Childcare Provider Development

Training and development for home-based child care providers, publicly funded childcare centers, early childhood staff and programs under the DCHS Early Childhood Division, and community partners.
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Provider Development

Offering training and development for home-based child care providers, publicly funded childcare centers, early childhood staff and programs under the DCHS Early Childhood Division, and community partners. 

For inquiries about becoming a registered childcare provider or to request a training, please contact us at earlychildhooddevelopment@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5437 (KIDS). You can also visit our offices from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive). 

Professional Development for Early Childhood Programs

The Provider Development team supports individuals in completing the necessary steps to become an in-home childcare provider. Additionally, they offer guidance, training, and monitoring to help existing local agency regulated and state licensed providers in the City of Alexandria. The program also provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities both in-person and virtually.

Learn more and download the booklet Professional Development Courses for Early Childhood Programs. 

Subscribe by emailing Patricia.Eitemiller@alexandriava.gov

Date Time InstructorTraining Title 
Monday, August 3 - 24FlexiblePEATCBuilding Strong Parent Advocates (Self Paced, Online & 6 credit hours)
 FlexiblePEATCIEP University (IEPU) (Self Paced, Online & 6 credit hours)
Monday, August 33:30-5 p.m.Landry, Patricia Understanding Infant and Toddler Attachment
Tuesday, August 4 -31FlexibleSource For Learning Children's Book Club: The Star Festival (4 week review with flexibility built in)
Tuesday, August 412:15-2:15 p.m.Howell, SharonSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Unlicensed Child Day Centers Part 1
 1-2:30 p.m.Hedd-Williams, AmaiaEngaging Infants & Toddlers During Routines
 5-6:30 p.m.Hedd-Williams, AmaiaEngaging Infants & Toddlers During Routines
Wednesday, August 512:15-2:15 p.m.Howell, SharonSubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Unlicensed Child Day Centers Part 2
 2-3:30 p.m.Patton, Tracy Infants, Toddlers, & Twos, Oh My!
 2-3 p.m.Norman, PhillipProviding a Safe Outdoor Space
Thursday, August 612:30-2 p.m.Center for Child & Family Traumatic StressAncestral Trauma, Indigenous Well-Being and Collective Healing
 2-3:30 p.m.Pritts, Mia & Parker, MarkMaking Sense of Childcare Liability Insurance: Understanding Risk, Assessment, Compliance, and Cost
Monday, August 106-7 p.m.Wallace, JamieConstructing Developmentally Appropriate Activities for Infants and Toddlers for Family-based Childcare
Tuesday, August 11 12:15-2:15 p.m. Howell, SharonBest Practices in Family Engagement
 1-2:15 p.m.Montes, Diosa Strengthening Caregiver Interactions with Infants and Toddlers
Wednesday, August 121-2 p.m.Wallace, JamieSupportive Environments for Infants, Toddlers and Twos
 2-3:30 p.m.Hemenway Pullen, MicheleWhen to Say When: Building Confidence in Supporting Neurodivergent and Developing Minds
Thursday, August 1312:30-2 p.m.Center for Child & Family Traumatic StressUnderstanding Provider Bias, Implicit Racism, & Privilege When Working With Complex Trauma
 1-1:30 p.m.Source For Learning Quick Bites: Study on How AI Sparks Computational Thinking in Young Learners’ Math Experiences
 2-3:30 p.m. Kobre, FaigieBeyond the Mess- A Structured Approach to Process Art: Four Core Activities that Spark Creativity, Exploration, and Intentional Learning 
 3-4:30 p.m.Landry, Patricia Using Puppets to Promote Social and Emotional Development of Infants and Toddlers
 6:30-7:30 p.m.Cooley, MarisaHigh Quality Music Learning & Morning Circle Time: Supercharging Happy, Healthy Brains
Saturday, August 159-11 a.m. Cooley, MarisaThe ABCs of Safe Sleep
 9:30-11:30 a.m. Hedd-Williams, AmaiaGuiding the Behaviors of Infants and Toddlers
Monday, August 1712-2 p.m.Jewell, MistyStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module I
 6-7 p.m. Wallace, JamieIt's Not Just Baby Talk
Tuesday, August 18 12-2 p.m.Jewell, MistyStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module II
 12:30-1:30 p.m.Montes, Diosa Communication and Infant Cues
 6-8 p.m.Jewell, MistySubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes Part 1
 6:30-8:30 p.m.Koon, PatriciaEmergency Preparedness
Wednesday, August 19 12-2 p.m.Jewell, MistyStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module III
 1-2 p.m.Wallace, JamieThe Benefits of Outdoor Play for Infants and Toddlers
 2-3:30 p.m.Kay, Ann C. It's All About the Brain!  How to Unlock Baby's Brain for Reading
 2-4 p.m.Norman, PhillipSurviving & Thriving in Early Childhood: Trauma and Resilience Part 1
 2:30-4 p.m.Landry, Patricia The Power of CALM: Regulation in Babies, Toddlers and Caregivers
 6-8 p.m.Jewell, MistySubsidy Provider Health & Safety Training for Family Day Homes Part 2
 7-9 p.m.Braxton, MaryEmergency Preparedness
Thursday, August 2012-1 p.m. Inscoe, ChristineMeeting Families Where They Are: What Trauma-Informed Care Looks Like Right Now
 12-2 p.m. Jewell, MistyStrengthening Business Practices Center-Based: Module IV
 12:30-2 p.m. Center for Child & Family Traumatic StressSelecting the Complex Trauma Evidence Based Practice Treatment Model that Best Matches the Individual and Cultural Needs of Your Family
 1-2 p.m. Cooley, MarisaHigh Quality Music Learning & Morning Circle Time: Supercharging Happy, Healthy Brains
 2-3:30 p.m. Mosley, Keena & Miller, CathiThe Kids are Alright; But What About the Teachers? How ECE Leaders Build Educator Community to Sustain Well-Being and Retention
 2-4 p.m. Norman, PhillipSurviving & Thriving in Early Childhood: Trauma and Resilience Part 2
 7-9 p.m. Braxton, MaryContracts & Handbooks: What is the Difference?
Saturday, August 22 9 a.m.-3 p.m.PEATC2026 Virtual Family Engagement Summit: "Collaboration that Transforms Outcomes"
Tuesday, August 25 10-11:30 a.m. Center for Child & Family Traumatic StressPractical & Evidence Based Intervention Strategies for Staff Serving Youth with Complex Trauma in Juvinelle Justice Facilities 
 12-2 p.m. Jewell, MistyImpact of Licensing Inspections on Liability Insurance for Providers
 1-2 p.m. Cooke, ShannonBest Practices for Classroom Management
 1-2:15 p.m. Montes, Diosa Responsive Caregiving: Watch, Ask, Adapt
 2-3 p.m. Norman, PhillipBest Practices for Budgeting
 4-5:30 p.m. Landry, Patricia Collaborating with Families to Address Challenging Behaviors
 6-8 p.m. Jewell, MistyDeeper Dive Into Emergency Preparedness Plans
 6-8 p.m. Norman, PhillipStrengthening Business Practices Family Child Care: Module I
 6:30-8 p.m.Koon, PatriciaSafe Sleep Practices
Wednesday, August 261-2 p.m. Wallace, JamieTireless Toddlers
 1-2 p.m. Cooke, ShannonFostering Resilience Through Developmental Stages
 2-3:30 p.m. Tyrrell, Cara How to Talk to Infants and Toddlers While They Play: Language that Fosters Connection, Confidence and Creativity
 6-8 p.m. Norman, PhillipStrengthening Business Practices Family Child Care: Module II
Thursday, August 272-3:30 p.m. Rechkemmer, JaimeCoaching that Sticks: What to Say when Teachers Resist 
 2-3 p.m. Norman, PhillipBest Practices in Hiring & Retaining Quality Teachers
 6-8 p.m. Norman, PhillipStrengthening Business Practices Family Child Care: Module III
Monday, August 316-7 p.m. Wallace, JamieBaby, You Were Born to Move
 7-9 p.m. Braxton, MaryDeeper Dive Into Emergency Preparedness Plans

*Trainings are virtual unless otherwise noted.

Alexandria Library Computer & Technology Classes
ChildCare Aware of Virginia 
Childcare Education Institute
Coffee Chats with Brookes
Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
Medication Administration Training Program
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect (for Educators) 
STREAMin3 curriculum 
Source for Learning- Early Childhood Education 
Virginia Early Intervention eLearning Center at VCU
VEIPD: Talks on Tuesday