On-Site Training

Child Start offers child care centers a way to train all of their staff on-site at their business.

  • All workshops are two-hour, KDHE approved in-service workshops for professional growth in the early childhood care and education profession.
  • Certificates will be issued upon completion of the workshop.
  • Workshop attendance is limited to 40 participants.
  • Members: $15.00 per attendee per training with a minimum fee of $150.00. $10.00 per additional attendee over 10.
  • Non-members: $20.00 per attendee per training, with a minimum fee of $200.00. 

These prices are for the 2007-2008 Membership Year.  Please contact Child Start for updated prices.

Here are the workshops currently being offered for on-site trainings:
(Descriptions available please contact Marcy Cone for more information)

Infant/Toddler

  • Windows Of Learning: Brain Development 101
  • Trust & Support: Security For Infants & Toddlers
  • Teething Rings (Biting workshop)
  • Getting In Tune
  • Creative Arts For Infants & Toddlers
  • What To Do Instead: Time-In Techniques
  • Toddlers Are People Too
  • Oh No! It’s Not A Mess! It’s Art I Guess
  • From Top To Bottom: Making Routines Fun      For Infants & Toddlers
  • Baby Boogie
  • Look Who’s Talking
  • All In The Family
  • Flexible, Fearful & Feisty
  • Families & Providers: A Match Made In Heaven? It      Can Happen!
  • Child Care Safety & Outdoor Activities
  • Nutrition For Young Children
  • It’s Raining, Its Pouring: Now What?
  • Don’t Make Me Wait
  • Whimsical Seuss
  • Show Me Healthy, Please
  • Eeensy Weensy, Explorers
  • Ready, Set Wiggle
  • Watch Me!
  • Let Me Play With Blocks–See How I Learn
  • Small People Small Groups
  • Have You Read This One?
  • Filling The Gap
  • Time For Potty
  • Baby, What’s Your Sign?
  • No Place Like Home
  • Children Of Divorce
  • Responsiveness: For Better Or Worse (4 Hours)
  • Brain Child (4 Hours)
  • SIDS In Childcare Setting
  • Understanding Temperaments

Preschool Age

  • Activities That Teach Values
  • Mud, Sand & Gardening
  • The Learning Experience: An Environment That Works

School Age

  • Activities That Teach Values 

Health, Safety & Nutrition

  • Nutrition For Young Children 

Program Planning & Development

  • All For The Children (Accreditation) 

Professional Development & Leadership

  • Enhancing Quality Through Professional Development