Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Pediatric First Aid/CPR is required. Please visit with Stacey to schedule a class today. 

Initial Training

Register for the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner Registry at www.mtecp.org

After you register, please create an account Childcaretraining.org. You are required to complete the following four classes below. 

After completing these trainings, please send your certificates to admin@bigtimberdaycare.com

Infant Safety Essentials

(Not required for Summer STEM Camp Employees) 

Must be done in the first 30 days of hire.

Critical safety practices for caring for infants, including safe sleep practices, emergency procedures, and injury prevention techniques. Essential for ensuring the well-being of our youngest children.

Early Childhood Essentials

Must be done in the first 60 days of hire.

Covers the foundational principles and best practices for early childhood care, focusing on child development, health, and safety. 

New Staff Health & Safety Orientation

Must be done in the first 60 days of hire.

Covers essential health and safety practices for new staff, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for children and staff.

Together We Grow

Must be done in the first 60 days of hire.

Provides an introduction to several essential topics for early childhood teachers to learn about:

  • Child development

  • Working with families

  • Positive guidance

Big Timber Daycare Training

Complete the following 21 training videos to enhance your skills and knowledge in childcare:

The Secret to Helping Any Child Follow your Directions

Discover effective strategies to engage and empower children, ensuring they follow your directions with enthusiasm and understanding.

How to Talk to Parents

Learn effective communication techniques for interacting with parents.

The Importance of Outside Time

Understand the benefits of outdoor activities for children's development.

How to be Actively Supervising Children

Discover strategies to ensure children are always under attentive supervision.

Staff Ratios and Why It Is Important

Learn the importance of maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios for safety and quality care.

Mission, Vision, Values

Get acquainted with Big Timber Daycare's core principles and objectives.

How to Run a Classroom

Explore tips and best practices for managing a classroom effectively.

How to Talk to Children

Learn age-appropriate communication techniques to engage with children.

Importance of Cleanliness in Big Timber Daycare

Understand the role of cleanliness in maintaining a healthy environment.

Learning about Teamwork at BTDC

Discover the importance of teamwork and collaboration among staff.

Opening and Closing Procedures

Learn the essential steps for opening and closing the daycare each day.

How We Change Diapers at Big Timber Daycare & Teach Potty Time

Master the proper techniques for diaper changing and potty training.

Using Kangarootime to Clock In/Out

Learn how to use the Kangarootime system for clocking in and out.

Taking Lunch Breaks

Understand the guidelines for taking lunch breaks effectively.

Requesting Time Off

Learn the process for requesting time off and managing leave.

Utilizing Benefits

Discover the benefits available to you and how to make the most of them.

Disciplining at Big Timber Daycare

Learn positive and effective discipline strategies for managing behavior.

Encouraging Good Nutrition with Our Little Eaters

Understand how to promote healthy eating habits among children.

Using Kangarootime in Our Day-to-Day Operations and Successfully Communicating with Parents

Learn how to use Kangarootime for daily operations and parent communication.

Flexibility in Our Childcare Program: Handling Sickness, Call Outs, and Adapting

Discover strategies for managing unexpected absences and adapting to changes.

Building Positive Relationships with the Children in Your Classroom

Learn techniques for fostering strong, positive relationships with the children in your care.