The Child Care Coordination Office compiles this list of workshops and training events for individuals caring for children in order to support all areas of children’s development from birth through elementary age. These events are organized by third-party organizations, unless otherwise noted, and are not managed by the City of Irvine.
Please see the upcoming live and virtual workshops listed below to continue your professional development or parent education journey.
To view a list of recorded webinars and self-paced online training modules, as well as additional resources, please visit our On-Demand Training and Resources page.
June:
Active Parenting School-Aged Course
Gain help on how to build strong, healthy relationships with the children in your life. Join this six- or seven-part weekly series to discuss such topics as:
- The active parent
- Cooperation and communication
- Responsibility and discipline
- Building courage and self-esteem
- Understanding and redirecting misbehavior
- Active parenting for school and graduation
Organizations: Olive Crest and OC Health Care Agency
Audience: Parents and caregivers having children 6-12 years old
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Dates: Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, and 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, and 10, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 10, 24, 31, June 7, 14, and 21, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
*Please click on dates above to view flyer
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to view flier and registration instructions. For more information contact Ivette-Solorzano@olivecrest.org or 714-361-4381.
Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
A variety of online classes are available in June for families, caregivers, parents, and community.
Organization: Saddleback College FKCE
Audience: Orange County resource parents and kinship caregivers
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Dates: Click here (aqui para español) to view flyer with class schedule
Fee: Free
Information: Click above to view flier and click on registration links to register. After registering, participants receive a confirmation email about joining the class. Call 949-582-4884 or contact scfkce@saddleback.edu(link sends e-mail) or for more information.
Free Developmental Screening
Family Support Network provides free developmental screenings for children 0-5 years of age. The screening addresses a child’s cognitive, developmental, physical, and social progress. This is a one-on-one collaboration between therapists and caregivers to screen the child in the following areas:
- Speech and Language
- Behavior & Emotional
- Fine & Gross Motor
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Hearing
Organization: Family Support Network
Audience: For parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5 yrs
Location: Ponderosa Family Resource Center
320 E. Orangewood Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92802
Date: Friday, June 13th, 8:30am – 11:30pm
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view English, Spanish, and Vietnamese flyer. Call 714-447-3301 ext. 205 or email kaguilar@fsn-oc.org for question or information.
Potty Training: Creating Toileting Independence
This presentation will provide you with basic, practical hands-on strategies that every parent needs to understand to implement a successful toilet training program. Ms. Saxena will discuss approaches important for all children, as well as address unique issues that arise for children having special needs.
Organization: Comfort Connection Family Resource Center
Audience: Parents and Family Providers
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Date: Wednesday, June 18th, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier and click on registration links to register. Please register to receive log-on information. Call 714-558-5404 or email smarquezgonzalez@rcocdd.com for questions.
Fristers Summer Events
Fristers helps young parents, ages 13-25, build healthy and stable lives and families through educational classes and workshops, mentoring, case management, and the support of a caring community.
Organization: Fristers
Audience: Young Parents, ages 13-25
Location: Please click here for flyer and details
Date & Time: Jun 24 – Dad’s Night Out, 6-8 PM
Jul 16 – Mom’s Night Out, 6-8 PM
Jul 19 – Family Picnic, 11 AM – 2 PM
Aug 13 – Couples Night Out, 6:30-8:30 PM
Fee: All events are free
To register, please call Fristers at 949-387-7889
CHS 50 Year Milestone Child Care Provider Event
Join Children's Home Society of California (CHS) in celebrating 50 years of providing services through our Early Learning and Education Programs. Childcare providers will have the opportunity to check out our free Education & Resource Lending Library. You are also welcome to bring any children you have in your care to the event. We will have refreshments, and some fun activities set up for the children!
Organization: Children’s Home Society of California
Audience: Childcare Providers
Location: Children’s Home Society of California, 333 South Anita Drive, Suite 350, Orange, CA 92868
Dates: Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, June 13, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
*Click here to view flyer
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier and click on registration links to register. After registering, participants receive a confirmation email about joining the class. Call 949-582-4884 or contact scfkce@saddleback.edu(link sends e-mail) or for more information.
Active Parenting First Five Years Course
Join this course to build strong, healthy relationships with your children, address children’s problem behavior, minimize problems that disrupt family life, and raise responsible, caring children. During this four- or five-part series, discuss such topics as:
- You and your child
- Preventing problems
- Encouraging positive behavior
- Preparing for school success
Organization: Olive Crest
Audience: Parents and caregivers with children ages 0-5 years old
Location: Virtual
Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, and July 1, 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7, 8 AM – 10 AM
Thursdays (jueves), June (junio) 5, 12, 19, July (julio) 3, 10, and (y) 17, 5 PM – 7 PM (en español)
*Please click on dates above to view flyer
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to view flier and registration information or call 714-243-4292.
Active Parenting School-Aged Course
Gain help on how to build strong, healthy relationships with the children in your life. Join this six- or seven-part weekly series to discuss such topics as:
- The active parent
- Cooperation and communication
- Responsibility and discipline
- Building courage and self-esteem
- Understanding and redirecting misbehavior
- Active parenting for school and graduation
Organizations: Olive Crest and OC Health Care Agency
Audience: Parents and caregivers having children 6-12 years old
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Dates: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, July 1, and 8, 6 PM – 8 PM
Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7, and 14, 5 PM – 7 PM
Tuesdays (martes), June (junio) 10, 17, 24, July (julio) 1, 8, and (y) 15, 9 AM – 11 AM (en español)
*Please click on dates above to view flyer
Fee: Free
Information: Pre-registration required. Click here to view flier and registration instructions. For more information contact Ivette-Solorzano@olivecrest.org or 714-361-4381.
Boom and Zoom! Supporting Busy Preschool Boys
Do you sometimes find yourself overwhelmed in the 3-ring circus that is your healthy preschool classroom? You are not alone. Many teachers occasionally feel stressed by the “busy” play that preschool age children gravitate to, particularly the more rambunctious play many preschool boys naturally prefer. You may worry the tumbling might devolve into fighting, injury, increased noise, and a total loss of control. Wouldn’t it be great to capture the natural energy of preschool boys, maintain reasonable classroom expectations, and simultaneously foster children’s learning?
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2 PM – 3:30 PM.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
Preventing Power Struggles: How to Provide the Loving Boundaries Young Children Need to Thrive
One of the most critical components for establishing a safe, peaceful environment in early childhood programs is engaging children’s cooperation. But many classrooms (and households) are fraught with power struggles that ensue when a child is choosing not to, or is unable to, follow important directions. When power struggles prevail, everybody loses.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2 PM – 3:30 PM.
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to register. If unable to attend the live webinar, all registrants receive an email with the recording link the next business day after the live presentation.
