Benefiting Childcare Providers

Professional Development virtual training for childcare providers
Professional Development virtual training for childcare providers

One of Extension’s ongoing priority programs is professional development trainings for childcare providers, because quality childcare affects entire communities. Since many childcare programs temporarily closed due to COVID-19, Extension began offering virtual trainings at no cost. Participation dramatically increased and feedback indicates the trainings made a positive impact, such as, “The online trainings have been such a blessing and great resource!” and “Thank you for offering free classes as our preschool budget took a big hit!” From April 7 to Oct. 24, Extension Educator Jaci Foged delivered or co-delivered 63 virtual programs to 2,657 participants with in-kind savings of $18,147.