Training & Professional Development Calendar
Child Care Aware of Washington offers numerous training and professional development opportunities for child care providers in Washington state. Select from live virtual and in-person training, as well as webinars and on-demand videos. You may also access the trainings offered by our Regional Partners.
For personal guidance and opportunities in your region, contact the Child Care Aware of Washington Regional Partner in your community. You can search for specific classes statewide through the state’s MERIT search tool.
Please note that all currently scheduled events are offered virtually.
Events
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EQEL Year 1, Live Online (Mar-Apr 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: March 5, March 19, April 2, and April 16, 2026. This 10-hour training series is Year
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (Mar-Apr 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Wednesdays: March 18, April 1, April 15, and April 29, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing
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Farm to ECE: An Introduction
ZoomAre you curious about how you can strengthen your classroom or program’s connection to food and nutrition? Farm to ECE: An Introduction is designed to support you in finding ways
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Circle of Security
Through this introductory learning experience early learning professionals, parents and caregivers will learn together: Session 1: Introduction of curriculum, goals, and objectives. Parents are introduced to the concepts of being their child’s
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EQEL Year 2, Live Online (April-May 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series takes place from 6:30-9 pm on Tuesdays: April 14, April 28, May 12, and May 26, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year 2 of Enhancing
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ECE FILM STUDY: “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values” – Session 3
Online OnlyPresenters Tracy Collins Description This new film study focuses on “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values”, a documentary about families intentionally parenting with an anti-bias lens. A pivotal question addressed is, “What
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VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play
VIRTUAL Boxes, Baskets and Elevations: How Toddlers Develop their Curiosity Through Open-ended Play @ Come and join us to think about encouraging curiosity and learning using open-ended loose parts. How
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EQEL Year 1, Live Online (April-May 2026)
@ @public This 4-class training series will take place from 6:30-9 pm on Thursdays: April 15, April 29, May 13, and May 27, 2026 This 10-hour training series is Year
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*Self-Paced Course: Understanding Behavior as Communication
Online Only📅 Course Available: April 15-April 30, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📍 Canvas: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used
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VIRTUAL Customer Service Through the Child Care Lens
VIRTUAL Customer Service Through the Child Care Lens @ As consumers, we base our purchasing decisions at least in part on the customer service we receive from businesses. The same
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WAPM Practicas Equitativas del Modelo de la Piramide: 1 + 2 (Pre-K)
Online Only📅 Saturdays: April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, & June 13, 2026 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📚 Series: *All five sessions must be attended in order to receive
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ECE FILM STUDY: “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values” – Session 4
Online OnlyPresenters Tracy Collins Description This new film study focuses on “Families Embracing Anti-Bias Values”, a documentary about families intentionally parenting with an anti-bias lens. A pivotal question addressed is, “What
