Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities

Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities Dedicated to quality training and trainers for early education professionals in Kansas. Professionals can register for online programs to earn in-service hours.

KCCTO has continued to provide quality and current child care information, through a variety of programs and learning vessels for individuals in Kansas. Our training events and online courses are approved for the state of Kansas.

💻Online | FLIP IT Extended: Exploring and Implementing the StrategyReady to explore FLIP IT and put the strategy into pr...
09/17/2026

💻Online | FLIP IT Extended: Exploring and Implementing the Strategy

Ready to explore FLIP IT and put the strategy into practice?

In this two-week course, learn the four supportive steps to help preschool to school-age children identify their feelings, learn healthy self-control, and reduce challenging behavior.

During the first week, gain knowledge about FLIP IT through online work. In the second week, practice implementing the strategy with the children you work with through online and out-of-class work.

This course is appropriate for early care and education professionals in center-based and family child care home settings who are currently working with children.

📅 Date: October 8 - 22
🎓 8 State-Approved Hours:
⏳ Registration Deadline: September 28
🔗 Register here: https://www.yourcape.org/product/flip-it-extended-exploring-and-implementing-the-strategy/01tPH00000C0mIfYAJ

💻Online | Educator Series: WOW Your School Age SpaceHow can your environment help engage children in your school age pro...
09/16/2026

💻Online | Educator Series: WOW Your School Age Space

How can your environment help engage children in your school age program?

This 5 week blended book study uses Great Afterschool Program and Spaces that WOW! by Linda J. Armstrong and Christine A. Schmidt. Explore the three essential dimensions of your environment: temporal, interpersonal, and physical.

Each week, complete offline chapter readings and join online conversations focused on the readings.

📅 Date: October 8 - November 12
🎓 State-Approved Hours:
⏳ Registration Deadline: September 28
🔗 Register here: https://www.yourcape.org/product/educator-series-wow-your-school-age-space/01tPH00000AFslmYAD

This course is appropriate for early care and education professionals who work directly with school-age children in center-based programs, family child care home programs, preschool programs, or school-age programs.

🚀 Elevate your career in early childhood!Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Elevate Your Career (...
09/15/2026

🚀 Elevate your career in early childhood!

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Elevate Your Career (Extended) is designed to help early childhood professionals build confidence, strengthen their skills, and explore opportunities for continued growth.

Invest in yourself, your goals, and the future of the children and families you serve with this online course starting August 13th.

Register by September 28:
https://www.yourcape.org/product/elevate-your-career-extended/01tPH000008twyKYAQ

Trainer: Jen McWilliams
October 8- 22
Online Training
3 State-Approved Hours

💻Online training | Creating Your CDA Credential Professional Portfolio 📚Ready to create your Child Development Associate...
09/15/2026

💻Online training | Creating Your CDA Credential Professional Portfolio 📚

Ready to create your Child Development Associate Credential Professional Portfolio? During this eight-week training module, work on completing each section of your portfolio through guided information, assignments, discussions, peer interactions, and one-on-one support with your trainer.

This training module is appropriate for early care and education professionals working towards their Child Development Associate credential who are at least three-fourths done with their 120 training hours.

📅 Date: October 1 - December 3
🎓 12 State-Approved Hours
⏳ Registration Deadline: September 21
🔗 Register here: https://www.yourcape.org/product/training-module-creating-your-cda-credential-professional-portfolio/01tPH000008twevYAA

📣 Share Your Story. Help Shape Future Early Childhood Professionals. Every family's journey and every professional's exp...
09/14/2026

📣 Share Your Story. Help Shape Future Early Childhood Professionals.

Every family's journey and every professional's experience has something valuable to teach. Your experience can make a difference. 💜

Kansas State University's Early Childhood Education Program seeks families, caregivers, individuals with lived experience, and professionals to participate in our Family & Professional Partnership Initiative. By sharing your experiences, you can help prepare future educators, practitioners, and service providers to build meaningful partnerships with children and families, support inclusive practices, and better understand the realities of early intervention and special education.

Participation opportunities include:
✅ Recorded family or professional presentations (45-60 minutes)
✅ Sharing de-identified IFSP and/or IEP documents for educational use

Participants receive compensation ranging from $25 to $100, depending on the selected opportunity. All materials will be used only in approved K-State Early Childhood Education courses, and confidentiality safeguards are in place.

💜 Interested in participating? Complete the Participant Interest Survey.
https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6g4VMWtPXWeajbw

Do you listen, or do you actively listen?As a director, concerns from families are bound to come across your desk. Knowi...
09/11/2026

Do you listen, or do you actively listen?

As a director, concerns from families are bound to come across your desk. Knowing how to actively listen, understand concerns, and respond thoughtfully can make a meaningful difference in building strong relationships with families.

Director’s Alliance: Supporting Teachers' Relationships with Families explores ways to actively listen, respond to family members’ concerns in ways that help build relationships, and use effective communication strategies.

This course is appropriate for people who hold administrative or director positions in center-based programs.

📅 October 1, 2026
💻 Live-Virtual Training
⭐ Earn 1.5 clock hours toward child care licensing Program Director requirements.
🔗 Register by September 25: https://www.yourcape.org/product/directors-alliance-supporting-teachers-relationships-with-families/01tPH000008twesYAA

🌿 Take Learning Outside!What if nature could become one of your best teaching partners? 🌳 Nature-Based Learning explores...
09/11/2026

🌿 Take Learning Outside!

What if nature could become one of your best teaching partners? 🌳 Nature-Based Learning explores how outdoor play supports children’s development across all domains and offers practical ways to bring hands-on experiences in the natural world into your early childhood program.

📍 In-Person | Olathe, KS
📅 September 24 | 6:00–8:00 PM
🎓 2 State-Approved Hours

⏰ Register by September 18
https://www.yourcape.org/product/naturebased-learning-through-play/01tPH00000FFbcvYAD

¿El arte tiene que terminar en un producto “perfecto”? 🤔No todos los cerdos son rosados: Incorporación del proceso de ar...
09/10/2026

¿El arte tiene que terminar en un producto “perfecto”? 🤔

No todos los cerdos son rosados: Incorporación del proceso de arte,explora cómo pasar de actividades de arte enfocadas en el producto final a experiencias de arte por procesos, donde el niño realiza el trabajo, toma las decisiones y el valor está en la exploración y la creatividad.

💡 Descubre cómo el proceso artístico puede reducir el estrés y la presión al crear, y explora estrategias prácticas para convertir el arte en oportunidades de alegría, creatividad y desarrollo.

📅 Fecha de capacitación: 17 de septiembre
⏰ Hora: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
🎓 Horas aprobadas por el estado: 2
📝 Regístrese antes del 11 de septiembre
🔗 Regístrese aquí: https://www.yourcape.org/product/no-todos-los-cerdos-son-rosados-incorporaci%C3%B3n-del-proceso-de-arte/01tPH00000G4NzJYAV

🌟 Happening Tonight! Family Child Care Community of PracticeJoin us tonight, Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. for an...
09/09/2026

🌟 Happening Tonight! Family Child Care Community of Practice

Join us tonight, Wednesday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. for an interactive conversation with Michelle Gregor Mendiola of Menagerie Mindset Trainings.

Together, we'll explore Isolation to Integration: Understanding the Impact of Isolation on Children and Families and discuss how isolation can affect children, families, and educators—and how meaningful connection can be part of the solution.

💻 Join the conversation tonight at 6:30 P.M.

Sign up and join via Zoom:
https://ksu.zoom.us/s/98866575715

🛑 Create a No Bullying Zone!Bullying doesn’t always look the way we expect—and knowing what to watch for can make a big ...
09/09/2026

🛑 Create a No Bullying Zone!

Bullying doesn’t always look the way we expect—and knowing what to watch for can make a big difference. No Bullying Zone: Understanding Bullying in School-Age Settings helps professionals working with children ages 5–12 recognize types of bullying, spot warning signs, and use proactive strategies to create spaces where every child feels safe, respected, and included.

💡 Learn the signs. Build prevention strategies. Make a difference.

This course is appropriate for all early childhood care and educational professionals working with school-age children (age 5-12) in center-based or family child care settings.

September 16
Live-Virtual | 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1.5 State-Approved Hours

Register by September 11th
https://www.yourcape.org/product/no-bullying-zone-understanding-bullying-in-schoolage-settings/01tPH00000L82GfYAJ

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219 Kedzie Hall 828, Mid Campus Drive S
Manhattan, KS
66502

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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