The All Babies & Children (ABC) Child Care Conference that will be held on Saturday, June 13 will offer child care providers, foster parents and other adults who work with children the opportunity to earn seven clock hours of credit. The conference will be at Wharton County Junior College at 911 East Boling Highway in Wharton.

Pre-registration is required by May 22, with no on-site registration and no substitution of participants. The conference will begin with check-in at 7:15 a.m.; the last session will conclude at 3:15 p.m.

The 2009 conference sessions will include the following topics: “How Health Affects Life at Child Care,” “Passenger Safety ,” “Brain Development” and “Rainy Day Activities and Healthy Snacks.” Sessions designed specifically for center directors/owners include “Emergency Preparedness,” “Tightening Up Business Practices in Troubling Times,” and “Discipline and Guidance”.

The $25 registration fee will cover the catered buffet luncheon, refreshments, certifying of clock hours, handouts, and a conference tote bag. Registration forms and conference flyers (with map) are available at the Fort Bend County Extension Office at 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg.