BANANAS Workshops & Trainings
Parents & Families
Events
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Breastfeeding Basics: Prenatal, Postpartum and Beyond
ZoomThis class offers mothers a supportive, informative foundation for starting and sustaining a positive breastfeeding experience. Together, we’ll explore what to expect during pregnancy, how to establish effective feeding routines […]
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Hiring a Nanny 101: Introduction to the Basics
ZoomLearn hiring basics, legal requirements, and fair practices to build dignified, mutually beneficial working relationships.
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Hiring a Nanny 101: Drafting Your Ideal Work agreement
BANANAS 5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesA hands-on workshop for parents to draft fair nanny contracts. Learn to define clear communication, legal pay, PTO, health and safety protections.
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Choosing Childcare
ZoomFind the right childcare: Learn to evaluate quality, safety, and licensing while gaining the confidence to ask key questions and make informed choices.
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Helping Your Child to Communicate Through Play!
ZoomJoin a speech therapist to learn language modeling and functional signing to boost your child's skills and reduce frustration by expressing needs.
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Summer Survival: Manage Transitions & Behaviors
ZoomStop the summer meltdowns. Learn strategies to end whining, ease transitions manage behavior when you're away from home.
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
Child Care Providers
Events
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Preparación para emergencias y desastres naturales
ZoomEste taller proporciona a los educadores de cuidado infantil los conocimientos y las herramientas prácticas necesarias para prepararse, responder y recuperarse ante emergencias y desastres naturales. Los participantes revisarán los […]
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Children’s Personal Rights
ZoomThis presentation focuses on the critical role of California's Title 22 Regulations in safeguarding children's personal rights within child care settings. The Title 22 Regulations are a cornerstone of children's personal rights in California's child care system. By uniting providers, parents, licensing agencies, and the wider community, we can amplify the power of protection and ensure […]
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Derechos personales de los niños
ZoomEste taller explora los derechos personales fundamentales de los niños en centros de cuidado infantil autorizados y la responsabilidad de los educadores y titulares de licencias de defender y proteger dichos derechos. Los participantes examinarán cómo se reflejan los derechos de los niños en las prácticas diarias, las políticas del programa y los requisitos regulatorios. […]
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Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Practices in ECE (2 Part Series) workshop
ZoomAs service providers in the field of Early Care and Education (ECE), we all have a responsibility to actively seek to incorporate Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist practices into the work that we do with children and families. This is no easy task, but when we have the knowledge, tools, and commitment, we can make a difference. […]
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Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist Practices in ECE (2 Part Series) workshop
ZoomAs service providers in the field of Early Care and Education (ECE), we all have a responsibility to actively seek to incorporate Anti-Bias and Anti-Racist practices into the work that we do with children and families. This is no easy task, but when we have the knowledge, tools, and commitment, we can make a difference. […]
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Opening a Family Child Care Program
ZoomAre you thinking of opening your own family child care business? If so, this free virtual workshop is for you! Join us to talk about how to become a licensed family child care provider. BANANAS is here to offer support at every step. This is a great chance to meet with an expert who can […]
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Abrir un programa de cuidado infantil familiar
Zoom¿Está pensando en abrir su propio negocio de cuidado infantil familiar? Si es así, ¡estos talleres virtuales y gratuitos son para ti! Únase a nosotros para hablar sobre cómo convertirse en un proveedor autorizado. BANANAS está aquí para ofrecer apoyo en cada paso. Esta es una gran oportunidad para reunirse con un experto que pueda […]
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Playgroups at Oakland Public Library
Facilitator: Mayra Morales Registration Link: In Person Playgroup Registration Come learn, discover and play with us every 4th Friday at Oakland Public library with toys, story time, arts and crafts, […]
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Opening A Child Care Center
ZoomAre you thinking of opening your own child care center ? If so, this free virtual workshop is for you! Join us to talk about the steps on 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 […]
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Director’s Roundtable
ZoomJoin center directors as we meet quarterly to discuss and connect about important topics regarding administration, staffing, licensing requirements, and policies. We provide updates and resources in each meeting. Come and connect with other center directors virtually via Zoom!
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Autism and Developmental Delays: Keys to Understanding and Supporting
ZoomThis practical and engaging workshop is designed specifically for child care providers who support young children in early learning environments. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of autism and developmental delays, along with hands-on strategies to create inclusive, supportive classrooms where every child can succeed. Topics include: Understanding the characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) […]
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Autism and Developmental Delays: Unlocking Communication
ZoomCommunication challenges are often at the heart of difficulties experienced by young children with autism and developmental delays. This early childhood–focused workshop equips child care providers with effective tools to support communication growth within everyday routines and classroom activities. Participants will learn: How autism and developmental delays impact speech, language, and social interaction in early […]
