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Our Most Popular Trainings in Virginia


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ChildCareEd is approved through the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Childcare Health and Safety, and an IACET Accredited Provider. ChildCareEd offers online self-paced and Virtual Instructor-led format trainings.  In addition, our online courses are available in multiple languages (excluding media) such as Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Urdu, Farsi, and others. Need group registrations for staff or an onsite training? Contact us at 1-833-(2-TEACH-1) for discounts and availability.

Our MOST popular trainings in your State are: 

Please contact your local child care licensing office to confirm all requirements as standards are subject to change:  

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Childcare Health and Safety
Phone Number: 833-778-0204
Email: childcarelicensing@doe.virginia.gov
Child Care Licensing Website

Join 80,000 Happy Caregivers

Center Director

We gathered a group of 9 employees at our center and did this training through a ZOOM call.. It was so convenient to not have to travel and to have all the staff in a prime location.

Nicole F.

Child Care Professional

Hwaida was a terrific instructor. made the class very enjoyable and learned a lot! I like the zoom meeting format. the content of the class was very good and will help me at my preschool. Thanks so much.

Diane I., Baltimore, MD

Child Care Professional

Thank you!! The class was very informative, and our instructor was amazing!

Sophie M., Bethesda, MD

Child Care Professional

The class was informative and appropriately prepared me for working in a childcare setting.

Tanisha M., Myrtle Beach, FL

Early childhood educator

I LIKE VERY MUCH FOR THIS TRAINING.I LEARNED LOT OF THINGS FROM THIS.THANK YOU.

Thilini V.

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