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Alaska-Approved Child Care Training You Can Trust

Child care professionals in Alaska must meet specific training, preservice, and ongoing professional development requirements to remain compliant with state licensing and Alaska SEED standards. ChildCareEd is proud to be a TTAS-approved entity through Alaska SEED and a Recognized Training Organization with the National Workforce Registry Alliance (NWRA). Because Alaska SEED automatically recognizes NWRA-approved organizations, ChildCareEd trainings are accepted without additional approval.

ChildCareEd also holds IACET Accreditation, meaning our courses provide high-quality Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that meet ANSI/IACET standards and are recognized nationwide.

We offer online self-paced courses and virtual instructor-led training, making it easy for Alaska providers—whether in urban or rural communities—to access approved, flexible, and affordable training.

What Alaska Approved Training Does ChildCareEd Provide?

ChildCareEd provides Alaska-approved training that may be used for:

• Preservice training
• Annual training clock hours
• Career Ladder advancement
• CDA Credential preparation and renewal

Our courses are appropriate for:

• Administrators
• Child care associates
• Employees and substitutes
• Student interns
• Part-time caregivers
• Child care centers, group homes, and child care homes

In addition, many of our online courses are available in multiple languages (excluding media), including Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Urdu, Farsi, and more—supporting Alaska’s diverse early childhood workforce.

Registry Information – Alaska SEED

Alaska SEED automatically recognizes training organizations approved by the National Workforce Registry Alliance (NWRA) as TTAS-approved. Because ChildCareEd is a recognized NWRA Training Organization, our courses are accepted by Alaska SEED for:

• Preservice training
• Annual training hours
• Career Ladder requirements (Levels 2–5)

Health & Safety Orientation Training (7 AAC 57.350)

Alaska child care staff are required to complete Health and Safety Orientation training from a department-approved provider. The following ChildCareEd courses are approved to meet compliance with 7 AAC 57.350 and are listed on Alaska’s Approved Health and Safety Trainings list:

• Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
• Mandated Reporters 
• Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases 
• Building and Physical Premises Safety
• Responding to Emergencies 
• Shaken Baby Syndrome 
• Prevention of and response to allergic reactions 
• Administration of Medicine
• Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children 
• Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
• Health and Safety Orientation Training Bundle 

CDA Credential Training

In Alaska, administrators and child care associates in child care centers, group homes, and child care homes must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

ChildCareEd offers complete 120-hour CDA training programs, including:

• Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
• CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
• CDA Preschool Renewal
• CDA Family Child Care Renewal
  

Earning a CDA Credential can:

• Meet qualifications for administrators and associates
• Qualify professionals for Level 5 on the Alaska SEED Career Ladder
• Support advancement into leadership and director roles

Career Ladder Requirements

As a SEED-approved training organization, ChildCareEd courses may be used to meet Alaska SEED Career Ladder requirements:

• Level 2: 24 hours of SEED-approved training
• Level 3: 40 hours of SEED-approved training
• Level 4: 80 hours of SEED-approved training
• Level 5: 120 hours of SEED-approved training (CDA eligible)

Annual Training Requirements

ChildCareEd courses may be used to meet Alaska’s required annual training hours:

• 24 clock hours per year for full-time caregivers

With over 200 online self-paced courses, ChildCareEd makes it easy to stay compliant while choosing topics that support your classroom, career goals, and professional growth.

Alaska Child Care Licensing Contact Information

Training requirements and regulations may change. Always confirm current requirements directly with Alaska licensing:

Alaska Child Care Program Office (CCPO)

• Phone: 1-888-268-4632
• Email: CCPO@alaska.gov
• Website: https://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/ccare/default.aspx