Child care provider training to be offered in May

Early reading and language development help children be “school ready”, which increases their opportunities for academic success. Linking Literacy with Food: Read, Learn, Eat! teaches child care providers new ways to connect with children and incorporate food-related activities in lessons with children’s books. The training will be offered May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Washington County Extension Office.

There is no cost to attend this program, Washington County Extension is sponsoring the program. All child care providers in the home daycare, community daycare, and preschool settings are welcome to attend. Find class details and registration information on i-PoWeR: [../ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/trainingregistry/>ccmis.dhs.state.ia.us/trainingregistry/ (can add to contact Washington County Extension Office if you wish 319-653-4811).

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers training for childcare providers to teach best practices relative to nutrition, physical activity, health, and safety for children in their care. Each training is approved by Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (IDHHS) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for two hours of credit for child care license renewal.

Questions? Contact Sara at 319-293-3039.