Running a child care program is a big job. You lead staff, support families, and make sure your center follows the rules. If you are in North Dakota and you need director administration hours, the good news is: you can learn these skills online in a clear, step-by-step way.
In North Dakota, directors and staff must complete department-approved training to stay qualified and keep learning. North Dakota Health and Human Services explains required trainings like the Getting Started basic course and other ongoing training expectations.
Also, North Dakota uses a training system (the ND Early Childhood Hub) where approved training opportunities may be listed and tracked.
Because rules and approval lists can change, a smart first step is to:
Check what your role needs (director, teacher, assistant, owner)
Check your yearly training expectations
Make sure your training is approved/accepted where you report hours (like your state registry or licensing system)
If you want a simple reminder about training topics and what directors do each day, this ChildCareEd article is helpful:
https://www.childcareed.com/a/how-can-new-staff-quickly-get-oriented-to-north-dakota-s-childcare-standards.html
Administration training is not just “paperwork.” It helps you lead your program well.
A strong director training course can help you learn how to:
Create clear policies and daily systems
Support and guide staff
Keep good records (enrollment, staff files, incident reports)
Plan schedules and staffing
Communicate with families in a professional way
Prepare for visits and reviews
These skills matter for quality and safety. They also make your work feel more organized and less stressful. #ChildCareDirector
If you need a full director administration training option that is online, start here:
https://www.childcareed.com/courses-45-hours-director-administration.html
This course is a strong choice if you want:
A clear learning path (start to finish)
One course that covers many admin topics
Online learning you can do on your schedule
Tip: Before you enroll, double-check how you must submit training hours in North Dakota (for example, through your registry or training hub). #NorthDakotaChildCare
Many directors also need annual training (every year). One North Dakota rule example mentions a minimum number of yearly training hours for directors, along with specific topics like safe sleep and mandated reporter training.
If you are looking for a North Dakota-focused package for annual director training, you can review this option:
https://www.childcareed.com/bundle-30-north-dakota-child-care-director-13-hour-annual-training-bundle-version-1.html
This can be helpful when you want a bundle that is built with North Dakota directors in mind.
Sometimes you need more support in one area—like planning, budgeting, or leading staff. These courses can help build your administration skills:
Early Childhood Program Administration
https://www.childcareed.com/courses-early-childhood-program-administration.html
Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback
https://www.childcareed.com/courses-staff-supervision-observation-feedback-3805.html
These are great if you want extra training for leadership, coaching staff, and running daily operations.
Use this simple checklist:
Do you need a large number of admin hours (like 45)?
Do you need North Dakota annual director training hours too?
Do you want to grow as a leader (even after you meet hours)?
If you are not sure what counts, North Dakota’s training information pages can help you understand what training is required and how it is tracked. #ProfessionalDevelopment
Training is best when you use it in real life—right away.
Here is a simple tool you can start using this week:
https://www.childcareed.com/r-00423-staff-evaluation-checklist-admin.html
You can use this staff evaluation checklist to:
Plan staff check-ins (monthly or quarterly)
Write down strengths and goals
Give kind, clear feedback
Track progress over time
Easy start idea: Pick one staff member and do a short, friendly 15-minute check-in. Use the checklist as your guide.
Here is a quick plan you can follow:
Step 1: Write down what hours you need (and by when)
Step 2: Choose your main training course:
Step 3: Add a “support” course if needed:
Step 4: Use a tool while you learn:
Step 5: Keep your proof of completion and submit hours the way North Dakota requires (example: through the ND Early Childhood Hub/training process).
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