Child Care Administrator Retreat- November 2026
About this Event
Family Group Family Child Care Mini Conference
Agenda:
Check in | 7:30 am
Morning Sessions | 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Mid-Morning Sessions | 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Lunch | 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Afternoon Sessions | 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Last Afternoon Session | 2:30pm-3:30pm
Additional Information:
6 hours of training | 0.6 CEUs
Buffet Lunch
Vendors
Financial Aid:
Funding may be available for Center and School-age providers through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) by visiting ECETP.
Eligible Quality Stars NY programs will receive a code to register using QSNY funding.
Cost: $210
Credit card payment will be required at checkout.
Morning Sessions
🕑: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Child Care Center Administrators
Host: Jackie Farmer
Info: Organizational Climate
Administrators set the tone for continuous program assessment and for developing strategies to encourage staff retention, professional development and on-going program improvement. It is essential to understand how prioritizing the quality of our work life is beneficial to staff, children, families and our community. Walk away feeling energized and ready to implement practical strategies to improve the workplace climate.
Training Topic areas:
🕑: 08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
School Age Administrators
Host: Emily Cuccio
Info: Positive Onboarding for School Age Programs
This professional development training is designed for school age program administrators who want to create a welcoming, organized, and relationship-centered onboarding experience for new staff. Participants will explore how intentional onboarding practices can communicate program values, build confidence, strengthen team connection, and set a positive tone that supports staff retention and a culture of positivity from the very beginning.
Training Topic areas:
Mid Morning Sessions
🕑: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Child Care Center Administrators
Host: Jessica Howe
Info: CBK Primary Competencies and PD Planning Tool for Early Childhood Leaders
The Core Body of Knowledge and companion tools provide the NYS workforce with shared knowledge, skills, and practices for the workforce. This session includes an overview of these tools and their intended use. Participants will receive an opportunity to explore the Primary Competencies and practice using the PD Planning Tool. Participants will leave with an increased understanding of these tools and the benefits of their use.
Training Topic areas:
🕑: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
School Age Administrators
Host: Timothy Fowler
Info: Coaching as Supervision
Practice coaching techniques live in a group! Supervisors and directors will explore techniques that support on-the-job staff growth and development in this workshop. Building on positive youth development approaches, participants will learn what staff need to be dependable, independent adults in the workplace, and what leadership needs to do to get them there.
Training Topic areas:
Afternoon Session
🕑: 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Child Care Center Administrators
Host: QSNY
Info: QUALITYstarsNY: A Partner in Your Program’s Quality Journey
Curious about what QUALITYstarsNY can offer your program? This session provides an overview of QUALITYstarsNY, its quality improvement approach, and the supports available to participating programs. Hear directly from current program participants about their experiences, and the impact of QUALITYstarsNY on their programs. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how QUALITYstarsNY can support their program’s goals and ongoing quality improvement.
Training Topic areas:
🕑: 01:15 PM - 03:15 PM
School Age Administrators
Info: Strengthening Your School-Age Program: Resources, Support & Quality Improvement
School-age programs are navigating an ever-changing landscape of regulations, professional development needs, staffing challenges, and quality improvement. This session will provide administrators with an overview of the support and resources available through the New York State Network for Youth Success.
We’ll explore the Network’s professional development opportunities, School-Age Care Credential support, technical assistance, resources, and other benefits available to Network members. We’ll also take a closer look at the emerging Quality Stars work in New York State and what it may mean for school-age programs as the system develops.
Participants will leave with a better understanding of the resources available to support their programs, their staff, and their ongoing commitment to quality.
Training Topic areas:
Last Afternoon Session
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
All Administrators
Info: OCFS Updates
This presentation will include Albany Regional Office updates along with a review of available resources and initiatives. There will be time after the presentation to answer any questions.
All Administrators
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 210.00
