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We proudly offer professional development trainings for child care providers, parent education classes, FFN caregivers, and playgroups thanks to First 5 Alameda County.

We are grateful for the support we receive from Alameda County Social Services Agency for our parent education program.

Phone 510-658-7353 (Main)510-658-0381 (Child Care Referrals)

Website & Email [email protected]

Location 5232 Claremont AveOakland, CA 94618

Business Hours Monday – Thursday 9:30 am – 4:30 pm (Referrals close at 4:15)

Friday 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Boutique HoursMonday – Thursday 10 am – 4 pm

Friday 10 am – 12 pm

Our MissionPartnering with families and child development professionals to raise happy, confident children. Where Did We Get Our Name?We get this question a lot and the answer has three parts. Our founding mothers chose the name BANANAS, first, because their children were eating lots of bananas. Secondly, they sometimes felt that they were going “bananas” with the 24/7 challenges of parenthood. And thirdly, they wanted a name that was child-friendly, memorable, and in no way bureaucratic. As an interesting trivia fact, we began as a parent-led playgroup and our original name was “BANANAS: A Place to Find Playmates.” ParkingDuring business hours, the parking lot behind the building is for staff only. When attending evening or weekend events, you may use the parking lot. Daytime parking is available on the street. Be sure to read signs regarding street-sweeping days.

AccommodationsIf you need any special accommodations for a parenting workshop, please contact Chandra at 510-658-7353 x. 118 or [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. If you are attending a provider training, please contact Rainbow at 510-658-7353 x. 167 or [email protected]

No Refunds There are no refunds for health and safety classes. All class registrations are final.

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Workshops Choosing Infant CareWe know that choosing the right child care fit for your baby can be a difficult decision. There are a lot of things to consider, such as the cost, hours, and type of child care that is best for your family. You may have questions about the differences between a family child care, a center, or other available options. With so many types of care to choose from, many parents aren’t even sure where to start. At this workshop, we’ll discuss each type so you can connect with the right provider.

Wed, Sep 6 | 7 pm - 9 pmTue, Oct 3 | 10 am - 12 pmWed, Nov 8 | 7 pm - 9 pmInstructor: Judy KriegeLocation: Berkeley Room

Hiring a Nanny 101At this event, Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network will talk about the legal details of being an employer, including your rights and responsibilities. They’ll also offer tips on how to create a positive, long-term relationship with your employee. You will have a chance to talk about your own experiences, ask questions, and share concerns. This will be a safe space to learn from other parents who have hired a nanny or in-home child care provider.

Sun, Sep 10 | 10 am - 11:30 amThu, Nov 2 | 6 pm - 7:30 pmInstructor: Hand In Hand: The Domestic Employers NetworkLocation: Berkeley Room `Choosing Child Care at Room to Bloom Family Resource Center This workshop will introduce you to the variety of child care options and offer guidance on how to begin the process of finding a child care provider or preschool program that’s right for your family. Subsidized or low-cost child care programs will also be discussed and our knowledgeable counselor will help explain various eligibility options.

Mon, Sep 25 | 11 am - 12 pmInstructor: Debby AlvarezLocation: 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Portable B, Oakland 94605

Child Care ReferralsUsing a database containing over 900 licensed child care programs, our counselors are here to create individualized child care referral plans. Each plan is uniquely tailored to meet your needs and offers an opportunity to connect with a care provider who’s the right fit. Our counselors will spend the time to get to know you and be creative in finding all possible options, providing guidance with suggestions and tips on how to find the best caregiver.

Child Care ReimbursementsMany working families in low-wage jobs depend on government subsidies for child care expenses. BANANAS is the clearinghouse for these subsidies in Northern Alameda County. We advise parents as to whether they qualify and help parents sign up on eligibility lists.

Parent EducationBANANAS offers workshops, support groups, and parent education series courses to help you improve parenting skills and gain support. Babies are welcome to attend parenting workshops. Register for classes online at www.bananasbunch.org

The BoutiqueCome “shop” for clothing, equipment, toys, diapers, and more for infants and children at our Boutique. These items are donated by parents and supporters, and families can simply take what they need. We accept clean and gently used toys, children’s equipment, diapers, non-expired baby food and formula, children’s and parenting books in good condition, puzzles and games, gently worn children’s clothing, and maternity wear. Please call ahead to see if we are currently accepting donations as sometimes we reach capacity.

Online Jobs BoardWe now welcome both parents and licensed child care providers to post jobs on our online board! To post a job or search our listings visit www.bananasbunch.org

Resources & PublicationsBANANAS maintains a library of handouts and videos that cover a wide range of topics for parents and providers, from child development to choosing child care to licensing requirements, snack ideas, and how children learn through play. Many videos are available in Spanish and a variety of handouts are printed in both Spanish and Chinese. You can find the handouts in our office and at www.bananasbunch.org

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Support Groups New Moms Support Group (3-Part Series)Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you’re excited, worried, overwhelmed, and overjoyed, then you’re totally normal. Finding a circle of support is a great way to lessen the stress of caring for a newborn. At each of our support groups, moms will get to share their feelings, ask questions, and build friendships with one another. Alexis Azzam, a mom and licensed marriage and family therapist, will offer lots of information along with tips for decreasing isolation and bonding with your infant.

Tue, Sep 26 | 10:30 am - 12 pmTue, Oct 3 & 10 | 10:30 am - 12 pmInstructor: Alexis AzzamLocation: Berkeley Room

Fathering From Within (4-Part Series)This is a series designed to empower fathers from the inside out. Offering personal tools that help to define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose and establish guiding principles for fatherhood, this series will help you to navigate relationships and social norms that may hinder effective parenting. Fathers will learn that everything we need to know about being a great dad is, and always has been, inside us. All we have to do is find it and share it with our children in order for their futures to be bright and promising. Facilitator Gaylon Logan Jr has over 20 years of experience working with boys and men of color and he is a father, grandfather, and CEO of the nonprofit Village-Connect.

Thu, Oct 26 | 7 pm - 9 pmThu, Nov 2, 9, & 16 | 7 pm - 9 pmInstructor: Gaylon Logan JrLocation: Alameda Room

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Parent Education SeriesSpirited Child (6-Part Series)Are you the parent of a child who is strong-minded and has intense feelings? Or a child who may have endless energy, gets easily frustrated, or is very shy? Would you like to learn parenting tools that work with your child’s personality and stage of development? Rebecah Freeling is a former center director who has 20 years of experience in early childhood education. She will share ways to deal with tantrums, aggression, shyness, and other challenging behaviors often displayed by “spirited” children.

Tue, Sep 19 & 26 | 7 pm - 9 pmTue, Oct 3, 10, 17, & 24 | 7 pm - 9 pmInstructor: Rebecah FreelingLocation: Berkeley Room

Booties Camp: Baby Massage (1st in a Series)This series is based on the idea of a parenting “boot camp” that will give you the skills, confidence and connections to raise a healthy, happy infant. You don’t have to attend all the workshops; just choose the ones that are a good fit for your family.

This workshop is all about relaxation, bonding, and the power of touch. The benefits of baby massage are amazing. When you massage your infant you can reduce crying, increase sleep, improve blood circulation and digestion, balance breathing, inspire relaxation and better self-esteem, and create a loving parent-child bond. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn simple massage techniques that your baby will love.

Wed, Oct 4 | 10 am - 12 pmInstructor: Annette SerwangaLocation: Berkeley Room

Booties Camp: Baby Yoga (2nd in a Series)Yoga is a great way to regain shape, strength, and energy after giving birth. It’s also a great way to learn about breath and body awareness. This workshop includes exercises for breathing and getting centered. We’ll also learn poses with and without baby, songs for bonding with baby, and calming exercises for you and baby. Taught by Elika Aird, a certified yoga instructor and doula, the class is designed for mothers and their pre-crawling babies, but babies of all ages are welcome.

Wed, Oct 11 | 10 am - 12 pmInstructor: Elika AirdLocation: Berkeley Room

Booties Camp: Baby Language & Brain Development (3rd in a Series)By only eight months old, babies already have a trillion brain synapses that need to be stimulated for healthy development. Parents can support this development though touching, singing, reading, talking, and creating safe and loving relationships. This workshop covers the basics of brain development, baby and adult language, understanding verbal cues, practical tips for language development, and more. Taught by Madeline Meyer-Riley, MFT, this class is sure to have you talking and thinking!

Wed, Oct 18 | 10 am - 12 pmInstructor: Madeline Meyer-Riley, MFTLocation: Berkeley Room

Booties Camp: Baby Sleep (4th in a Series)Sleep can often feel like the number one lost activity for new parents when the baby arrives. You may be up all night soothing a crying infant, exhausted from keeping up with your little one throughout the day, or just tired from trying to juggle life’s many tasks. At this workshop we will talk about sleep patterns, locations, naps, night feedings, co-sleeping, healthy training, and much more! Bring your questions and come learn about what’s going on with your newborn.

Wed, Oct 25 | 10 am - 12 pmInstructor: Colleen ShiplerLocation: Berkeley Room

Resolving Sibling Rivalry (3-Part Series)If the thought of siblings brings to mind words like “conflict,” “competition,” or “jealousy,” this training will offer helpful solutions for working through family challenges. Facilitated by Rebecah Freeling, this workshop will show you how you can support strong sibling relationships built on cooperation, collaboration, sharing, and mutual understanding. It’s important that family members know they can trust and rely on one another and for siblings, it’s especially important to work toward a relationship that will only become stronger over time. No matter what ages your children are, they can learn to communicate with each other in a way that brings them closer together.

Tue, Nov 7, 14, & 21 | 7 pm - 9 pmInstructor: Rebecah FreelingLocation: Berkeley Room

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PlaygroupsThese events are designed especially for two groups of caregivers: Family, Friend, and Neighbors (FFN) who care for young children and licensed Family Child Care (FFC) providers. FFN caregivers are grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, cousins, neighbors, and friends. At each facilitated group, you will be introduced to new ideas to increase parenting skills and improve awareness of children’s needs, learn about healthy child development, and better understand how to effectively support early learning and kinder-readiness.

Child Care Provider TrainingsChild care provider trainings are designed to provide supportive, relevant information to professionals in the child care field and those interested in becoming providers. Child care is not available during provider workshops. Register for classes online at www.bananasbunch.org

Health & Safety TrainingsFirst Aid & CPR Trainings are offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese with a 2-year certification. These are mandatory trainings for child care professionals. We also offer Preventive Health in English, Spanish, and Chinese for anyone looking to open or re-locate a child care business.

Child Care Initiative Project (CCIP)CCIP is designed to recruit, train, and retain family child care providers. We provide assistance with setting up a family child care business and becoming licensed, offer one-on-one consultations, pre-licensing home visits, and on-going technical assistance to child care providers.

If you are interested in becoming a licensed family child care provider, call Soyla at 510-658-7353 x. 127 or email [email protected]

Drop-In English TutoringParents and child care providers are invited to receive tutoring. We use picture books, games, songs, walks, conversation, and more to allow you to develop a better understanding of English and how to use it while raising children. You do not need to register or commit long-term. Simply come to BANANAS anytime during drop-in hours to meet with our volunteer tutor. Please check in at the front desk. Babies are welcome! Check our website for the schedule of drop-in hours at www.bananasbunch.org/English

Quality Counts BANANAS is currently collaborating with First 5 Alameda County in the Quality Counts Program. We also work with the City of Berkeley to offer QRIS services. QRIS is a rating and quality improvement program that helps early care and education programs identify areas requiring improvement and provides support to improve the quality of child care.

Resources & PublicationsBANANAS maintains a library of handouts and videos that cover a wide range of topics for parents and providers, from child development to choosing child care to licensing requirements, snack ideas, and how children learn through play. Many videos are available in Spanish and a variety of handouts are printed in both Spanish and Chinese. You can find the handouts in our office and on our website at www.bananasbunch.org

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Family, Friend, & Neighbor Playgroups (FFN)With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nannies, neighbors, friends, and parents, these playgroups offer a space to connect with one another and build community. Our free playgroups will have children laughing, exploring, and creating and we will discover the many wonderful ways that play inspires learning. Join us weekly to pretend, play, celebrate music, create art, and dream up inventions while gaining new parenting tools and learning about child development. A light snack will be served. Young babies are welcome if attending with a sibling who meets the recommended age group (one to five years).

Playgroups are designed to be 12-week series that build upon each other every week. When you RSVP, you will be signed up for the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

Playgroups at West Oakland Library (FFN)Every Fri, Sep 8 - Nov 17 | 12 pm - 1:30 pmLocation: 1801 Adeline St, Oakland 94607

Playgroups at Eastmont Library (FFN)Every Mon, Sep 11 - Nov 13 | 1 pm - 2:30 pmLocation: 7200 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 94605

Playgroups at Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch Library (FFN)Every Wed, Sep 13 - Nov 29 | 10:30 am - 12 pmLocation: 1901 Russel St, Berkeley 94703

Family Child Care Playgroups (FCC)If you run a licensed family child care program, you’re invited to our new Playgroups at Melrose Library! Bring your little ones ages 2 to 5 and join us to explore how play can inspire meaningful learning and encourage healthy child development. At different activity centers, children will paint, create, build, imagine, pretend, and invent while caregivers learn how simple household items can be used as tools to promote early learning. Each playgroup will focus on a theme such as Language and Literacy, Social-Emotional Skills, and Math and Science. Facilitator Soyla Madrigal will provide resources and information on ways to incorporate these concepts into everyday life as opportunities for children’s educational growth.

Playgroups are designed to be 4-week series that build upon each other every week. When you RSVP, you will be signed up for the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

Playgroups at Melrose Library (FCC)Every Thu, Oct 5 - 26 | 10 am - 11:30 amLocation: 4805 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94601 Ch

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Trainings DRDP Beginner Training (3-Part Series)The Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) is a quality improvement system created to ensure that children are receiving the care they need to thrive. Created by the California Department of Education, the DRDP provides guidelines for teachers to observe, document, and reflect on children’s early learning. With the use of this assessment system, providers have a better ability to support curriculum planning both for groups and for students’ individual development. The goals of the DRDP are to make sure children are personally and socially competent, are effective learners, have physical and motor competence, and are safe and healthy.

Sat, Sep 23 | 8:30 am - 4 pmSat, Oct 7 & 28 | 8:30 am - 4 pmInstructor: Denice LaraLocation: Oakland Room

Opening a Family Child Care ProgramJoin us to talk about how to become a licensed provider and operate a child care business out of your home. This workshop offers a great chance to meet with an expert who can answer your questions and offer information to get you started. Note: To get a family child care license, you have to go to a Community Care Licensing (CCL) orientation. Be sure to pre-register and pre-pay the $25 fee to attend by calling CCL at 510-622-2602 or going to www.ccld.ca.gov

Thu, Sep 28 | 10 am - 11 amThu, Oct 26 | 10 am - 11 amInstructor: Soyla MadrigalLocation: Berkeley Room

Directors’ Roundtable: Supportive Environmental Quality Underlying Adult Learning (SEQUAL)Lea Austin from UC Berkeley’s Center for the Study of Child Care Employment will be presenting information on SEQUAL – an evidence-based tool used to examine and improve adult learning needs in early care and education environments. The tool covers the following domains: 1) teaching supports, 2) the learning community, 3) job crafting, 4) adult well-being, and 5) program leadership. Come join the discussion about how the context of our adult work environments support or impede quality teaching and caregiving. A light lunch will be served.

Thu, Oct 12 | 1 pm - 3 pmInstructors: Joan Suflita, Lea AustinLocation: Oakland Room

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Best Business Practices for Family Child Care ProgramsBecoming a family child care professional requires a little bit of research, the ability to obtain adequate licensing, and the capacity to learn how to run and operate a business from your home. In this training, we’ll talk about the best practices for meeting new parents and children, maintaining accurate records, preparing contracts, and creating nurturing environments. We will also cover information on discipline policies and maintaining a harmonious program that inspires early learning.

Sat, Oct 14 | 9 am - 3:30 pmInstructor: Maria GomezLocation: Oakland Room

Simplified Recordkeeping for Family Child Care ProvidersIn this workshop, a family child care tax expert will introduce a customized spreadsheet and electronic filing system designed exclusively for child care providers’ recordkeeping needs. Facilitator Fred Kenyon will discuss how to use the spreadsheet to record expenses, income, assets used for child care, time spent on business, meals served to children, and space used by child care. Additionally, he will demonstrate how to use a secure portal for record retention in a paperless file cabinet. These resources will help to create a simple and beneficial system that will reduce time spent on recordkeeping.

Thu, Oct 19 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmInstructor: Fred KenyonLocation: Oakland Room

Child Care Law UpdatesAt this informative training, we will cover regulations and what they mean for children and child care programs, both licensed family child care and child care centers. Representatives from a variety of child care agencies will offer details about immunization laws, the Incidental Medical Services Plan, the Workforce Registry, green child care, and integrated pest management laws and expectations. There will be new information and time to ask questions so you know how to implement what is needed.

Sat, Oct 21 | 9 am - 12 pmInstructors: Alameda County Public Health Dept, Child Care Law Center, Community Care Licensing, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Child Care Alliance of Los AngelesLocation: Oakland Room

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Child Care Provider Health & Safety ClassesThanks to the Bayer Corp., we offer full scholarships to Berkeley child care providers for CPR & First Aid classes. Call for a coupon code.

Note: There are no refunds for health and safety classes.

Module 1 - CPR & First Aid Cost: $90This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers. You will practice life-saving, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and care for choking on manikins. First Aid teaches injury prevention and how to respond to emergencies and accidents. This class covers age birth to adult, though emphasis is placed on pediatric ages cared for in child care programs. This is a 2-year certification.

Sun, Sep 24 | 9 am - 5 pmSun, Oct 15 | 9 am - 5 pmSun, Nov 5 | 9 am - 5 pm

Module 2 - Preventive Health Cost: $60This course meets the 8-hour California State regulations for child care providers. It includes preventive health practices and management of communicable diseases, child proofing, immunization information, preparing for emergencies and evacuation, safe food handling, nutrition, and identification and reporting of child abuse. Currently this course certification has no expiration date.

Sun, Nov 12 | 9 am - 5 pm

Module 3 - CPR & First Aid + Preventive Health Cost: $1352 Days of Classes: Course descriptions are provided under Module 1 & 2. There is a $15savings for bundling the classes. For online registrations please call 510-658-7353 forthe Online Discount Code.

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Servicios de Familia

Referencias de Cuidado InfantilLos consejeros apoyan a las familias mediante la creación de planes de referencia de cuidado de niños individualizados. Nuestra base de datos contiene más de 900 opciones de cuidado infantil. Con una selección tan grande y diverso de proveedores, somos capaces de ofrecer a las familias la oportunidad de encontrar el ajuste perfecto.

Con el fin de elaborar un plan de referencia que se adapta de forma única a cada familia, y ponemos énfasis en la comprensión de las particularidades de la situación de cada familia, ser creativos en la búsqueda de posibles opciones, y a los padres se les ofrece una guía con sugerencias y consejos, mientras empatizamos sus preocupaciones.

¡Buenas noticias! BANANAS ofrece referencias de cuidado infantil gratis en Room to Bloom el 3er Miercoles de cada mes. Los padres recibirán un asesoramiento individual sobre referencias y acerca de cuidado infantil subsidiado, incluyendo qué tipo de asistencia es disponible para las familias.

¡Próximamente!Para obtener más información sobre dónde estaremos o si usted es una agencia que le gustaría que vallamos a su sitio favor de contactar a Heather al 510-658-7353 x. 131 o [email protected]

Servicios de Proveedor

Proyecto de Iniciativa de Cuidado Infantil (CCIP)CCIP está diseñado para reclutar, entrenar y retener a los proveedores de cuidado infantil. Ofrecemos ayuda con la creación de un negocio de cuidado infantil en el hogar y como obtener la licencia, consultas de uno-a-uno, visitas de pre-licencia, y asistencia técnica a las personas que están en camino para la licencia de cuidado infantil.

Si está interesado en convertirse en un proveedor de cuidado infantil familiar con licencia llame a Soyla al 510-658-7353 x. 127 o correo electrónico [email protected] Tutoría de InglésBANANAS ahora ofrece tutoría de Inglés a cualquier persona interesada!

Vamos a utilizar los libros ilustrados, juegos, canciones, paseos, conversación, y más para permitir desarrollar una mejor comprensión de Inglés y utilizarlo para criar a los niños. No es necesario registrarse o comprometerse a largo plazo. Simplemente llegar a cualquier tiempo durante las horas indicadas para verse con nuestro tutor voluntario.

Por favor, de dejarle saber a la recepciónista y traiga a su bebé con usted!Favor de visitar nuestra pagina web para las horas de tutoria.www.bananasbunch.org/English

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Eligiendo Cuidado de Ninos en Room to Bloom Family Resource Center Este taller realizado en Room to Bloom le presentará las distintas opciones de cuidado infantil disponibles y ofrecerá orientación sobre cómo comenzar el proceso de encontrar un proveedor de cuidado infantil o un programa preescolar adecuado para su familia. También se le dara información sobre opciones de cuidado infantil subsidiado o de bajo costo y nuestra consejera le ayudará a entender cómo inscribirse si califica para recibir asistencia.

Lunes, 25 de sep | 11 am - 12 pmInstructór: Debby AlvarezLocalidad: 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Portable B, Oakland 94605

Disciplina Positiva para los Niños Bajo su Cuidado (Serie de 4 Partes)Padres les invitamos a una serie de cuatro partes presentadas por Angélica Guerrero. Las clases tratáran el tema de la disciplina positiva, el desarrollo de autoestima saludable, y el sentido de responsabilidad, que son herramientas para que los niños aprendan a cooperar con otros y a resolver conflictos.

Miércoles, 4, 11, 18, y 25 de oct | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmInstructór: Angelica GuerreroLocalidad: Sala de Oakland

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Clases de Salud y Seguridad para Proveedores de Cuidado InfantilEl Negocio de Cuidado Infantil en el HogarEste taller es un entrenamiento para todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil hogareño. Cubriremos contratos y pólizas: qué se debe incluir, cómo hablar con los padres, y otras formas importantes, impuesto y mantenimiento de archivos. Qué es un ingreso, qué es un gasto de negocio, qué deducciones son permitidas, gastos e ingresos del programa de comida, y varios sistemas, prácticas de salud y seguridad, pólizas de niños enfermos, abuso infantil, los archivos de vacunas, y más. (El contenido es adicional al entrenamiento requerido de salud y seguridad; enfermedades preventivas.)

Sábado, 7 de oct | 9 am - 3:30 pmInstructór: Maria GomezLocalidad: Sala de Berkeley

La Simplificación del Mantenimiento de Documentos para Proveedores de Cuidado Infantil FamiliarEn este taller una experta en imputestos de cuidado infantil familiar presentará un sistema electrónico diseñados exclusivamente para los proveedores de cuidado infantil. El taller será un entrenamiento y demostración sobre cómo usar este sistema para el mantenimiento de registros y la introducción del sistema de archivo sin papel. La facilitadora demostrará cómo usar la hoja de cálculo para registrar los gastos, los ingresos, los bienes utilizados para el cuidado de niños, el tiempo dedicado a los negocios, las comidas servidas a los niños y el espacio utilizado por el cuidado de niños. Además, demostrará e instruirá el uso del portal seguro para la retención de registros.

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Construyendo una Relación Solida con los Padres (Serie de 2 Partes)Los participantes conocerán las diferentes etapas de la paternidad/maternidad basado en los estudios de Ellen Galinski publicados en su libro The Six Stages of Parenting. Aprenderán nuevas herramientas de comunicación a través de actividades y juegos que respaldan la teoría en la practica cotidiana. Conocerán formas para resolver conflictos basados en el sistema de Educadores para la Conciencia Social ejemplificados a través de videos cortos y discusiones en grupo.

Miércoles, 8 y 15 de nov | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pmInstructór: Angelica GuerreroLocalidad: Sala de Oakland

Módulo 1 - RCP/CPR y Primeros AuxiliosCosto: $90Este curso cumple con las 8 horas de regulaciones del Estado de California para los proveedores de cuidado infantil. Se realizarán prácticas de reanimación boca a boca para salvar vidas y atender a atragantarse con maniquíes. Primeros Auxilios enseña la prevención de lesiones y la forma de responder a las emergencias y accidentes. Esta clase cubre desde nacimiento a edad adulta, aunque el enfoque es en las edades pediátricas atendidas en programas de cuidado infantil. Esta certificación es de dos añ os.

Sábado, 18 de nov | 9 am - 5 pm

Módulo 2 - Salud PreventivaCosto: $60Este curso cumple con las 8 horas de regulaciones del Estado de California para los proveedores de cuidado infantil. Incluye prácticas de salud preventiva y manejo de las enfermedades transmisibles, a prueba de niños, información de la inmunización, la preparación para casos de emergencia y evacuación, manejo seguro de alimentos, la nutrición y la identificación y reporte de abuso infantil. Actualmente esta certificación por supuesto no tiene fecha de vencimiento.

Sábado, 30 de sep | 9 am - 5 pm

Módulo 3 - RCP/CPR y Primeros Auxilios + Salud Preventiva(2 días de clases)Costo: $135Descripciones de los cursos se ofrecen bajo el Módulo 1 y 2. Hay un descuento de $15 por inscribirse en las dos clases. Para las inscripciones por internet, por favor llame para el Código de Descuento.

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家庭服務部 (Family Services)托兒所和幼兒園資訊處 (Child Care Referrals)

透過電話或面談，工作人員將會為你提供一個

配合你和孩子需求的“托兒所或幼兒園資訊”。

由於香蕉中心儲存了多過900個，且多元化的

托兒所資訊，因此，你能在極有利的情况下、

為你的孩子找到合適的托兒環境。

為了能提供一個配合你個人家庭需要的托兒所

或幼兒園資訊，工作人員將在聆聽和了解你

和你家庭整體的狀况和需求之後，別具巧思

的尋求各種有利的選擇，並依專業經驗提供

建議或善巧的輔導, 從而你可作最適合家庭需

求的決定。

為開設幼兒園者的輔助 (Provider Services)加州托兒工作者自發性學習計劃 (CCIP)

CCIP 是加州政府所資助的培訓計劃。 其目

的在徵召、 訓練、 和持續的增強家庭托兒工

作者的育兒品質。 其輔助和訓練內容包括：

如何申請執照, 執照前檢查、經營家庭托兒事

業、 一對一的輔導、 和持續性的專業性技術

指導。

如果你有興趣開設家庭托兒， 請打電話給王

玉鳳510.658.7353 轉分機122 或發電郵至

[email protected]

免費英文課程-不用註册 (English Tutoring)

香蕉中心 (BANANAS) 將提供免費練習說英語

的課程。

這課程是專為學習實用托兒英語的家長, 褓姆,

和托兒工作者而設計。在課程裡， 除了學習

用英語與孩子溝通交談、唸故事書和唱歌、

戶外學習、 和玩遊戲外, 並對英語的運用有更

進一步的了解。 由於這個課程不設固定的期

限，所以不需要先登記和註册，只要是在課

程時間，到大廳的櫃枱登記即可。此外, 這課

程以實用英語為主題，所以歡迎帶嬰幼兒一

起來學習。

請上網查看課程的日期和時間

www.bananasbunch.org/English

專業訓練 (Trainings)為開設幼兒園者所設立的課程，其著重點在於

提供多方面的輔助, 例如與育兒有關的專業資

訊、與執照有關的健康和安全訓練、以及如何

領取執照、和經營幼兒園。

中文

中文

家長 (Parents)人家長互助會 (兩次討論) (Chinese Parents Support Group 2-Part Series)

對在美的華人父母而言, 在教養孩子的過程中，或多或少都經歷過因文化差異所造成的棘手問

題。華人家長互助會成立的目的，就是在製造一個；孩子有吃有玩的環境，大人同時能安心的

討論問題和省思的機會。此互助會的第一個討論課題是 - 我的童年和我孩子童年的同與不同。

接下來的討論將會依第一個課題的討論而定。

日期 1: 2017 年 9 月 23 日 星期六 時間: 下午 2 點 30 分 – 4點 30 分

日期 2: 2017 年 10 月 21日 星期六 時間: 下午 2 點 30 分 – 4點 30 分

講員: 王玉鳳

地點: 香蕉中心二樓柏克萊教室 Berkeley Room

托兒工作者 (Providers)與家長建立堅定的合作關係 (Building Strong Relationships with Parents)

家長是孩子的第一位老師。 建立堅定的親師關係是與家長有效合作的第一步。 然而，發展這個

關係會面臨許多挑戰。 本次研討會旨在擴大技能以增進與家庭共同合作的能力。

日期: 2017 年 11 月 4 日 星期六 時間: 上午9 點 – 1 點

講員: Chih Ying Chang

地點: 香蕉中心二樓屋崙教室 Oakland Room

Tiếng Việt Người làm nghề chăm sóc trẻ em (Providers)

Cách Xử Dụng Từ Ngữ “Good Job” Với Trẻ Em (How and When to Give Children Compliments)Trường hợp nào xử dụng “good job” để có hiệu quả tốt cho trẻ em? Khi xử dụng quá nhiều từ “good job” sẽ ảnh hưởng với trẻ em như thế nào?

Ngày: Chủ Nhât, Ngày 08 Tháng 10 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pmNgười trình bày: Phuong LePhòng học: Berkeley

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Our HistoryAs women began to enter the workforce during the early 1970s in increasing numbers, the need for child care became a common and widely acknowledged dilemma. We evolved from a place for children and mothers to socialize and play to a critical network of information and resources that enabled parents to work without compromising their child’s welfare.

BANANAS was founded in 1973 by a group of volunteer moms who believed that everyone should have access to affordable child care, regardless of income. The mothers had a vision of a grassroots organization that would be based on the premise that parents are the best experts when it comes to their children. The organization would be rooted in the idea that families are able and capable of making the best decisions on their own when given supportive, non-judgmental information.

Help Support UsWe pride ourselves in the efforts that we have made to make our programs and services available to the entire community.

To ensure that parents and child care providers all have the same opportunity to participate, 99.9% of our services are provided at no cost. Parent education, playgroups, child care provider professional development, and child care referrals are available to anyone and everyone.

In order to maintain our current levels of service, BANANAS needs to raise funds. Please join us in supporting parents and child care providers in taking care of our most precious assets, our children, by making a donation today!

Make a donation online at donate.bananasbunch.org

About UsWelcome to BANANAS! We are a nonprofit child care resource and referral agency serving the diverse families in Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, and Piedmont. Our staff of 38 serves an average of 100,000 individuals annually in nine different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Amharic, and Vietnamese.