Hively

Building a Strong Foundation for Your Child Care Program: Contracts and Policies
2026-03-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Prospective Licensees, newly licensed Family Home Child Care Providers, and experienced Family Home Child Care Providers new to writing a Contract and Policy Handbook are invited to learn:
• How to Be Friendly While You Keep it Business
• The Importance of Clear Communication
• What to Consider When Writing Your Family Home Child Care Contract
• What to Consider When Writing Your Child Care Program Policies
• Enforcing Your Family Home Child Care Contract and Policies
Participants who complete this training will receive a copy of Tom Copeland’s Contracts and Policies in a digital or hard copy format. This text includes sample contract and policies language.
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

Parent Cafe: Let's Get Real!
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Please join Hively staff, parents, foster parents and guardians as parents are guided to build community while learning a variety of strategies from each other that help build strong family foundations. The conversations are genuine, the people are real, and the experience stays with you.
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All Things Business: Developing the Skills to Operate a Family Home Child Care Business
2026-03-18 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
New or recently licensed child care providers will gain a better understanding of:
• Hively programs and services
• How Hively programs and services support child care providers and families
• How to communicate with families
• A variety of marketing strategies
• Setting child care rates
• Writing a child care contracts and policies
By the end of this presentation, attendees will be better equipped in making more informed decisions for their child care business.
Learning Objectives:
1. Be informed about Hively programs and services and how to support families with these resources
2. Have more confidence when communicating with families
3. Explore other marketing strategies to promote your child care business
4. Identify what the average cost of rates are in the county
5. Learn the basics about contracts and policies, record keeping, and marketing
Child Care Means Business 101, #2
CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours.
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Livermore CAPE Parent Meetings
2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | CAPE-Almond Center, 1401 Almond Avenue Livermore, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
Hively will be attending CAPE’s Spring Parent Informational Meetings. While this event is primarily intended for families in the program, everyone is welcome to stop by the Hive on Wheels van to access helpful resources. Our certified enrollment specialists will be available to assist with CalFresh applications, and we will also be giving away free diapers, wipes, clothes, and books. Come join the fun and get the support and resources you need!

Pop-up at Wexford Way
2026-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | 6900 Mariposa Circle Dublin, 6900 Mariposa Circle Dublin, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
The Hive on Wheels will be popping up in the Wexford Way parking lot once again for a Spring Break Resource Fair! Come get the resources you need at this one-stop shop. Although the event is taking place within the Wexford Way complex, it is not reserved for residents only—anyone in the public is welcome to join and access the resources they need.

EMSA Approved, 8 Hour, Preventive Health Training 2-Part Series Module 1
2026-03-20 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Hively offers a FREE 8-hour, EMSA approved, Preventive Health training including the required hour of nutrition training and Lead Poisoning Prevention curriculum. Pre-registration is required. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory to complete certification.
For more information, to register to attend, or to schedule a one-on-one training please contact 510.383.0179 or dfuller@behively.org.Preventive Health Series
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This live training will be conducted via Zoom. Participants must be able to keep audio and video on during the entire training. Materials are required to participate in this training. Registration will close on Monday, 16 March 2026 to allow time for materials to be shipped to participants.

Measure C Orientation
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:30 | Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, CA, 94566, United States
Join us for the Measure C March Orientation — a community event focused on strengthening Alameda County’s early learning and care system! The Hive on Wheels team will be there sharing free family resources, including diapers, wipes, children’s books, and information about enrolling in affordable health coverage through Covered California. Come learn how Measure C is improving access to quality child care and supporting early educators, while connecting with local partners dedicated to helping families thrive.

Know Your Value: Marketing for Family Home Child Care Programs
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:30 | CA
Prospective Licensees, newly licensed and experienced Family Home Child Care Providers new to marketing strategies are invited to learn about creating a Marketing Plan that includes:

Identifying the Benefits of Your Child Care Program
Marketing within Your Community
Marketing Online
Short Term and Long Term Marketing Strategies
Building Authentic Business Relationships
Evaluating Your Successes and Challenges

Participants who complete this training will receive a copy of Tom Copeland’s Marketing Guide in a digital or hard copy format.
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

Conducting Better Business: Recordkeeping for Family Home Child Care
2026-03-23 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Conducting Better Business: Recordkeeping for Family Home Child Care Providers
Prospective Licensees, newly licensed Family Home Child Care Providers, and Family Home Child Care Providers new to keeping Child Care related records are invited to learn about the importance of choosing a recordkeeping system and maintaining fiscal documents and records, including:
• Creating a plan to tracking expenses
• Tracking Receipts, Income, and Expenses
• Registering Your Family Home Child Care Business Name
• Deductible Expenses
• The importance of accurately figuring Time & Space Percentage
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will become familiar with creating a plan for tracking program Income, Expenses, Receipts, and Deductions.
• Participants will become familiar with identifying non-deductible and deductible expenses.
• Participants will become familiar with Time-Space Percentage.
Child Care Means Business 201, #3.
Participants who complete this training will receive a copy of Tom Copeland’s Record Keeping Guide in a digital or hard copy format.
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

Hively Book Club
2026-03-25 13:00 - 13:30 | CA
Join us for our Book Club! Once a month we will read a new book, and each attendee will receive a copy of the book! Build your children’s book library and the tools to implement them into your child care program or home!
*Please note: All participants are expected to use the educational incentive for the children in their care and/or to build up their early literacy library in their program and/or home.
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Planning for Success: Curriculum and Environments
2026-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
This session will give prospective and newly licensed Family home Child Care Providers an opportunity to explore various curriculum ideas. Participants will learn key strategies when creating an environment for a variety of age groups. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to enhance their child care environment and curriculum.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will explore various curriculum activities for children 0-13 years old
2. Acquire knowledge and understanding of how to create an enriching environment for children 0-13 years old
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

POLL: Anchor Texts and Experiences
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
This session introduces the use of Anchor Texts and Experiences to build oral language and conceptual understanding. Participants learn how to plan meaningful, vocabulary-rich experiences that support learning in both home languages and English using interactive strategies that deepen engagement and comprehension.
CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Dual Language Development (DLL)
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours.
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EMSA Approved, 8-Hour, Preventive Health Training 2-Part Series Modules 2&3
2026-03-27 13:00 - 17:00 | CA
Hively offers a FREE 8-hour, EMSA approved, Preventive Health training including the required hour of nutrition training and Lead Poisoning Prevention curriculum. Pre-registration is required. Attendance at both sessions is mandatory to complete certification.
For more information, to register to attend, or to schedule a one-on-one training please contact 510.383.0179 or dfuller@behively.org.
REGISTER HERE
This live training will be conducted via Zoom. Participants must be able to keep audio and video on during the entire training. Materials are required to participate in this training. Registration will close on Monday, 16 March 2026 to allow time for materials to be shipped to participants.

Family Home Child Care Disaster Planning 3-Part Series 'Part 1: Communication in Disasters'
2026-03-28 09:00 - 11:30 | CA
Disasters come in many forms, and can occur anywhere, at any time. Emergency management is an ongoing cycle with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery with regular updating, communicating, assessing, and reevaluating of how to respond in a disaster.
When a disaster strikes, there is naturally turmoil, panic, and fear. Preparedness is essential. Established communication protocols and procedures reduce anxiety, help avoid duplication, provide critical information and updates, and ensure that no one in the child care community is forgotten.
Join Hively Staff for a 3-Part Series of Disaster Planning. Sessions 2 & 3 (Preparedness, Response, and Recovery) are scheduled in April.
Session One:
Mitigation: Communication in Disasters
Learning Objectives:
• Participants will identify Local Emergency Services
• Participants will identify how to access Warnings, Alerts, and Public Safety Updates
• Participants will create or update their Emergency Preparedness Communication Plan
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours.

Safe, Healthy, and Engaging Part 1: Setting Up Your Family Home Child Care Environment
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:30 | CA
This 2 part series will give prospective and newly licensed Family home Child Care Providers an opportunity to explore various curriculum ideas. Participants will learn key strategies when creating an environment for a variety of age groups. By the end of this presentation, attendees will be equipped with practical tools and strategies to enhance their child care environment and curriculum.
Child Care Means Business 201, #4 Parts 1&2
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will explore various curriculum activities for children 0-13 years old
2. Acquire knowledge and understanding of how to create an enriching environment for children 0-13 years old
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CCIP ECE Competencies Topic: Administration & Supervision Check with your PGA to confirm this training counts as Professional Growth Hours

Hively Virtual Evening Hours
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 | CA
Family Home Child Care Providers, Center Based Child Care Providers, and Family, Friend, and Neighbor caregivers are welcome to address child care related questions, assistance with TA related to your Child Care Program/staff, or professional development opportunities, tracking, and earned hours during Hively’s Virtual Evening Office Hours.
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How to Choose Child Care with Hively
2026-03-31 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Join Hively as we discuss considerations when choosing childcare. When selecting care, we must consider quality, availability, and affordability. Our goal is to empower our families so that they are confident in making an informed childcare choice that meets the family’s needs.
In this session, we will:
1) Learn about the different types of childcare
2) Help families think about what they would like to see in a childcare program
3) Learn about parent rights
4) Learn how to access information about programs
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Construir Conexiones a Través de la Empatía, La Comunicación y La Comprensión – Fomentar La Interacción Entre Adultos y Niños
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
La relación entre adultos y niños es uno de los vínculos más profundos e impactantes de la vida humana. Fomentar esta interacción va más allá de satisfacer las necesidades materiales. Al fomentar la empatía, la comunicación y el respeto, los adultos pueden crear relaciones que empoderen a los niños para prosperar. Este taller explora los elementos necesarios para nutrir las interacciones entre adultos, familias y niños de manera efectiva y destaca estrategias prácticas para cultivar relaciones enriquecedoras.
Objetivos:
1. Aprendiendo la importancia de las interacciones entre adultos y niños
2. Cómo aplicar los principios de la interacción entre adultos y niños
3. Estrategias para mejorar las interacciones entre adultos y niños
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Baby Bounce with the Dublin Library
2026-04-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568
The Hive on Wheels will be at the Dublin Library during their weekly Baby Bounce from 10:00–10:30 AM. Stop by the parking lot before or after the event to receive free diapers, wipes, children’s clothing, and books. We will also be offering on-site CalFresh pre-screenings and enrollment assistance. Join us for bubbles, music, and a welcoming community pop-up event.

Maloney TK Parent Information Night
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Maloney Elementary School, 38700 Logan Drive, Fremont, CA
Have a little one and attending Maloney’s TK Parent Info Night? Stop by the Hive on Wheels on your way in or out! We’ll be offering free diapers, wipes, children’s books, and clothing. You can also learn about CalFresh and Covered California enrollment with help from our enrollment specialists.

CalWORKs Phoenix and Berkeley Adult School Job & Resource Fair
2026-04-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Berkeley Adult School Job & Resource Fair, 1939 Ward St, Berkeley, CA, 94703, United States
The Hive on Wheels will be in the parking lot during Berkeley Adult School’s Job & Resource Fair! In need of resources or looking for a job? Stop by the event to get what you need and be sure to visit the Hive on Wheels while you’re there. We’ll be offering free diapers, assisting with CalFresh applications, and our certified enrollment specialists can book an appointment with you to ensure you get the health coverage you need.

Valley Family Child Care Association of Alameda County Monthly Membership Meeting
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Valley Family Child Care Association (VFCCA) is a group of professional licensed family home childcare providers in the Alameda county. VFCCA was established in 1976 and is a Non-Profit organization that provides educational opportunities, support, networking, and fellowship for licensed family childcare professionals. The goal of VFCCA is to inform and educate its members to help create and encourage the highest quality of childcare.
The members of VFCCA meet once a month and share current information from licensing, as well as information from our local resource and referral agency. Together, all members are invited to share with the group information from workshops and other classes they have attended.”
VFCCA supports, advocates, and provides training and educational opportunities for in-home child care providers and their businesses.
To learn more about the association or to become a member, please feel free to:
– Contact Lisa Zarodney at (925) 337-0614
– Email vfcca2023@gmail.com
– Visit the VFCCA website

Positive Child Guidance: Building Cooperation and Self-Regulation in the Classroom
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
This professional development training is designed exclusively for childcare providers. We will explore positive child guidance as an effective, research-based approach for addressing challenging behaviors in early childhood settings. Participants will move beyond traditional, punitive discipline by examining the function of behavior and applying developmentally appropriate, non-punitive strategies. This is a hands-on session where you will learn and immediately practice techniques for successful implementation in your classroom environment.
Workshop Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, childcare providers will be able to:
1) List and articulate the 3 R’s of Infant Toddler Care & Education (or a similar foundational framework) and explain their direct connection to positive classroom guidance.
2) Demonstrate at least three practical, non-punitive alternatives to address common challenging behaviors encountered in the classroom setting.
3) Apply at least three Affective Guidance skills (such as emotion coaching or validation techniques) to support children in developing strong emotional regulation and coping abilities within the classroom.
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Wexford Way
2026-04-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Eden Housing Dublin, 6900 Mariposa Circle, Dublin, CA

Play & Learn Series (For Family, Friend & Neighbor Unlicensed Child Care Providers)
2026-04-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-16 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Do you care for your grandchild, niece/nephew, a friend’s child, or your neighbor’s child? This is sometimes referred to as a babysitter, a nanny, a license-exempt child care provider, or Family, Friend, or Neighbor (FFN).
If you are one of the above, please join us for our 4-week playgroup learning series where we will:
– Engage with other Family, Friend, or Neighbors (FFN).
– Discuss various training topics such as, child development, social-emotional, challenging behaviors, & STEAM!
– Actively participate in activities with the children in your care.
– You’ll receive a FREE toy(s) for your participation in each meeting you attend.
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Livermore CAPE Parent Meeting
2026-04-09 15:30 - 17:00 | CAPE-Almond Center, 1401 Almond Avenue Livermore, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States

Community Care Licensing Information Meeting with the Child Care Advocate
2026-04-09 18:30 - 20:30 | CA
Ask the Advocates
This workshop is an interactive session designed to support child care providers. The primary goal is to help providers understand and meet established standards, aligning with the CCLD’s core mission to maintain the health and safety of children in licensed care.
The workshop provides a dedicated time for providers to ask questions and receive direct clarification from program staff.
The discussion will be centered on two main topics:
– Title 22 Regulations
– Health & Safety Code
What to Expect
– Interactive Q&A: The main format is a question-and-answer session.
– Visual Aids: Participants who submit their questions in advance will have them answered with the support of a dedicated PowerPoint slide.
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Hively Combined Listening Session
2026-04-10 13:00 - 14:00 | CA
Tri-Valley child care providers, please join Hively staff for our monthly listening session where we’ll engage in conversation with one another, offer program updates, upcoming training and workshops information, review new and changing regulations, answer any questions that you may have, etc.
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FACE Job & Resource Fair
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Fremont Adult & Continuing Education, 4700 Calaveras Avenue, Fremont, CA
Hive on Wheels will be returning to the FACE Job & Resource Fair with free diapers, wipes, children’s books, and clothing. If you’re looking for health insurance, our enrollment specialists can help you apply for Covered California, and if you need food assistance, we can pre-screen you onsite for CalFresh to check your eligibility. Come swing by!
