Early Childhood Educator Training & Events

The All Our Kin (AOK) Business Series covers key aspects of running a Family Child Care including valuable resources on marketing, contracts, policies, risk management, and recordkeeping to grow your program. Participants will receive 34 hours of professional development and a certificate upon completion. Take the first step toward achieving your goals; invest in your success today!

10-Week Session

1 Introduction
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connections for Children, in-person *Mandatory Attendance-Training Kits Distribution

2 Marketing Plan
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

3 Contracts
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

4 Policy Handbook & Partnerships
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

5 Risk Management
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

6 Time-Space Percentage
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

7 Income and Expenses
Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

8 Financial Management
Wednesday, January 6, 2027
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

9 Recordkeeping
Wednesday, January 20, 2027
Zoom, 5:30-8:30 PM

10 Graduation
Saturday, January 23, 2027
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Connections for Children, in-person

Please note: If you have previously completed the AOK series, you will not be eligible to attend the series again. Thank you for understanding!

Please register by September 26th, 2026.