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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.

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  • Farm to ECE: An Introduction

    Zoom

    Are 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

    $5

  • EQEL Classes 2026

    Enhancing Quality Early Learning (EQEL) is a 20-hour training series completed over two years. EQEL is also part of PACE, the community-based training option for meeting WAC education requirements. Child

  • Transitions in Preschool & PreK Environments

    Online Only

    📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026 ⏰ 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register.

  • VIRTUAL Emergency Preparedness in Childcare Programs

    VIRTUAL Emergency Preparedness in Childcare Programs @ This class is intended for FCC owners and Directors however Teachers can also benefit from the topic and find ways to support policies

    $40

  • Daily Greetings & Departures: Strengthening Family Connections

    Online Only

    📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Yisbely Torres 💲 Cost: $10.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 2 📖Description: Strong relationships with families are at the heart of quality early childhood programs. This training

  • Positive Feedback and Reinforcement

    Zoom

    This training encourages early learning providers to use descriptive and positive feedback to support children’s understanding of behavior expectations.  Providers and teachers will learn about how we communicate expectations, including limits, in a variety of ways, and ways to go beyond “good job” feedback to keep children on track!  This training includes Pyramid Model approaches.

    $10

  • Safe and Stimulating Outdoor Play (Spring 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    Join us as we identify ways to create stimulating activities for outdoor areas as well as review outdoor play requirements in relation to the WAC.  We will also discuss themes

  • Attachment with Infants and Toddlers

    Attachment with Infants and Toddlers: Please join us as we take a closer look at attachment and the formation of secure relationships with infants and toddlers. We will discuss brain

  • Calming Connections (Spring 2026)

    Virtual via ZOOM

    This course will cover key concepts such as emotional regulation, active listening, non-verbal communication, and the importance of building strong, trusting relationships with children. Providers will also learn how to recognize early signs of distress, create a calm and supportive environment, and employ strategies that help children return to a state of emotional balance. Dates:

  • Essential Fellowship: The Foundations of Effective Instructional Leadership

    Online Only

    📅 Wednesdays: June 3 & June 17, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 📚 Series: *Both sessions must be attended in order to receive credit* 📍 Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register. 👤 Presenter(s): Jesi Sucku 💲 Cost: $25.00 (+ WA State Sales Tax) ⭐ STARS Hours: 5 📖Description: The Start