In-person training in Ontario, CA

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 11:30am for training
12:30pm - 2:30pm for optional reflection session
Address: 1811 East Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91761
Language: English/Spanish

Description:
Get ready to level up your business!

In this session, participants will discover who their ideal customers really are, explore creative ways to engage them, break down the mystery between branding and marketing, and learn how to make their brand shine so bright that people can’t help but notice.

Certificate available

Please email info@ccputrainingfund.org for the registration link to this in-person training!

Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Zoom
Languages: English, Spanish

Join us for a soothing virtual experience designed to restore your energy through self-care, mindfulness, and creative calm. Through gentle art prompts and grounding practices, you’ll learn simple ways to regulate your nervous system and bring more ease into your everyday life. Please come with lotion, pencils, markers or crayons, paper, and, if you have it, a candle or another form of aromatherapy.

No certificate available

Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Type: Webinar
Language: English/Spanish

Description:
Get ready to level up your business!

In this session, participants will discover who their ideal customers really are, explore creative ways to engage them, break down the mystery between branding and marketing, and learn how to make their brand shine so bright that people can’t help but notice.

Certificate available

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Location: Zoom
Language: English, Spanish

Description:
Join us for a session where family child care providers come together to connect, reflect, and be heard. You’ll talk openly about the impact of low wages in the field, celebrate the essential role you play in California’s early childhood education system, and build relationships with others who share your experiences. Walk away feeling valued, supported, and part of a growing movement for change.

Certificate Available

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Location: Zoom
Language: English, Spanish

Description:
Join us to learn how to get up to $5,000 for school every year from CCPU! This benefit can help you take your career to the next level. You’ll learn how you can start taking college classes, completely paid for!

In-person training in Lancaster, CA

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 11:30am
Location: 1600 W Ave J, Lancaster, CA 93534
Language: English/Spanish

Participants will learn how to differentiate between a policy manual and a contract, understand the legal rights of a contract, learn how to enforce a contract, and obtain tips on developing a policy manual.

Certificate available

In-person training in El Centro, CA (Imperial County)

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 11:30am
Location: 144 S 8th St, El Centro, CA 92243
Language: English/Spanish

Objectives: Introduction to values and principles of the Reggio Approach & History.

• Explore the concept of “The three teachers of children: The physical environment, adults and other children.”

• Understand the importance of offering an environment based on children's interests and needs. How it benefits and impacts them.

• Analyze theories supporting process-based learning.

• Learn new ideas to modify your environment as the third teacher and how to extend one theme into different areas of the classroom with sustainable materials and other culturally appropriate resources.

Certificate available

Sylmar, CA (Los Angeles County)

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 9:00am - 12:30pm
Location: 13100 Telfair Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
Language: English/Spanish

Live in the San Fernando Valley area? If so, join us in Sylmar, California for a Benefits Orientation where you’ll explore your CCPU Retirement Fund, Health Care Fund, and Training Fund benefits and apply on the spot! You will also meet representatives from each fund so that you can ask any questions!

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Type: Webinar
Language: English/Spanish

Description:
Join us to explore one of the core principles of the Reggio Emilia philosophy: “The Environment as the Third Teacher.” Learn how to design nurturing, culturally representative environments that foster curiosity, collaboration, and hands-on exploration, adapting spaces based on children’s evolving interests through observation and documentation.

Participants will:

• Explore the concept of “The three teachers of children: The physical environment, adults and other children.”

• Understand the importance of offering an environment based on children's interests and needs. How it benefits and impacts them.

• Analize of theories supporting process-based learning.

• Learn new ideas to modify your environment as the third teacher and how to extend one theme into different areas of the classroom with sustainable materials and other culturally appropriate resources.

Certificate available

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PT
Location: Zoom
Language: English, Spanish

Description:
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Tuition Assistance Webinar! This special session will feature:

• Our Partnership with EDVance: Learn how EDVance’s online courses can support your career growth and professional development.

• Provider Testimonials: Hear directly from providers who have successfully used Tuition Assistance to reach their educational goals.

• Application Support: Get tips on how to apply and maximize your $5,000 Tuition Assistance benefit.

No certificate available

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Type: Webinar
Language: English (No interpretation available)

Description:
This storytelling workshop will equip providers with the skills to share their stories in ways that highlight the urgent need for fully funded early childhood education that values both workers and families.

Certificate available

Date: November 17, 2025
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Zoom
Languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin

Join us for an informative webinar focused on your rights as an individual and family child care educator. This webinar will talk about the rights during stops with immigration enforcement as well as some helpful tips that can keep you and families you serve safe.

No certificate available

Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: Zoom
Languages: English, Spanish

In this session, participants will learn how to differentiate between a policy manual and a contract, understand the legal rights of a contract, learn how to enforce a contract, and obtain tips on developing a policy manual.

By the end of this session, providers will be able to:

• Articulate the difference between a contract and a policy manual

• Understand how a contract protects your business

• Identify key policies for your policy manual and contract

Certificate available

Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 6pm - 8:00pm
Location: Zoom
Languages: English, Spanish

Learn what toxic stress is - and how to manage it.
This workshop explains:

• What makes toxic stress different from everyday stress

• How long-term stress affects the brain and body

• The physical and emotional impacts of prolonged exposure

You’ll also gain:

• Practical coping strategies to reduce long-term effects

• Tools to build resilience and foster healthier responses to stress in daily lifE
  
  No certificate available

📚 Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education

This session offers an engaging overview of the field - from core teaching strategies and child development principles to curriculum models and career pathways. Whether you're new or expanding your knowledge, you'll walk away with ideas to strengthen your practice and deepen your impact. Complete the class to earn a certificate and workforce training hours.

📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025 🕒 9:00am – 11:30am on Zoom 
English, Spanish

🌿 Reclaiming Your Well-Being: Self Care Strategies for Providers 

A workshop for providers to pause, reflect, and nurture themselves. Explore strategies, understand burnout, and engage in guided reflection to reclaim your well-being.

📅 Wednesday, October 22, 2025 🕒 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Zoom
English, Spanish

🏡 The Value of Family Child Care

Join us for a session where family child care providers come together to connect, reflect, and be heard. You’ll talk openly about the impact of low wages in the field, celebrate the essential role you play in California’s early childhood education system, and build relationships with others who share your experiences. Walk away feeling valued, supported, and part of a growing movement for change.

📅 Tuesday, October 14, 2025 🕒 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Zoom
English (No interpretation available)

🎓 Tuition Assistance Info Session

Learn about how you can take classes at UCLA Extension and find out how to get up to $5,000 to pay for college or career classes. This session will break down what tuition assistance is available through the CCPU Training Fund, who qualifies, colleges available to you, and the step-by-step process to apply. 

📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025 🕒 6:00pm – 7:30pm on Zoom 
English, Spanish

Are you looking to join a cohort that offers:

• Engagement professional development training 

• Community building circles that foster connection and support each month

• A chance to set and achieve professional or personal goals with a mentor? 

• Networking with others in your field?! 

We're thrilled to announce that the application for our Educator Led Communities of Care (ELCC), an 8 month virtual program, is FINALLY here!

👉 Apply now and join a powerful community of early educators leading change from the ground up.

📍 Application Launch: Friday, September 19th
⏰ Deadline: Sunday, September 28th at midnight

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

The "Rooted in Rest" wellness workshop is designed to equip CCPU in-home care providers with practical tools to foster self-care amidst their demanding roles. By prioritizing rest and rejuvenation, participants will learn strategies to enhance their mental and emotional well-being, enabling them to better balance the challenges of caregiving with their own personal health.

Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education (Webinar)

What sets great early childhood educators apart from the rest? It’s a strong foundation - understanding how children learn, how programs are built, and how to guide each child’s unique potential.

In our Introduction to the Field of Early Childhood Education webinar, you’ll explore the philosophies that shape our field, discover strategies to support children of all abilities, and gain tools you can apply right away in your program. This is your chance to strengthen your knowledge and feel more confident as an educator. 

📅 September 18, 2025 | 🕕 6:00-8:30pm| 💻 Zoom (English, Spanish)

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Tuition Assistance Webinar! 🎓

This special session will feature:

📋 Application Support – Get tips on how to apply and maximize your $5,000 annual Tuition Assistance benefit.

✨ Provider Testimonials – Hear directly from providers who have successfully used Tuition Assistance to reach their educational goals.

🤝 Our Partnership with ed2go – Learn how ed2go’s online courses can support your career growth and professional development.

Event Type: Webinar
Date: August 18, 6:00-8:00pm
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Zoom (online)

How do you file your taxes when you have lost records during a natural disaster? This virtual support session is for family child care providers whose records were compromised or completely destroyed during a natural disaster. This workshop is for any provider who was impacted by the LA Wildfires (or other natural disaster). Training and Q&A by Shanita Jones, CPA.

Event Type: Webinar
Date: August 13, 6:00-8:00pm
Language: English, Spanish
Location: Zoom (online)

What happens if ICE comes to your home or child care program?
Join us for an informative and empowering webinar designed to help you understand your rights if you’re approached by ICE— at home or child care program.

This session will walk you through how to respond safely, create a Family Preparedness Plan. You'll also have the chance to ask questions to experts from Public Counsel and access resources you can use long after the webinar ends.

Knowledge is power—get informed and stay protected.

Visalia, California

What: Thriving Providers Wellness Conference in Visalia
Where: 300 S Court St, Visalia, CA 93291
When: Saturday, August 2
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Free wellness conference for family child care providers on August 2 in Visalia! Join other family child care providers for a full day focused on YOU. This free wellness conference explores all Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, and more—through breakout sessions, a motivational keynote speaker, wellness vendors and booths, and energizing activities like Zumba and yoga.

You’ll also enjoy free wellness bags, raffles for free iPads, and a healthy breakfast and lunch—all at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with your community, recharge, and recommit to your own well-being. And remember—it’s completely FREE to attend!

Long Beach, California

What: Thriving Providers Wellness Conference in Long Beach
Where: 333 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802
When: Saturday, July 26
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Free wellness conference for family child care providers on July 26 in Long Beach! Join other family child care providers for a full day focused on YOU. This free wellness conference explores all Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, and more—through breakout sessions, a motivational keynote speaker, wellness vendors and booths, and energizing activities like Zumba and yoga.

You’ll also enjoy free wellness bags, raffles for free iPads, and a healthy breakfast and lunch—all at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with your community, recharge, and recommit to your own well-being. And remember—it’s completely FREE to attend!

Now Accepting Applications: Paid Peer Roles with CCPU Training Fund
Apply by July 7, 2025!

The CCPU Training Fund is hiring family child care educators for temporary, part-time roles: Peer Leaders, Peer Facilitators, and Peer Mentors. Share your experience, grow your leadership, and support other providers.

Open to California providers—both licensed and licensed-exempt—who’ve cared for at least one subsidized child in the past 12 months.

Sacramento, California

What: Thriving Providers Wellness Conference in Sacramento
Where: 11211 Point E Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
When: Saturday, June 28
Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm

Free wellness conference for family child care providers on June 28 in Sacramento! Join other family child care providers for a full day focused on YOU. This free wellness conference explores all Eight Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, physical, spiritual, and more—through breakout sessions, a motivational keynote speaker, wellness vendors and booths, and energizing activities like Zumba and yoga.

You’ll also enjoy free wellness bags, raffles for free iPads, and a healthy breakfast and lunch—all at no cost. It’s a chance to connect with your community, recharge, and recommit to your own well-being. And remember—it’s completely FREE to attend!

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

The CCPU Training Fund is hiring part-time facilitators, leaders, and mentors. Join us to learn how to apply and what each role involves.

Event Type: Webinar
Location: Zoom
Language: English & Spanish

This interactive webinar is part of an ongoing advocacy and leadership series. It will help family child care providers build storytelling skills that highlight the real needs in early childhood education while honoring the experiences of workers and families. You’ll connect with other providers, listen deeply to one another’s stories, and learn how to share your own in ways that inspire, inform, and build solidarity.