Child Care Resource and Referral
1910 E. Meadowmere
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-887-3545
Toll Free: 800-743-8497
Fax: 417-823-9459

Do you provide training for Early Care Professionals?
Would you like CCRR to help you promote your trainings? Now you can post your trainings on the Online Training Calendar. Just click on the link to the right and create an account to get started. If you need help call our office or email Kim Gillman.
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The care and education of young children is complex and exciting. Early Childhood Professionals should combine caring about children with knowledge of child development and skill in engaging children in activities. When you continually update your knowledge by:
Attending trainings in your community
Completing higher levels of education
Reading books, newsletters and magazines
Trying new ideas for projects and activities
You are a knowledgeable provider!
Child Care Resource and Referral wants to help you obtain training and further your knowledge. Check out our online training calendar to help you find training in your community!
Training Calendar
Trainings Offered through
Child Care Resource and Referral
Child Care Orientation Training: Basic CCOT covers the "MUST KNOWS" of child care. The nine-hour training is divided into three-hour, interactive sections. The sections provide powerful strategies for helping children learn and grow.
Infant/Toddler Child Care Orientation Training: This six-hour engaging training focuses on the special needs of those who care for the youngest children.
School-Age Care Orientation Training: This six-hour SACOT offers concrete strategies for thriving in the unique arena of school-age care.
Family Child Care Orientation Training: This inspiring six-hour training explores the benefits and challenges of home-based care. Learn strategies for balancing home life and the child care program.
Providers Advance Through Continuing Education: PACE is an advanced training series that provides practical tips for caring for children. This nine-hour series is divided into three-hour sections full of compelling reasons for providing high-quality care.
Child Care Plus: This twelve-module series enhances your ability to meet young children's individual needs. Throughout the series, providers brainstorm ideas and problem solve solutions to challenges.
Download the Full Training Brochure Here!