Books and tapes are useful training tools. Check with agencies and other centers for recommendations. Book catalogues and your local library can also be sources of ideas. Child care program budgets are always stretched thin. Show your staff that training is important by setting money aside for it.
Some programs pay their staff members a small amount to present a workshop.
This shows that you value their work, and it does not cost a lot. Other programs have asked employers or community agencies to fund their training plans. Survey staff members to find the best time to offer training. There is rarely one time that is perfect for everyone. If you train outside the normal work day, you must decide whether or not to require attendance.