Register for Classes

Arundel Child Care Connections is holding face to face training for CPR & First Aid and Medication Administration ONLY at this time. ALL  OTHER CLASSES ARE VIRTUAL (WEBINAR)**

Please read the following registration and participation policies prior to registering for virtual training:

1. 1. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to attend all workshops. Pre-registration occurs when Arundel Child Care Connections (ACCC) receives a registration form with payment, phone call with credit card payment, or an online registration. Last minute registrations will not be accepted at the workshop. You will receive an email after your registration is successfully processes and an additional email approximately 24-hours BEFORE the beginning of the training.
   2. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If your registration is received after a workshop has met its capacity, we will notify you and return your payment, or offer you another class choice. Registrations are only transferable when the transfer registration is done 48 hours or more prior to the training date. Confirmations will be emailed with the class information.
   3. Cash, check, money order or credit card payment (VISA, MC or Discover) will be accepted as payment. There will be a $30.00 service fee for returned checks. Checks are made payable to Arundel Child Care Connections.
   4. No refunds will be given unless ACCC cancels the workshop. A class may be cancelled/rescheduled if it does not have three or more participants registered 24-hours prior to the workshop date. In the case of a cancellation, participants will receive a credit transferable to another workshop or a refund will be given. If you need to cancel, you must give ACCC 24-hours’ notice and credit will be given to your account. You have 90 days from the date of class to request a credit/refund. After the 90 days you will forfeit any funds.
   5. You must be present and participate in the entire workshop to receive a certificate for the credit hours listed. Workshops begin at the stated time; please plan to log into the training at least 10 minutes early to allow time for any technical difficulties.  If you log into the training more than 30 minutes after the actual start time of the workshop, you will not receive credit, nor will you receive credit if you log out of the training before it’s completed. You will not be eligible for a certificate, credit, or refund. Training certificates are issued via email within 1 week after the workshop, provided the participant successfully completes the post-assessment and evaluation.
   6. If you do not show up for a scheduled class, you forfeit your registration. Any substitutions for the original registrant will incur an additional charge of $5 added to the workshop fee. Substitutions will receive certificates via e-mail once payment is received.
   7. Participants are expected to adhere to the following throughout the virtual training:
   • Have a camera/video on during the webinar, if available
   • Participate in activities and “discussions”
   • Answer questions when called on
   • Submit assessment and evaluation to get credit for course
   8. Replacement certificates may be requested by emailing Aleace Douglas at aleace@arundelccc.org or by calling 443-782-5001 ext 105. There is a $5.00 fee for each replacement certificate.

   All workshops are approved by MSDE Office of Child Care, training number: CKO-156225 (Revised April 2018)

   Arundel Child Care Connections (ACCC) offers a variety of workshops designed to support you as you fulfill your Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Office of Child Care (OCC) training requirements. The following training calendar will allow you to view workshops available and register for classes on-line.

   ATTENTION: PLEASE BE ADVISED YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO PRINCE GEORGE’S CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER WEBSITE IN ORDER TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Please read the following registration and participation policies prior to registering for in person classes:

1. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to attend all workshops. Pre-registration occurs when Arundel Child Care Connections (ACCC) receives a registration form with payment, phone call with credit card payment, or an online registration by noon the day before the workshop. Walk-ins will not be accepted at the workshop.
2. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. If your registration is received after a workshop has met its capacity, we will notify you and return your payment, or offer you another class choice. Registrations are only transferable when the transfer registration is done 48 hours or more prior to the training date. Confirmations will not be emailed/mailed. You may call 443-782-5001 to verify your enrollment in the class.
3. Cash, check, money order or credit card payment (VISA, MC or Discover) will be accepted as payment. There will be a $30.00 service fee for returned checks. Checks are made payable to Arundel Child Care Connections.
4. No refunds will be given unless ACCC cancels the workshop. A class may be cancelled/rescheduled if it does not have six or more participants registered 24-hours prior to the workshop date. In the case of a cancellation, participants will receive a credit transferable to another workshop or a refund will be given. If you need to cancel, you must give ACCC  24-hours’ notice and credit will be given to your account. You have 90 days from the date of class to request a credit/refund. After the 90 days you will forfeit any funds.
5. You must be present and participate in the entire workshop to receive a certificate for the credit hours listed. Workshops begin at the stated time; please plan to arrive ten minutes early to sign-in. If you arrive 15 or more minutes after the stated start time of the workshop you will be asked to leave. You will not be eligible for a certificate, credit, or refund. Training certificates are issued at the conclusion of each workshop provided the participant successfully completes the post assessment.
6. If you do not show up for a scheduled class, you forfeit your registration. Any substitutions for the original registrant will incur an additional charge of $5 added to the workshop fee. Substitutions will receive certificates via mail once payment is received.
7. Workshops are designed for adults only; please make child care arrangements in advance.
8. Call 443-782-5001 in advance if you need assistance or require special accommodations at the workshop.
9. In the event of inclement weather, please check our website – arundelccc.org or call 443-782-5001 for closure information and cancellation of workshops. In the event of a cancelled workshop due to weather, credit will be given toward another workshop.  ACCC follows the Anne Arundel County Public School inclement weather closings. If your workshop is being held at a library please contact the library for closure information.
10. Replacement certificates may be requested by emailing Aleace Douglas at aleace@arundelccc.org or by calling 443-782-5001 ext 105. There is a $5.00 fee for each replacement certificate.
11. No food/drink is permitted in Room 161/170/310 (Arundel Center) when attending a class at ACCC.
12. Covid-19: For in-person workshop sessions the following COVID-19 protocol will be followed until further notice. Our goal is to keep our staff, instructors, and participants safe during in-person training.  You must follow ALL social distancing recommendations (such as 6 feet of space between participants and wearing a mask for the duration of the training).If anyone attending the training test positive for COVID-19 within 3 weeks from the date of the training you MUST notify Arundel Child Care Connections IMMEDIATELY so that we may notify the trainer and other participants.  Participants will adhere to the following:
    • Submit a COVID-19 questionnaire 3 days before training or on the day of the in-person training
    • Present your vaccination card 3 days before training via or on the day of the in-person training
    • Unvaccinated participants will have to take a self-administered COVID 19 rapid test 20 minutes before the start of training with a member of our staff.
    • If a participant does not show proof of vaccination, then a self-administered COVID 19 rapid test will be provided.