RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force held a free Child Care Training Event on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at The Father's House, 1505 E. 20th Ave. in Hutchinson.
The training was free for child care providers in Reno County and providers in other counties. An incentive was available for all Reno County licensed providers who attended for their in-service hours.
The Reno County Health Department gave two presentations. Julie Kallas, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, spoke about "Disaster Planning and Preparedness." Registered Nurses Irene Faudoa and Jill Roberts with the Health Department spoke about "SIDS & Safe Slumber."
Three sessions were held during the day and providers signed up for the classes they wanted to attend. Beth Reeder gave presentations on "Childcare: The Customer Service Business" and "Oh, Those Behaviors...Now What?" Katie Perez presented "Building Neuro Resilience." Erin Jett and Stephanie Wiggins with the KCCTO-KITS Infant Toddler Specialist Network gave presentations on "Loose Parts," Discipline with the Whole Child in Mind" and "Don't Say Don't. And What to Say Instead: Using Language to Guide Children."
Future trainings will be offered in November, January, and March. A schedule is available on the https://www.facebook.com/renocountychildcare Facebook page.
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