Our Career Development Services Department provides a diverse array of classes designed to assist and support you throughout your child care career. Whether you are just starting in the field or seeking to enhance your professional development, our courses will expand your knowledge and deepen your understanding of early childhood education.

4C For Children is an approved TSO (Training Sponsor Organization).

How to Become a Provider Classes Required Group Center Private Staff Trainings, Workshops, or Consultation

To Register for a class:

  • Select a class area of interest below: (CCFT, CPR, Health and Safety, Continuing Education etc.)
  • Click on grey + to see all sessions available for each class.
  • Select a course and click on the ID #.
  • Please review all class policies before signing up for classes. Click here for Class Policies
Child Care Foundational Trainings CPR Courses Health and Safety Continuing Education

Additional Courses offered:

WMELS (20 hours – Virtual Zoom)

Pyramid Model (24-hours – online modules with coaching)

The Wisconsin Early Learning Standards model provides a framework of expectations appropriate for young children that can guide our work in creating, evaluating, and improving the conditions necessary for the optimal development of children. Through practical activities and discussions, participants will learn to use the early learning standards as a guide to provide quality early care and education.  $125.00

April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, and 9, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Registry Event ID #1004373 
June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 2026 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Registry Event ID #1010207

To register:

  1. You must have access to a computer with a camera and audio speaker.
    1. If you do not have an audio speaker on your computer, you can call in with a phone.
  2. You must have access to high-speed internet.

Participants must have reliable internet access with a device that allows them to stream video, engage in online activities, download handouts and resources needed to engage in the learning content.  Participants will also need the capacity to download and type into documents and/or scan and upload materials or take and email clear photographs/videos as documentation of implementation to share with their instructors. Participants should feel confident in their skills before registering.

The day before the training, you will receive an email providing directions on how to log in before the start of your Virtual Zoom class “live” on the computer. The Zoom link will arrive one day before the start of your training between 3 pm and midnight via email from tdachel@4cfc.org Please make sure your email and phone are up to date in your registry profile.

State approved Pyramid Model training content that addresses the theory and evidence based practices to enhance the social and emotional competence of children ages birth through 6 will be presented online via the Pyramid Model e-Modules.
The content aligns with the Pyramid Model framework- a multi-leveled system of support to address child development in critical areas important to school readiness- including social and emotional development. Children who enter school with social and emotional competence demonstrate higher academic achievement.
The training provides many examples and concrete strategies for how to use recommended practices daily with young children and their families.
Throughout the training, an assigned coach will provide guidance on the implementation of the skills and strategies being presented and request evidence of implementation plans.

(24 hour training) online training with coaching

Online offerings are available  $150.00

June 8, 2026 to August 24, 2026  Self paced course with virtual zoom coaching

Click here to register: Registry Event ID #1009748

This is an online training with coaching sessions.  Module 1 coaching on June 29, Module 2 on July 27, and Module 3 on August 24 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm.  Online work in each module must be completed before the coaching session.  The starting email and welcome letter will arrive on the first day of the training from knarlow@4cfc.org. Please watch for that email with directions on getting started online. Computer, printer, and internet services will be needed to complete the training

Please reach out to Tracie Dachel if interested tdachel@4cfc.org

TTAP Course Series – NEW Offerings beginning April check it out

In this course, we explore the art and the science of training and technical assistance through some unique lenses. As a Trainer-Technical Assistance Professional (T-TAP), you must know the science behind training and/or technical assistance, such as knowledge of adult learning theory, the technical components of organizing goals and objectives and developing professional relationships. You must also have the skills and dispositions to apply those theories and the goals to develop a relationship of respect and trust: this is the art. This training will provide opportunities to play, to engage with others, and to reflect on the important work you do. We will dig deeper and explore wider the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to be a successful Trainer and Technical Assistance Professional.                           

 Fee $250.00

This course has a pre-assigned packet of information to complete before the start of the training. That packet needs to be emailed by April 2, 2026 in order to be ready for the training. The instructor Karen Narlow will reach out with more details. Sessions are via Zoom must attend all and complete the assignments to complete the training. Zoom link for the sessions will arrive one day before from tdachel@4cfc.org between 3 pm and midnight.

This course is the first one to take, followed by the Trainer course and/or Technical Consultant, depending on which you want to become.

Virtual ZOOM class:

You must have access to a computer with a camera and audio speaker.

  1. If you do not have audio speaker on your computer, you can call in with a phone.
  2. You must have access to high-speed internet.

Participants must have reliable internet access with a device that allows them to stream video, engage in online activities,  download handouts and resources needed to engage in the learning content.  Participants will also need the capacity to download and type into documents and/or scan and upload materials or take and email clear photographs/videos as documentation of implementation to share with their instructors. Participants should feel confident in their skills before registering.

 The Zoom link will arrive one day before the start of your training between 3 pm and midnight via email from tdachel@4cfc.org . The email will contain a “join the meeting” link with a password and meeting ID. Please make sure your email and phone are up to date in your registry profile before registering, as we will use the information in the profile to send all items.

Please reach out to Tracie Dachel – tdachel@4cfc.org to let me know you are interested in this course. 

The course is being transitioned at this time to the new PDN system.  We hope to have trainings available in late Fall.

This course will incorporate the art and the science of training all early childhood professionals. To address the science of designing and implementing trainings, you will learn how to utilize a framework for organizing content as well as gain an understanding of how adults learn in an environment that is engaging and interactive. Training is also an art…the art of knowing how and when to reenergize your audience or how to handle the participants who are disengaged. We will also explore some active learning strategies designed to engage adult learners. Finally, you will complete an Inventory of Practice that infuses strategies learned in the course as well as submit a reflection of your training practices and receive feedback from the course instructor. Prerequisite: TTAP Course Series – Foundations

Fee – $250.00

May 7, 14, 21, 28, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registry Event ID #1004376 

This course has a pre-assigned packet of information to complete before the start of the training. That packet needs to be emailed by May 1, 2026                  in order to be ready for the training. The instructor Karen Narlow will reach out with more details. Sessions are via Zoom must attend all and complete the assignments to complete the training. Zoom link for the sessions will arrive one day before from tdachel@4cfc.org between 3 pm and midnight.

Virtual Zoom Course – To register for these courses:

You must have access to a computer with a camera and audio speaker.

  1. If you do not have audio speaker on your computer, you can call in with a phone.
  2. You must have access to high-speed internet.

Participants must have reliable internet access with a device that allows them to stream video, engage in online activities, download handouts and resources needed to engage in the learning content.  Participants will also need capacity to download and type into documents and/or scan and upload materials or take and email clear photographs/videos as documentation of implementation to share with their instructors. Participants should feel confident in their skills before registering.

The day before your first class you will receive an email providing directions on how to login.  The email will contain a “join the meeting” link with password and meeting ID. Please make sure your email and phone are up to date in your registry profile before registering as we will use the information in the profile to send all items.

This course will dig deeper into what it takes to provide relationship-based professional development for adults throughout the early childhood field.  The training will explore ways to mentor, coach, and consult for inquiry, reflection, and leadership.  Technical assistance is also an art.  The art of communicating to support awareness that leads to change.  Training will offer opportunities to brainstorm and problem-solve some of the common issues around technical assistance.  Finally, you will complete a reflective professional development plan and received feedback from instructor.  Prerequisite: TTAP Course Series – Foundations

Regular Fee $250.00

June 3, 4, 10, 11, 2026 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registry Event ID #1004377 

This course has a pre-assigned packet of information to complete before the start of the training. That packet needs to be emailed by June 1, 2026              in order to be ready for the training. The instructor Karen Narlow will reach out with more details . Sessions are via Zoom must attend all and complete the assignments to complete the training. Zoom link for the sessions will arrive one day before from tdachel@4cfc.org between 3 pm and midnight.

To register for these courses:

You must have access to a computer with a camera and audio speaker.

  1. If you do not have audio speaker on your computer, you can call in with a phone.
  2. You must have access to high-speed internet.

Participants must have reliable internet access with a device that allows them to stream video, engage in online activities, download handouts and resources needed to engage in the learning content.  Participants will also need capacity to download and type into documents and/or scan and upload materials or take and email clear photographs/videos as documentation of implementation to share with their instructors. Participants should feel confident in their skills before registering.

The day before your first class you will receive an email providing directions on how to login.  The email will contain a “join the meeting” link with password and meeting ID. Please make sure your email and phone are up to date in your registry profile before registering as we will use the information in the profile to send all items.

Questions

If you have any questions about which classes best meet your needs or if you’d like more details about our training options, we’re here to help! Please feel free to reach out by calling us at 414-562-2650 or emailing us at 4c@4cfc.org.

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Available Topics:

We offer a wide variety of topics and can customize training sessions to suit your specific needs. Some of the topics we cover include:

  • Guidance and Discipline Strategies
  • Supervision Best Practices
  • Creating an Effective Learning Environment
  • Transporting Children Safely
  • Child Attendance and Tracking Procedures
  • Stress Management Techniques for Educators
  • Classroom Management Skills
  • Brain-Boosting Early Childhood Development Activities
  • Understanding and Supporting Trauma-Impacted Children

And that’s just the beginning! If you have a specific topic in mind or unique training needs, let us know, and we’ll work to design a session tailored just for you.

Our goal is to ensure you have the resources and knowledge to succeed. Don’t hesitate to reach out—we look forward to supporting you!