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Alabama 12 hour Annual Training Bundle

$90

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

• Healthy Habits from the Start
• Language Development in Early Childhood
• Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
• Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version
• Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light

Alabama 20- Hour Annual Training Bundle for Family/Group Day Care Home Licensee

$150

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
  
  

• You're Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution
• Working Together: Teachers & Preschoolers
• The Right Kind of Influence for Young Children
• Supporting Little Hearts: Divorce and Separation in the Child Care Setting
• Supporting Families and Caregivers in Language and Literacy
• Play, Learn, Grow Online Version
• Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
• Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners
• Building a Community of Families

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.

• Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
• Administering Basic Health and Safety ONLINE
• Community and Family Engagement in Childcare
• Language Development in Early Childhood
• Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers
• DAP for Family Child Care
• Business Planning: Family Child Care
• Let’s Talk: Effective Communication
• A Watchful Eye: Supervision in Early Childhood
• Baby Play: Planning Infant and Toddler Activities

Alabama does not utilize a formal process for training approval. Courses offered by ChildCareEd may be accepted by The Alabama Department of Human Resources, Office of Child Care Licensing for initial, pre-licensing, and in-service training for daycare centers, child care centers, family child care, family day care homes, and group day care homes.

Alabama's Department of Human Resources (DHR) oversees the regulation and licensing of child care facilities in the state. The specific requirements can vary depending on the type of child care facility, and they encompass different levels of education and training for various roles within the childcare profession.

Preservice Training Requirements for all staff in Child Care Centers, Family Day Care Homes, and Group Day Care Homes

• Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 
• Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
• Administration of Medicine 
• Prevention of and response to allergic reactions 
• Building and Physical Premises Safety 
• Shaken Baby Syndrome 
• Responding to Emergencies 
• Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
• Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children
• Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting
• First Aid & CPR Blended

Child Care Center Training 

Directors training requirements:

• 20 clock hours of training in administration and management
• 4 clock hours of training in quality child care
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• 24 clock hours of training each year. 

CDA Training: (120 hours)

• CDA Preschool
• CDA Infant and Toddler
• CDA Family Childcare

Teachers training requirements:

• 12 clock hours of training in child care and development
• 12 clock hours of training each year

Family and Group Child Care Training

Applicant/Licensee requirements:

• 24 clock hours of training in child care and development 
• 20 clock hours of training related to child care each year

Assistant caregiver requirements:

• 12 clock hours of training in child care
• 12 clock hours of child care training each year thereafter

Thinking about opening a child care facility in Alabama: For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in Alabama, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below. The licensing agency can give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.

Alabama Department of Human Resources
Phone Number: (334) 242-1425 or (866) 528-1694
Email: childcarelicensingintake@dhr.alabama.gov 
Child Care Licensing Website: https://dhr.alabama.gov/child-care/

Administrators! Are you looking to purchase hours for your staff? ChildCareEd offers the Group Admin Program and Subscription Services, which make it easy and affordable to make group purchases.

Group Admin Program

The Group Admin Program allows you to purchase clock hours at a flat price and then assign classes to staff members. This gives you control over your budget and training plan. Purchase hours for staff to ensure they complete their training requirements.

Use our Group Admin Feature and receive the following benefits:

• Record-keeping tools to manage continuing education requirements
• Group Administrators can see their staff's progress in assigned courses as well as test scores
• Purchase bulk hours with discounted Subscription Services
• Refunded hours if staff leave and do not finish courses
• Add or remove staff as needed
• Assign training to individuals or the entire team
• Print administrator copies of certificates

Subscription Services

With Subscription Services, you can purchase training hours at a low one-time cost. There are three tiers to choose from, depending on your needs:

• Basic: Unlimited online training
• Plus: Unlimited online training plus online CDA training courses
• Instructor-Led: Unlimited online training, plus all CDA online training courses, and one Virtual Class each month led by a trained Educational Specialist

To view the course selection available for each of our subscription services, please click on View Courses List under each here: https://www.childcareed.com/subscriptions.html.