There are many benefits to working with children, but a living wage with ample funds for retirement is often not one of them! Join us for this important workshop to look at how to move towards retirement and receive social security benefits with your current situation. Joseph C. Frank Sr. from Wells Fargo Advisors will share overall information and specific tips so that you can plan for and be ready for retirement. This workshop is geared towards child care professionals and anyone who can benefit from this information. You are welcome to bring a friend.

BANANAS open from 9:30 am – 1 pm only on this day in observance of holiday.

BANANAS open from 9:30 am – 1 pm only on this day in observance of holiday.

BANANAS is closed for Christmas.

BANANAS is closed for winter holidays.

BANANAS open from 9:30 am – 1 pm only on this day in observance of holiday.

BANANAS open from 9:30 am – 1 pm only on this day in observance of holiday.

BANANAS is closed in observance of New Year’s Day.

BANANAS is closed for winter holidays.

In this highly interactive workshop participants will learn how to use schema to understand behavior.  Participants will also use schema to create play possibilities that challenge children and alleviate stress in early learning settings. Come prepared to move around, share, learn, challenge yourself and leave ready to create new opportunities for you and young children.

The month of January is a natural time to plan. The January 2020 BANANAS Director’s Roundtable meeting is going to do just that. The BANANAS Director’s Roundtable offers center directors an opportunity to network, build leadership, and support ongoing professional learning. All are welcome to give input and share ownership in this community of practice. In the past, our topics reted to curriculum, covered various topics related to administration, leadership, and management, and we’ve also had guest speakers, on specific topics.

Come to this BANANAS Director’s Roundtable and help set our meeting priorities so the Roundtable structure and topics are useful, timely and of high interest to you. Using a community of practice protocol, the conversations will be guided, to help set agendas for our future upcoming meetings. The BANANAS Director’s Roundtable is open to all center staff who work in an ECE leadership capacity. We need your input! Come, stay for lunch, and make the meetings something you want to attend!

Language & Literacy are great entry points for child care professionals to engage and interact with young children across the learning continuum. In this interactive session participants will view videos, demonstrate and observe live presentations, and actively participate in language and literacy activities.  Bring a bag to take home all the rich resources from the jam-packed language & literacy workshop.

When you are a business owner, taxes are one of the most critical issues you face. We are here to help you with recordkeeping and understanding deductions that are specific to family child care businesses. This workshop will take a deep look at the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and how you may be able to take advantage of the new rules. It might be that you are paying more taxes than are necessary. Investment Advisor Representative Edmund Ip will show you a simple way of recordkeeping and help you identify deductible items. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about tax savings.

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 Aid 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.

Les invitamos a este taller con Carlos Aleman, especialista en impuestos para proveedoras de cuidado infantil y niñeras. Es una oportunidad para aprender cómo mantener al día y controlar las necesidades de los archivos de su negocio. Con una estrategia clara podrá empezar ahorrar en sus impuestos y tener dinero para planear sus vacaciones, financiar la escuela de sus hijos, y sobre todo, financiar su jubilación.

在此簡易報税講座裹,報稅專題主講人, Benjamin Lee (會計師和稅務專家), 將講解 目前與家庭托兒税務相關的規條、經營家庭托兒的實務、如何正確的記錄進出的賑 目、如何作好報税前的準備工作、學習如何作記錄、維護財務的平衡、並為未來報 稅作好省稅的計劃。

BANANAS is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

ECE teachers! Sign up now to join an Early Math cohort of teachers. Use the Project Approach and learn how to bring Early Math to children 0-5 years of age in a fun way!

The Project Approach is an ideal way to support children’s natural interest in math, build on children’s experience and knowledge, align teaching with CA Framework & Foundations, and support children’s math knowledge, problem-solving and reasoning skills.

Key Takeaways:
Individualized Coaching: A minimum of six coaching sessions to support your project
Group Planning & Reflection: Support to implement your project and learn from each other
Receive Incentives: Professional growth hours, lunch, fun math-related materials, and resources

As part of the cohort, you will participate in three workshops to develop your unique project.
Beginning your Project: Sat, Jan 25, 2020 | 9 am – 1 pm
Developing your Project: Sat, Mar 21, 2020 | 9 am – 1 pm
Math Share Fair Event: Sat, May 16, 2020 | 9 am – 1 pm

RCP y Primeros Auxilios es el curso que cumple con las 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 años.

Para recibir una beca parcial de $70, use este código de descuento (CDH-CPR-2019) mientras realiza el pago. Las becas son limitadas y es una por persona. Solo puede comprar un boleto y recibir una beca para usted. Estas becas son limitadas y son por orden de inscripción. Para todos los proveedores de cuidado infantil que viven o trabajan en Berkeley, tenemos una cantidad limitada disponible de becas completas. Por favor llámenos al 510-658-7353 para recibir el código de descuento.

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. Si desea inscribirse en ambas clases, llámenos para obtener el código de descuento.

RCP / primeros auxilios no es la clase de salud preventiva. La RCP / primeros auxilios debe tomarse cada dos años para obtener la licencia.

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

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

• Puede inscribirse por internet en bananasbunch.org o venir en persona a registrarse a BANANAS. (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 RCP 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 RCP 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.

Strengthening Families is an approach to working with families that builds upon family strengths, rather than focusing on deficits. It includes the following five protective factors:

Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

Social and Emotional Competence of Children

Parental Resilience

Social Connections

Concrete Support in Times of Need

These workshops will provide a deeper dive into each subject. Join us for this series where we will explore each of these protective factors closely, using exercises and discussion to deepen our knowledge to be the best support to our children, their parents and the families we serve.

Tue, Jan 28 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

Tue, Feb 25 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Social Emotional Competence of Children

Tue, Mar 24 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Parent Resilience

Tue, Apr 28 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Social Connections

Tue, May 26 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Concrete Support in Times of Need

ECE teachers! Sign up now to join an Early Math cohort of teachers. Use the Project Approach and learn how to bring Early Math to children 0-5 years of age in a fun way!

The Project Approach is an ideal way to support children’s natural interest in math, build on children’s experience and knowledge, align teaching with CA Framework & Foundations, and support children’s math knowledge, problem-solving and reasoning skills.

Key Takeaways:
Individualized Coaching: A minimum of six coaching sessions to support your project
Group Planning & Reflection: Support to implement your project and learn from each other
Receive Incentives: Professional growth hours, lunch, fun math-related materials, and resources

As part of the cohort, you will participate in three workshops to develop your unique project.
Beginning your Project: Sat, Jan 25, 2020 | 9 am – 1 pm
Developing your Project: Sat, Mar 21, 2020 | 9 am – 1 pm
Math Share Fair Event: Sat, May 16, 2020 | 9 am – 1 pm

Los conflictos son disputa y desacuerdos que forman parte de nuestras vidas. El objetivo de la resolución de conflictos es ayudar a los niños y adultos a emplear un conflicto en forma constructiva para el aprendizaje mutuo. Esta clase incluye juegos y dinámicas que se aplican en el salón directamente con los nenes. Los conflictos mas comunes son; sobre compartir, tomar turnos, resolver un problema común, etc.

Trauma 101 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 Aid 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.

We invite those of you who have attended a Trauma 101 the Preventing Compassion Fatigue class 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 trainings. During this session we will review the information discussed during the trainings, 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.

Working as an educator in current times is challenging. Early educators provide care to children who may be experiencing unstable living conditions, food insecurities, health and mental health concerns. What if you’re an educator experiencing these same conditions? Despite this, educators are expected to show up to work with on a smile on her/his face and open arms. The title “Put Your Oxygen Mask on First” is a gentle reminder that educators must breathe life into self before they can help put oxygen mask on others. This workshop will support participants to understand the connection between an educators’ wellness and children’s optimal development through current research and theory, learn self-care strategies created by early educators, and set self-care goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, reachable, and timely.

BANANAS is closed in observance of President’s Day.

Working as an educator in current times is challenging. Early educators provide care to children who may be experiencing unstable living conditions, food insecurities, health and mental health concerns. What if you’re an educator experiencing these same conditions? Despite this, educators are expected to show up to work with on a smile on her/his face and open arms. The title “Put Your Oxygen Mask on First” is a gentle reminder that educators must breathe life into self before they can help put oxygen mask on others. This workshop will support participants to understand the connection between an educators’ wellness and children’s optimal development through current research and theory, learn self-care strategies created by early educators, and set self-care goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, reachable, and timely.

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.

Strengthening Families is an approach to working with families that builds upon family strengths, rather than focusing on deficits. It includes the following five protective factors:

Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

Social and Emotional Competence of Children

Parental Resilience

Social Connections

Concrete Support in Times of Need

These workshops will provide a deeper dive into each subject. Join us for this series where we will explore each of these protective factors closely, using exercises and discussion to deepen our knowledge to be the best support to our children, their parents and the families we serve.

Tue, Jan 28 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

Tue, Feb 25 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Social Emotional Competence of Children

Tue, Mar 24 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Parent Resilience

Tue, Apr 28 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Social Connections

Tue, May 26 | 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Concrete Support in Times of Need

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