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H&H Child Care Training (ChildCareEd) maintains accreditations, approvals, or affiliations with the following organizations. We offer accredited and state-approved trainings to support provider development, including 45 Hour Child Growth and Development Buy Now $399.00 and CDA Introduction Buy Now $0.00, which address core education requirements for early childhood professionals.

H&H Child Care Training (ChildCareEd) mantiene acreditaciones, aprobaciones o afiliaciones con las siguientes organizaciones.

What does accreditation mean for child care training?

Accreditation is an independent evaluation of educational quality and institutional processes. Institutional accreditors and programmatic accreditors assess an organization’s mission, curriculum, faculty qualifications, student supports, and outcomes. Accreditation signals that a program follows agreed standards for training quality and continuous improvement. For a clear definition of accreditation and the difference between institutional and programmatic recognition, see an authoritative overview of accreditation practices: Accreditation.

Why do accreditations and affiliations matter for providers and employers?

Accreditations and formal affiliations matter because they influence how employers, registries, and credentialing bodies judge the rigor of training. Providers who want to help shape state and local practice can contribute their perspectives by taking part in the Johns Hopkins School of Education survey, which offers PAUs and an opportunity to influence child care in Maryland: Johns Hopkins School of Education survey. Accredited programs are more likely to be accepted as education toward workforce credentials, to award CEUs correctly, and to maintain quality controls such as instructor qualifications and learning outcomes. For a discussion on program value and professional development, see our article ChildCareEd: Empowering Early Childhood Educators with Quality Training.

Which accreditations and approvals does H&H have?

H&H lists current accreditations and approvals here:

. If you are looking for approval numbers for a specific course, those are shown on the course page (for example, some Maryland-aligned courses display MSDE approval numbers). Maryland directors may also find it useful to review the MSDE Training Voucher Program benefits for directors, which explains voucher eligibility and how voucher-funded training interacts with MSDE-approved courses. If you need help confirming a specific approval, contact our support team. Learn how other H&H programs and people present their credentials in these staff and program profiles: Meet Hwaida Hassanein.

How can I verify an accreditor or training approval?

Follow these verification steps:

1. Confirm the accrediting body is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or CHEA when applicable. Recognition by a national body is the first indicator of a legitimate institutional or programmatic accreditor.
2. Ask the provider for the exact approval or training ID shown on the course certificate or course page, and confirm that ID on the state licensing or workforce-registry website. Many states publish a searchable list of approved trainings and provider approval numbers.
3. Inspect the course page for explicit approval statements, the issuing agency name, approval numbers, expiration or renewal dates, and whether the approval applies to a specific role or license type (for example, some approvals apply only to directors or to specific age groups served).
4. Request written documentation from the provider (a certificate, approval letter, or PDF of the approval) and retain it for registry or credentialing audits.
5. If acceptance is critical for a credential or license, confirm directly with the credentialing body or your state licensing specialist before enrolling—ask which documentation they require for verification.

This verification process has practical variations by state. Below are state-specific checks that readers commonly need when they see Texas, California, or North Carolina mentioned in an article:

• Texas — Check the Texas Health and Human Services child care licensing pages or the Texas Workforce Registry for training acceptance and approval numbers. Ask whether online, self-paced, or out-of-state provider approvals are accepted for your license type or program setting. If you manage or support multiple facilities in Texas, see our overview of cost-effective administrative and group training options for Texas child care programs for subscription services and resource strategies tailored to centers and large providers.
• California — Confirm approvals with the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD), and review whether a course’s approval covers the particular permit or staff level you hold. Some approvals are issued through regional or community-college partnerships and specify course codes or unit equivalencies.
• North Carolina — Consult the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) for information on approved training, registry acceptance, and the kinds of documentation needed for credit. NC often distinguishes between required pre-service trainings and ongoing professional development credits.

Always confirm the current regulation language and required documentation on your state's official licensing website or directly with your state licensing specialist before relying on a course for registry or credential credit. A few practical tips for all states: request the provider’s approval letter or certificate; record the approval ID and the issuing agency; confirm whether the approval covers CEUs, clock hours, or specific registry credits; and document any communications with licensing or registry staff. For institutional/program examples of how accreditors present approvals, see the institutional accreditation overview: Accreditation.

How do accreditations affect credentials like a CDA or state certificates?

Accredited training can satisfy education components required by credentials (for example, education hours needed for a CDA or for state staff credentials), but completion of a course does not automatically confer a credential or guarantee acceptance. ChildCareEd provides courses that help meet the education requirement for credentials; you must still verify the credentialing body’s full requirements (portfolio, verification visit, exam, or state-specific steps). See our course options that commonly support credential pathways: CDA Bridge Bundle Buy Now $200.00, CDA Introduction, and Child Care Administration Buy Now $99.00. For state-specific pathways and examples, read: Earning Your CDA in California, How to Get an ECE Certificate in Texas, and Free Online Early Childhood Education Training in North Carolina. For a Delaware-specific discussion of how CDA requirements and local acceptance of training can differ, see The Value of Child Care Providers Earning their CDA Credential in Delaware.

What should I do next?

Practical next steps:

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2. Note the approval or training ID on the course page and verify it with the issuing agency.
3. If pursuing a credential (CDA, state certificate), confirm which course types and hours are accepted by the credentialing body.
4. Enroll in required or recommended courses: start with the 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and the CDA Introduction.
5. Contact H&H support for documentation you can present to a registry or credentialing agency.

Where can I find more information on the value of training and accreditation?

Additional ChildCareEd articles that illustrate training uses and local pathways:

• ChildCareEd: Empowering Early Childhood Educators with Quality Training
• Meet Hwaida Hassanein
• How to Get an ECE Certificate in Texas
• Earning Your CDA in California
• Free Online Early Childhood Education Training in North Carolina
• What are the benefits of getting a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?

References and verification sources?

Authoritative references used above:

• Accreditation — University of Phoenix (overview of accreditation types)
• Accreditation — Cuesta College (examples of institutional and programmatic accreditation)

How can I contact H&H for accreditation documentation?

Contact the H&H support team or your course instructor and request the current accreditations and approval numbers for the course(s) you plan to take. Ask support to provide the exact approval/training ID as it appears on state registry lists so you can present it to your state licensing specialist or workforce registry. Retain copies of any approval letters or certificates for credential or audit purposes.

Summary: What should I remember and do next?

Summary and next steps: Keep the course approval ID and the issuing agency name with your training records; verify acceptance with your state licensing agency or registry before relying on a course for credential or license requirements; and enroll in courses that align with your credential pathway, such as the linked 45 Hour Child Growth and Development Buy Now $399.00 or CDA Introduction Buy Now $0.00. If you're pursuing a CDA or a state certificate, confirm whether additional steps (portfolio, observation, exam) are required by the credentialing body. Contact H&H support for documentation you can present to registries or credentialing agencies.