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Child Care Links
of Baltimore, Harford & Cecil
Counties
Child Care Links, Inc. Summer Catalog
July 2015 – Sept 2015
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A Message from the Staff at Child Care Links!
We Are Open For Business As Usual!!
Child Care Links is a non- profit agency which is now
operating as an independent business. Our offices
serving Baltimore, Harford and Cecil Counties are open
for business. We are continuing to provide MSDE
approved trainings, technical assistance and support,
and access to our Resource Room equipment and
materials.
As an independent resource center, we are now able to
expand our opportunities to work with more agencies
and families. We can also provide more customized
services for providers.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
our office at 443- 512- 0461.
We look forward to seeing you and continuing our work
with you!
Look for our summer training calendar to arrive in your
mailbox within the next few weeks! Sign up for ADA
training; it is filling up fast!! Child Care Links Staff
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1. How long have you been receiving our training catalog?
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
Over 3 years
2. How easy is it to read and find the workshops you are interested in taking in
the catalog?
5 - Extremely easy
4 – Somewhat easy
3 – Neither easy or difficult
2 – Somewhat difficult
1 – Very difficult
3. Do you find having the inclusion of workshops and classes being held in
Baltimore, Harford and Cecil County in one catalog to be beneficial?
5 – Very beneficial
4 – Somewhat beneficial
3 – Neither beneficial nor unbeneficial
2 – Somewhat unbeneficial
1 – Very unbeneficial
4. Overall how satisfied are you with our new catalog format?
5 – Extremely satisfied
4 – Somewhat satisfied
3 – Neither satisfied nor unsatisfied
2 – Somewhat unsatisfied
1 – Very dissatisfied
5. Which catalog format do you prefer?
The previous format
The current/new format
No preference
Additional Comments and Suggestions:
Calendar Survey
Please let us know what you think! Mail it back to be entered into a drawing.
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On-Site Workshops Why waste time driving to Child Care Links for training when
we can bring the trainer to you. Get all of your staff in the
same workshop. It is a great way to share ideas, and learn
new skills together. Just think, while the children are
napping your staff could be learning. Days, nights, times and
workshops are all available at your request.
Just a brief sample of the over 100 On-Site
Workshops offered are:
BLOOM, Be the Teacher That Lives in
Children’s Memories
Learning with the Brain & Body
Learn more to Stress Less
Why do they do that? Understanding Learning
Disabilities
Organization is Key
For more information or to register either call
Baltimore County Child Care Links at 410-288-4900 or
Harford/Cecil County Child Care Links at
443-512-0461.
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Child Care Links Locations
Baltimore County
1101 North Point Blvd
Ste. 112 & 129
Baltimore, MD. 21224
Main - 410-288-4900
Fax - 410-288-3943
www.childcarelinks.net
Harford & Cecil Counties
2105 Laurel Bush Rd
Ste. 105
Bel Air, MD. 21015
Main – 443-512-0461
Fax – 443-512-0185
www.hcchildcarelinksinc.org
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Baltimore County Workshops
Baltimore County Courses
Baltimore County Workshop Registration Form
Baltimore County Course Registration Form
Harford/Cecil County Workshops
Harford/Cecil County Courses
Harford/Cecil County Workshop Registration Form
Harford/Cecil County Course Registration Form
Workshop Registration Information
Workshops consist of three to six hours of training. All
workshops are Core of Knowledge trainings. First Aid,
CPR , Medication Administration and EDP are all
recognized Health & Safety Classes that meet
licensing requirements.
Courses consist of the 90 and 45 hour courses.
Core of Knowledge Key:
CD - Child Development C - Curriculum
CM - Community HSN - Health, Safety, Nutrition
P - Professionalism SN - Special Needs
= Workshop =Med Admin, FA, CPR,
Emergency & Disaster
Preparedness
WS
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First Year of Registration: Family Child Care Providers
(Registered on or after January 1, 2008) 4 Core of Knowledge
areas @3 hours each plus 6 elective hours for a total of 18hours
Child Development (3 Hours) ________________
Working with Mixed Age Group (3 Hours) ________________
Health, Safety & Nutrition (3 Hours) ________________
Professionalism ( 3Hours) ________________
Elective Subjects or other approved Training
(6 Hours) ________________
*Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid?
Requirement = 1 Hour Date Completed/Notes
Family Child Care Providers on continuing status
12 Clock hours per year: 6 Core of Knowledge & 6 Elective
(6 Hours) Any combination of the areas listed below
Child Development ________________
Working with Mixed Age Group ________________
Health, Safety & Nutrition ________________
Professionalism ________________
Elective Subjects or other approved Training
(6 Hours) ________________
*Is it time to renew your CPR or First Aid?
Requirement = 1 Hour Date Completed/Notes
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New Family Child Care Applicants
6 Pre-Service Modules @ 4 hours each for a total of 24 hours
Workshop Title Class Information Date Completed
Pre-Service Module 1:
Child Development
(4 hours)
Date:_______
Time: ______
Pre-Service Module 2:
Curriculum (4 hours)
Date:_______
Time: ______
Pre-Service Module 3:
Health, Safety &
Nutrition (4 hours)
Date:_______
Time:_______
Pre-Service Module 4:
Special Needs
(4 hours)
Date:_______
Time: ______
Pre-Service Module 5:
Professionalism
(4 hours)
Date:_______
Time:_______
Pre-Service Module 6:
Community (4 hours)
Date:_______
Time: ______
Completed List = 24 hours
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness (6 hours)
Completion Date: ___________
*For Infant Care ONLY: SIDS Completion Date: _________
First Aid & CPR Completion Date: ____________ (Certifications are good for 2 Years) *This is only a guide. Child Care Links is not responsible for errors or omissions. It is up to each provider
to verify their specific requirements needed with OCC. *For additional information, please contact OCC at
(410) 569-2879
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
CLOSED
4
5 6 7 8
9 WS
(3HSN)
10 11
12 13 WS
(3SN)
14 15 16 17
MED
ADMIN
18
MED
ADMIN
19 20 21 22 WS
(3C)
23 24 25
26 27 WS
(3SN) 28
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Baltimore County - July 2015
FA/CPR
Thursday, July 9, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Cooking with Kids (3 HSN)
This class will have your children helping in the kitchen from an early age!
Prepare tasty and nutritious snacks and meals that only require a few
ingredients. This class is designed to teach children the basics about
cooking, kitchen safety and nutrition while offering recipes for dipping
delights, yummy drinks, sweet tooth and more!
Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Esther Chapman
Cost: $25
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM
First Aid
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Saturday, July 11, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM
CPR
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
WS = Workshops
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Monday, July 13, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Basic Sign Language I (3 SN)
This workshop will help individuals in the use of basic sign language for
immediate communication and/or the preparation for teaching children.
Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Lionel Harris
Cost: $25
Friday, July 17, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely.
Location : Ste 112, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely.
Location : Ste 129, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Creativity in your Program (3 C)
Children are naturally creative. In this class you will learn why being creative
is important to development and how to help children expand their creativity
and carry it into adulthood.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Laurie Moran
Cost: $25
Monday, July 27, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Basic Sign Language II (3 SN)
The workshop is designed to bridge the gap between the deaf community
and the hearing population through deaf awareness and introduction to
deaf culture. Participants will learn basic sign.
Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Lionel Harris
Cost: $25
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Workshop Registration Information for Baltimore,
Harford & Cecil Counties Workshops are approved for training credit by the MSDE Office of
Child Care Credentialing Branch
Registration. All workshop participants must pre-register –NO EXCEPTIONS. Participants
are required to register and pay for workshops in advance. Registration is accepted by
phone, mail or in person. Please call Child Care Links location to register from 8:30am-4:30pm,
Monday-Friday. Visa or MasterCard required for all registrations done by phone. Child Care
Links does not accept personal checks.
Fees Paid are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you miss a workshop, credit or transfer to
another workshop may be given if Child Care Links is notified at least 24 hours prior to the
workshop. If after hours, please leave a message on Child Care Links’ answering service. No
credit or refunds are issued for “No Shows”. Call Child Care Links location with any questions
or concerns about our refund or credit policies. Any credits issued are good for one year
from the date of issue.
Late Arrivals. Workshops begin at stated time. Our instructors reserve the right to refuse
admittance to any workshop for any participant arriving 15 minutes or more past the start of
the workshop. Credit or transfer will be issued at the discretion of the Child Care Links
staff for any participant turned away from training for lateness.
Cancellation or change policy. Child Care Links may need to cancel a workshop; in this
event, a CCL staff member will contact you at the phone number or address you provided
upon registration. If we need to cancel a workshop and you do not wish to be transferred to
another training, you will be issued credit good for one year or refunded feed paid for the
canceled workshop. If you are phoning in your registration please verify that we have the
correct contact information, including more than one telephone number where you can be
reached.
Rude and/or disrespectful behavior during workshop will not be tolerated. Please
remember to exercise good judgment and respect for both the trainer and other participants
in your session. It is okay to disagree with facts or opinions presented by the trainer or
other participants but please remember to remain professional. Should you violate
this policy, the instructor may ask you to leave the workshop and you will not be re-admitted,
nor will you receive a refund for the class.
Certificates. Certificates will be given out after successful completion of training
assessment. Generally certificates can be given out immediately after the training, however
if the assessment is lengthy, certificates will be mailed.
Child care is not provided during workshops. Workshops provided by Child Care Links
are intended for adults only. Please make other arrangements for care of your children
during workshop hours.
Inclement Weather - Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows
the Baltimore County Public School Systems weather policy for closings and delayed
openings , If Baltimore County schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled.
During the weekend our class will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities.
Please note that the training department of Child Care Links follows Harford & Cecil
Counties Public School weather policy for closings and delayed openings. If Harford or Cecil
County Schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled. During the weekend our
class will be canceled if Parks and Rec. cancels school activities. If, for any reason, this
changes, a CCL staff member will contact you. Missed classes due to weather closures will be
rescheduled.
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Harford & Cecil County
Workshop Registration Form
Please detach and mail the completed form along with your
payment to:
Child Care Links, Inc.
2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105.
Bel Air, MD. 21015
Name: Address:
Phone: Type of Provider: Family
Center
Workshop date Workshop Title Cost
Method of payment:
Visa MasterCard Company check Money order
Card number:
Expiration date:
Signature:
Total amount enclosed: $
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Saturday, August 1, 2015 – 8:30 am to 12:30 PM
First Aid
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Saturday, August 1, 2015 – 1 PM to 5 PM
CPR
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Multiple Intelligence (1.5 C, 1.5 CD)
Defining, understanding and creating lessons for all multiple
intelligences to help children learn to the best of their abilities.
Location: Ste 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers
Cost: $25
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
FA/CPR
2 3 4 WS
(1.5C &
1.5CD)
5
6 7 MED
Admin
8 Med
Admin
9 10 WS
(3CM)
11
12 13 14 WS
(3SN)
15
EDP
16 17 18 19 WS
(3SN)
20 WS
(2HSN)
21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31 WS
(3CD)
Baltimore County - August 2015
WS = Workshops
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Friday, August 7, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely.
Location : Ste 112, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Saturday, August 8, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of
administering medication safely.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Monday, August 10, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Working with Parents (3 CM)
The most effective child care programs are those that actively promote and
encourage parent participation. When staff work together with parents as a
team, they can share and discuss information to meet children’s needs.
This is a key component to the success of any program. This class is
designed to foster a better staff/parent relationship and address common
issues that staff face when working with children and parents.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Darlene Brinkmeyer
Cost: $25
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN, 3 P) Please bring a lunch.
You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your
child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement
effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers,
and family child care applicants.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: TBD
Cost: $30
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Harford & Cecil County Course Registration Form
Please detach and mail the completed form along with your
payment to:
Child Care Links, Inc.
2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105
Bel Air, MD. 21015
Name
Type of Provider:
Family
Center
Center name:
Address:
Course registering for:
90 Hr Young Child
45 Hr Infant/Toddler
City:
Zip Code:
Evening phone:
Daytime phone:
Method of payment:
Visa MasterCard
Company check or money order
Card Number & Expiration Date:
Amount enclosed:
Signature:
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Harford County Courses
90 Hour Young Child Course:
Dates: Monday, September 14, 2015 - Wednesday, January 11, 2016
(No class on Nov 25th, Dec 23rd, Dec 28th, or Dec 30th)
Time: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105,
Cost: $500 (this includes the textbook)
Registration: Participants must pre-register. Participants must
register AND PAY a 50% deposit ($250 for the 90 Hrs and then
remaining balance ($250 for the 90 Hrs) must be completely paid to
receive a certificate. Registration is accepted by phone, mail, or in
person. Visa or Mastercard is required for all registrations done by
phone. For mail registration, send completed form to Child Care Links,
Inc., 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste 105 BelAir, MD. 21015
Attn: Registration Office. Child Care Links does not accept personal
checks. Should you need to discuss a payment plan, please
call 443-512-0461
Inclement Weather Policy: Please note that the training department
of Child Care Links follows the Harford & Cecil County Public School
Systems inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings.
If Harford or Cecil County schools close for inclement weather, class
will be canceled. If, for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member
will contact you. Missed classes due to weather closures will be
rescheduled.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (3HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Office Staff
Cost: $25
Wednesday, August 20, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SIDS (2SN)
Learn policies to meet safe sleep standards for infants.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Jean Edwards
Cost: $20
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Bullying in Preschool (3 CD)
This course will provide participants with an understanding of why children
become bullies and victims. Participants will learn proactive strategies
for dealing with bullies and getting victims to open up as well as designing
a policy regarding bullying behaviors.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Esther Chapman
Cost: $25
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Avoiding Burnout for Childcare Providers (3 P)
Do you feel like it’s Friday and it’s only Monday? You may be
experiencing the early signs of burnout. Learn the warning signs
and symptoms. Gain practical strategies to stay motivated.
Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Argie Aurelo
Cost: $25
Friday, September 11, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering medication
safely.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Saturday, September 12, 2015 – 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering medication
safely.
Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5
6 7
CLOSED
8 9 WS
(3P)
10 11 MED
ADMIN
12 MED
ADMIN
FA/CPR
13 14 WS
(3CD)
15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 WS
(3SN)
24 25 26
27 28 WS
(3HSN)
29 30
Baltimore County - September 2015
WS =Workshops
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September 19, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM
CPR
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Thursday, September 24, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Working with Mixed Ages (3 C) *Required class for first year providers*
This workshop is designed to help caregivers identify and address the
challenges of working with mixed age groups of children. Strategies for
meeting and understanding the needs of all individuals in the group will be
offered.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Paula Scroggins
Cost: $25
Saturday, September 26, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN, 3 P) Please bring a lunch.
You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your
child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement
effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers,
and family child care applicants.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 Instructor: Abby Bruns
Cost: $30
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Inclusion Activities (1.5 C, 1.5 SN)
Explore the benefits of inclusion. Take down the barriers and
develop activities that accommodate all children.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Lionel Harris
Cost: $25
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Finger plays, Songs and Games Children Love (3 C)
Learn how to incorporate finger plays, songs and games into your day. New
and favorites will be shared.
Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub
Cost: $15
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September 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Parents as Partners (1.5 CM, 1.5 P)
A Partnership is a joint endeavor. Learn how to welcome, engage and involve
parents into your program
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Tracey Brady
Cost: $25
Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (3 HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Marge/Christy
Cost: $25
September 19, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM
First Aid
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Fun with Fall ( 1 CD, 2 C)
Participants will discuss and participate in a variety of activities which incor-
porate curricular areas into a fall theme. A heavy emphasis will be placed on
language development and phonemic awareness skills
Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub
Cost: $15
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM
BLOOM Be the Teacher That Lives in Children’s Memories (3 CD)
Be the teacher that lives on in a child’s memory. Spring into
new ways of looking at development.
Location: West Nottingham Preschool - 1195 Firetower Rd,
Colora, MD. 21917
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub
Cost: $15
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Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM
First Aid
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Saturday, September 12, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM
CPR
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Ants in their Pants (3 C)
Sun up to sundown, “extra-busy” children have an endless supply of energy and
remain on the move throughout the day. This workshop offers tried and true
techniques to help you provide the best support to active learners
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Janice Chambers
Cost: $25
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 – 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)(3HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: Ste. 129, Instructor: Office Staff
Cost: $25
Monday, September 28, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Child Abuse & Neglect (3 HSN)
Learn the signs, symptoms and your responsibility for reporting
child abuse and neglect. Procedures and resources will be shared.
Location: Ste. 112, Instructor: Esther Chapman
Cost: $25
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Baltimore County Courses
90 Hour Young Child Course:
Dates: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 - Thursday, January 12, 2015 (No class on Nov. 26th, Dec. 24th, Dec.29th & Dec. 31st.)
Time: Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Location: 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112 Baltimore, MD. 21224
Cost: $500 (this includes the textbook)
45 Hour Infant/Toddler Course:
Dates: Saturday, September 19, 2015 - Saturday, November 21, 2015 (No class held on October 31st.)
Time: Saturdays from 9am - 2pm
Location: 1101 North Point Boulevard, Suite 112 Baltimore, MD. 21224
Cost: $300(this includes the textbook)
Registration: Participants must pre-register. Participants must register
AND PAY a 50% deposit ($250 for the 90 Hrs and $ 150 for the
Infant/Toddler) the remaining balance ($250 for the 90 Hrs & $150
for the 45 HR Infant/Toddler) must be completely paid to receive a
certificate. Registration is accepted by phone, mail, or in person. Visa or
Mastercard is required for all registrations done by phone. For mail
registration, send completed form to Child Care Links, Inc., 1101 North
Point Boulevard, Suite 112, Baltimore, MD 21224 Attn: Registration
Office. Child Care Links does not accept personal checks.
Should you need to discuss a payment plan, please call 410-288- 4900.
Inclement Weather Policy: Please note that the training department of
Child Care Links follows the Baltimore County Public School Systems
inclement weather policy for closings and delayed openings. If Baltimore
County schools close for inclement weather, class will be canceled. If,
for any reason, this changes, a CCL staff member will contact you.
Missed classes due to weather closures will be rescheduled.
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (3 HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Amy Ernst
Cost: $25
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Ants in their Pants (3 C)
Sun up to sundown, “extra-busy” children have an endless supply of energy and
remain on the move throughout the day. This workshop offers tried and true
techniques to help you provide the best support to active learners
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Hailea Cole
Cost: $25
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) Please bring a lunch
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 WS
(3HSN)
2 WS
(3C)
3 4 5
6 7
Closed
8 9 10
MED
ADMIN
11 12
13 14 WS
(3CD)
15 WS
(1.5CM &
1.5P)
16 17 WS
(1CD,2C)
WS
(3HSN)
18 19
First Aid
& CPR
20 21
22 WS
(3C)
23 24 WS
(3C)
25 26
EDP
27 28 29 WS
(1.5C &
1.5 SN)
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Harford/Cecil County - September 2015
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Creativity in your Program (3 C)
Children are naturally creative. In this class you will learn why being creative
is important to development and how to help children expand their creativity
and carry it into adulthood.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 Instructor: Abby Bruns
Cost: $25
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Math Fun for Preschoolers (3 C)
Participants will be able to identify the important concepts and skills
Preschool children can learn. You will be able to provide opportunities for
children to use\ mathematical thinking skills everyday.
Location: ,YMCA @ 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub
Cost: $15
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) - Part 1
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely. ***Must register for both trainings***
Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921, Instructor: Dawn Boyce
Cost: $60
Saturday, August 29, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Emergency & Disaster Preparedness (3 HSN, 3 P) Please bring a lunch.
You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your
child care program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement
effective July 1, 2010, for child care centers, family providers,
and family child care applicants.
Location: YMCA @ 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub
Cost: $30
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Medication Administration (6HSN) - Part 2
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely. ***Must register for both trainings***
Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921 , Instructor: Dawn Boyce
Cost: $0
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Baltimore County Course Registration Form
Please detach and mail the completed form along with your
payment to:
Child Care Links, Inc.
1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112
Baltimore, MD 21224
Name
Type of Provider:
Family
Center
Center name:
Address:
Course registering for:
90 Hr Young Child
45 Hr Infant/Toddler
City:
Zip Code:
Evening phone:
Daytime phone:
Method of payment:
Visa Mastercard
Company check or money order
Card Number & Expiration Date:
Amount enclosed:
Signature:
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Baltimore County
Workshop Registration Form
Please detach and mail the completed form along with your
payment to:
Child Care Links, Inc.
1101 North Point Blvd., Suite 112
Baltimore, MD 21224
Total amount enclosed: $
Method of payment:
Visa MasterCard Company check Money order
Card number:
Expiration date:
Signature:
Name: Address:
Phone: Type of Provider: Family
Center
Workshop date Workshop Title Cost
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Staff Motivation (Centers only) (2 P)
Learn how to utilize tools and techniques to help center staff and by extension,
the whole program, be the best it can be.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Tracey Brady
Cost: $20
Saturday, August 15, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM
On Track: All Aboard for Developmental Progress Overview (2 CD, 2 P)
Participants who attend this class will gain an understanding of the
expectations that will be placed on them and the benefits to children by the
developmental screening requirement. (Required for Family providers, Center Directors
and Teachers (not required for school-age only centers))
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Marge/Christy
Cost: $35
Monday, August 17, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Helping Children Deal with Grief (3 CD)
This course is designed to help child care providers identify the grief process
in children from infancy through adolescence and recognize the role that
caregivers play in helping children to cope. Covers stages of grief,
development behavior when faced with loss at different stages of childhood,
and how to help.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Lionel Harris
Cost: $25
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM
First Aid
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM
CPR
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Books that Move (1.5 C, 1.5 CD)
Incorporate creative movement in your story time. Read, move and
do amazing activities that activate the brain and body.
Location: YMCA @ 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub
Cost: $15
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Avoiding Burnout for Child Care Providers (3 P)
Do you feel like it’s Friday and it’s only Monday? You may be
experiencing the early signs of burnout. Learn the warning signs
and symptoms. Gain practical strategies to stay motivated
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paula Scroggins
Cost: $25
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (3HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Amy Ernst
Cost: $25
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3 4 WS
(3P)
5 6 WS
(3HSN)
7 8
9 10 11 12 WS
(2P)
13 WS
(1.5C &
1.5CD)
14 15 WS
(2CD &
2P)
16 17 WS
(3CD)
18
First Aid
19 20
CPR
21 22
23 24 MED
ADMIN
25 WS
(3C)
26 WS
(3C)
27 MED
ADMIN
28 29
EDP
30 31
Harford/Cecil County - August 2015
WS = Workshops
15
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3
CLOSED
4
5 6 7
8 9 WS
(2SN)
10 11
12 13 WS
(3CD)
14
15 WS
(3P)
16 WS
(3HSN)
17 18 First
Aid &
CPR
19 20 WS
(3CM)
21
EDP
(Part 1)
22 23
EDP
(Part 2)
24 25
MED
ADMIN
26 27 WS
(3HSN)
28 WS
(3C)
29 30 WS
(3HSN)
31
Harford/Cecil County - July 2015
Tuesday, July 9, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
SIDS (2 SN)
Learn policies to meet safe sleep standards for infants.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Jean Edwards
Cost: $20
Monday, July 13, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Bloom—Be the teacher that Lives in Children’s memories (3 CD)
Be the teacher that lives on in a child’s memory. Spring into
new ways of looking at development.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 , Instructor: Tracey Brady
Cost: $25
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Anger Management (3 P)
This workshop is designed to help participants determine what triggers
anger and develop strategies to keep those triggers from tipping us over
the edge. This session will focus on the communication process as a whole
and how positive communication can be used in managing anger.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Hailea Cole
Cost: $25
WS= Workshops
16
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 8:30 am to 12:30 PM
First Aid
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Saturday, July 18, 2015 - 1 PM to 5 PM
CPR
This two year certification meets OCC guidelines
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Paramedical Personnel
Cost: $30
Monday, July 20, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Bridging the Gap between Home and School (3 CM)
This class is designed to help participants understand the concept of building
partnerships with families, discuss barriers to forming partnerships, and
identify strategies for overcoming barriers and creating effective
partnerships.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Lionel Harris
Cost: $25
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Emergency Disaster & Preparedness (3 HSN, 3P) Part 1
You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your child care
program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010,
for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Bruns
Cost: $30 ***Must register for both parts***
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)(3HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921 Instructor: Amy Ernst
Cost: $15
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Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Emergency Disaster & Preparedness (3 HSN, 3P) Part 2
You will complete a written emergency and disaster plan for your child care
program. This meets the 6-hour COMAR requirement effective July 1, 2010,
for child care centers, family providers, and family child care applicants.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd, Ste. 105, Instructor: Abby Bruns
Cost: $0 ***Must register for both parts***
Saturday, July 25, 2015 - 9 am to 3 PM
Medication Administration (6 HSN) (Limit 15) Please bring a lunch.
This approved OCC training teaches all aspects of administering
medication safely.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Kay Rowland
Cost: $60
Thursday, July 27, 2015 - 6 PM to 9 PM
Including all Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)(3HSN)
Gain a deeper understanding on the requirements of the ADA, inclusionary
practices based on national standards and best practices in early childhood
education and school-age programs. Local, state and national resources will
be discussed.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105 Instructor: Marge/Christy
Cost: $25
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Child Abuse & Neglect (3 HSN)
Learn the signs, symptoms and your responsibility for reporting
child abuse and neglect. Procedures and resources will be shared.
Location: 2105 Laurel Bush Rd. Ste. 105, Instructor: Dr. Rose
Cost: $25
Tuesday, July 28, 2015 - 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Circle Time Activities (3 C)
Is your circle time turning into a square? Add new strategies and techniques
to turn up the excitement and learning.
Location: YMCA - 25 YMCA Blvd. Elkton, MD. 21921
Instructor: Margaret Ann Knaub Cost: $15