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	Southwest Iowa Child Care Resource & Referral Iowa Child Care Resource and Referral provides resources, education and advocacy to support quality child care.

Quality childcare and education programs have caregivers who understand child development and how to interact appropriately with the children. To help you provide quality care and education, Child Care Resource and Referral offers classes that help caregivers:

	understand child growth and development
	meet the individual needs of each children

	provide a safe environment
	facilitate appropriate learning experiences
	implement positive guidance techniques
	anticipate when a child is ready to master new skills
	choose appropriate toys and activities

Workshop presenters interweave child development concepts throughout every class. Many of the series have several classes devoted to child development. Eager To Learn, ISU Extension, National Association of Family Child Care, Kids Included Together, also offer webinars and online classes that are approved for training hours.

Pre-registration is required for all classes

Payment is due 10 business days prior to the first class. Guests, including children, are not allowed in class. If you require special accommodations such as an interpreter, please contact the person taking registrations so she can make arrangements. Please be respectful and cancel your reservation if you cannot attend, so people on the waiting list can take your place. Refunds will not be given unless CCR&R cancels the class. Closing time of all classes is approximate.

Child Development, Learning Experiences and Environment
Date	Time	Title	Location	Cost	Contact #

February 20, March 27, April 10 and 24 You must attend all sessions	9:00-3:30	Positive Behavior Supports for Preschoolers	IWCC in Atlantic 705 Walnut St.	$25 for the series Includes lunch	Toni at 800-945-9778
March 1, 8, 22 & 29 (must attend each night)	6:30-8:30	Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos	Audubon County ISU Extension	No charge	Paula at 800-642-6330 Extension 201
March 9	1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.	"Math: More than Numbers"	Online Webinar	$20 Earn 2 hours of credit	Register online by March 7
March 11	Online	Understanding Play-Based Early Learning	Online	$25 Session limited to the first 35 people who register	Tracy at 801-886-2322 extension 226
March 11, 18, 25 & April 1	6:30-8:30	P.R.I.C.E. Guidance	United Church of Christ 1507 Hazel St. in Atlantic	No charge	Toni at 800-945-9778
March 28	Online	Promoting Messy Play	Online	$25 Session limited to the first 35 people who register	Tracy at 801-886-2322 extension 226
April 8	Online	Promoting Science and Math Play	Online	$25 Session limited to the first 35 people who register	Tracy at 801-886-2322 extension 226
March 4	Parent's As Teachers class 6:00-8:00 p.m.	Smart Moves: Learning is Not all in your Head	PAT Building 110 Washington Avenue East in Albia	no charge	Lisa at 877-874-2623
March 11	Parent's As Teachers class 6:00-8:00 p.m.	Smart Moves: Learning is Not all in your Head	1st Baptist Church in Chariton	no charge	Lisa at 877-874-2623
April 10	Science Series Flier has been revised to reflect new registration information.		West Central Community Action conference room Suite 35 Omni Center 300 W Broadway Council Bluffs	$30 for the series or $10 per class Lunch is provided if you attend two classes on the same day. Registration must be received no later than March 25 to receive a certificate.	Class size is limited to the first 24 people who pay. Contact Carol or Toni at 800-945-9778
	9:00-12:00	Cooking
	1:00-4:00	Ramps and Pathways
April 24	9:00-12:00	Bubbles
April 24	1:00-4:00	Physics of Sound Bring an empty, rinsed plastic 1/2 gallon juice carton
April 13	1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.	"Learning through Cooking"	Online Webinar	$20 Earn 2 hours of credit	Register online by April 11
April 22	Online	Creating Strong Emotional Environments	Online	$25 Session limited to the first 35 people who register	Tracy at 801-886-2322 extension 226
May 1	9:00-11:00	Nurturing Healthy Sexual Development	Guthrie Center	$5	Sherry at 888-4828431
May 6	Online	Understanding Caregiver Stress and Burnout	Online	$25 Session limited to the first 35 people who register	Tracy at 801-886-2322 extension 226
May 11	1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.	"Sand and Water Play"	Online Webinar	$20 Earn 2 hours of credit	Register online by May 9
May 20	Online	Understanding Play-Based Early Learning	Online	$25 Session limited to the first 35 people who register	Tracy at 801-886-2322 extension 226

*Pending approval

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Funding is provided by the Iowa Department of Human Services through the Child Care Development Fund.

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