In the realm of #early-childhood-education, the role of lead caregivers is paramount. These dedicated professionals play a vital role in shaping the foundation of a child's #development. In Michigan, becoming a lead caregiver comes with specific requirements, and ChildCareEd is here to provide the necessary support. In this article, we will explore the comprehensive training options offered by ChildCareEd, specifically tailored to meet the Michigan Registry's standards, and delve into the significance of lead caregiver roles in #early-childhood education.
Lead Caregiver Requirements in Michigan:
The Michigan Registry, known as MiRegistry, has established specific requirements for lead caregivers, emphasizing the need for continuous professional development. To meet these standards, lead caregivers are required to accumulate 9 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or 90 hours of training. ChildCareEd has crafted specialized courses to assist lead caregivers in fulfilling these requirements, ensuring their competence and proficiency in providing high-quality care and education.
Course Offerings for Lead Caregivers:
ChildCareEd recognizes the diverse needs of lead caregivers and has tailored training courses to meet the 9 CEUs or 90 hours requirement set by MiRegistry. The courses encompass a wide range of topics, providing a holistic approach to early childhood education. Some of the key offerings include:
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45-hour Growth and Development Birth-age 12 (Online): This comprehensive course delves into the intricacies of child #growth-and development from birth to age 12. It covers key milestones, cognitive development, and effective strategies for fostering growth in a diverse age group.
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45-Hour Preschool Curriculum: Focused on the critical #preschool years, this curriculum explores innovative teaching methods, curriculum design, and age-appropriate activities. Lead caregivers gain valuable insights into creating engaging learning environments for preschool-aged children.
Infant and Toddler Lead Caregiver Training:
In addition to the broader lead caregiver requirements, MiRegistry mandates 4.5 CEUs or 45 hours of approved infant and #toddler development training. ChildCareEd responds to this need with specialized training courses designed to meet the unique demands of caring for infants and #toddlers. Key offerings include:
- 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum: This course addresses the distinctive needs of infants and toddlers, covering topics such as attachment theory, #language-development, and appropriate caregiving practices. Lead caregivers gain insights into creating nurturing environments for the youngest learners.
Ensuring MiRegistry Credit:
ChildCareEd is committed to simplifying the accreditation process for lead caregivers. Approved ChildCareEd training courses can be conveniently accessed through MiRegistry. To ensure proper credit, lead caregivers are advised to add their Michigan Registry ID number to their ChildCareEd account, streamlining the verification process.
ChildCareEd's Commitment to Excellence:
ChildCareEd's extensive course offerings go beyond meeting the minimum requirements. Our commitment to excellence is evident in the continuous development of new courses and the regular updating of existing content. This dedication ensures that lead caregivers receive training that aligns with the latest research findings, keeping them at the forefront of early childhood education practices.
The Role of Lead Caregivers:
Lead caregivers are the linchpin of early childhood education settings. Their influence extends beyond routine caregiving; they shape the educational experiences of young minds during their formative years. By meeting and exceeding MiRegistry requirements through ChildCareEd's specialized training, lead caregivers enhance their ability to create enriching environments that foster holistic child development.
Becoming a Lead Caregiver:
Becoming a lead caregiver in Michigan requires dedication, continuous learning, and adherence to specific training requirements outlined by MiRegistry. ChildCareEd stands as a valuable partner in this journey, offering a comprehensive suite of courses designed to meet and exceed these standards. Through their commitment to excellence and dedication to staying abreast of the latest research, ChildCareEd ensures that lead caregivers are well-equipped to provide the highest quality care and education to the children in their charge.
Courses & Classes related to Michigan
Online Trainings
- 1,2,3, Eyes on Me: Classroom Safety
- 1-Hour Abuse and Neglect Training
- 45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring
- 45 hour Growth and Development Birth-age 12 ONLINE
- 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum
- 45-Hour Preschool Curriculum
- 45 Hours Director-Administration ONLINE
- 9 Hour Communication Course
- A Better Space for All
- Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting
- Access for All: Inclusion and the ADA
- ACEs and Resilience in Child Care
- A Closer Look into Developmental Theories
- Administration of Medicine
- A Great Place for Education Includes All ONLINE
- A Guide to Effective Communication
- Anxiety: Signs & Strategies
- Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children
- A Thoughtful Approach to Children's Mental Health
- Autism Awareness in Child Care
- Baby Steps to Milestones ONLINE
- Balance Act: Teacher & Child ONLINE
- Balancing Act: Schedules and Routines
- Basics 101: Coaching & Mentoring
- Behind the Scenes: Baby Routines ONLINE
- Be Loud, No Bullying Allowed
- Brain Building
- Brain Injury Awareness in Young Children
- Bridging Intent and Response: Communication
- Brighter Futures: Social Emotional Development
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- CDA #7: Observe & Assess
- CDA #8: Child Development/Learning
- CDA: A Closer Look at Assessments
- CDA: Approaches to Learning
- CDA: Communication: Keep It Simple
- CDA: Curriculum Alignment & Materials
- CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
- CDA Family Child Care Renewal
- CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 1 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 1 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 1 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 3 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 3 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 3 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 4 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 4 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 4 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 5 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 5 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 5 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 6 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 6 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 6 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 7 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 7 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 7 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 8 Part 1 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 8 Part 2 Birth to 5
- CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 8 Part 3 Birth to 5
- CDA Infants/Toddlers: Lesson Planning Made Easy
- CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
- CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
- CDA Introduction
- CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
- CDA Preschool Renewal
- Child Care Administration
- Children at the Wheel ONLINE
- Children's Keepers: Building Childhood Resilience
- Classroom Arrangement: The Second Teacher
- Classroom Designers ONLINE
- Classroom Management is Collaboration!
- Classroom Positivity
- Community and Family Engagement in Childcare
- Confidentiality Is a Must!
- Coordinating with Community in Child Care
- Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom
- Cultures in the Classroom
- Curriculum Planning
- DAP for Preschool
- Designing Your School-Age Classroom ONLINE
- Developing Program Tranquility
- Diverse Perspectives in Child Care
- Early Learning with Infants and Toddlers
- ECE Programs Through History
- Effective Coaching & Mentoring in ECE
- Emergent Learning & Development
- Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather
- Enhancing Life and Development
- Expect the Unexpected: Infants and Toddlers
- Family (or Parent) Conferencing: Developing Trust ONLINE
- Getting on the Right Path to Teaching
- Going Head-to-Head with Challenging Behavior
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Healing Young Hearts: Stress and Grief
- Health and Nutrition
- Heart-to-Heart Communication: Challenging Behaviors
- Hidden in Plain Sight: Depression in Young Children
- How To Keep A Healthy Class for Infants/Toddlers
- How To Keep A Healthy Class: Six Tips for Germ Control
- How to Manage Chronic Illness with Infants/Toddlers
- Inclusive Lessons for Preschoolers
- Individual Needs & IEPs for School Age
- Injury Prevention: Their Safety Is In Your Hands
- Intentional Safety for Infants/Toddlers
- Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring
- Keeping Them Safe: Infants & Toddlers
- Key Elements of an After School Age Program ONLINE
- Lesson Planning for Preschoolers
- Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs
- Letter & Number Planning in Child Care
- Mandated Reporters
- Matchmaking for Mentors
- Meaningful Lesson Planning for Infants/Toddlers
- Mental Health in Early Childhood
- Milestones: By Leaps & Bounds
- Mind's Medicine: Music in Early Childhood
- Montessori Assistant Training
- Montessori in Context: Decoding Educational Theories
- Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday
- Mysteries of Challenging Behavior Solved
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Child Care
- No Such Thing as Boring Math
- Observations And Goal Setting in Childcare
- On My Plate: Children's Nutrition
- Open Ears: Listening in Child Care
- Open Heart, Open Art
- Opportunity for Growth: Emotional Development
- Ouch! Biting & Hitting Hurts
- Pillars of Health and Safety in Child Care
- Playful Spaces for Infants & Toddlers
- Playing with a Purpose: Infant/Toddler Lesson Planning
- Play, Learn, Grow Online Version
- Positive Attention: Infants and Toddlers
- Power of Art: Bldg Self-Esteem & Positive Behavior for ALL Abilities ONLINE
- Preschool Assessments & Observations
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Prevention of and Response to Allergic Reactions
- Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
- Professional Integrity in Child Care
- Professional Partnerships & Practices
- Resources: Building Blocks to Excellence
- Responding to Emergencies
- Roadmapping Preschool Curriculum
- Role of Play in Learning
- Rooted in History: Early Childhood
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Shoo, Germs! Don't Bother Me!
- SIDS: Saving Babies: A Change of Position, A Change in Tradition
- Spaces that Support Discovery
- Special Needs: From Referral to Inclusion
- Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers
- Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version
- Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers
- Strength in Differences: Cultural Diversity
- Success in Safety for Babies
- Super Special School Agers ONLINE
- Supporting Children's Independence
- Supporting Little Hearts: Divorce and Separation in the Child Care Setting
- Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care
- Tailoring Instruction to Children's Needs
- Teacher & Me Playtime
- Teachers, Assemble! Building Up Staff in Child Care
- Teach with Respect ONLINE
- Technology as a Classroom Tool
- The Best Promotion is Play
- The Ethical Code of Child Care
- The First Year: Feeding Infants
- The Foundations of Coaching & Mentoring
- Theories on How I Grow
- Theory of Learning
- The Right Kind of Influence for Young Children
- The Super Hero in Us All
- Toddlers and Theories
- Tomorrow's Einsteins: Infant and Toddler Science
- Training Guide for Families from Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds
- Transportation Safety
- Typical & Atypical Development in ECE
- Understanding Montessori's Approach to Child Development
- Understanding Print Knowledge in Preschool
- Universal Language of Coaching & Mentoring
- Using Toys to Support Learning
- Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light
- Watch Me Grow: School Age Development ONLINE
- Ways to Serve: Leadership
- Working With Mixed Age Groups
- You're Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution
In-person/blended trainings