ChildCareEd Courses for Child Care Providers in Pennsylvania - post

Continuing education is a vital part of working as a child care provider in Pennsylvania. Whether you’re a teacher, director, assistant, or family child care provider, completing state-approved training helps you stay licensed, knowledgeable, and ready to provide high-quality care. One trusted source for this training is ChildCareEd.com, which offers a wide range of online courses that are recognized by Pennsylvania’s #early-childhood education system.

This article explains why ChildCareEd courses are valuable for Pennsylvania providers, shows examples of relevant training, and includes links to training, resources, and further reading — all written in clear, easy-to-understand #language.

Why ChildCareEd Matters for Pennsylvania Providers

ChildCareEd is an approved training provider under the Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS #58015). This means its courses are officially accepted by The Pennsylvania Key and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) for annual training requirements and professional #development.

Here’s why this is important for you:

• State-Approved Training: ChildCareEd’s courses are accepted for Pennsylvania annual training hours that child care #staff and family child care providers need each year.

• Automatic Registry Reporting: When you add your PA Key Professional Development (PD) Registry ID to your ChildCareEd account, completed courses are automatically uploaded to your registry record.

• CDA Support: ChildCareEd offers Child Development Associate (CDA) credential training that helps deepen your professional skills and advance your #career. 

• Flexible Learning: All courses are online and self-paced, so you can complete them around your work schedule. 

Note: Pennsylvania requires a specific 6-hour Pre-Service Health & Safety training directly through OCDEL/PA Key. ChildCareEd courses cannot be used to fulfill this particular requirement, but they are accepted for all ongoing and annual training needs. 

Pennsylvania Child Care Training Requirements

In Pennsylvania, licensed child care staff — including #teachers, aides, supervisors, and directors — must complete at least 1 #2-hours of approved professional development training each year.

These hours can be met through approved online training like ChildCareEd courses that cover key topics such as:

• Health and #safety

• Child development

• Guidance and supervision

• Curriculum and learning

• Professionalism

• Family #engagement and communication

Completing your required hours on time helps you meet licensing standards, maintain quality care, and grow professionally.

Examples of ChildCareEd Courses for Pennsylvania Providers

Below are examples of training categories and specific types of courses you can take on ChildCareEd.com that are relevant to child care providers in Pennsylvania:

1. Annual Training Courses

These help satisfy the 12 hours of annual training that Pennsylvania requires:

• Pennsylvania 12-Hour Annual Training for Family and Home-Based Providers

• Pennsylvania Compliance Champion: 12-Hour Annual Training for Child Care Administrators

• Pennsylvania Creative Classrooms: 12-Hour Annual Training for Teachers

• Pennsylvania Leadership Launchpad: 12-Hour Training for New Directors

• Pennsylvania Transformative Leadership: 12-Hour Training for Experienced Administrators
  These bundles mix courses covering #classroom-strategies, child development, #health & safety, leadership, and professionalism. 

These training bundles provide a structured way to complete your state-required hours without picking individual courses one-by-one.

2. Health, Safety, and Compliance Courses

Even though ChildCareEd cannot replace Pennsylvania’s required 6-hour health and safety pre-service course, it offers many other trainings that strengthen your ability to provide a #safe-environment:

• Children’s Health and Safety

• Emergency Preparedness in Child Care

• Nutrition for Young Children

• Handling Medical Needs in Child Care Settings

These courses help you stay informed about best practices in health, safety, and daily care routines, which are crucial parts of your role.

3. Child Development and Classroom Practices

Course offerings also support your ability to care for and teach children effectively:

• Early Childhood Development Fundamentals

• Supporting Social and Emotional Growth

• Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum

• Positive Guidance and Behavior Support

These courses build skills for classroom management, learning support, and overall child growth — all core areas in early childhood education.

4. CDA Credential Training

If you’re interested in moving beyond basic training, ChildCareEd’s CDA courses help you earn a nationally recognized professional credential:

• CDA Birth-to-Five with Portfolio Review

• Infant/Toddler CDA Credential

• Preschool CDA Credential

• Family Child Care CDA Credential

• Home Visitor CDA Credential (Birth-5)

• CDA Renewal Courses

These courses offer deeper instruction and professional recognition, often helpful for advancing your career or improving your role in leadership and classroom quality. 

Training Link — Get Started with a Course

👉 Explore Pennsylvania training courses at ChildCareEd:
ChildCareEd courses for Pennsylvania providers 

Here you can browse all available online and state-approved courses specifically for Pennsylvania child care providers.

Resource Link — Helpful Tools and Info

📘 ChildCareEd Career Resources & Support:
Free resources at ChildCareEd

This page offers additional guidance, free resources, and support information that can help you plan your professional development and training pathway.

Featured Article from ChildCareEd

📰 Read this helpful article:
🌟 Teaching Tiny Learners: How to Become a Pennsylvania Early Childhood Educator

This article explores training and career pathways in Pennsylvania early childhood education — great reading if you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career.

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