Why bring onsite training to your center?

Professional #development doesn’t have to mean sending #staff offsite or juggling individual training schedules. For a focused session on healthy learning environments, consider Safe and Sound: Creating Healthy Environments for Every Child Buy Now $55.00; for practical daily routines, see Everyday Safety: Creating Healthy Environments Buy Now $55.00. Directors planning coaching or observation as part of staff development can also review Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback Buy Now $10.00. These courses cover professional-development topics; confirm whether a course fits your team’s goals and any applicable requirements before enrolling. With onsite training from ChildCareEd, a certified instructor comes directly to your center, provides all the class handouts, and ensures your staff receives certificates for professional development hours on the spot. It’s convenient, collaborative, and tailored to your program’s needs.

How do you schedule an onsite training?

Before submitting a request, identify the learning need the session should address. Review recent observations, staff questions, family feedback, and program priorities; then choose a topic that can be applied in daily practice. For example, a team that wants to strengthen active supervision can review the group-training planning guidance for directors alongside its existing supervision routines.

Next, use the Group Admin overview for team training to consider how staff assignments and completion records may be organized. When requesting a session, ask about available dates, course options, participant capacity, location and room setup, technology needs, accessibility, language or interpretation needs, and the process for confirming the booking. Confirm these details directly with ChildCareEd before making staffing or scheduling arrangements.

Booking your training is simple with our Onsite Training Request Form. For additional ideas on coordinating staff development, read how child care leaders use Group Admin. From there, you can choose from a wide variety of courses in our Class Schedule. Whether you need to cover licensing requirements, enhance #safety practices, or expand your team’s skills, there’s a course for every goal.

💡 Directors and administrators love pairing onsite training with Group Admin, which makes staff management easier than ever:

• Purchase hours in bulk at discounted rates

• Hours never expire and can be exchanged among staff

• Access all earned certificates in one place

• Stay on top of licensing requirements effortlessly

• Enjoy exclusive offers and the best deals for professional development

• Upgrade with a $999/year subscription for up to 50 seats—perfect for larger centers

What’s included in an onsite training?

When you schedule, we’ll handle everything:

• A certified instructor #leads the training onsite

• All class handouts are provided

• Every participant earns a certificate of completion for professional development hours

And because we love making learning fun, we may even bring ChildCareEd swag to share with your team! Plus, if you book your next onsite training the same day, you’ll receive exclusive discounts for future sessions.

👉 Want to see why professional development matters? Read: Building Brighter Futures: The Critical Role of Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators.

What courses can you choose from?

Choose a topic by connecting the training objective to a concrete workplace practice. A health-and-safety session may help staff review routines and discuss consistent implementation; an inclusion-focused session can support reflection on participation, accommodations, and responsive interactions. The appropriate subject depends on your program’s needs, staff roles, and the children served. For more on ongoing learning after foundational requirements are met, see training options for preschool teachers beyond minimum requirements.

When comparing formats, clarify what the offering includes and how it works for your team. Onsite instruction brings staff together for a scheduled group experience; online or remote options may be more practical when employees cannot attend simultaneously. Ask the provider about instructor availability, materials, participation expectations, certificates, and any technology or space requirements. A certificate documents course completion; it does not by itself establish that the training satisfies a licensing, employer, or credential requirement. Verify any such requirement with the relevant agency, registry, or employer.

How can you compare onsite and remote training options?

Choose the format that supports the learning objective and fits the team’s work schedule. Onsite sessions can make it easier for staff to discuss shared routines, practice a procedure together, and agree on consistent implementation. Remote or online learning may offer more scheduling flexibility, particularly when educators work different shifts or cannot leave classrooms at the same time. Neither format is automatically the better choice; confirm that the specific course is offered in the format you need.

Before deciding, compare the total cost and time commitment, including travel or coverage needs, minimum participant numbers, instructor availability, technology access, and any materials or setup required. Ask how participation and completion are documented, and whether staff can ask questions or receive follow-up support. Then weigh those details against the purpose of the training: select a shared, interactive session when team discussion is central, or a flexible format when access across schedules is the main constraint. Check current availability and terms with the provider before making plans.

Our onsite offerings include a wide range of professional development opportunities to meet your center’s needs. Popular topics include safety, inclusion, and #early-childhood best practices—all available in the Class Schedule.

Directors especially love resources that keep training fresh and fun. For broader context on the value of staff development, see why professional development matters for early childhood educators. Try our Active Supervision Poster Buy Now $0.00 to reinforce safety in #classrooms and break rooms.

How do you get started?

Prepare staff before the session by sharing the purpose, topic, schedule, and any participation expectations. Arrange coverage so educators can attend without compromising supervision, and provide the instructor with relevant context about the group and program goals without sharing unnecessary confidential information. Afterward, invite staff to identify one strategy they will try, discuss how it could fit existing routines, and set a time to revisit questions or implementation challenges.

Directors can reinforce learning through brief follow-up conversations, peer observation, or a review of relevant policies and classroom practices. Keep completion records and certificates in the appropriate staff files, and check applicable licensing or registry rules separately; the certificate alone does not confirm that a training meets a particular requirement. For practical guidance on organizing staff training, read how directors can run group training with Group Admin.

It’s easy! Just fill out the Onsite Training Request Form, pick your courses, and we’ll take care of the rest. Pair it with Group Admin to maximize efficiency, save money, and streamline staff professional development.

Summary: How can you make onsite training work for your team?

Start with a clear learning objective, compare formats and course details, and confirm logistics before booking. Prepare staff to participate, arrange coverage, and follow up by connecting the session to everyday practice. Use certificates as completion records, and independently verify any applicable licensing or registry requirements.

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