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Related State Bundles

Alabama 12 hour Annual Training Bundle

$85

Are you currently working in an Alabama child care center and looking to meet your 12-hour annual training requirement? Then you’re ready for this all-in-one annual training bundle!

Our Alabama 12 hour Annual Training Bundle offers a streamlined way to complete your yearly in-service training as required by the Alabama Department of Human Resources. This bundle includes interactive courses in health and safety, child development, positive guidance, emergency preparedness, language development, and more.

Stay compliant, build your professional knowledge, and maintain your eligibility to work in licensed child care programs across Alabama—all at your own pace.

✅ Fulfills the 12-hour annual in-service training requirement for center-based child care workers
✅ Approved for Alabama DHR compliance
✅ Ideal for renewing licenses and maintaining employment in regulated child care centers

• Healthy Habits from the Start
• Language Development in Early Childhood
• Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
• Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version
• Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light

Alabama 20- Hour Annual Training Bundle for Family/Group Day Care Home Licensee

$140

Are you an Alabama family or group day care home licensee looking to fulfill your 20-hour annual training requirement? Then you're ready for this comprehensive, home-provider-focused training bundle!

This Alabama Licensee Annual Training Bundle is tailored exclusively for licensed providers operating family or group day care homes. It meets the 20 clock hours of annual training required by the Alabama DHR and covers all six mandated training areas. Whether you're renewing your license, preparing for inspection, or enhancing the quality of care in your home program, this bundle ensures you're in full compliance and growing professionally.

🎯 What’s Included in This Bundle:

• ✅ Child Development
• ✅ Health and Safety
• ✅ Positive Guidance & Discipline 
• ✅ Language and Literacy Development
• ✅ Family Communication

✅ Why Choose This Bundle?

• Aligned with Alabama DHR Family and Group Day Care Home Licensing Standards
• Designed specifically for home-based child care providers
• Flexible, online, self-paced access
  
  

• You're Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution
• Working Together: Teachers & Preschoolers
• The Right Kind of Influence for Young Children
• Supporting Little Hearts: Divorce and Separation in the Child Care Setting
• Supporting Families and Caregivers in Language and Literacy
• Play, Learn, Grow Online Version
• Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
• Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners
• Building a Community of Families

Alabama 24- Hour Preservice Training Bundle for Family/Group Day Care Homes

$185

Are you planning to open a licensed family or group day care home in Alabama? Do you need to complete your 24 hours of preservice training? Then you’re ready for this specialized training bundle!

This Alabama Family/Group Day Care Homes 24- Hour Preservice Training Bundle is tailored for prospective licensees operating family or group day care homes. It meets the 24-hour preservice training requirement set by Alabama DHR and includes focused modules on child development, universal precautions, nutrition, licensing regulations, and family communication.

Whether you’re preparing to launch your own in-home child care business or updating your credentials, this training will guide you through every essential topic to ensure a successful and compliant start.

✅ Satisfies the Alabama DHR 24-hour preservice training requirement for new licensees
✅ Covers all six required training areas
✅ Perfect for new child care entrepreneurs and home-based provider.

• Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
• Administering Basic Health and Safety ONLINE
• Community and Family Engagement in Childcare
• Language Development in Early Childhood
• Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers
• DAP for Family Child Care
• Business Planning: Family Child Care
• Let’s Talk: Effective Communication
• A Watchful Eye: Supervision in Early Childhood
• Baby Play: Planning Infant and Toddler Activities

At ChildCareEd, we provide professional development training for early childhood educators that’s simple, flexible, and designed for real-life use. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned provider, our courses help you meet licensing, annual training, and credential (such as CDA) requirements in a way that fits your schedule.

You can explore all available courses on our website (www.ChildCareEd.com) and create your online account to:

• Register for courses
• Access your training and certificates
• Review your order and course history
• Get help from support when you need it

We deliver unlimited free support, automatic grading, and instant certificates once you complete the requirements.

Course Formats

Online Self-Paced Courses

Our online self-paced format is the most flexible way to complete training.
Once you purchase a course, it’s immediately available in the My Trainings section of your ChildCareEd account.
You can:

• Start right away
• Work from your computer, tablet or smartphone
• Pause, save your place, and return anytime
• Review lessons as often as you want before taking the final quiz

Each course uses clear language, real-life examples, interactive activities, and knowledge checks to help you apply what you’ve learned. Courses also include audio narration for additional support.

Virtual Instructor-Led (Zoom) Classes

For those who prefer live interaction, we offer instructor-led sessions via Zoom. These live classes let you:

• Attend with an instructor in real time
• Ask questions and interact with other learners
• Fulfill synchronous training requirements if your state or program requires them

These classes are listed in our “Upcoming Instructor-Led Classes” section.

On-Site / In-Person Training Requests

We also support on-site training for teams, centers, or larger groups. If your program prefers that we come to you, we offer on-site options and will coordinate with you to schedule a location, instructor, and training path.

Course Bundles

If you need to complete multiple courses (for example, for a credential, licensing bundle, or annual requirement), we offer pre-bundled training sets. These bundles save time and money and include multiple related courses grouped to meet specific goals (such as CDA subject areas or state annual hour requirements).

Downloadable Handout Documents

Each course includes downloadable handout documents that you can print or save. These handouts support the learning process, provide summary key points, and serve as helpful references even after you complete the course.

How It Works

1. Choose Your Course or Bundle
   Browse our catalog and select the training that fits your needs—single self-paced, instructor-led, or bundle.
2. Register and Get Started
   Create your ChildCareEd account (if you don’t already have one), add your course(s) to the cart, and complete your registration.
3. Learn at Your Pace (or Attend Live)
   
• If you chose self-paced: Login and begin your modules.
• If you chose live/Zoom: Note the scheduled date/time and log in for the live class.
• If on-site: Coordinate schedule and location with our team.
4. Complete the Course Activities
   Lessons include text, videos, handouts, knowledge checks, and a final quiz. For live courses, participation may include interactive discussion or application activities.
5. Download/Print Your Certificate
   Once you’ve passed the final quiz (and attended any required live session), you can download or print your certificate of completion instantly from your account.
6. Track Your Training History
   Your account keeps a record of all completed courses, certificates, and hours. For organizations, administrators can monitor staff progress through the Group Admin portal (see next section).

Group Admin (Admin Portal) Features

If you are a director, owner, or administrator of a child care program, our Admin Portal gives you special tools to manage training across your team.

Here’s what you get:

• A central dashboard where you can assign courses to staff — self-paced or instructor-led.
• Track each staff member’s training progress, completion status, quiz/assessment scores, and certificate issuance.
• Purchase training hours in bulk or subscribe for team access, often at discounted group rates.
• Print or re-print certificates as needed — helps with records and licensing audits.
• Reassign seats (if a staff leaves) so your investment remains flexible.
• Streamlined compliance and record-keeping, helping your program stay on top of training requirements.

Support You Can Count On

We believe training should be smooth and stress-free. Our support team is ready to help with:

• Logging into your account or navigating the portal
• Choosing the right format (self-paced vs live vs on-site)
• Assigning courses and tracking through Group Admin
• Retrieving or reprinting certificates
• On-site training scheduling for groups

You can contact us anytime via our website or email.

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