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 
Thursday, October 12-3:30 p.m. Blask Campbell, AlyssaWhen Behavior Doesn't Make Sense: A New Way to Respond
 6-7:30 p.m.PEATCTurning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to Consider
Monday, October 53-4:30 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, October 612-1 p.m.VEIPDNavigating Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Together: Bridging Clinical Care and Family Support
 12:30-2 p.m. Eitemiller, PatriciaA Deeper Dive Into the Infant CLASS Tool 
 6:15-7:15 p.m. Howell, Sharon Surviving & Thriving in Early Childhood: Trauma and Resilience Part 1
 6:30-7:30 p.m. Patricia Koon Best Practices for Safety in the Classroom
Tuesday, October 6 - 31Flexible Source for LearningPD Book Study: Why Play? How to Make Play an Essential Part of Early Learning
Wednesday, October 712:30-2:30 p.m. Spruill, LeahBest Practices in Maintaining Staff & Child Files
 1-3:30 p.m. Jackson, MelissaStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module I
 1- 1:45 p.m.VAAEYCResiliency and Trauma Training for Early Education Professionals
 2-3:30 p.m. Perry-Schwartz, JueliePlay Under Pressure: How thinking like a play scientist turns pressure into playful possibilities
 2:30-4:30 p.m. Norman, PhillipEmergency Preparedness
 6:15-8:15 p.m.Howell, Sharon Surviving & Thriving in Early Childhood: Trauma and Resilience Part 2
 6:30-8 p.m.PEATCIns and Outs of IEP Meetings
Thursday, October 82-3:30 p.m. Smith, YehudisFrom Reactivity to Regulation: A 3-Layer Framework for Emotionally Responsive Classrooms
 2-3 p.m.Norman, PhillipProviding a Safe Outdoor Space
 6-7:30 p.m.PEATCDisability Benefits: Social Security and Virginia's Medicaid Waivers
Monday, October 123-4:30 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, October 1312:30-2 p.m. Eitemiller, PatriciaEngaged Support for Learning on the Toddler CLASS Tool 
 2:30-3:30 p.m.Norman, PhillipSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Unlicensed Child Day Centers Part 1
 6-7:30 p.m. PEATCPEATC Town Hall Series: Medicaid Waivers
Wednesday, October 1412-1 p.m.VA ITSNThe Learning Lens Series: An Introduction to Toddler Quality of Feedback
 2-3:30 p.m. Denny, ChelseaWebsite-First Marketing: The Five-Step Marketing System Every ECE Program Needs to Grow Online
 2:30-4:30 p.mNorman, PhillipSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Unlicensed Child Day Centers Part 2
Thursday, October 152-3:30 p.m. Blotter, MelissaFrom First Tour to Long-Term Loyalty: Designing the Family and Staff Lifecycle Journey
 2-3 p.m.Norman, PhillipBest Practices for Safety in the Classroom
Saturday, October 179 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.ITSN & Ready Region Captiol AreaAn Introduction to Early Language Support Series (2 sessions) In Person
Monday, October 193-4:30 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)
 6:15-8:45 p.m.Howell, Sharon Strengthening Business Practices Family Child Care: Module I
Tuesday, October 20 12:30-2 p.m. Eitemiller, PatriciaInstructional Support for Learning on the Pre-K CLASS Tool 
 1-2 p.m. Cooke, ShannonBest Practices for Classroom Management
 6-7:30 p.m.PEATC PEATC Town Hall Series: Guardianship & Alternatives
 6-8 p.m.Jewell, MistySubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes Part 1
 6:15-8:45 p.m.Howell, Sharon Strengthening Business Practices Family Child Care: Module II
 6:30-8 p.m.Koon, PatriciaSafe Sleep Practices 
Wednesday, October 211-2 p.m. Cooke, ShannonUnderstanding Punishment vs. Discipline
 1-2 p.m.Kurtz, RachelActive Supervision in Child Care Programs
 1-3:30 p.m. Jackson, MelissaStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module III
 2-3:30 p.m. Reyes-Hauff, AmyPreschoolers and Pixels
 6-8 p.m.Jewell, MistySubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes Part 2
 6:30-8 p.m.PEATCCracking the Code: 504s and IEPs
Thursday, October 22 12:30-2:30 p.m. Spruill, LeahReady or Not, It's Time for a Health and Safety Inspection
 1-2 p.m.Hayes GreenfieldHarmonize Your Classroom: Creative Sound Strategies for Management
 6:15-8:15 p.m.Howell, Sharon Strengthening Business Practices Family Child Care: Module III
Saturday, October 24 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.ITSN & Ready Region Captiol AreaCalm and Caring Interactions Series (2 sessions) In Person
Monday, October 2612-2 p.m.Jewell, MistyQuality Engagement in an Infant/Toddler Classroom Setting
 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, October 2712-2 p.m.Jewell, MistyActive Supervision in Child Care Programs
 12:15-2:15 p.m.Howell, Sharon Fun and Easy Transitions All Day!
 12:30-2 p.m. Eitemiller, PatriciaSelf-Care Short Course Session 1: The Landscape of Stress & Identifying Stress Triggers 
 3-4 p.m.Norman, PhillipBest Practices in Challenging Behavior
 6-8 p.m.Jewell, MistyChallenging Behaviors, Developmental Red Flags, and Partnering with Families
Wednesday, October 281-3:30 p.m. Jackson, MelissaStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module IV
 2-3:30 p.m. Cho, Jamie; Gill, Ninderjit; LeeKeenan, Debbie; Russel, NicolOur Voices Across Generations: AANHPI Educators in Early Childhood Education Panel 
Thursday, October 292-3 p.m.Norman, PhillipTime Management Strategies
Thursday October 29- November 30 Flexible Source for Learning Children's Book Club: The Star Festival (a multicultural book)
Friday, October 306-7:30 p.m.PEATCPEATC Town Hall Series: Employment Rights & Workplace Accomodations 

 

*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