Florida Family Child Care Home Association

Full Board Meeting & Hostess Orientation
2023-04-29 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL, 32809, United States
The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Room: Legacy North 2
1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809
Reserve Hotel for April 29 Training and Meeting
1:00 pm Conference Volunteer/Hostess Orientation
1:30 pm Rep Meetings: Area, Chapter, Latino, First Timers
2:00 pm FFCCHA Full Board Meeting

In-person Training: Introduction to Autism and Primitive Reflexes in Early Childhood Settings
2023-04-29 08:00 - 12:00 | The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL, 32809, United States
Introduction to Autism and Primitive Reflexes in Early Childhood Settings Registration Form
Presenter: Janis Nakagama, M.A.Ed 4 Hours
Are you an early childhood professional looking to further your knowledge and career? Then you won’t want to miss this class on early signs of Autism and Primitive Reflexes! Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders, and how Primitive Reflexes can impact child development. Additionally, we will explore available interventions and strategies for working with individuals who have these reflexes. We will also discuss how primitive reflexes may be linked to sensory issues and motor difficulties. This class is essential for any early childhood professional looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
1-5pm – Hostess Orientation, Rep Meetings, First Timers, Latino Council, Full Board Meeting
The Florida Hotel and Conference Center, Room: Legacy North 2
1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809
Reserve Hotel for April 29 Training and Meeting

Outstanding NAFCC Accredited Provider of the Year Award - Accredited Providers must apply now! Deadline Extended
2023-03-20 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767, United States
2023 Outstanding Accredited Provider Award Deadline Extended: March 20
2023 Premio por ser una Proveedora por Excelencia or Reconocimiento al Sobresaliente Proveedor Acreditado Fecha limite: 20 de Marzo

Note: The Outstanding Accredited Provider Award is given to one FFCCHA provider chapter member currently accredited by the National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC). The winner will be recognized at the FFCCHA conference. The winner of this award will receive one complimentary hotel night accommodation at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort 2023 hotel for the FFCCHA conference in June in Clearwater Beach. Registration to the FFCCHA conference is the responsibility of the winner. We encourage you to apply separately with FFCCHA for a registration scholarship as a hostess/volunteer.
Nota: El reconocimiento del Proveedor Acreditada(o) Sobresaliente es dado a una proveedor miembro de FFCCHA y acreditada(o) por la Asociación National de Family Child Care (NAFCC). EL ganador será reconocida(o) en la conferencia. El ganador de este reconocimiento recibirá una noche de alojamiento gratis en el hotel Sheraton Sand Key Resort en Clearwater Beach, Florida durante la conferencia de FFCCHA en Junio del 2023. La registración para la conferencia es responsabilidad del ganador. Les motivamos a qué apliquen por separado con FFCCHA para una beca de anfitriones/voluntarios..

Leadership Summit & Full Board Mtg, Ocala, FL
2023-02-25 08:00 - 17:00 | ELC of Marion County, 2300 SW 17th Road, Ocala, 34471
FFCCHA Leadership Summit & Full Board Mtg IN PERSON – Details on registration and hotel in Ocala
Keynote: “Who Moved My Motivation?”
Presenter: Cynthia Krosky, CSP, LCSW, President of Achieving Corporate Excellence, Inc.
Does it feel like it takes more energy to get yourself motivated to meet deadlines or follow up and follow through? Is your motivation susceptible to catching the “why bother bug”? The good news is you aren’t alone. The sad news is you are not alone. Organizations like the FFCCHA don’t run alone, they need each person stepping up and holding themselves accountable to be fully present, to complete paperwork in a timely manner so that deadlines are adhered to.
Leadership Summit
Saturday, February 25, 2023
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, 2300 SW 17 Road, Ocala, FL 34471 (2 miles East of Exit 350 and I-75)
Registration Fee: $89.00 ($70.00 scholarships available) LUNCH INCLUDED
Pay only $19 if you are a FL Registered OR Licensed family child care provider OR co-provider FFCCHA member
Registration form & payment must be received by February 17, 2023. NO REFUNDS.
There are a limited number of scholarships available for this training. APPLY TODAY!
Online Payments available and strongly recommended!
https://familychildcare.org/product-category/leadership-summit-meeting-hotel/
This registration form will also need to be completed and emailed to arleenlambert@gmail.com
OR mail form and payment to: FFCCHA c/o Arleen Lambert, 19811 NW 7Ave, Miami, FL 33169
Make check or money order payable to: FFCCHA, Inc.
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE:
YOU MUST BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE.
SUBMIT A REGISTRATION FORM, PAYMENT and an ONLINE EVALUATION AFTER TRAINING https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early 7:30- 7:45 to sign in. Training starts promptly at 8:00 am!

Virtual Training: Your Child Never Acts Right! “Understanding How to Recognize and Properly Address Mental Health and Illness in Young Children”
2022-12-15 19:00 - 20:30 | FL
7:00pm December 15, 2022 Zoom Training Fillable Form
Your Child Never Acts Right! “Understanding How to Recognize and Properly Address Mental Health and Illness in Young Children” Mental illness does not just go away. Find out ways to identify potential signs that a child may be struggling with their mental health and/or may have an undiagnosed mental illness. Learn how to de-escalate a situation involving a child who may be in a mental health crisis. This class will help you understand that mental illness does not define a child.
Presenter: Breana Frazier 7:00pm – 8:30pm 1.5 Hours

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST SUBMIT a REGISTRATION FORM, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION, and SUBMIT ONLINE EVALUATION after training. https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/

PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early as 6:50pm to sign in. Training starts promptly at 7:00 pm!
Registration Fee: $30.00
An email with link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.
online EVALUATION link
Pay only $5 – Registration is $30 and $25 scholarships are available for FFCCHA provider members who are Florida Registered OR Licensed family child care providers and co-providers and submit the registration form by email or mail
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU MUST:

1. Submit Payment (Mail payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE*)
2. Be present the entire ZOOM training session
3. Submit the December 15 Registration form via mail or email to: arleenlambert@gmail.com

4. Complete and submit an evaluation after the training at this link: Evaluation

Virtual training on NAFCC Accreditation Overview
2022-11-17 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Contact Lois for Link.

Spanish Virtual training on NAFCC Accreditation Overview
2022-11-16 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Contact Alma for Link

FFCCHA Quarterly Virtual Training via ZOOM
2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | FL
November 5, 2022 Zoom Training Fillable mail in Form or register online
Creating a Positive Environment: Attention to Detail Encourages Self-Regulation Skills
Our work is hard and often the days are long. The appearance of the space we create is vital to our mental health and happiness. This presentation will provide ideas to help you create early childhood environments that are interesting spaces for yourself and for the children you work with each day. Self-Regulation skills are taught and environments that create positive learning spaces and experiences will support more than just knowledge of ABC’s. Success in school depends on social/emotional development and the environment sets the tone for this development.
Presenter: Dr. Pamela C. Phelps, Creator of The Beyond Centers and Circle Time (BCCT) Curriculum
Registration Fee: $30.00 ($25.00 scholarships available*)
*FL Registered OR Licensed family child care provider OR co-provider FFCCHA member Pay only $5

FFCCHA Virtual Full Board Meeting via ZOOM
2022-11-05 | FL
Email Lois Kendrick to request meeting link on Nov. 5
Exact time will be announced later.

Virtual training on NAFCC Accreditation Transfer Workbook
2022-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
NAFCC Accreditation Transfer Workbook
Contact Arleen for link

Spanish Virtual Training on NAFCC Accreditation - Transfer Workbook
2022-10-26 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Please contact Alma for the Link.

Spanish Virtual Zoom Training: Programa Positivo Triple P
2022-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | FL
Spanish October 22, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form
Programa Positivo Triple P
El taller de Triple P se especializa en la crianza positiva. Enfocándose en enseñar estrategias de cómo manejar los comportamientos difíciles de los niños y estrategias de modificar la nutrición que también influye cómo se comportan los niños.
Instructor: Annette Gonzalez
Annette Gonzalez trabaja para Florida International University como especialista del programa Triple P Lifestyles. En el pasado trabajo con el Early Learning Coalition en dos programas CATCH y LET’S MOVE. Ella tiene un Bachillerato en Comunicación y se gradúa en diciembre con una Maestría en estrategias global de Comunicación.

Training: Overview of the NAFCC Accreditation Benchmarks to Quality
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
The Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC) is partnering with the Florida Family Childcare Home Association (FFCCHA) to assist family home providers in achieving accreditation through the National Association for Family Childcare (NAFCC)

This training will be an overview of the Benchmarks to Quality. NAFCC has developed the NAFCC Benchmarks to Quality to meet these needs. Benchmarks to Quality is designed to enhance a provider’s self-study process and to identify measurable provider progress. NAFCC Benchmarks to Quality can be used during the self-study process to help providers in their planning. It suggests milestones for recognition as providers work with the Quality Standards.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. A 1-hour Training Certificate will be offered for participants who:

Attend the training for the entire scheduled time
Stay on camera for the entire scheduled time
Actively participate in the training by providing comments or questions

Please register in advance using the link below.

REGISTER TO ATTEND

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Wendy Occhipinti
FLAEYC Member Outreach Manager / Organizational Administrator
wendyo@flaeyc.org | 609.306.3004

Accreditation Workbook Virtual Training
2022-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
This virtual zoom training is for English speaking licensed Family Child Care providers who are interested in pursuing and achieving NAFCC Accreditation.
Contact Lois to sign up and for zoom link for this class.

Accreditation Benchmarks of Quality (in Spanish) Virtual Training
2022-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
This virtual zoom training is for Spanish or Bilingual licensed Family Child Care providers who are interested in pursuing and achieving NAFCC Accreditation.
Contact Mayra to sign up and for a zoom link.

Accreditation Benchmarks of Quality Virtual Training
2022-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
This virtual zoom training is for English speaking licensed Family Child Care providers who are interested in pursuing and achieving NAFCC Accreditation.
Contact Arleen to sign up and for a zoom link.

Accreditation Self-Study (in Spanish) Virtual Training
2022-08-17 19:00 - 20:00 | FL

Virtual Training: Introduction to the Positive Behavior Pyramid Model
2022-06-04 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
Introduction to the Positive Behavior Pyramid Model Hours: 2
Challenging behavior is an inevitable part of early childhood education but the way a provider, educator, or parent approaches the behavior can have a strong influence on the environment. In this introduction session to the Pyramid Model for Positive Behavior you will learn more about the concept, how to reframe your thinking, the influences on the children, and practice a few activities. This will help teach providers how to manage challenging behavior and change their approach to the situations. This training is part of a five-session training program.
Instructor: Adrienne Donaldson, FCCH Provider, Trainer
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST SUBMIT a REGISTRATION FORM, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION, and SUBMIT ONLINE EVALUATION after training. https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early as 9:45 to sign in. Training starts promptly at 10:00 am!
Zoom Virtual Training
Registration Fee: $30.00 ($25 scholarships available for FFCCHA members who are FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers and you pay only $5).
Make check payable to: FFCCHA, Inc.
Please submit this completed form with payment to: FFCCHA c/o Adrienne Donaldson
Questions email: JittaBugTrainings@gmail.com or call 786-274-2931
1530 NW 124th Street
North Miami, FL 33167
Online Payments available! https://familychildcare.org/product-category/virtual-in-service-training/

Pre-Conference Scholarship Deadline Extended
2022-05-28 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767, United States
2022 Pre-Conference Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to May 28
June 22-23, 2022
Sheraton Sand Key Resort
1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Reminder: Hotel room reservations (727-595-1611) must be made by May 19th
Registration Fee: Varies ($59, $69 & $79 scholarships available)
To qualify for a pre-conference training scholarship, recipient must be a FFCCHA member and a Florida licensed or registered provider or co-provider. Membership must be valid through June 30, 2022.
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Please submit your application, no later than May 1, 2022
Only completed forms with payment to FFCCHA for each scholarship requested will be accepted. No Refunds. Forms will be dated as received, in case we exceed the allotted amount of scholarships available.
You will be notified by May 5, 2022 as to your acceptance.
A separate application must be completed for each scholarship requested.
Select with a check mark which training you are requesting a scholarship for:

Select
DATE
TIME
TRAINING TITLE
FEE
Scholarship
PAY

Wed. 6/22
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
ME! Mentoring Essentials* Part I
$89
$79
$10

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Body Brain Learning
$79
$69
$10

Thurs 6/23
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Second Helping Module 1 The Provider
$89
$79
$10

8:00 am – Noon
Mentor 1 Certification*Part 2
$89
$59
$10

8:00 am – Noon
In Honor of Eric Carle
$69
$59
$10

1:00 – 5:00 pm
Sensational Sensory Play
$69
$59
$10

1:00 – 5:00 pm
Tea Parties Teach
$69
$59
$10

1:00 – 5:00 pm
Building Brains with Music
$69
$59
$10

* This is the 12 hour training for Mentor I certification, must attend both days. Pre-qualifying application required for certification.

Deadline Extended for Conference Scholarship Application
2022-05-27 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767, United States
2022 Hostess Volunteer Application for Conference Registration for hostesses and volunteers
2022 Aplicación de Voluntarios de Becas para Conferencia
“Enhancing Our Minds…In 2022” on June 22-26, 2022
located at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 2260 Gulf Boulevard. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Approved applicants applying for a scholarship will be required to volunteer 3 hours.
Volunteer Qualifications/Requirements:

Be a current provider member of FFCCHA (keep valid thru June 30) operating as a FL registered or licensed provider

—-Or be a current Co-provider member of FFCCHA (keep valid thru June 30)

Complete and submit this scholarship form along with the $35.00 fee–NO Refunds. Returned checks assessed a $47
Attend a volunteer orientation before going to conference: check only one

Saturday, April TBA (English and Spanish orientations) at the Full Board meeting, select your own volunteer times – only at this virtual meeting
May TBA (both in English) at 7:00 PM via phone conference call or Virtual meeting (details emailed to you in May)
May TBA in Spanish only at 7:00 PM via phone conference call or Virtual meeting (details emailed to you in May)

Attend the entire conference day(s) that you applied for. Turn in a completed conference
Wear a white blouse with black skirt or pants when serving your 3 volunteer hours. (no tank tops or shorts)
Sign-in at conference and fulfill your 3 hour volunteer duties as assigned, return hostess paper, and sign–out.

Only completed forms submitted with a $35.00 check or money order made payable to FFCCHA will be accepted.
Mail to: FFCCHA Volunteers, Robin Dean, 3709 Cabasa Loop, Valrico, FL 33596
Deadline: April 30, 2022 Extended to May 27 – Qualifying applications will be dated as received and selected on a first come, first serve basis until all scholarships have been awarded. All providers will be notified when received as to their acceptance status.
All applications received by the April 30 Full Board Meeting will be entered in a drawing for a PRIZE!
Questions? Contact Conference@familychildcare.org
Conference scholarships go quickly. So don’t be left out! Send completed form today!

Understanding the CLASS Scores for Infant, Toddlers, and Preschool
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | FL
May 21, 2022 Training Registration Form
Understanding the CLASS Scores for Infant, Toddlers, and Preschool
The discussion will focus on the final results reflecting the CLASS dimensions and what efforts may be taken to strengthen our interaction with children in those areas.
Instructor: OT Hicks, CLASS Trainer and Observer Hours: 2
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST SUBMIT a REGISTRATION FORM, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION, and SUBMIT ONLINE EVALUATION after training. https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early as 9:45 to sign in. Training starts promptly at 10:00 am!
Zoom Virtual Training
Registration Fee: $30.00
($25 scholarships available for FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers FFCCHA members – Pay only $5)
Make check payable to: FFCCHA, Inc.
Please submit this completed form with payment to: FFCCHA c/o Arleen Lambert
19811 NW 7thAve
Miami, FL 33169
Questions email: ArleenLambert@gmail.com 305-793-4011
Online Payments available! https://familychildcare.org/product-category/virtual-in-service-training/

Interacciones de Calidad en el Hogar de Cuidado Infantil basado en la Interaccion de CLASS
2022-05-21 09:00 - 11:00 | FL
May 21, 2022 SPANISH Virtual Zoom Registration
Interacciones de Calidad en el Hogar de Cuidado Infantil basado en la Interaccion de CLASS Hours: 2
El entrenamiento ayudará a comprender el marco de interacciones como un conjunto de estrategias para responder a las necesidades de los niños de una manera que los ayude a crecer, inspire a los maestros a ver sus propias fortalezas y cuán importantes son para los niños. Se basarán en su rica experiencia en el salón de clases mientras discutimos las estrategias de interacción que propone la Evaluación de CLASS y cómo podrían usarlas en su salón de clases.
Instructor: Antonia Corrales, CLASS Trainer and Observer
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE, YOU MUST SUBMIT a REGISTRATION FORM, BE PRESENT THE ENTIRE TRAINING SESSION, and SUBMIT ONLINE EVALUATION after training. https://familychildcare.org/resources/forms/workshop-evaluation/
PLEASE NOTE: Arrive as early as 8:45 to sign in. Training starts promptly at 9:00 am!
Zoom Virtual Training en Española
Registration Fee: $30.00
($25 scholarships available for FFCCHA members, who are FL licensed or registered providers or co-providers-Pay only $5)
Make check payable to: FFCCHA, Inc.
Please submit this completed form with payment to:
FFCCHA c/o Angela Perla Almodovar
3541 Estepona Ave
Doral, FL 33178
Questions email: APerla3541@aol.com or call 305-321-6735
Online Payments available! https://familychildcare.org/product-category/virtual-in-service-training/

Apply for ARPA and CRRSA VI funds with your local ELC - Deadline June 30
2022-05-18 - 2022-06-30 | FL
All Florida Registered, Licensed, and Large license family child care homes should contact their local county Early Learning Coalition to apply for ARPA and CRRSA Phase 6 funding. Deadline is June 30, 2022.

2nd $1000 ECE Teacher Bonus deadline extended
2022-05-18 - 2022-06-30 | FL
Reminder to verify at the link sent to you before March 4, so you can get your $1000 Florida Early Childhood Educator Teacher Bonus.
Florida registered and licensed Family Child Care providers are eligible.

If you did not get a link, please reach out to the email for the support desk below requesting an invitation to apply for your $1,000 check. The support desk for these disaster relief payments is as follows: disasterrelief@oel.myflorida.com
Please send an email to the above referenced disaster relief support desk . Include your DCF Registration or License number in the email.

Registration Brochure and Save the Date for 2022 Conference
2022-05-18 - 2022-06-22 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767, United States
2022 Conference Registration Brochure mail in or register online by June 1st for Early Bird rate. June 2 or later must register online only. Includes information on pre-conference, speakers, schedule, DJ night, hotel reservations and Mind Sponsors!
Mark your calendar!
2022 Save the Date 2 sided flyer
June 22-26, 2022
Page 2 lists future dates and location for 2023 and 2024.

Deadline Extended for hotel reservations for FFCCHA 2022 Conference
2022-05-18 - 2022-05-26 | Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL, 33767, United States
Reserve your Hotel Room Online Or for individual reservations by phone, please call 727-595-1611 and ask for reservations. Deadline is May 19 26, 2022 for conference rate.
Location in 2022: 1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
2022 Conference Registration Brochure
Visit the Conference Event page for more information

FFCCHA Quarterly Training
2022-04-30 10:00 - 11:30 | FL
April 30, 2022 Zoom Training Registration Form online EVALUATION link
An email with a link to zoom class will be sent to you after FFCCHA has received your registration.
Pay only $5 – Registration is $30 and $25 scholarships are available for FFCCHA provider members who are Florida Registered OR Licensed family child care providers and co-providers and submit the registration form by email or mail

Social Media Popup Training – 1.5 hours – Have you been trying to grow your social media account and feel like you have tried everything? Are you wondering how other people seem to grow their pages so quickly? Then this popup course is for you! This Beginner’s Guide popup course will demonstrate the strategies on how to set up and grow your social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok for your child care business. Learn tips for telling your business’s visual story on these three platforms. Learn about how to view and analyze your customers with the platform insights and ways to promote your posts to connect with more customers.
Presented By: Nickeisha “Nikki” Roberts, President of Highgrade Concepts

IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A TRAINING CERTIFICATE YOU MUST:
1. Submit Payment (Mail payment OR pay with credit card ONLINE)
2. Be present the entire ZOOM training session and sign-in on the Chat
3. Submit the April 30 Registration form via mail or email to: JittaBugTrainings@gmail.com

4. Complete and submit an evaluation after the training at this link: online EVALUATION

Conference Team Zoom Meeting
2022-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Meeting is for the 2022 Conference Team members.
Please contact the Conference Coordinator, Karan Hiester, for zoom link to attend this meeting.

FFCCHA Virtual Executive Committee Meeting
2022-04-25 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
Contact Lois for details and link.

FFCCHA Area Rep Virtual Meeting
2022-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 | FL
Please contact Perla for the virtual meeting link.
