Community Minded Enterprises

Community Play & Learn | Coeur D'Alene Park
2026-07-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Coeur D’Alene Park, 2195 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
A free playgroup for families and their infant, toddler & preschool age children.
Spend time together, connect with other families, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play.
Play and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation, and encourage problem solving, and critical thinking, while promoting school readiness.
When: Saturdays Starting 6/13, 9:30 AM – 11 AM
Where: Coeur D’Alene Park in Brownes Addition
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Childcare Business Info Session
2026-07-24 14:00 | Spokane Workforce, 140 S, Arthur St., Spokane, 99202, United States
Interested in opening a licensed family child care business in your home? Join us for this free informational session to learn more about the opportunities, requirements, and supports available to help you get started.
This session is open to individuals with refugee and/or asylee status, as well as all residents of the City of Spokane who are interested in becoming licensed child care providers. During the session, we will provide an overview of the family child care licensing process, discuss the steps involved in starting a home-based child care business, and explain what to expect throughout the process.
Participants will also learn about the support available through our cohort program, which may include training, licensing guidance, business development assistance, mentorship, interpretation services, and other resources designed to help aspiring providers successfully open and operate their child care businesses.
Whether you are just exploring the idea or ready to take the next step, this session is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with program staff, and learn how you can make a difference for children and families in your community.

Community Play & Learn | Garland Church
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-03 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 and 8 more dates | Garland Church, 2011 W Garland Ave, Spokane, 99205, United States
A free playgroup for families and their infant, toddler & preschool age children.
Spend time together, connect with other families, and enjoy simple activities that support early learning through play.
Play and Learn groups build essential social-emotional skills needed for self-regulation, and encourage problem solving, and critical thinking, while promoting school readiness.
When: Thursdays Starting 7/30, 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: Garland Church, 2011 W Garland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
Want to know more? Fill out this form to get contacted by a member of our team!
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Greetings & Departures: Strengthening Family Connections
2026-08-11 18:00 - 20:00
Strong relationships start with strong communication. Join us as we explore practical strategies for building trust, strengthening connections, and partnering effectively with families. Together, we’ll reflect on how culture, language, stress, and lived experiences influence communication and learn approaches that support respectful, responsive, and relationship-based conversations.

Participants will gain:

Strategies for building trust with families
Tools for effective and compassionate communication
Approaches for navigating challenging conversations
Ideas for strengthening family engagement and partnerships

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Zoom: Link will be sent out 1-2 days before the training to the email address that was used to register.
Presenter(s): Shantelle Rawson
$ Cost: $20.00
STARS Hours: 2
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Behavior with Purpose / Comportamiento con Propósito
2026-08-17 08:30 - 14:00 | Small World Learning Center, 1120 N Rd 40, Pasco, 99301, United States
Using Assessment and Individualization to Foster Positive Child Outcomes
Every child also brings unique strengths, experiences, cultures, abilities, and learning styles to the classroom. Children’s behavior is often a reflection of their social, emotional, and developmental needs. Understanding and responding to these individual differences is key to creating environments where all children can thrive.

In this engaging in person 5-hour STARS training, participants will explore how meeting children’s developmental, social-emotional, and cultural needs lays the foundation for positive behavior, meaningful engagement, and successful learning. Grounded in NAEYC’s updated Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) framework and Trauma informed practices, this training examines practical strategies for individualizing support within group settings while building strong, responsive relationships with children and families. Through discussion, reflection, and real-world application, participants will learn how to create inclusive learning environments where children feel valued, supported, and ready to learn. Educators will leave with practical tools to foster positive behaviors, strengthen relationships, and support each child’s unique path to success.
Join facilitators: Lorri Hope and Ana Mendoza for a day of learning, reflection, and practical strategies designed to help educators support every child’s unique strengths and needs while fostering positive behavior, inclusive practices, and joyful learning.
Language Access: This training will be offered simultaneously in English and Spanish, allowing participants to fully engage in the language they are most comfortable using. Interpretation and training materials will support meaningful participation for both English- and Spanish-speaking attendees.
Registration Information: Choose the language you prefer for this training, when choosing a ticket.
STARS Credit: 5 Hours
Registration Fee: $50.00
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (30 minute lunch break)
Location: Small World Learning Center
1120 N. Road, Pasco, WA 99301
Join Facilitators, Lorri Hope and Ana Mendoza for a day of learning, reflection, and practical strategies designed to help educators support every child’s unique strengths and needs while fostering positive behavior, inclusive practices, and joyful learning.
Register today and discover how responsive, relationship-based practices can transform children’s learning experiences.

Beyond the Bubble: Rethinking Transitions in Early Learning
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | North Spokane County Library, 44 E Hawthorne Rd, Spokane, WA, 99218, United States
Transitions can be challenging for young children, but they also provide meaningful opportunities for learning and engagement. In this interactive, in-person session, participants will reflect and explore strategies for creating child -centered transitions that support respect and positive interactions. Participants will learn how transitions impact a child’s day and how, as teachers, we can be intentional around the frequency and type of transitions we offer. join us as we use discussion and reflection to develop practical tools for evaluating and creating transitions that make sense and are successful for every child.
Through discussion, reflection, and practical application, participants will:

Examine current transition practices
Explore strategies that support children’s engagement and success
Learn how to create respectful, child-centered transitions
Develop practical tools to implement effective transitions in their own environments

Registration Fee: $10.00
Facilitator: Harmony O’Dell
Location: Spokane County North Library| 44 E Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99218
Date & Time: Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Washington Pyramid Model (WAPM) Implementing Inclusive and Equitable Pyramid Model Practices 1 & 2 for (Pre-K)
2026-08-29 09:00 - 2026-09-19 14:00 | Community-Minded Enterprises| Early Learning Resource Center, 622 E. 2nd Ave, Spokane, 99202, United States
Washington State Pyramid Model: Come learn about the Pyramid framework, a research-based tool that can guide us as we support social-emotional development in children. This 14-hour class will help you understand and apply strategies for building relationships and collaborating with families; understand and apply social emotional learning practices in your work; and reflect on your own implicit biases while you work to create anti-biased, anti-racist, and trauma-informed programs that meet the needs of all children within a high-quality learning environment.

Class Details: 3 Saturdays

Language: English
Dates: Saturday, August 29th, Saturday, September 12th and September 19th
Times: 9:00am – 2:00pm (30 minute lunch break)
Location: Community-Minded Enterprises Early Learning Resource Center
622 E. 2nd Ave., Spokane, WA 99202
Instructors: Rebekah Klemke & Anais Thompson & Shantelle Rawson
Cost: Free |14 STARS

*Credits: STARS credit only after completing all 3 Saturday sessions ( no make up are available)
