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Sherry Picha - Courses

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CCFT: Introduction to the Childcare Profession (Revised 2024)-Blended
04/20/26
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Course Dates/Times
  • 04/20/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 04/27/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 04/28/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 05/04/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 05/05/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Additional Class Information

Modules 1 through 5 (not including "required activities") must be completed before the first zoom class. Exceptions will be made for those who register after April 12th. Assessments and required activities are due by May 12th. Incomplete modules may result in removal from class. IMPORTANT! You must read all the emails that are sent to you, as these contain additional steps that must be completed before you can access your modules. Attendance in zoom classes is required. No refunds.

Course Description

Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.

This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

Areas of Interest

DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession, DCF - SIDS Training, DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect, DCF - Qualifying Course, DCF - Abusive Head Trauma

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CCFT: Introduction to the Childcare Profession (Revised 2024)-Blended
06/01/26
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Course Dates/Times
  • 06/01/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 06/08/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 06/09/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 06/10/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 06/11/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Additional Class Information

Modules 1 through 5 (not including "required activities") must be completed before the first zoom class. Exceptions will be made for those who register after May 23rd. Assessments and required activities are due by June 18th. Incomplete modules may result in removal from class. IMPORTANT! You must read all the emails that are sent to you, as these contain additional steps that must be completed before you can access your modules. Attendance in zoom classes is required. No refunds.

Course Description

Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.

This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

Areas of Interest

DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession, DCF - SIDS Training, DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect, DCF - Qualifying Course, DCF - Abusive Head Trauma

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CCFT: Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care (Revised 2024): BLENDED
05/11/26
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Course Dates/Times
  • 05/11/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 05/18/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 05/19/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 05/20/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

  • 05/21/26 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Additional Class Information

Modules 1 through 5 (not including "required activities") must be completed before the first zoom class. Exceptions will be made for those who register after May 3rd. Assessments and required activities are due by May 28th. Incomplete modules may result in removal from class. IMPORTANT! You must read all the emails that are sent to you, as these contain additional steps that must be completed before you can access your modules. Attendance in zoom classes is required. No refunds.

Course Description

This course provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children in the infant and toddler age groups. Content includes exploring infant and toddler care within a relationship-based approach with an emphasis on providing learning experiences within caregiving routines and play based experiences. A particular emphasis will be on partnering with families in support of infant and toddler development and on reflecting family practices within infant and toddler settings and practices.

This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 250 and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

Areas of Interest

DCF - Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care, DCF - SIDS Training, DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect, DCF - Abusive Head Trauma

After registering for a class, read through this presentation to learn how to register and access individual modules.

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