Subscriptions at ChildCareEd! - post

If you work in #early-childhood-education, you already know that professional #development is not optional—it’s part of doing the job well and meeting ongoing requirements. The challenge is finding training that is easy to access, relevant to your work, and budget-friendly.

That’s exactly what ChildCareEd subscriptions are designed to do. Instead of purchasing one class at a time, you can choose a subscription tier and get unlimited access to select online courses for a full year, with additional perks depending on the plan you select.

Below is a clear, easy-to-follow overview of what ChildCareEd offers on the subscriptions page, how the tiers work, and how you can pick the best fit for your role.

What is a ChildCareEd subscription?

A ChildCareEd subscription is a per-user, per-year membership that gives you access to training in a way that’s simple and predictable. You pay one annual price for the tier you want, then complete training as needed throughout the year.

ChildCareEd emphasizes that these subscriptions were created to give #educators more options and more flexibility—especially for those who need ongoing hours and want to learn online. The subscription page also highlights the breadth of their training library, including 1000+ hours of online training and 100+ instructor-led courses.

Subscription tiers at a glance

ChildCareEd offers three subscription tiers, each priced per user, per year:

• Basic – $65/year
• Plus – $99/year
• Instructor-Led – $149/year

All three are built around the same core idea: you get strong value through unlimited training access, and you choose a plan based on whether you also want CDA training options and/or monthly instructor-led learning.

What’s included across subscription #plans

On the subscriptions page, ChildCareEd lists several features associated with their subscription packages. These benefits are meant to make training easier, faster, and less stressful for educators and administrators.

Here are key features highlighted:

• Unlimited select online courses
• Training history reporting (a history report of trainings)
• Free certificate reprints for the past 4 years
• Immediate access to certificates upon successful completion
• Online training text translated into different languages
• Free expedited Emergency Plan review within 24 hours
• Travel fee waived for onsite training within 10 miles of zip code 20878
• VIP coupons and promotions
• Immediate access to online trainings

These perks are especially helpful if you’re trying to keep your documentation organized, need quick proof of completion, or want extra support services included with your training plan.

Understanding each plan in plain language

Basic: Best value for continuing education hours

The Basic plan is positioned as the “best value” option for educators who mainly want unlimited training toward continuing education requirements.

This can be a strong fit if:

• You primarily need yearly training hours for licensing/renewal
• You want the #freedom to take courses as needed without paying per course
• You don’t necessarily need CDA-specific coursework bundled in

Plus: Unlimited training + CDA online coursework

The Plus plan builds on Basic by adding CDA online access for course requirements, alongside unlimited training.

This can be a smart fit if:

• You’re working toward your CDA Credential (or supporting staff who are)
• You want one subscription that covers both general training and CDA coursework
• You like the simplicity of one annual membership for a bigger training goal

ChildCareEd describes Plus as the “better value” because it includes unlimited online training plus CDA online training for course requirements.

Instructor-Led: CDA + unlimited training + a monthly virtual class option

The Instructor-Led plan includes everything above and adds the option to attend a virtual class each month, led by an Educational Specialist.

This plan may be ideal if:

• You learn best with live guidance and interaction
• You want a predictable way to add a live class experience to your year
• You’re balancing ongoing requirements with a goal like completing CDA coursework

A related ChildCareEd article also describes instructor-led access as including one instructor-led training per calendar month (for plans that include it).

Need multiple seats? Bulk options are available

ChildCareEd also shows options to buy subscriptions in bulk, including:

• 3 seats
• 10 seats
• 50 seats

This is helpful for directors, owners, and administrators who want to train a team while keeping #costs predictable.

Important disclaimer and exclusions (read before purchasing)

Like many training memberships, subscriptions have a few important limitations. ChildCareEd states that First Aid/CPR, 45 Hour Maryland Pre-Service Trainings, and 6-Hr Medication Training are excluded from subscription packages.

They also note:

• Subscriptions are non-refunded
• Subscriptions cannot be prorated

This is worth keeping in mind if you’re purchasing for staff or planning around a program budget cycle.

How to choose the best subscription for you or your staff

If you’re not sure which tier to choose, here’s a simple way to decide:

• Choose Basic if your main goal is continuing education hours at the lowest yearly cost.
• Choose Plus if you want continuing education + CDA online coursework included in the same subscription.
• Choose Instructor-Led if you want CDA + unlimited training and you like the idea of a monthly live virtual class option for added support and structure.

Final takeaway

ChildCareEd subscriptions are built for busy early educators who want training that is easy to access, affordable across the year, and supportive of real career goals—whether that means staying compliant with annual training requirements, working toward a CDA credential, or adding a monthly instructor-led learning experience.