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.
July:
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.
Child Development Workshops – Feeding Solids
Join us to get all your questions answered by a professional in this casual and informative setting. Kids are welcome to come play during these classes. Feeding your child solids.
Organization: The Mommy Center
Audience: Orange County parents and caregivers
Location: The Mommy Center – 2541 Cabot Suite 105, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Dates: July 2, 2025 @ 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flier and click here to register.
Irvine Libraries
Irvine Libraries will be hosting events this summer to continue offering library program services. Programs will be available for children, teens, and adults, including book clubs, storytimes, and study halls.
- Summer Reading Program
June 9–July 31, Virtual via Beanstack
All ages are invited to read for fun and earn incentives this summer. - Pop-up Library
Drop in to get your library card, check out books, enjoy make-and-take crafts, and get familiar with Irvine Public Library's online resources. Every Sunday, June 8–July 13, 1-4 PM at Heritage Park Middle School YAT office. (14301 Yale Ave. at Walnut Ave.) - Children’s Activities Young readers are invited to explore a world of stories, songs, and smiles through engaging children’s events all summer long. From cozy Pajama Storytime sessions to sunny Storytime in the Park, there’s something magical for every learner. These free programs support early literacy and are a perfect way to make reading fun.
- Family Storytime Saturdays
- University Community Center - 1 Beech Tree Lane at Culver Drive
and University Drive- July 12, 10 a.m.
- July 19, 10 a.m.
- July 26, 10 a.m.
- University Community Center - 1 Beech Tree Lane at Culver Drive
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: OMID Multicultural Institute for Development
2101 Business Center Dr. #150
Irvine, CA 92612
Date: Friday, July 18, 8:30am – 11:30pm
Fee: Free
Information: Click here to view flyer. Call 714-447-3301 ext. 205 or email kaguilar@fsn-oc.org for question or information.
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: 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
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 via Zoom
Dates: Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (In-person)
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, and 29, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Thursdays, July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursdays, July 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21, and 28, 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM
*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 and Thursdays, July 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 24, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, and 12, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wednesdays, July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tuesdays (martes), July (Julio) 15, 22, 29, August (Agosto) 5, 12, 19 and (y) 26, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
*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.
How To Talk with Infants and Toddlers to Build Receptive and Expressive Language Development
In this exciting webinar you will learn the elements of healthy receptive and expressive language development and explore the five modes of early communication between adults and children. Join Collaborative Parenting Coach and the founder of Core4Parenting, Cara Tyrrell, M.Ed. to learn how newborns, infants, and toddlers turn our words into meaning, foundational beliefs, emotional regulation and the development of social skills.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, July 9, 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.
Understanding Developmental Screening: A Powerful Tool to Support Young Children and Families
Join early childhood development experts and authors, Sue Yockelson, Ph.D., BCBA and Liz Twombly, M.S. to demystify developmental screening. This thought-provoking webinar will highlight developmental screening’s powerful role in supporting young children and their families during the critical first five years of life. You will explore how developmental screening—especially when integrated into your early learning program—can help identify a child’s strengths and potential areas for support.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Thursday, July 17, 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.
What Do Young Children Think About: The development of inquiry and invention
Children are born with a voracious appetite for information- they look, listen, touch, taste and explore whenever possible. This hunger for knowledge is the engine that drives cognitive development. By the time children are three, they can explore not only the physical world around them, but many things they can neither see nor touch, the past, the future, and the world of rules and customs, among other intangible concepts. During the third year of life, a new skill emerges- the capacity to invent. They invent while playing, telling stories, and navigating everyday life. Yet these two powerhouses of intellectual achievement are often ignored within school settings.
Organization: Early Childhood Investigations
Audience: Early childhood educators and professionals
Location: Virtual
Date: Wednesday, July 23, 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.
