Monday - Saturday by appointment only.
Positive Behavior Support (P.B.S.) & Play is a FREE three-month early childhood development curriculum for childcare providers and caregivers in King County. Designed for those who work with children ages 5 and under, P.B.S. & Play focuses on culturally tailored training for providers who identify as African-American, Somali, or Latinx or serve these communities.
By addressing critical topics such as developmental milestones, emotional intelligence, and play theories, the program empowers providers to nurture and support children’s growth while honoring cultural traditions.
Gwendolyn McLemore, LSWAIC Owner/ Program Director and Lead Consultant
Maricel Villanueva, Latinx Cultural Consultant
Tatiana Calasan Snead, African-American Cultural Consultant
Katie Gibson, MSW - IECMH Consultant
Paidamoyo "Pai" Jokonya, B.A. - West African Diasporic Cultural Consultant
Sundus Ali, MA - Somali Cultural Consultant
WHY CHOOSE P.B.S. & PLAY?
NO-COST TRAINING: Designed to make professional development accessible to all childcare providers in King County.
CULTURALLY ALIGNED APPROACH: Each participant is paired with a cultural consultant for personalized guidance and support.
COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES: Gain practical tools and strategies to enhance your childcare environment and improve outcomes for children.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES: Build connections with a vibrant community of like-minded professionals
Specifically looking to offer the P.B.S. & Play curriculum to providers from the African-American, Somali, and Latinx communities situated within neighborhoods between Skyway and Auburn South King County.
We are prioritizing family child care homes (FCCs), family, friend, and neighbor (FFNs) care, and partial day providers.
