This course will take approximately 2 hours to complete.
This course satisfies these child care training requirements:
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Child Care Core of Knowledge
Early Care and Education Knowledge Base
1. Child Development 2. Family and community partnerships 4. Teaching and engagement 5. Curriculum and learning environment Childcare Program: Continuing Education
1. Child development 7. Behavior guidance 8. Leadership, child care administration, or mentoring 10. Working with families Child Care Training Regulations
1. Child Development 4. Positive behavior management 5. Curriculum development policies and responsibilities 6. Supervision of children 21. Providing developmentally appropriate activities and experiences for children 22. Inclusion of children with special needs Core Knowledge Areas from the Michigan Core Knowledge and Core Competencies for the Early Care and Education Workforce
1. Child development and learning 3. Family and community collaboration 5. Teaching and learning 7. Interactions and guidance Teachers of Early Childhood Education Subject Matter Standards
1. Child Development and Learning 2. Developmentally appropriate learning experiences 5. Historical and contemporary development of early childhood education Early Care & Education Professional Development Content Areas
1. Child Development and Learning in Context 2. Families - Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections 4. Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices 5. Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academics Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum 6. Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator Early Care and Education Professional Competency Goals for Staff
1. Child development, including discipline, guidance, nutrition, injury control and safety Early Care and Education Professional Competency Goals for Directors
f. Advocacy for the Center, Parents, children and Staff Core Competencies for Early Childhood Practitioners
1. Child growth and development 5. Learning environments and curriculum 6. Interactions with children 7. Program planning, development and evaluation All Staff Annual Training
1. Child growth and development 3. Child Guidance Director Annual Training
1. Curriculum 4. Child Guidance Early Learning Staff Professional Development Areas
All Staff Annual Training Director Annual Training Department of Social Services, Child Care Services (CCS): Pathway to Professional Development
1. Child growth and development 3. Guidance and behavior management 9. Communication and relations with staff 10. Cultural diversity 11. Learning environments 12. Age-appropriate activities and planning 15. Inclusion of all children Early Childhood Education and Care Department
1. Child growth, development, and learning 4. Developmentally appropriate content 5. Learning environment and curriculum implementation Department of Children, Youth & Families: Child Care Provider Training Requirements
1. Child/adolescent growth and development 2. Learning environment and curriculum 4. Families, communities, and schools 6. Interactions with children/youth 7. Program planning and development 8. Professional development and leadership 9. Cultural competency and responsiveness 10. Youth empowerment Department of Early Learning and Care: Training
1. Diversity 5. Learning Environments and Curriculum 8. Understanding and Guiding Behavior Early Learning and Development Standards
1. Early Childhood Education and Child Development Early Learning eGuidelines Competencies
1. Introduction to Inclusive Child Care 4. Preparing for and Including Young Children in the Child Care Setting a. Introduction to Inclusive Child Care d. Preparing for and Including Young Children in the Child Care Setting NYC DYCD Core Competencies for Youth Work Professionals
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of child and youth development and ability to use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program. 3. Ability to promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity. 4. Ability to foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. 7. Ability to develop leadership, team-building and self-advocacy skills among participants. School Age Child Care
1. Principles of Childhood Development 3. Child Day Care Program Development 4. Safety and Security Procedure Early Childhood Professional Learning Categories
1. Learning Communities 5. Learning Designs 6. Implementation Program Quality Practices
1. Physical Environment, Curriculum, and Program Activities 3. Relationships 4. Child and Youth Engagement 5. Families and Communities 7. Leadership and Administration 8. Professional Development Child Care Centers Professional Growth and Development Training Requirements
1. Planning a safe, healthy learning environment (includes nutrition) 2. Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development 3. Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development (includes guidance and discipline) Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education Child Care Licensing Unit
1. Proper supervision of children 2. Behavioral guidance practices Workforce Knowledge and Competencies
2. Alignment with CDELS 2. Learning Environment and Curriculum (LEC) 3. Positive Interactions (PI) 7. Professionalism and Leadership (PL) Core Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals
1. Safe Environments 2. Healthy Environments 3. Learning Environments 7. Creative Learning 8. Self-Esteem 9. Social Development 10. Guidance 12. Program Management Core Knowledge and Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals
2. Child and youth development The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Training
2. Child growth and development 4. Planning learning activities 5. Guidance and discipline techniques 6. Linkages with community services 9. Advocacy for early childhood programs Early Childhood - Continuing Education
2. Child Guidance 6. Learning Activities ECE Competencies
2. Culture, Diversity and Equity 3. Relationships, Interactions, and Guidance 8. Learning Environments and Curriculum Early Childhood Educator Requirements: Birth to Second Grade
2. Developmental curriculum planning/ environment and curriculum 4. Positive behavior management/social-emotional development 2. Learning and Development
2a. Youth Learning and Development Department of Early Education & Care Standards
2. Planning Programs and Environments for Young Children 4. Child and Classroom Management 10. Supervision or Staff Development in Early Childhood Education Early Learning and Development Standards
2. Social and Emotional Development Quality Standards for OST Programs
2: Relationships and Interactions 3: Youth-Centered Program Design 4: Leadership and Management Competencies for Early Childhood Educators and Administrators
3. Family and community partnership 4. Guidance 6. Professional development and leadership 8. Teaching practices OST Quality Guidelines
3. Human Relationships 4. Partnerships 5. Staff Qualifications and Training 6. Youth Development and Engagement Family/Community Relations
4. Cultural diversity/awareness Career Development
6. Strategic leadership and planning Child Growth and Development
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services: Child Care Center Professional Development Training Topics
Career Development Child Growth and Development Family/Community Relations Core Knowledge and Competencies
4. Learning Environment and Curriculum 6. Leadership and Professionalism B-3 Continuum
5. Joint Professional Development Department of Children and Families (Annual In-Service Training)
7. Behavior management 16. Guidance and discipline 22. Developing special interest centers/spaces and environments Child Care VA Standards
10. Inclusion of All Children 13. Foundations of Child Development and Approaches to Learning Afterschool Program Quality Guidelines
I. Child/Adolescent Growth and Development II. Learning Environment and Curriculum VI. Interactions with Children/Youth/Others VIII. Professional Development and Leadership Department of Education and Early Development (DEED)
Biennial and Quadrennial Requirements: 3. Equity Training for Educators Early Childhood Education: Professional Development Areas
Annual Training (1) Child growth and development Annual Training (2) Guidance and discipline Annual Training (4) Teacher-child interaction Pre-Service 3. Positive guidance and discipline of children Pre-Service 4. Fostering children’s self-esteem Pre-Service 6. Positive interaction with children Child Care Training & Education
Standard 1: Learning Environment/Developmentally Appropriate Practice Department of Children & Families: Staff Training Requirements for Childcare Centers
i. Child growth and development ii. Positive guidance and discipline v. Program planning and development vi. Creating a classroom environment Department of Education: Standards for Professional Development
g. Classroom management, which must include, without limitation, positive discipline and guidance and social, emotional, and academic development Division of Early Care and Education: Staff Development
i. Child growth and development k. Guiding children’s behavior r. Business operations Early Childhood Professional Development Framework
Standard I: Designs/Plans Instruction Standard II: Creates/Maintains Environments Standard IV: Assesses & Communicates Learning Results Standard V: Reflects/Evaluates Teaching/Learning Standard VI: Collaborates with Colleagues/Families/Others Standard VII: Engages in Professional Development Standard X: Provides Leadership Within School/Community/Profession Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators (PA PSCECE)
Standard 1: Child Development and Learning in Context Standard 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices 
