Child & Family Services 4C

Community Coordinated Child Care

Michigan Child Care Futures Professional Training for Child Care Providers

The following trainings are funded by the Early Childhood Investment Corporation and are FREE of Charge.

Link to Current 4C Training calendar

The Basics of Child Care
Designed for child care providers from family or group homes or child care centers, or for relative care providers and certified aides.

• A series of classes totaling 16 hours
• Free resource manual
• Earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Michigan State University (for an additional fee)
• Earn 1 credit from some Community Colleges (additional fee required)
• Counts toward state requirements
• Topics include:
  • professionalism
  • child development
  • health, safety and nutrition
  • working with parents
  • child guidance
  • community resources

Caring for Infants & Toddlers: Parts A, B, C
Designed for child care providers who work with infants and toddlers.

• Each part is a series of classes totaling 16-hours
• Three parts:
  A - an overview
  B - social/emotional growth and group care
  C - learning, development and working with families
   
• Free resource manual
• Earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Michigan State University (additional fee required)
• Caring for Infants & toddlers Part A is a requirement for Parts B and C

Inclusive Child Care: Parts 1, 2 and 3
Designed for child care providers who have completed Basic Child Care training and who are interested in inclusive child care.

• Each part is a 16 hour training series
  1. Then and Now - Why Inclusion?
     Abilities First - The Child with Special Needs, Early Risk & Warning Signs
     Working Together - A focus on Families
  2. The Preschool Environment - Supporting Children’s Play
     Planning, Developing & Teaching - An Inclusive Curriculum
  3. Listening & Talking - Knowledge of Various Special Needs
     Guiding Positive Behavior
     Kindergarten Transition
• Free resource notebook
• Earn 1.6 CEUs from Michigan State University for each part (additional fee required)
• Inclusive Child Care Part 1 is a requirement for Part 2. Inclusive Child Care Part 2 is a requirement for Part 3.

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