WKU Family Child Care Network

09/01/2026

A Reminder: Registration for Picking Our Picky Eaters training is LIVE! The location information will be provided upon registering for the event.
Register at the following link:

The Account Log-In email address must match and be the same person as the Group/Account Contact to keep accurate data for events attended - even if the account contact is NOT ATTENDING. Create an account or use an existing login account to register yourself or to register a group. Your password must...

08/31/2026

Just Announced from DCC: KYTRIS will be inaccessible during the two week blackout period starting on Friday, September 11th at 6pm EST. After that blackout period, KYTRIS will no longer be available, and the new C**T TRIS system will be live, starting September 28th. If you will need your Training Records during this transition time, please download them before the blackout period.

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08/28/2026

Save the Date! We can't wait to see everyone at the next Family Child Care Conference in March!

08/21/2026

When working on putting together your Annual Family Engagement, especially when you are working towards STARS, make sure you are documenting the goals for the activity, how the families are participating in the learning, and how you are documenting the event. This can be documented through sign in sheets with families signatures and/or photos from the event.

08/19/2026

Early Childhood Institute Registration is open!

Register Here for the Early Childhood Institute:

https://ky.accessgov.com/goec/Forms/Page/goec/registration/

08/11/2026

With schools around the state going back into session, we can take this as our cue to begin another round of check points with our children and families. Did you know you can pull information from the Developmental Screeners, KY Early Childhood Standards, and CDC Developmental Milestones to add activities to your lesson plan? Talk with your local specialist to discuss new strategies for this next school year!

08/06/2026

Picking Our Picky Eaters Training Registration is LIVE! This is an In Person Training Event that counts towards Special Education Needs on ECE-TRIS. This 2 hour training will take place in Owensboro on Monday, September 28th, starting at 5:45pm. Register here: https://wku.eventsair.com/2026-09-picky/reg/Site/Register

Training Announcement: Registration for Picking Our Picky Eaters training is now LIVE! The location information will be provided upon registering for the event. Register at the following link: https://wku.eventsair.com/2026-09-picky/reg/Site/Register

08/04/2026

🌱 Gardening supports science, language, literacy, motor skills, patience, routines, and social and emotional growth in young children. Discover its benefits today!
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07/31/2026

Let's have a sneak peek at an upcoming in-person training! This training will count towards Special Education Needs hours, and is open to all Certified and Licensed Child Care Providers. Registration information coming out soon!

07/30/2026

Looking for an easy summer project? Gardening works in language development, science, math, physical development, and social emotional skills just in the act alone! Add in a story, or talk about farmers, and you have literacy and social studies! What would you grow in your garden?