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Trusted North Dakota Child Care Training Provider

ChildCareEd is an Approved Training Sponsor in the North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry (Sponsor ID #26927), which means your completed hours are accepted for licensing, employment, and annual training requirements throughout North Dakota.

Our online, self-paced courses meet state training expectations for:

• Child Care Centers
• Preschools
• School-Age Programs
• In-Home Child Care Providers
• Directors, staff, caregivers, substitutes, and support personnel

Because we are approved in the North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry, your training is recognized for both licensing compliance and professional advancement.

ChildCareEd provides Registry-approved training that satisfies North Dakota’s annual professional development requirements across key competency areas like health & safety, child development, guidance, curriculum, inclusion, and professionalism.

Important Note

North Dakota requires that certain preservice courses be completed through the State of North Dakota only. ChildCareEd does not provide these state-specific preservice courses.

However, all other annual, ongoing, and professional development training hours may be completed through ChildCareEd and are accepted by the North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry.

North Dakota Annual Training Requirements

Annual training hours in North Dakota vary based on the number of hours you work per week.

Center, Preschool, & School-Age Program Staff

• 30–40 hours/week → 13 hours annually
• 20–30 hours/week → 11 hours annually
• 10–20 hours/week → 9 hours annually
• Less than 10 hours/week → 7 hours annually

In-Home Providers

• 30–40 hours/week → 8 hours annually
• 20–30 hours/week → 6 hours annually
• 10–20 hours/week → 4 hours annually
• Less than 10 hours/week → 2 hours annually

All ChildCareEd training that is North Dakota–approved counts toward these annual requirements and is accepted for Registry credit and licensing documentation.

CDA Credential Training for North Dakota Providers

North Dakota accepts the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential as a recognized qualification for child care staff. Directors and supervisors must hold a CDA or higher plus at least one year of experience.

Approved CDA Programs Available at ChildCareEd:

• 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

Early Childhood Workforce Registry Credit

The North Dakota Early Childhood Workforce Registry (formerly Growing Futures) allows ChildCareEd to automatically upload course completions so your hours are recorded quickly and accurately.

To receive automatic credit:

1. Add your Growing Futures / ND Early Childhood Workforce Registry ID to your ChildCareEd account.
2. Complete any North Dakota-approved ChildCareEd course.
3. ChildCareEd uploads attendance weekly.
4. Allow up to 5 business days for your training to appear in your Registry record.

This process removes the need for manual entry and helps you maintain an up-to-date professional record for licensing and employment.

State Licensing Contact Information

For the most current North Dakota training rules, licensing regulations, and professional development requirements, contact:

Early Childhood – North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services
600 E. Boulevard Avenue, Dept. 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
📞 Phone: (701) 328-2115
📞 Toll-Free: (800) 997-8516
📧 Email: dhsec@nd.gov
🌐 Website: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/cfs/early-childhood-services