Calling all family child care providers who care for children ages (two to five years). You’re invited to our playgroups! Bring your little ones and you will explore how play can inspire meaningful learning and encourage healthy child development. At each playgroup, children will paint, create, build, imagine, pretend, and invent while you learn how simple household items can be used as tools to promote early learning.

When you RSVP, you will be signed up for the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

Note: We will provide incentives which are limited to child care providers in Oakland.

Socialization is an important skill that all children must learn from their early caregivers. It informs a child’s concept of “self” and “others” and they learn how to behave in a socially acceptable fashion. A specific technique that may impact a child’s development is called Positive Guidance. This workshop will focus on methods of socializing children in a productive and beneficial manner. Topics include the control approach to teaching vs. guidance approach, the attitude and perceptions of children to transition to the positive guidance format, factors that affect our ability to interact with children, and strategies for teaching positive guidance in the care environment.

We’re excited to invite you to our free Playgroup series at BANANAS!

With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, and parents, playgroups will 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. 

Space is limited at playgroups and participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Young babies are welcome if attending with a sibling who meets the recommended age group (two to five years). When you RSVP, you will be signed up tor the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

(No playgroup on Nov 28)

Con un enfoque en servir a abuelos, hermanos, tías, tíos, niñeras, vecinos, amigos y padres, los grupos de juego ofrecerán un espacio para conectarse entre sí y construir una comunidad. Nuestros grupos de juegos gratuitos harán a los niños reír, explorar y crear, y descubriremos muchas formas maravillosas en que el juego inspira el aprendizaje. Únase a nosotros semanalmente para jugar, celebrar música, crear arte y inventar inventos mientras adquiere nuevas herramientas de cuidado y aprende sobre el desarrollo infantil. Se servirá un bocadillo ligero.

Cuando responda, sera registrado para la serie completa. Los bebés pequeños son bienvenidos si asisten con un hermano que cumpla con la edad recomendado (de dos a cinco años).

We’re excited to invite you to our free Playgroup series at BANANAS!

With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, and parents, playgroups will 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. 

Space is limited at playgroups and participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Young babies are welcome if attending with a sibling who meets the recommended age group (two to five years). When you RSVP, you will be signed up tor the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

(No playgroup on Nov 28)

Con un enfoque en servir a abuelos, hermanos, tías, tíos, niñeras, vecinos, amigos y padres, los grupos de juego ofrecerán un espacio para conectarse entre sí y construir una comunidad. Nuestros grupos de juegos gratuitos harán a los niños reír, explorar y crear, y descubriremos muchas formas maravillosas en que el juego inspira el aprendizaje. Únase a nosotros semanalmente para jugar, celebrar música, crear arte y inventar inventos mientras adquiere nuevas herramientas de cuidado y aprende sobre el desarrollo infantil. Se servirá un bocadillo ligero.

Cuando responda, sera registrado para la serie completa. Los bebés pequeños son bienvenidos si asisten con un hermano que cumpla con la edad recomendado (de dos a cinco años).

Participants will learn about trauma and the impact of trauma and traumatic stress on children’s development and learning. You will be introduced to trauma-informed early childhood practices that support children’s healing and resiliency. Participants will also learn about the use of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) index to understand their own background with trauma. A catered lunch will be provided.

Note: Trauma 101 is the prerequisite required for most of the other Trauma trainings.

This CPR & First Aid Training course meets the 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 two-year certification.

CPR/First Aide is not the Preventative Health class. CPR/First Aid must be taken every two years required for licensing.

To receive a $70 partial scholarship, please use this discount code (CDH-CPR-2019) while checking out. Thanks to the Bayer Corp., we offer full scholarships to Berkeley child care providers for CPR & First Aid classes. We also offer discounted tuition when you enroll in both the CPR & First Aid and Preventive Health classes at the same time. Before you register, please call 510-658-7353 for the Online Discount Code. For online registration, visit www.bananasbunch.org

Important Information: Please read the instructions carefully before you register.
You can either register online or come in person to BANANAS and a staff member will help you register. (Make checks or money orders payable to BANANAS). Do not mail it.
Register early. No cash payments. You will receive a confirmation of your registration.
There are NO REFUNDS.
The fee for the courses covers the cost of books, CPR & First Aid Certificates, and EMSA stickers.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to class to allow ample time for registration. NO LATE ARRIVALS WILL BE ADMITTED.
No infants or children are allowed to accompany participants.
Wear comfortable clothes and bare lips. You will be practicing CPR on the floor and sharing mannequins.
There will be a working lunch. Please bring your own lunch.
You may be eligible for a scholarship. You must pay for the course and then apply for the scholarship after successfully completing it. Scholarship applications will be available from the instructor the day of the class.
If you live or work in Berkeley, we offer scholarships year round thanks to funding from the Bayer Corporation. To receive the scholarship call us for the coupon code. You will be asked to verify your home or work address.
These classes are offered on different dates in Spanish and Chinese.

BANANAS is offering Choosing Child Care at Room to Bloom Family Resource Center!

This workshop is designed to assist families in accessing child care resources. We will talk about subsidized or low-cost child care programs that help pay for or reduce child care costs for families who qualify. Our knowledgeable counselor will also 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.

Eligiendo Cuidado de Niños en Room to Bloom Family Resource Center
Este taller está diseñado para asistir a familias sobre las distintas opciones de cuidado infantil disponibles. Debby le dará información sobre opciones de cuidado infantil subsidiado o de bajo costo y le ayudará a entender cómo inscribirse si califica para recibir asistencia. También ofrecerá orientación sobre cómo comenzar el proceso de encontrar un proveedor de cuidado infantil o un programa preescolar adecuado para su familia.

Congratulations on becoming a new mom! Right now you may be feeling a lot of emotions. If you are excited, worried, overwhelmed, or 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 mother and licensed marriage and family therapist, will offer information along with tips for reducing isolation and bonding with your infant.

Note: There is no child care provided for any of our parenting classes, but babies in arms are welcome.

Series dates: 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, and 10/1

Calling all family child care providers who care for children ages (two to five years). You’re invited to our playgroups! Bring your little ones and you will explore how play can inspire meaningful learning and encourage healthy child development. At each playgroup, children will paint, create, build, imagine, pretend, and invent while you learn how simple household items can be used as tools to promote early learning.

When you RSVP, you will be signed up for the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

Note: We will provide incentives which are limited to child care providers in Oakland.

We invite those of you who have attended Trauma 101 to come to this follow-up session. You will have a chance to talk about your own experiences and ask questions that you have after the training. During this session we will review the information discussed during the training, share more information on how to access your own experience with trauma, discuss personal stories, and answer your questions to help you better serve children and families in your care.

Are you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so, these free events are just for you! Join us to talk about how to become a licensed provider. BANANAS is here to offer support at every step. This is 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

We’re excited to invite you to our free Playgroup series at BANANAS!

With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, and parents, playgroups will 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. 

Space is limited at playgroups and participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Young babies are welcome if attending with a sibling who meets the recommended age group (two to five years). When you RSVP, you will be signed up tor the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

(No playgroup on Nov 28)

Con un enfoque en servir a abuelos, hermanos, tías, tíos, niñeras, vecinos, amigos y padres, los grupos de juego ofrecerán un espacio para conectarse entre sí y construir una comunidad. Nuestros grupos de juegos gratuitos harán a los niños reír, explorar y crear, y descubriremos muchas formas maravillosas en que el juego inspira el aprendizaje. Únase a nosotros semanalmente para jugar, celebrar música, crear arte y inventar inventos mientras adquiere nuevas herramientas de cuidado y aprende sobre el desarrollo infantil. Se servirá un bocadillo ligero.

Cuando responda, sera registrado para la serie completa. Los bebés pequeños son bienvenidos si asisten con un hermano que cumpla con la edad recomendado (de dos a cinco años).

We’re excited to invite you to our free Playgroup series at BANANAS!

With a focus on serving grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, neighbors, friends, and parents, playgroups will 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. 

Space is limited at playgroups and participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Young babies are welcome if attending with a sibling who meets the recommended age group (two to five years). When you RSVP, you will be signed up tor the entire series. RSVP at www.bananasbunch.org/playgroups

(No playgroup on Nov 28)

Con un enfoque en servir a abuelos, hermanos, tías, tíos, niñeras, vecinos, amigos y padres, los grupos de juego ofrecerán un espacio para conectarse entre sí y construir una comunidad. Nuestros grupos de juegos gratuitos harán a los niños reír, explorar y crear, y descubriremos muchas formas maravillosas en que el juego inspira el aprendizaje. Únase a nosotros semanalmente para jugar, celebrar música, crear arte y inventar inventos mientras adquiere nuevas herramientas de cuidado y aprende sobre el desarrollo infantil. Se servirá un bocadillo ligero.

Cuando responda, sera registrado para la serie completa. Los bebés pequeños son bienvenidos si asisten con un hermano que cumpla con la edad recomendado (de dos a cinco años).

Every dual language learner is different—understanding and speaking English at different levels. Join us and discover how family child care providers can support dual language learners. Focusing on children ages birth to five, this workshop will assist you in supporting children with developing oral language skills in multiple languages, honoring their spoken home language and English development. During the afternoon, we will focus on strategies, tools, and activities to develop relationships with dual-language learners and their families. A catered lunch will be provided.

Salud Preventiva es el curso que cumple con las 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.

Para recibir el descuento de $40, por favor use el codigo de descuento (CDH-PH-2019) antes de pagar. Estos descuentos están limitados a uno por persona. Si usted está registrando a varias personas, tendría que registrar cada persona por separado.

BANANAS ofrece un precio de descuento de $135 para los proveedores que se inscriben en los módulos que son Primeros Auxilios y RCP, y Salud Preventiva `al mismo tiempo. Antes de registrarse, llame al 510-658-7353 para obtener el código de descuento.

Nota: No hay reembolsos para las clases de salud y seguridad.

La salud preventiva no es la clase de RCP / primeros auxilios. La salud preventiva es una clase única requerida para la licencia.

Información Importante: Por favor, lea las instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de registrarse.

• Puede inscribirse por internet en bananasbunch.org o devolver el siguiente formulario con el pago a BANANAS en persona. (Haga los cheques o giros postales a nombre de BANANAS). Por favor, NO ENVIE POR CORREO.
• NO HAY REEMBOLSOS.
• No se puede pagar en efectivo. Inscribase temprano. Usted recibirá una confirmación de su inscripción.
• El costo de los cursos cubre el costo de los libros, los certificados de CPR y Primeros Auxilios, y las engomadas de EMSA.
• Por favor llegue 15 minutos antes de la clase para permitir tiempo suficiente para el registro. SI LLEGA TARDE NO SERÁ ADMITIDO.
• Bebés o niños no se les permite acompañar a los participantes.
• Use ropa cómoda. Va estar practicando CPR en el suelo.
• Habrá un almuerzo de trabajo. Por favor traiga su propio almuerzo
• Usted puede ser elegible para una beca. Debe pagar por el curso y solicitar la beca después de exitosamente completarlo. Las solicitudes de becas estarán disponibles el día de la clase con el instructor.
• Si usted vive o trabaja en Berkeley, ofrecemos becas todo el año gracias a la financiación de la Corporación Bayer. Para recibir la beca llámenos para darle el codigo de descuento. Se le pedirá que verifique su dirección de casa o de trabajo.
• Estas clases se ofrecen en diferentes fechas en otros idiomas.