Advance Your Professional Development
As a dedicated business owner and child care professional, it can be difficult to balance both meeting the current day-to-day needs of your program while also advancing your education and skills to boost your program in the future. Accessing up-to-date trainings and networking with other child care providers can be extremely helpful for continuing to foster the success of your small business. These professional development opportunities are designed to evolve and grow based upon the current needs and interests of providers like you!
If you have ideas for opportunities and topics you would like to see included
Build a Better Business Cohort
Join a cohort to connect and learn alongside other child care providers through the Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children (ORAEYC). The Building a Business cohort is a 6-month deep dive into topics designed to help you succeed in your growing business. You’ll have the opportunity to explore modules like creating your business plan, policies & quality, planning environments, managing staff, and partnering with families and community. These learning modules are guided by Oregon certified Master Trainers and are designed to be interactive learning experiences where you’ll build connections and explore the topics with peers also growing their businesses as well as experienced coaches.
Child Care Training Resources
Child Care Providers Together
Child Care Providers Together, AFSCME Local 132, the union representing licensed family child care providers in Oregon, has developed a variety of self-paced trainings that are available to both owners and their staff. The content is provided by Oregon certified Master Trainers and is aligned with the Core Knowledge Categories.
Early Learning Hubs and Child Care Resource & Referral
Find local training opportunities through your Early Learning Hub and Child Care Resource & Referral network (CCR&R). Explore and learn about the individual resources and trainings available to support your program in your own region.
Oregon Registry Online
Use the Oregon Registry Online Training Calendar tool to find training opportunities statewide. You can browse upcoming training events or even search for a specific topic or core knowledge category.