeding to finances -- have the potential to cause conflict between provider and parent. This workshop highlights ways to work in partnership with parents and "stay on the same side." Topics include: establishing an atmosphere of trust and cooperation; communicating effectively; addressing child-rearing values and beliefs; developing precise policies and practices.
Presented by UC Davis
Workshops for Child Care Food Program
- Child Care Food Program-Mandatory 2009 Program Update Workshop
We are offering the same workshop on multiple dates in English and Spanish. Please register for any one of the workshops. Attendance at any one of the workshops is mandatory for Food Program participation.

