Oakland County Child Care Council

03/26/2025

Have you taken advantage of the 2025 CDA® Renewal Amnesty Program yet?

As the Council celebrates the 50th anniversary of the CDA, we are offering a limited time CDA Renewal Amnesty Program for anyone with a CDA® credential expiration date as far back as January 1, 2020. This limited time offer will run from February 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025. All applications and payments ($125) must be submitted online by July 31, 2025, 11:59 PM (EST)*.

Ready to take advantage of this renewal amnesty? Learn more and start the process here: https://ow.ly/Ajsf50Vkjit

*No exceptions or extensions will be granted.

03/18/2024

Check your pantry for these items and dispose of them.

The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy the ground cinnamon products listed above because samples of these products were found to contain elevated levels of lead.

01/18/2024

If you need staff, this may be of interest......

01/12/2024

Happy New Year! Let us help you meet your training needs! View our schedule and register today! Classes begin Monday, 1/15/24. All online, all the time!

The Oakland County Child Care Council offers many different training classes for early childhood professionals. We have several different delivery models for our training classes to meet your needs: Classroom and Online. We now offer an online CDA Program which can be completed in as little as eight...

10/22/2023

Online classes now available!

Begin your training online now through November 10, or begin November 20 and end by December 15! Take a look at our offerings athttps://oaklandchildcare.org/sites/default/files/NLFall2023%2010.6.23.pdf, and register at https://oaklandchildcare.org/training-payment. We hope to see you in a class (or two) soon!

Training Calendar Online Payment No refunds without notice 14 days prior to the start of the class. Online Classes Class Name Class Date(s) Class Fee Add to Cart CDA Track: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment 10/16/23-11/10/23 OR 11/20/23-12/15/23 $175 Member/Non-Member Date of Class CDA Track: Adv...

09/12/2023

Classes just beginning - join us for infant/toddler training, CDA content or Administrative Training! All online, asynchronous learning! Visit our training homepage for more information! If you work in Oakland County, we can help you earn your preschool CDA at no cost!

The Oakland County Child Care Council offers many different training classes for early childhood professionals. We have several different delivery models for our training classes to meet your needs: Classroom and Online. We now offer an online CDA Program which can be completed in as little as eight...

07/14/2023

Online Classes start on Monday, July 17!
Our online classes are ready for you - classes will begin Monday, 7/17 and end Friday, 8/11, also 8/14/23-9/8/23 and 9/11/23-10/6/23. You can register anytime, so long as all class work is completed by the end date. CEUs from MSU are available for each class, instructions will be shared to obtain the CEUs. You can view classes and descriptions at www.miregistry.org or athttp://oaklandchildcare.org/sites/default/files/Summer%202023.pdf All classes are MiRegistry approved. To register go to http://oaklandchildcare.org/training-payment .
We hope to see in class! Stay safe, well and thanks for all you do for our community!

Learn how Michigan's registry for early childhood and out of school time workforce can help serve you and your program.

06/29/2023

⚠️ Air Quality Levels continue to remain elevated in and throughout Michigan. Continue to take measures to protect your health.

⚠️ The most protective option when air is unhealthy is to stay indoors with air conditioning, reduce strenuous activities and limit outdoor activities. If you have to be outside, N95 masks offer enhanced protection when used according to product instructions.

⚠️Visit https://www.airnow.gov/ to view the air quality in your area.

06/29/2023

Hosted by Lifepoint Christian Church in Waterford -
Understand what Victim Mentality is and how to move from Victim to Victorious. This will be a time of empowerment, and several breakout sessions include sessions on understanding Autism, Damsel in Defense, Naloxone Training – Overdose reversal, learning Hand Only CPR, and how to respond to an active violence event with Active Violence Emergency Response Training (AVERT).

05/31/2023

Gently Used Child Care Items Available! 1 book display stand, 2 circle seats, a high chair, a rectangular table, profile chairs (6 small, 4 medium 4 small) 3 red toddler cots, 2 toddler pianos, grid blocks, 1 bilibo seat, 2 strollers, a doll bed and a couple of dolls, a small table and 4 chairs, puzzles and books and a few other items. There is a new crib mattress also. Pick up in Southfield. If interested text SOUTHFIELD to 248-333-9545 to be put in touch with owner.

05/26/2023

LAST CALL! REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY, MAY 26! Join us Saturday, June 3rd for this special event!

05/16/2023