Starting Point's Training Calendar
At Starting Point, we provide high-quality, practical training for early childhood professionals across Northeast Ohio. Our training calendar includes professional development for child care teachers, administrators, family child care providers, and out-of-school time professionals—designed to strengthen programs, support staff, and improve outcomes for children and families.
Whether you’re looking for Ohio Approved (OA) hours, licensing-aligned training, leadership development, or hands-on classroom strategies, you’ll find upcoming workshops, courses, and learning series right here. Our sessions are led by experienced trainers who understand the real-world challenges of early learning programs—and focus on solutions you can use right away.
Beyond Homework Help: Engaging School-Age Children in FCC Without Turning Your Program into School
Process vs. Product Art in the Family Child Care Setting
The Heart of Family Child Care – Protecting Your Passion from Burnout
Magnificent Math
Balancing It All: Time and Organization Tips For Family Child Care Providers
Writing Anecdotal Notes
Frequently Asked Questions:
New trainings are added on a quarterly basis. Be sure to sign up for our Professional Development Connection newsletter so you don’t miss out.
Each training is associated with a ST#. Use this number to search on OCCRRA’s database.
We offer Online Self-Paced Trainings and In-Person Trainings for a variety of options that work for your busy schedule.
Our professional development opportunities are designed for:
Child care teachers and assistant teachers
Program directors and administrators
Family child care home providers
Out-of-school time and extended learning staff
Early childhood education leaders and supervisors
New professionals entering the early childhood field
Experienced educators looking to deepen skills or meet ongoing training requirements
If you work in early care and education in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, or Ashtabula County, or anywhere in Northeast Ohio, our training calendar is built for you.
Starting Point is Northeast Ohio’s Child Care Resource & Referral agency, serving families, providers, and communities for more than 35 years. We don’t just offer training—we work alongside early childhood professionals every day to strengthen programs, support quality improvement, and build a more stable child care system.
Our trainings are:
Grounded in real-world practice
Aligned with Ohio’s licensing and quality standards
Designed to be practical, not theoretical
Focused on both classroom impact and program sustainability
Led by experts who understand early childhood education in our region
Browse the training calendar below to find upcoming workshops, courses, and learning series. Each listing includes details on topic, audience, format, and Ohio Approved hours (when applicable). Registration links and deadlines are included on each training page.
New sessions are added regularly, so check back often to stay up to date on the latest professional development opportunities for early childhood educators and child care providers.
High-quality early childhood education starts with well-supported professionals. Starting Point’s training and professional development calendar connects child care providers in Northeast Ohio with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to build strong programs and positive learning environments for children. Explore upcoming early childhood training opportunities and take the next step in your professional growth today.
