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  • Our Approach
    • PITC's Relationship Based Approach
    • See It In Practice
    • How PITC Can Work For You
    • Related WestEd Resources
  • Professional Development
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    • Observing and Reflecting on Quality
      Develop your skill in program assessment, quality improvement & PITC PARS evaluation tools.
    • Promoting Caregiving Practice
      Learn the essentials of responsive care & Six Essential Policies implementation.
    • California Partnerships
      California-specific training, developed and subsidized in partnership with the state.
    • Supporting Child Development
      Master reflective curriculum planning & child-centered development practices.
    • Building Capacity
      Become a certified PITC trainer through intensive institutes & adult learning.
    • Custom Training
      Leverage 40+ years of expertise with coaching, consultation, and research support to fit your needs.
  • Calendar
  • Resources
  • Our Approach
    • PITC's Relationship Based Approach
    • See It In Practice
    • How PITC Can Work For You
    • Related WestEd Resources
  • Professional Development
    • Start with an overview
      , or explore by category:
    • Observing and Reflecting on Quality
      Develop your skill in program assessment, quality improvement & PITC PARS evaluation tools.
    • Promoting Caregiving Practice
      Learn the essentials of responsive care & Six Essential Policies implementation.
    • California Partnerships
      California-specific training, developed and subsidized in partnership with the state.
    • Supporting Child Development
      Master reflective curriculum planning & child-centered development practices.
    • Building Capacity
      Become a certified PITC trainer through intensive institutes & adult learning.
    • Custom Training
      Leverage 40+ years of expertise with coaching, consultation, and research support to fit your needs.
  • Calendar
  • Resources
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PITC values each child's unique background and needs, encouraging relationship-based care through six policies to ensure nurturing, consistent, and responsive support for infants and toddlers.

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The Program for Infant and Toddler Care (PITC) offers professional learning for family child care providers, infant care educators, coaches, trainers, researchers, and assessors.

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Celebrating the Early Years PITC 40th Anniversary Conference

Feb 2 - 4 2026

Seminar - Partnerships with Families (Contra Costa County)

Feb 11 2026

PITC PARS Instrument Training

Feb 25 2026
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The Program for Infant/Toddler Care is a collaboration of the California Department of Social Services and WestEd. 

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