Childcare Provider Development

Training and development for home-based child care providers, publicly funded childcare centers, early childhood staff and programs under the DCHS Early Childhood Division, and community partners.
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Provider Development

Offering training and development for home-based child care providers, publicly funded childcare centers, early childhood staff and programs under the DCHS Early Childhood Division, and community partners. 

For inquiries about becoming a registered childcare provider or to request a training, please contact us at earlychildhooddevelopment@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5437 (KIDS). You can also visit our offices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive). 

Professional Development for Early Childhood Programs

The Provider Development team supports individuals in completing the necessary steps to become an in-home childcare provider. Additionally, they offer guidance, training, and monitoring to help existing local agency regulated and state licensed providers in the City of Alexandria. The program also provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities both in-person and virtually.

Learn more and download the booklet Professional Development Courses for Early Childhood Programs. 

Subscribe by emailing Patricia.Eitemiller@alexandriava.gov

Date Time InstructorTraining Title 
Tuesday, September 112-1 p.m. VEIPDKeeping It FUNctional: Neuroplasticity and Play in Early Intervention- Part 1
Wednesday, September 22:30-4:30 p.m. Norman, PhillipEmergency Preparedness
Thursday, September 3 2-3:30 p.m.Smith, YehudisEmotionally Responsive Leadership: Leading with Regulation, Clarity, and Capacity
Tuesday, September 82-4 p.m. Koon, PatriciaSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Unlicensed Child Day Centers Part 1
 7-9 p.m. Braxton, Mary Enhancing Customer Experience
Wednesday, September 9 2-3:30 p.m.Andrews, TamarFrom Turnover to Stability: How ECE Salary Scales Drive Retention and Equity
 2-4 p.m. Koon, PatriciaSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Unlicensed Child Day Centers Part 2
Thursday, September 10 12:15-2:15 p.m. Howell, SharonActive Supervision in Child Care Programs
 2-3:30 p.m. Veverka, YevLess Pressure, More Progress: Responsive Strategies for Selective Eating in Early Childhood 
Saturday, September 129-11 a.m.Jewell, MistySurviving & Thriving in Early Childhood: Trauma and Resilience Part 1
 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jewell, MistySurviving & Thriving in Early Childhood: Trauma and Resilience Part 2
Tuesday, September 156-8 p.m.Kurtz, RachelSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes Part 1
Wednesday, September 162-3:30 p.m.Williams, RonnaeCited. Now What? Understanding Licensing Decisions and Your Next Steps
 6-8 p.m.Kurtz, RachelSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes Part 2
Thursday, September 172-3:30 p.m. Puerling, BrianAdvancing SEL - Fostering Character, Creativity, and Culture in Early Learning Spaces
 6:15 - 8:15 p.m.Howell, SharonEmergency Preparedness
Monday, September 21 12:15-2:15 p.m. Howell, SharonStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module I
 3-4:30 p.m.Weber, Stephanie Act Early ECHO (Extension of Community Health Outcomes) Series – “Every Milestone Matters! Practical Strategies for Early Childhood Professionals” (8 session course)
Tuesday, September 22 12-2 p.m. Jewell, MistyQuality Engagement in an Infant/Toddler Classroom Setting
 12:15-2:15 p.m. Howell, SharonStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module II
 1-2 p.m. Cooke, ShannonUnderstanding Punishment vs. Discipline
 2-3 p.m.Norman, PhillipSmall Business Loans for the Child Care Provider
Wednesday, September 23 12:15-2:15 p.m. Howell, SharonStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module III
 1-2 p.m. Cooke, ShannonBest Practices in Challenging Behavior
 2-3:30 p.m. Young, Kate The Cost of Starting Over: A Financial Framework for Hiring, Developing, and Keeping the Team Your Program Needs
Thursday, September 2412:30-1:30 p.m. Spruill, LeahDeeper Dive Into Emergency Preparedness Plans
 1-2 p.m. Norman, PhillipBest Practices for Safety in the Classroom
Saturday, September 268:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. NVAEYCNVAEYC Fall Early Childhood Conference (In-Person, $) 
 9-11 a.m. Braxton, Mary Emergency Preparedness
Monday, September 2812:15-2:15 p.m. Howell, SharonStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module IV
 1-2 p.m. Kurtz, RachelActive Supervision in Child Care Programs
 3-4:30 p.m.Weber, Stephanie Act Early ECHO (Extension of Community Health Outcomes) Series – “Every Milestone Matters! Practical Strategies for Early Childhood Professionals” (8 session course)
Tuesday, September 292-3 p.m.Norman, PhillipDeeper Dive Into Emergency Preparedness Plans
 7-9 p.m. Braxton, Mary Family Day Home Process of Enrolling Children
Wednesday, September 3012:30-2:30 p.m. Eitemiller, PatriciaBlame it on the Brain: The Truth About Temperament

*Trainings are virtual unless otherwise noted.

Alexandria Library Computer & Technology Classes
ChildCare Aware of Virginia 
Childcare Education Institute
Coffee Chats with Brookes
Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
Medication Administration Training Program
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (for Educators) 
STREAMin3 curriculum 
Source for Learning- Early Childhood Education 
Virginia Early Intervention eLearning Center at VCU
VEIPD: Talks on Tuesday