Behavior Management - 2 hours
Identify ways that babies communicate their needs and feelings. Recognize that children learn how they feel about themselves
by how adults relate and respond to them. Discuss how contingency, responsiveness, and verbal behaviors influence the cognitive,
social, and emotional development of babies and toddlers.
Cavity Free Kids - 2 hours
Discuss why oral health is important. Explore the relationship between nutrition and oral health. Identify ways to incorporate
different activities that involve oral health into daily schedules. Participate in fun oral health activities involving puppets,
food activities, and different recipes.
Feeding Infants & Toddlers - 2 hours
Through videos and discussion explore the connection between feeding young children and child development. Review the normal
feeding behaviors of infants and young children. Learn how to support children's development and learning through feeding and
mealtime interaction.
Food Safety in Child Care - 2 hours
Recognize the importance of food safety in child care. Review safe food handling and sanitation practices. Review safe food
handling and sanitation practices. Identify potentially hazardous food and proper food storage. Obtain a Washington State Food
Worker Card at the end of class for a fee of $10 (cash only).
Germbusters - 2 hours
Identify the steps necessary to reduce the spread of disease in child care. Recognize the difference between cleaning and sanitizing.
Distinguish the difference between diaper area and general purpose sanitizing solutions. Participate in the Glo-Germ TM activity to
demonstrate good hand washing techniques. Review methods to reduce the spread of bloodborne pathogens.
Mealtimes in Child Care - 2 hours
Through videos and interactive format explore ways to make eating a pleasant learning opportunity for children. Discuss how to apply
the division of responsibilities during meals, troubleshoot how to eliminate mealtime struggles and help children develop healthy
eating habits.
Playground Safety - 2 hours
Identify the essentials of outdoor injury prevention, including play area design, maintenance and supervision. Recognize the importance
of having a diverse and age-appropriate play area.
Reducing TV Time and Media Use - 2 hours
Identify the different types of media and how they can influence children and their environment.
Severe Allergies - 2 hours
Recognize the signs, symptoms, and causes of food allergies. Acquire tools to effectively manage food allergies in the child care
setting.
Social Beginnings - 2 hours
Learn the seven common hurtful behaviors in pre-school children and why children exhibit those behaviors. Identify ways to reduce
hurtful behavior and develop positive social behaviors. Practice the responding steps to a child's hurtful behavior.
Distance Learning Classes (DL) allow child care providers to earn 2 STARS credits and work at their own pace to complete class
components (reading, completing an assignment, and a test) completed within a one month timeframe. Classes vary from month to
month. Check with the current class schedule to see what is available now.
Abuse & Neglect
Learn signs that may indicate physical, emotional, or sexual abuse or neglect. Determine when to report to Child Protective
Services and what happens after a report.
ADD/ADHD
Receive information about how to work with a child with an attention disorder. Obtain resources to learn more about ADD/ADHD.
Air Quality & Asthma
Learn the importance of good indoor air quality for a healthy child care environment. Discuss common air contaminants and their
affect on children. Identify triggers for asthma episodes. Identify components of an Asthma Plan of Care including information
about symptoms, triggers, medications and emergency procedures. Gain resources for working with kids with asthma.
Controlling Lice
Recognize control measures necessary to prevent a lice infestation. Learn about the life cycle of lice and identify effective
treatments. Obtain information about the use of pesticides in the child care setting and how the pesticide use law affects child
cares.
Disaster Preparedness
Determine if your facility is ready for an emergency. Identify methods for preparing children, families and staff. Review possible
disasters that could occur in Snohomish County.
Environmental Health Activities
A healthy environment helps all of us live a better quality of life. Participate in activities designed to help children
understand, appreciate, and conserve their environment and learn how to use these activities in your classroom and daily
routines.
Indoor Environments for Infants & Toddlers
Discuss the importance of creating a safe and exciting indoor play environment for infants and toddlers. Identify how to choose
toys and design areas that are age appropriate for the unique needs of this age group. Analyze hazards that may be hiding in your
child care.
Menu Planning
Discuss the benefits of developing a menu and preparing nutritious and appealing meals that are easy and cost effective. Develop
a sample menu and take home some new recipes.
Reducing TV Time and Media Use
Identify the different types of media and how those can influence children and their environment. Discuss how media affects behavior
and the way the brain develops.
Self Esteem Activities for Kids
Building strong self-esteem can help children develop confidence, character and strong decision-making skills. Participate in a
variety of self-esteem activities designed to help children celebrate their uniqueness. Learn how to use these activities in your
classroom and daily activities.
Sexual Development in Young Children
Identify ways to assist families with resources and information about sexuality education. Determine normal and problematic sexual
behaviors for infancy through school aged children and learn tips for answering questions about sexuality appropriately and
accurately.
Stress Management
Identify how stress affects the body. Analyze stress in your life and how to control it. Explore what stress management techniques
may benefit you and children in your care.
Toxics in Child Care
Hazardous natural and man-made substances are everywhere in the environment where our children live and play. Some can affect brain
development and cause cancer. Find out about the dangers of lead, arsenic, pesticides, and chemicals found in everyday household
products. Learn to identify sources of chemicals and get tips on minimizing exposure.
Four-Hour Workshops ( Earn 4 STARS Credits )
Disaster Plan Workshop - 4 hours
Receive hands-on assistance in writing a disaster plan to meet the specific needs of your facility. Valuable resources will
be shared to help you, your staff, children in your care and families prepare for and respond to a disaster. (Attendance at
a Disasters: Be Aware and Prepared class is strongly recommended prior to attending this workshop.) This class is best suited
for home providers and center managers.
Indoor Environments for Infants & Toddlers - 4 hours
Discuss the stages of infant and toddler development and the importance of creating a safe and exciting indoor play
environment. Identify how to choose toys and design areas that are age appropriate for the unique needs of this age group.
Analyze hazards that may be hiding in your child care and identify different community resources. Obtain additional information
on SIDS and discuss the roles of the child care provider in preparing for SIDS.
Physical Activity & Development - 4 hours
Summarize current trends and prevalence of overweight children. Explore concepts of physical activity and discuss how it
contributes to a child's health and development. Participate in activities that would be appropriate for structured movement
time, including locomotion, non-locomotion and food activities.
Social Beginnings - 4 hours
Learn the seven common hurtful behaviors in pre-school children and why children exhibit those behaviors. Identify ways to
reduce hurtful behavior and develop positive social behaviors. Practice the responding steps to a child's hurtful behavior.
