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Don't forget to enroll in the 2025 FCC Business Series!
The ECE Hub provides a one-stop shop for early education professionals and program administrators looking to meet annual training requirements and improve child outcomes.
The ECE Hub provides a one-stop shop for early education professionals and program administrators looking to meet annual training requirements and improve child outcomes.
Click on a training topic below to view our training opportunities available.
Click on a training topic below to view our training opportunities available.
Foundations of Child Care Series
Foundations of Child Care Series
Level 1
Join us for this 3-day training series to receive the basic foundations of caring for children.
17 clock hours will be awarded. An OPTIONAL 4th day for CPR/First Aid is available.
Lunch will be included each day.
Our schedule will be:
Monday
Emergency Preparedness for Early Care and Education Programs
Safe Supervision of Children in Early Learning Programs
Healthy Environments: Disease Prevention and Control
Tuesday
Head to Toe: An Overview of Child Development
Child Abuse and Neglect Awareness
Medication Administration
Wednesday
From Diapers to Discovery: A Day in the Life with Infants and Toddlers
Wrestling with Safe Sleep
Safe Journeys: Child Passenger Safety 101
Thursday
Optional - Please indicate your choice in the registration question.
CPR/First Aid (9:00 am-1:00 pm) -- The cost is an additional $50
If interested, a separate registration/payment link will be sent to you directly on the first day of training.
August - December 2025
FCC Specific Trainings from the ECE Hub
Best Practices for Brain Development: It Takes Two
Best Practices for Brain Development: It Takes Two
September 12th at 6:30 pm
For Family Child Care Providers: Did you know that in the first 3 years of life, a child's brain produces over a million connections per SECOND? Research shows that our interactions and the quality of our relationships with young children are significant factors in promoting healthy brain development. Join us in this session as we talk about basic brain development and discuss our role in the five key ingredients that support this amazing period of brain growth.
What's DAP and How Can It Help Create a Positive Environment?
What's DAP and How Can It Help Create a Positive Environment?
(MO Clock Hours Only)
(MO Clock Hours Only)
September 21st at 9:00 am
Come take a deeper look into developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). DAP helps providers base all practices and decisions with the goal of nurturing children’s social and emotional, physical, and cognitive development and in turn, helps establish a safe and supportive learning environment.
Exploration with Loose Parts
Exploration with Loose Parts
(MO Clock Hours Only)
(MO Clock Hours Only)
September 26th at 6:30 pm
Dive into the world of loose parts. This training will explore different materials that can be used as loose parts and how children are able to use those items.
Working with Special Needs
Working with Special Needs
October 9th at 6:30 pm
This is a hands on, interactive workshop. While we ourselves engage our senses to explore a wide variety of materials and experiences, we will discuss the importance of sensory play as a foundation for brain development and learning.
Effective Teamwork in Home-Based Programs (MO Clock Hours Only)
Effective Teamwork in Home-Based Programs (MO Clock Hours Only)
October 10th at 6:30 pm
Come learn how to work together to create a safe emotional climate in home-based programs.
Red Flags in Early Development: How to Spot Them and How to Help
Red Flags in Early Development: How to Spot Them and How to Help
October 15th at 6:30 pm
For Family Child Care Providers: Developmental milestones serve as guideposts, tracking a child's progression from infancy through childhood. As an early educator, you are often the first person to identify potential "red flags" and are an influential partner to ensure families receive the assistance and resources they need. By the end of this training, you'll be well-equipped to support families in identifying and addressing developmental delays, fostering positive outcomes for young children in your care.
Infusing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in Home Based Programs
Infusing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in Home Based Programs
(MO Clock Hours Only)
(MO Clock Hours Only)
October 19th at 11:15 am
December 7th at 11:15 am
Come learn how to work together to create a safe emotional climate in home-based programs.
Acting Early: Navigating Concerns About Children's Development
Acting Early: Navigating Concerns About Children's Development
(MO Clock Hours Only)
(MO Clock Hours Only)
December 7th at 9:00 am
Children are developing rapidly during early childhood. Early care providers and teachers have the opportunity to partner with families in keeping children on a healthy path to development by monitoring developmental milestones
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