Provider Insider, Winter 2026
January, February, March 2026
Dear Child Care Providers,
We’re excited to share that Every Child Belongs (ECB), Oregon’s early childhood suspension and expulsion prevention initiative, has launched in Clackamas County.
How do I Connect to Supports? Every Child Belongs Connect (ECB Connect) is the way for providers to get access to Every Child Belongs resources and services. Providers don't have to know which service fits their needs or call around to different places to find the right support. ECB Connect makes it quick and easy to request support.
1. Visit everychildbelongs.org
2. Click on the “Start Here” button in your preferred language
3. Complete a short form describing your concerns
4. Submit the form
5. A trained ECB specialist from your region will follow up with support, generally within 1-2 business days
Want to Learn More? Visit everychildbelongs.org to learn more and view answers to frequently asked questions.
Thank you for the essential role you play in supporting Oregon’s children and families. We look forward to partnering with you through Every Child Belongs.
Warmly,
Sandy Meados, CCRR Program Coordinator
Getting Started: Becoming a Provider
There are two paths to becoming a child care provider: becoming a Licensed Child Care Provider or become a Listed Child Care Provider with DHS. Read below to learn the benefits of each type of provider and what trainings each type of provider needs to complete.
Become a Licensed Child Care Provider
As a licensed Family Licensed Child Care Provider, you can care for up to 10 children at one time. To become a licensed provider through Office of Child Care (OCC), you will need to attend a free, two part Introduction to Registered Family Child Care. Part 1 can be found online. See dates below for Part 2. You will also need to complete the required Health and Safety Schedule listed below before applying (we offer two kinds of CPR, but you only need to take one).
Upcoming Introduction to Registered Family Child Care Part 2 sessions:
- Jan 8, 9am-12pm (92435)
- Feb 12, 9am-12pm (92436)
- Mar 12, 9am-12pm (92437)
Pre-registration required. Call us at Child Care Resource & Referral of Clackamas County at 503-675-4100 to register.
Become a Listed Child Care Provider with ERDC/ODHS
As a Regulated Subsidy DHS Listed Provider, you can care for up to 3 children at one time. Being listed through Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) Department of Human Services (DHS) means that you are approved to receive subsidy payment for child care of approved families. To become listed through DHS, you will need to attend a free, two part ERDC Child Care Provider Orientation. Part 1 can be found online. See dates below for Part 2. Providers must be active and have received a letter telling them they need to take the ERDC/ODHS Child Care Provider Orientation, which we offer once per month. https://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ASSISTANCE/CHILD-CARE/Pages/Provider-Listing.aspx
Upcoming sessions of ERDC Child Care Provider Orientation Part 2:
- Jan 15, 9am-11am (92438)
- Feb 19, 9am-11a, (92439)
- Mar 19, 9am-11am (92440)
Pre-registration required. Call us at Child Care Resource & Referral of Clackamas County at 503-675-4100 to register.
Getting started with Spark - Introduction to Spark
Spark is Oregon's Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). It is a voluntary program designed to support and recognize high quality early childhood care and education programs. Sign up for an introduction class in English or Spanish today, only for Child Care Providers in Clackamas County. Call us at Child Care Resource & Referral of Clackamas County at 503-675-4100 to register.
Health and Safety Schedule
Four trainings need to be taken before turning in Child Care Listing Form to ODHS.
- Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety: available on demand, free
- Foundations for Learning: available on demand, free
- Safe Sleep Packet: available on demand, free
- Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect: available on demand, free
- Food Handler Packet: available on demand, free. The Food Handler test can be taken online.
- CPR and First Aid Certification* Adult, Infant, and Child, $65. Upcoming classes:
- In-person CPR and First Aid Certification
- CPR & First Aid Jan 31st, 9am-3pm (Spanish) (91902)
- CPR & First Aid Feb 7th, 9am-3pm (English) (91901)
- Blended CPR and First Aid Certification (First Aid online, CPR in person)
The CPR and First Aid class is required for child care licensing and must be renewed every two years. Licensed family child care providers (only the person named on the license) renewing their license can take this training at no cost by emailing ccrr@clackesd.org or calling 503-675-4100 to register. All others must register online through our website, clackesd.org/ccrr. Providers applying to be license-exempt take the Health & Safety set before the CCR&R training.
Upcoming Trainings
Click the links to learn more and register!
A key to the Oregon Registry Training codes is available below the list of upcoming trainings.
Please read our registration and training policies and distance learning policies and procedures before registering.
January
Date: Jan. 5, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: DIV/FCS, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Rhonda Schock
(92083) Ampliando mi entorno al aire libre
Date: Jan. 7, 6pm-8pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: LEC, Set 2, ARC: PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Maria Gonzalez
Date: Jan 8, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: DIV/FCS, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Cassandra Hernandez
Date: Jan. 12, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Language: Russian
CKC: SN, Set 3, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Alona Halychanska
Date: Jan 13, 6pm-7pm
Language: English
CKC: PM, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Kerry Wels
(92241) Exploring the Reggio Emilia Inspired Approach (STATE)
Date: Jan 14, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: LEC, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Aoife Magee
(91621) Take the Data, Not the Diagnosis
Date: Jan 15, 6pm-8pm
Language: English
CKC: UGB, Set: 2, ARC: PS/SA
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Sara Smart
Date: Jan 15, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: HSN, Set 1, ARC: n/a
Cost: $10
Location: Online
Trainer: Paula Lynam
Date: Jan 21, 12pm-1:30pm
Language: English
CKC: PPLD, Set: 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Kiki Omoto
(92272) Diseño de Estrategias Ambientales para la Gestión Conductual Efectiva (STATE)
Date: Jan 22, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: LEC/UGB, Set: 2, ARC: PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Roxana Hoyle
(92223) Documenting Observations Confidently and Professionally
Date: Jan. 27, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: OA, Set: 2, ARC: IT/PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Cassandra Hernandez
(91620) Safe & Sound: Best Practices for Child Supervision
Date: Jan 29, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: HSN, Set: 2, ARC:
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Joyce McCoy
Date: Jan 29, 6pm-8pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: PM, Set 1, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Bertha Camacho & Veronica Mendoza Ochoa
February
(92244) Sensory Smarts: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs in Infants and Toddlers (STATE)
Date: Feb 2, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: LEC/SN, Set 3, ARC: IT
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Cindy Ryan
Date: Feb 5, 6pm-8pm
Language: English
CKC: HSN, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Kathleen Walker-Henderson
Date: Feb 10, 6pm-8pm
Language: English
CKC: SN, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Jennifer Cork
(92084) Planificación de comidas sabrosas en el salón
Date: Feb. 11, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: HSN, Set 2, ARC: IT/PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Cassandra Hernandez
Language: English
CKC: PM, Set: 1, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Bertha Camacho & Veronica Mendoza Ochoa
(92248) Adults Want Agency in Learning: Adult Learning Principles Series (STATE)
Date: Feb 18, 12pm-1:30pm
Language: English
CKC: PPLD, Set: 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Jasmin Rivera
(92264) De-Escalation Strategies for Early Childhood Educators (STATE)
Date: Feb 18, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: UGB, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Jose Hernandez
(92265) Trauma y sus tipos (STATE)
Date: Feb 19, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: HSN, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Sara Ashou
Date: Feb 23, 6pm-9pm
Language: Russian
CKC: HGD, Set 2, ARC: PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Alona Halychanska
(92267) Niños jugando – Cerebros en acción (STATE)
Date: Feb 23, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: HGD, Set 2, ARC: IT/PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Lucia Aleman
SEIU: The Basics of the Child Meal Pattern Requirements (STATE)
Date: Feb 24, 6pm-7pm
Language: English
CKC: HSN, Set 1, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Carmen Romero
(92268) Estrategias de desescalada para educadores de la primera infancia: Calma en el Chaos (STATE)
Date: Feb 25, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: UGB, Set 2, ARC: PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Jose Hernandez
(91641) Regulation: Examining Strategies for Early Childhood Educators
Date: Feb 26, 6pm-8pm
Language: English
CKC: HSN, Set 2, ARC: PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Sara Smart
March
Date: Mar 3, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: OA, Set 2, ARC: IT/PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Rhonda Schock
(91622) La integración de prácticas fundamentales socioemocionales en su programa
Date: Mar 4, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: UGB, Set 2, ARC: ???
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Gisela Morales
(92194) Collaborative Leadership: Building a Positive Workplace Culture (STATE)
Date: Mar. 5, 6pm-8pm
Language: English
CKC: PPLD, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Stephen Karmol
(92270) Discussing Gender Expression in Early Childhood (STATE)
Date: Mar 10, 6pm-8pm
Language: English
CKC: DIV, Set 1, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Samuel Broaden
SEIU Conceptos básicos de los requisitos del patrón de comidas para niños (STATE)
Date: Mar 11, 6pm-7pm
Language: English
CKC: HSN, Set 1, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Carmen Romero
(92271) Addressing Proprioception and Vestibular Needs in the Classroom: A Teacher's Toolkit (STATE)
Date: Mar 12, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: SN, Set: 2, ARC: PS/SA
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Amy Williams
Date: Mar 16, 6pm-9pm
Language: Russian
CKC: HGD, Set: 2, ARC: IT
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Alona Halychanska
92224 Using the ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE as Tools to Support Programs and Families
Date: Mar. 17, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: OA, Set 2, ARC: IT/PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Cassandra Hernandez
(92273) Adults Need Practice to Internalize Learning: Adult Learning Principles Series (STATE)
Date: Mar 18, 12pm-1:30pm
Language: English
CKC: PPLD, Set: 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: FREE
Location: Online
Trainer: Kiki Omoto
(92274) Inclusive Transitions: Assessing Kinder Readiness for Every Child (STATE)
Date: Mar 19, 6pm-9pm
Language: English
CKC: SN/OA, Set 2, ARC: PS
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Danielle Stamm Thomas
(92275) Alfabetización a través de los idiomas: Apoyando a las familias multilingües (STATE)
Date: Mar 25, 6pm-9pm
Language: Spanish
CKC: DIV/FCS, Set 2, ARC: n/a
Cost: $20
Location: Online
Trainer: Lorena Rodriguez
Oregon Registry Training Key
- DIV – Diversity
- FCS – Families & Community Systems
- HGD – Human Growth & Development
- LEC – Learning Environments & Curriculum
- OA – Observation & Assessment
- SN – Special Needs
- UGB – Understanding & Guiding Behavior
- HSN – Health Safety & Nutrition
- PPLD – Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
- PM – Program Management
- Set One training presents introductory knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to provide an overview of basic principles, theories, and/or research. Participants are expected to gain basic, introductory knowledge of session topics.
- Set Two training presents intermediate knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to build on previous knowledge by having professionals use what they have already learned and experienced to think in depth and to learn more. Session are developed assuming that participants already have basic knowledge of the subject in order to participate at this intermediate level of complexity.
- Set Three training presents advanced knowledge. The purpose of these sessions is to provide in-depth study of the session topic. Sessions provide opportunities for analysis, comparison, critical examination, evaluation, research, and/or practical study. Set Three participants are expected to already have significant and/or intermediate knowledge of and professional experience in the session topic.