TRAININGS

SUID/AHT Sudden Unexpected Infant Death/Abusive Head Trauma
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130

This class meets DHS Licensing training requirements for both Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT). Content includes recommendations to reduce Sudden, Unexpected Infant Deaths (SUID) including SIDS, suffocation, and other sleep related infant deaths; safe sleep environments; MN Child Care regulations related to safe sleep; as well as symptoms and consequences of abusive head trauma, risk factors for abusive head trauma; strategies to use when stressed, angry or frustrated.

KCF VII. Health, Safety, and Nutrition

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Authentic Observation
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130

In this interactive, two hour session participants will be introduced to child observation and the tools of objective observation. Participants will discuss the rationale for child observation, will practice observation techniques and will discuss ways in which to use observation information to individualize care and learning environments.

KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety

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What the Experts Say; Diversity and Anti-Bias Education
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130

Discover how children learn and perceive diversity and the correlation to the Minnesota Early Learning Standards. In addition, learn how to create a plan for anti-bias education.

KCF II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences (2 Hours)

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Active Supervision: Strategies for Inclusive Child Care
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130

Define MN DHS Rule 2 licensing standards regarding supervision in family child care settings. Examine supervision challenges experienced in an inclusive child care environment. Implement strategies that support safe, inclusive environments for children of all needs and abilities.

KCF: VII.B: Ensuring Safety

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Courageous Conversations: Discussing a Child’s Development with Families
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130

Communicating with families when there are concerns about their child’s development requires careful planning and preparation. Identify best practices for building cultural competency in partnerships with families as a strategy to promote healthy child development. Model how positive parent-child interactions can foster warm and nurturing relationships within the family structure. Utilize relationship-based and reflective practice to engage parents and caregivers in courageous conversations that will lead to better outcomes for children experiencing developmental concerns.

KCF III: Relationships with Families

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CPR/AED & First-Aid
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130
Cost: $30

The American Heart Pediatric CPR/First Aid/AED course is geared towards anyone involved in childcare who have a duty to respond to illnesses and injuries in a child or infants. Participants will learn to provide care to; injury, environmental and medical emergencies, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner and how to prevent illness and injury. This course has been updated to reflect new science and education in the 2020 Guidelines for CPR & ECC and will replace the previous version.

KCF VII.B: Ensuring Safety

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Infants and Toddlers: A Relationship-based Approach to Challenging Behaviors- Examining Behaviors
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: 506 E. Kenny Rd. Suite 130, Saint Paul MN 55130

Help participants: learn about the relationship between behavior and distress communication for infants and toddlers; identify characteristics of challenging behavior demonstrated by infants and toddlers; identify the difference between acting out and withdrawing behaviors seen in infants and toddlers; and discuss best practice guidance strategies.

KCF II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development

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