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Calaveras Child Care Council

Notices & Updates


  • CALAVERAS EARLY CARE & EDUCATION GET-TOGETHERS

    A Professional Learning Community. Funded by Columbia College, the Resource Connection, and CUSD.


    Share, Listen, Support, Nurture
    ARE YOU?
    A New Director? Site Supervisor? Family Child Care Home Provider? Aspiring administrator? Experienced Director with new challenges?
    Staff shortages, enrollment challenges, COVID fatigue got you exhausted? Feeling overwhelmed?  Isolated?  Want to start off the year on a positive note?

    THEN:
    Come share your challenges and opportunities. Problem solve with others.
    Receive support, resources, and build on your strengths.
    * Professional growth hours available *


    Morning Get Togethers

    9:00 am to 11:00 am

    Dates:
    Wed, Jan / 8 / 25,
    Wed, Feb / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Mar / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Apr / 9 / 25,
    Wed, May / 14 / 25, and
    Wed, Jun / 11 / 25

    Virtual VIA Zoom
    Please RSVP one week before each seminar
    Janet Orvis-Cook, Facilitator
    Call or text: 209-743-6157



    Evening Get Togethers

    4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

    Dates:
    Wed, Jan / 8 / 25,
    Wed, Feb / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Mar / 12 / 25,
    Wed, Apr / 9 / 25,
    Wed, May / 14 / 25, and
    Wed, Jun / 11 / 25
    Virtual VIA Zoom
    Please RSVP one week before each seminar
    Alissa Bain, Facilitator
    Call or text: 209-481-7666

    • (view notices page)

Trainings & Events


  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, January 16th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

  • FAMILY CHILD CARE FUNDAMENTALS


    4 week series:

    Tuesday, January 21st 2025 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday, January 28th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday, February 4th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Tuesday, February 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    on-line via Zoom

    This 4 week series will provide you with a solid foundation to start and run a successful and professional Family Child Care Business

    Topics include:

    • Design your unique program, activities and curriculum
    • Create your best environment and market your business
    • Contracts, policies, and communication
    • Business finanaces and texes

    Questions or for more information contact Karen Frazier at kfrazier@trcac.org or 877-944-9911

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, February 20th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

  • PEDIATRIC & ADULT CPR/FIRST AID


    SUNDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2025
    at our office at
    8085 Highway 26, Suite G in Mokelumne Hill

    The Resource Connection Child Care Resource & Referralwill be offering In - Person Pediatric CPR Classes. Classesare held at 8085 Suite G Hwy 26. Mokelumne Hill 95245

    This 8-hour course is CPR – Adult, Child & Infant and Pediatric First Aid training designed specifically for California State Licensed Child Care Providers and people seeking Child Care licensing in the State of California to satisfy the State requirement for 8 hours of special training in CPR & pediatric first aid that includes extra topics required by the State of California EMS Authority.Satisfies Title 22 requirements for CPR & First Aid Training’s requirements for Child Care Providers.

    Please call Karen at 209-754-1075 for regustration information
    Health & Safety Reimbursement is Available Now

    Licensed center-based staff and family child care providers along with license-exempt providers in Amador & Calaveras Counties! If you complete an EMSA approved CPR/First Aid or Health &Safety training between July 1, 2023 and June 30,2024 you can apply for a reimbursement! Limited funding available.


    Apply online or call Karen Fraizer at 209-754-1075

  • UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LIVING


    Join us Tuesday, March 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    on-line via Zoom

    Universal Design for Living (UDL) is a teaching approach that aims to make learning accessible and inclusive for all students by reducing barriers and providing flexibility.  UDL is based on brain science and evidence-based educational practices, and it can also take advantage of digital technology.

    Kevin Schaefer, Director for Equity and Inclusive Practices - for the Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP) Project, El Dorado Office of Education will guide us through Universal Design in Early Childhood Education.

    Questions of for more information contact Karen Frazier at kfrazier@trcac.org or call 877-944-9911

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, March 20th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, April 17th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, May 15th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

  • PROVIDER WORK NIGHT

    Lending Library - Consumable Closet - Copies
    Make & Take Activity
    at our office at 8085 Highway 26, Suite G
    in Mokelumne Hill

    Thursday, June 19th, 2025, 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm


    Learning Resources

    ( Open to all providers)
    Items you may take back to your program and use up.  Paint, glue, scissors, paper, glitter, play-dough, tape, craft items and more!

    Our color copy machine is available to print your contracts, policy booklets, and other business paperwork.

    Lending Library

    Over 4,000 children's books and educational items available for loan.  All developmental areas available.  Large Selection of teaching books. 

    for more details contact Karen Frazier at 209-754-1075

    • (view events page)


    **  Register for Workshops/trainings through the CA ECE Workforce Registry  Click here to learn how to sign-up and register for workshops.   To receive credit, please submit your Workforce Registry number to snoble@trcac.org.




    THE RESOURCE CONNECTION
    FAMILY OF PROGRAMS ALSO INCLUDE:


    The Resource Connection Administrative Office

    Calaveras Children's Advocacy Center

    Calaveras Crisis Center

    Early Childhood Programs - Calaveras Head Start and Ealy Head Start

    The Food Bank of Calaveras County

    WIC of Amador & Calaveras Counties