Director’s Professional Learning Community
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesJoin our PLC designed specifically for Early Childhood Directors! Gain tools and knowledge to discuss and plan career ladder steps with staff. Explore and review a specialized Early Childhood Career Ladder Toolkit. Build a peer mentoring network to support implementation and foster sustainable recruitment and retention strategies. Experience a collaborative space to mentor one another, overcome internal capacity limitations, and drive progress in workforce […]
Circle of Security Parenting Support Group (for Parents + Caregivers)
OnlineParents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ […]
Circle of Security Parenting Support Group (for Parents + Caregivers)
OnlineParents and caregivers are invited to a FREE 8-session class. At times all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ […]
FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) […]
Child Development Associate+ Info Session
OnlineCome learn about the FREE CDA+, created by Pikes Peak State College, a ten-session program (80 hours) beginning this September that allows you earn seven college credits. Training is assignment- and participation-based, with no testing required for successful program completion. The program will translate to seven PLA college credits at PPSC. Prerequisite: Have a current Child […]
FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) […]
FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) […]
FREE Playgroup for Parents + Caregivers
Join us for PLAYGROUP every other Wednesday from 9:30 - 11 am! June 4 @ Ascend Center (1600 N. Union Blvd.) June 18 @ Panorama Park (4540 Fenton Rd. – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) July 2 @ Ascend Center July 16 @ John Venezia Park (3555 Briargate Parkway – Bring swimsuit for splash pad!) […]
Expanding Quality for Infants + Toddlers | Session A
EQIT SESSION A The 48-hour EQIT Curriculum provides a solid introduction to infant and toddler development, with a focus on providing quality group care for our youngest children. It builds on the knowledge and experience of infant and toddler caregivers through interesting, interactive, and fun activities. Please note that when registering for an EQIT training […]
Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAUGUST 18-20 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn […]
Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAUGUST 18-20 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn […]
Pre-Licensing Training | Open a Family Child Care Business
JI Ascend Center 1600 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesAUGUST 18-20 | In-Person at the Ascend Center 9:00 am – 3 pm Instructors: Gwen Madrid and Shaina Bretag Becoming a Licensed Family Child Care Provider is an exciting career move that offers you the opportunity to provide appropriate care and guidance for other children in your community. Licensed Family Child Care Providers can earn […]