Child Care Aware West/Central District

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Child Care Aware West/Central District We strive to have a diverse inclusive child care system.

Child Care Aware West/Central District is a program of Milestones: our mission is to build brighter futures, nurture growth, and create pathways to success for the early childhood community.

Courageous Conversations: Discussing A Child's Development With Families📍Waite Park - Milestones 📅 Thursday, November 5t...
10/16/2026

Courageous Conversations: Discussing A Child's Development With Families
📍Waite Park - Milestones
📅 Thursday, November 5th
💲$10.00 Level 2 KCF III
👉Register on Develop: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459599/detail)

🌟In-person learning where providers can ask immediate questions and get feedback from trainers and peers in real time

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞6E: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville Counties👉 Finding the training is easy — just head to ...
10/14/2026

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞
6E: Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Renville Counties

👉 Finding the training is easy — just head to Develop (https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search)and enter the 6-digit ID number (found in orange on these pictures) and enter it into Develop on the left-hand side under "Event ID". Or explore the links below!

Hutchinson: November 9th
https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:464216/detail)

Litchfield:
November 17th
Stop Doing That: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459602/detail)

Willmar: November 5th
SUID/AHT: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459600/detail)

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞6W: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, Yellow Medicine Counties👉 Finding the training ...
10/14/2026

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞
6W: Big Stone, Chippewa, Lac qui Parle, Swift, Yellow Medicine Counties

👉 Finding the training is easy — just head to Develop (https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search)and enter the 6-digit ID number (found in orange on these pictures) and enter it into Develop on the left-hand side under "Event ID". Or explore the links below!

Benson: November 10th
Stop doing that: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:461527/detail)

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞8: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock Counties👉 Find...
10/14/2026

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞
8: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock Counties

👉 Finding the training is easy — just head to Develop (https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search)and enter the 6-digit ID number (found in orange on these pictures) and enter it into Develop on the left-hand side under "Event ID". Or explore the links below!

Marshall: November 9th & 16th
Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459388/detail)

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞7W: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright Counties👉 Finding the training is easy — just head to D...
10/14/2026

🌞November Training Drop! 🌞
7W: Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright Counties

👉 Finding the training is easy — just head to Develop (https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search)and enter the 6-digit ID number (found in orange on these pictures) and enter it into Develop on the left-hand side under "Event ID". Or explore the links below!

Big Lake: November 12th
Moving Across the Midline: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:461143/detail)

Buffalo: November 10th
Toilet Learning: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459274/detail)

Sauk Rapids: November 2nd
SUID/AHT: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:461676/detail)

Waite Park:
November 5th
Courageous Conversations: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459599/detail)
November 7th & 14th Introductions to Children: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:461142/detail)
November 17th
Active Supervision: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search/(slider-new:459607/detail)

🌟 Join Us for Our Monthly Virtual Develop Tutorial! 🌟Our next session is coming up tomorrow, October 14th from 1:00–1:30...
10/13/2026

🌟 Join Us for Our Monthly Virtual Develop Tutorial! 🌟

Our next session is coming up tomorrow, October 14th from 1:00–1:30pm — and you won’t want to miss it!

Whether you're new to Develop or just need a refresher, this quick 30ish-minute tutorial will walk you through essential features, including:
✔️ Setting up an organization account
✔️ Effectively searching for trainings
✔️ Registering staff for trainings
✔️ Finding learning records and viewing staff progress
✔️ Understanding the difference between the Training Tab and Reports Tab

🔗 Registration is required — sign up by clicking here:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TQTc5AH6SAOofueeFcwcbA?fbclid=IwY2xjawUqQ0hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXhmVm1nWHRyYUQ5RG5HMHBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVoNx-RLKUEdH1-W1_yw8eePtredX4mipmVtf2myXoQcI-5TAqvEp8Irxpuk_aem_usN8gjdTydkwvfnOi0k1_g #/registration

🌟 Thinking about becoming Parent Aware Rated? 🌟Join us for an upcoming Parent Aware Information Session to learn more ab...
10/12/2026

🌟 Thinking about becoming Parent Aware Rated? 🌟

Join us for an upcoming Parent Aware Information Session to learn more about the rating process, what it means for your program, and the benefits Parent Aware can offer.

💡 Have questions? This is a great opportunity to get answers and learn what the process could look like for your program!

🎁 BONUS! Everyone who attends will be entered into a drawing to win a prize donated by Lakeshore Learning and Milestones ! Two winners will be selected at random.

Registration Links:
👉Thursday, October 22nd from 6:00-7:00pm https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9RwrkC1KQ42CHriJBVwMWw
👉Wednesday, November 4th from 1:00-2:00 pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/05qKePBUTL-wC41Kun9yUw

🌟Please take some time to fill out the Professional Development Survey!We recognize that professionals in the early chil...
10/10/2026

🌟Please take some time to fill out the Professional Development Survey!

We recognize that professionals in the early childhood field are asked to complete many surveys. This particular survey is open from October 1st-31st and will inform the Professional Development Delivery Plan Staff in your area and across the state. Child Care Aware is also promoting the Market Rate Survey, open from October 3, 2026, to January 29, 2027. Every three years, the State of Minnesota is required to conduct a market rate survey and gather rate information from all child care programs. This is an opportunity to provide important information to families looking for child care and to inform the calculation of reimbursement rates for the Child Care Assistance Program.

We encourage you to take time to fill out both of these important surveys.

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WGT39ZZ
Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBJLC6Z
Somali: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GDBMKZM

Address

Waite Park, MN
56387

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13202515081

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