For Early Childhood Professionals
You are a critical link in ensuring that Virginia’s children have smart beginnings
At Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula, the Preschool Partners Child Care Specialists reach out to regulated family child care providers, child care centers and preschools in Newport News and Hampton.
Whether you are a provider, teacher, academician or other professional working in the field of early care and education, we will provide you with up-to-date information that can support you in your work..
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
Get Your Program Regulated
In the state of Virginia, there are a number of ways in which child care programs can be regulated, included licensing and certifications.
Become Part of the Referral Database
When parents or caretakers call us to help them find quality care or preschools, the Child Care Specialist will create a list of regulated providers from our data base whose programs could meet the their needs.
If you are a regulated child care provider or preschool, and want to inquire about being included in our Child Care Resource & Referral Data Base (or if you are a child care provider who wants to find out how to become regulated) click the above links or contact Patti Kernodle, 757-240-2731.
Virginia Training Academy
At last! Quality online child care trainings are available for your convenience.
You can participate in training when you want, in comfort of your own home. Take a class whenever you wish and complete it at your own pace! Our courses are designed to provide quality, accessible, educational opportunities for child care professionals pursuing a CDA credential, CDA renewal, or completing annual training hours.
This training was developed by NACCRRA (National Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) and is supported through VACCRRN (Virginia Child Care Resource and Referral Network) and member agencies.
Virginia Star Quality Initiative
How to get your center, preschool or family home care rated through the state's rating and improvement system for early learning programs.
Help Me Grow: A Resource Guide for Caregivers and Parents
Our social-emotional health guide.
Tidewater Association for Early Childhood Education
News and events for providers, through this nonprofit organization that provides support and training for child-care and elementary school teachers and children in the Tidewater area.
Jobs & Career Planning
Employment sources and resources for providers and others in the education field.
Professional Development Opportunities
Courses, contacts and organizations to help you in your field, through KidsPriorityOne.
Teacher Training through WHRO
Training via video conference, face-to-face and more.
OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES:
Virginia Department of Social Services (TIPS)
Child and Family Connection
The Planning Council: USDA Food Program
The Peninsula Health District (email Pamela Parham)
Square One
Children’s Harbor: USDA Food Program
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
NATIONAL RESOURCES
View links
Whether you are a provider, teacher, academician or other professional working in the field of early care and education, we will provide you with up-to-date information that can support you in your work..
LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES
Get Your Program Regulated
In the state of Virginia, there are a number of ways in which child care programs can be regulated, included licensing and certifications.
Become Part of the Referral Database
When parents or caretakers call us to help them find quality care or preschools, the Child Care Specialist will create a list of regulated providers from our data base whose programs could meet the their needs.
If you are a regulated child care provider or preschool, and want to inquire about being included in our Child Care Resource & Referral Data Base (or if you are a child care provider who wants to find out how to become regulated) click the above links or contact Patti Kernodle, 757-240-2731.
Virginia Training Academy
At last! Quality online child care trainings are available for your convenience.
You can participate in training when you want, in comfort of your own home. Take a class whenever you wish and complete it at your own pace! Our courses are designed to provide quality, accessible, educational opportunities for child care professionals pursuing a CDA credential, CDA renewal, or completing annual training hours.
This training was developed by NACCRRA (National Child Care Resource and Referral Agency) and is supported through VACCRRN (Virginia Child Care Resource and Referral Network) and member agencies.
Virginia Star Quality Initiative
How to get your center, preschool or family home care rated through the state's rating and improvement system for early learning programs.
Help Me Grow: A Resource Guide for Caregivers and Parents
Our social-emotional health guide.
Tidewater Association for Early Childhood Education
News and events for providers, through this nonprofit organization that provides support and training for child-care and elementary school teachers and children in the Tidewater area.
Jobs & Career Planning
Employment sources and resources for providers and others in the education field.
Professional Development Opportunities
Courses, contacts and organizations to help you in your field, through KidsPriorityOne.
Teacher Training through WHRO
Training via video conference, face-to-face and more.
OTHER LOCAL RESOURCES:
Virginia Department of Social Services (TIPS)
Child and Family Connection
The Planning Council: USDA Food Program
The Peninsula Health District (email Pamela Parham)
Square One
Children’s Harbor: USDA Food Program
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning
NATIONAL RESOURCES
View links
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Maintaining the Child Care Resource and Referral database of child care providers, and work under the Virginia Star Quality Initiative, is funded in part by the Virginia Department of Social Services.
Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula is a member of VACCRRN (Virginia Child Care Resource and Referral Network) and NACCRRA (National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies), state and national organizations. Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula is a collaborative partner with Child and Family Connection.
Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula is a member of VACCRRN (Virginia Child Care Resource and Referral Network) and NACCRRA (National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies), state and national organizations. Smart Beginnings Virginia Peninsula is a collaborative partner with Child and Family Connection.
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