Mentoring Early Childhood Professionals and Organizations
One Relationship at a Time

COVID-19 Update

Face to Face CPR and First Aid Training has resumed. Our office is following all necessary Covid procedures.
Please contact us with any questions. Be Safe and Be Healthy!

Virtual Pyramid Class Registration

Unique NO COST Training Opportunity

This project is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Classes are being offered remotely using ZOOM online. See the Flyers for detailed information.

Session 1 - Infant/Toddler

You MUST attend all 6 Classes!

Session 2 - Preschool

You MUST attend all 6 Classes!

I/T Pyramid Module 1

February 22 & 24, 2022, 5:45 - 9:00 PM

I/T Pyramid Module 2

March 7 & 9, 2022, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

I/T Pyramid Module 3

March 29 & 31, 2022, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Preschool Pyramid Module 1

April 11 & 13, 2022, 5:45 - 9:00 PM

Preschool Pyramid Module 2

April 25 & 27, 2022, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Preschool Pyramid Module 3

May 16 & 18, 2022, 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Virtual CDA Class

All CDA classes are now being offered remotely using ZOOM online meetings.
To register, call Liz Box at 516-205-1947

CDA 60 Hours Part 1

Thursday Nights Starting January 13, 2022
6:30-9:30 PM

CDA 60 Hours Part 2

Wednesday Nights Starting January 12, 2022
6:30-9:30 PM

Virtual Professional Development Training

$15 per person per training
To register, call Liz Box at 516-205-1947

Defining Resilience and How it Affects Your Lives as well as the Lives of Young Children

January 24, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Identification and Prevention of Child Abuse and Maltreatment, Mandated Reporter/SBS

January 31, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Creating Smooth Transitions

February 15, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sexual Harassment Training

February 16, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Professionalism, Educating with Intentionality and Reflection

March 22, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Using Observations to Guide your Classroom

March 28, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Science and Early Childhood

April 11, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Direct Competent Supervision

April 19, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sexual Harassment Training

April 20, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Developmentally Appropriate Circle Time

April 25, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Managing Stress and Self Care

May 3, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Active Shooter Training

May 23, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct

June 6, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Exploring Math within your Classroom Experiences

June 16, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Sexual Harassment Training

June 15, 2022 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM

BUY OUR BOOKS

Created by the team at QS2 Training and Consulting, these are great books for children ages 2-8 and their families.
It explains a child's view of the pandemic
and how they and their family deal with it.
In today's new world, families are experiencing stress on many different levels and these books help ease anxiety and fear in young children.

CDA GOLD STANDARD℠
Awarded to New York's
QS2 INC.

 Attention Directors 

 QS2 offers on site technical assistance to all Early Childhood Programs
 to address any concerns you may have.
 Introductory Price $45.00 per hour.

 Coaching Available 

 QS2 offers individual coaching from a NYS Credentialed Coach.
 Hours spent can count towards OCFS Licensing hours.

 Congratulations to our very own President,
 Stephanie Dockweiler, for becoming the new
 President of New York State AEYC.

Need help paying for your CDA training? The Educational Incentive Program is sponsored by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, funded by the Federal Child Care and Development Fund and administered by the Professional Development Program, Rockefeller College, University at Albany.

DOWNLOAD THE EIP APPLICATION
 & INFORMATION BOOKLET HERE

Our Workshops

QS2 offers an extensive range of training covering all aspects of early care and education. Our staff and program development workshops are customized to meet the needs of child care center staff, family and group family providers, school age child care staff, as well as home visitors. The array of staff development opportunities can be suitable for people new to the field as well as for the seasoned director or long time business owner. QS2 strives to deliver training in a hands-on and meaningful atmosphere and to accommodate all types of learners. Professional development opportunities include on-site training customized to meet your program's needs and requirements, consultation, technical assistance and mentoring delivered on-site and on-line training. All of our workshops meet the training requirements of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services as well as the New York State Core of Body Knowledge Competency Areas.

Our Staff

Every member of our staff has an extensive education and supplemental training in the field of Early Child Care and Education. At QS2 we pride ourselves in our commitment to ongoing continuous education. All of our trainers attend workshops, conferences, webinars, and train-the-trainer series given across the country in an effort to stay current and up-to-date in research and topics that impact our field. We each have a broad background of additional experience in adjacent complementary fields that gives us a unique insight into the needs of child care providers whether home or center based.

Our staff certifications include

• NYS Health and Safety
• National Safety Council Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (PCAN)
• Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC)
• Eco-Healthy Child Care
• Dimensions Nature Explore Outdoor Classroom

We also have staff trained in:

• Early Childhood Environmental Rating Scale (ECERS)
• Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS)
• Family Child Care Environmental Rating Scale (FCCERS) observation
• National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC) Accreditation observation