Professional Development

IFCC offers free training sessions for legally exempt home-based child care providers receiving payment through the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) who do not belong to a family child care network. Trainings are offered in English and Spanish and can be applied toward the city's enhanced payment rate.

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IFCC Legally-Exempt Child Care Provider Training

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Training for legally exempt home-based child care providers receiving payment through the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) who do not belong to a family child care network.

Offered in English and Spanish

Receive a certificate of completion for 10 hours of training that can be used to apply for the city's enhanced rate

Build on your knowledge of child development, early literacy, and social-emotional learning

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IFCC Special Needs Training

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The Informal Family Child Care Project is committed to helping child care providers improve their practice with children with special needs. Find out more about our special needs professional development opportunities.

Offered in English and Spanish

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Professional development topics

health and safety

nutrition and physical wellbeing

positive behavior guidance

learning through play

stress reduction and self care

curriculum planning

promoting early literacy

caring for children with special needs