Training Programs

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Professional Training

In light of Covid-19, our in-person trainings have been put on hold. Ask us about virtual training sessions and stay tuned for 2021 dates.

Join us for our third annual training and certification retreat open to professionals around the globe!  Learn our curriculum to begin your own Baby Fingers program outside of the NY metro area; adopt our unique methodology to enrich the work you already do in your practice; become an independent contractor for Baby Fingers within or outside of the NY metro area.  Details of our training programs are below to see what might suit you best.  CONTACT us with any questions!

Day 1, 9:00am – 5:00pm   Introduction, Background, Methodology and Content training for ALL attendees.

Day 2, 9:30 – 4:30pm   Continued training and certification to start your own Baby Fingers company outside of the NYC metro area.

Refreshments provided throughout the weekend.

Baby Fingers offers the following training programs:

1 – Certification as a Baby Fingers provider, bringing our unique programs to your area:

Content & Materials Highlights:

Expectations –

With successful completion of this Baby Fingers certification training, you’ll be prepared to begin your own, independent Baby Fingers program outside the NY Metro area. Why reinvent the wheel?  Bring a branded program to your community.  With licensing agreements and periodic renewals, you’ll have access to the Baby Fingers logo and name, curriculum support, opportunity to link your classes & website on ours, schedule support and/or on-line training from our NYC office.

2 – Certification in the Baby Fingers methodology, enriching programs you offer in your studios or schools: 

Content –

For YOGA work, please be prepared to show proof of RYT 200; for INFANT MASSAGE, please be prepared to show proof of CEIM or CIMI.

Expectations –

With successful completion of this Baby Fingers certification training, you’ll be ready to bring sign language and other aspects of the Baby Fingers methodology into your current classes and programs outside of the NY metro area. You’ll be able to proudly boast that you’re trained in the Baby Fingers methodology and schedule support and/or on-line training from our NYC office.

3 – Training as a Baby Fingers teacher (IC), expanding our reach within and beyond the NYC Metro area:

Content –

Expectations –

Successful completion of Baby Fingers teacher training program to become a Baby Fingers Independent Contractor (IC). IC agreement must be signed and fee for service is negotiated. Payment per class taught or program led begins once you are assigned to your own classes (or begin to sub). ICs in and out of the area are provided with the curriculum and materials needed to teach Baby Fingers classes, as well as on-going live or on-line support from our NYC staff. Class name and promotional materials must include Baby Fingers, our logo, and a link to our website.

Who should attend this training?

The list below is not exhaustive, but a selection:

There is a Trademark on the Baby Fingers name and logo, and a Copyright on our curriculum.

*NOTE: there are additional licensing and annual renewal fees for full program certification (curriculum, logo, class resources & teacher manual, professional development).

ASK about fees and registration.