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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

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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
  
  

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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.

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🌈From Wobbly Steps to Confident Learners: Understanding Growth and Development

What are the key stages of child #growth-and- #development?

Every child’s development is a remarkable journey—from coos to conversations, from stacking blocks to solving problems. These #early years are filled with rapid changes that shape how children think, move, and relate to others. Understanding #developmental-milestones helps #educators and caregivers create environments where children thrive.

In infancy, growth focuses on physical milestones—rolling over, sitting up, crawling, and taking those first wobbly steps. As children move into #toddlerhood, their curiosity blossoms. They begin exploring their independence, learning to #express emotions, and developing early problem-solving skills. Preschoolers, on the other hand, are eager communicators who thrive on imaginative #play, cooperation, and social connection.

By the time children reach #school-age, they’re building on those early foundations—refining motor skills, expanding vocabulary, and developing confidence in their learning abilities. Recognizing what’s typical at each stage allows educators to celebrate progress and identify when extra support might be needed.

Take your knowledge deeper with the 45-Hour Growth and Development: Birth to Age 12 Online Course, which gives educators a complete foundation in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth. This comprehensive training equips you to observe, plan, and teach with a deeper understanding of how children grow—and how you can help them reach their full potential.

How can caregivers support the “whole child”?

Development isn’t one-size-fits-all. Each child #develops at their own pace, influenced by temperament, environment, and relationships. The key to supporting the “whole child” is balance—offering structure, #freedom, and patience. Children need both predictable routines that make them feel #safe and opportunities to explore the world around them.

Caregivers can #nurture the whole child by focusing on four interconnected areas of development:

• Physical: Encourage active play to build coordination and confidence.

• Social: Foster cooperation and #empathy through group activities and role play.

• Emotional: Help children recognize and express feelings in #healthy ways.

• Cognitive: Inspire curiosity through questions, hands-on learning, and storytelling.

When educators intentionally support all these areas, children build the resilience and confidence they need to learn and grow. For thoughtful, real-world strategies, check out Grace and Courtesy in the Infant Years—a resource that introduces simple, practical ways to guide children in developing respect, patience, and self-control, even in their earliest years.

Why should educators continue studying child development?

The field of #early-childhood-education is ever-evolving. What we understand about children’s brains, emotions, and learning styles continues to expand—and so should our professional growth. Continuous learning keeps your teaching fresh, informed, and deeply rooted in best practices.

When educators study child development, they gain insight into why children behave, play, and learn the way they do. This knowledge helps you respond with empathy rather than frustration, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. It also strengthens your ability to communicate effectively with families, building trust and collaboration.

Our article How Can ECD Training Transform Your Understanding of Child Development? explores how professional development not only enhances your #classroom but also shapes your personal growth as an educator. Each course or workshop you take adds a new layer of skill and confidence to your teaching toolkit.

💡 Bonus tip: Learning that grows with you

Investing in your education doesn’t have to be costly. ChildCareEd offers flexible, affordable options for #early-childhood professionals looking to expand their expertise. Whether you’re pursuing certification or just refreshing your knowledge, explore our savings page for exclusive discounts on training and courses.

Remember, every lesson you learn as an educator helps you nurture the next generation of learners—from those first wobbly steps to confident strides toward a bright future.