Childcare Courses in Virgin islands - VI

ChildCareEd provides online training aligned with the Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Child Care & Regulatory Services (OCCRS) Rules and Regulations for Child Care Facilities, After School Programs, and Summer Camps, adopted under Title 34, Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 13, Sections 381–399.

Our courses support the professional development, health & safety, and annual training requirements.

ChildCareEd is also an IACET Accredited Provider, ensuring your professional development hours and CEUs are accepted by employers, directors, and licensing officials throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Who Needs U.S. Virgin Islands Child Care Training?

Under DHS/OCCRS Rules, any individual responsible for the supervision, care, education, or well-being of children must meet training requirements, including:

• Directors / Supervisors
• Teachers & Assistant Teachers
• Family Day Care & Group Day Care Providers
• School-Age Program Staff 
• Summer Camp & Children’s Camp Counselors
• Substitutes and any staff counted in ratios 
• Staff responsible for health, safety, hygiene, transportation, or emergencies

Pre-Service and Required Health & Safety Training

DHS/OCCRS mandates that new and current child care personnel receive training in:

Required Topics Include:

• 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

Annual Training Requirements for Virgin Islands Child Care Providers

According to the DHS Rules & Regulations:

Directors (Section 602):

✔ 24 hours annually, including administration, ECE best practices, safety, abuse prevention

Teachers & Assistant Teachers (Section 603):

✔ At least 24 hours annually, including child development, safety, abuse prevention

School-Age Directors (Section 604):

✔ 12 hours annually, with 1 hour in child abuse/neglect

School-Age Staff (Section 605):

✔ 6 hours annually, including child development, guidance, special needs, safety, and legal topics

General Staff (Section 608):

✔ Minimum 15 hours annually

ChildCareEd offers 200+ online trainings covering all required Virgin Islands competency areas.

CDA Credential & Renewal Training

Sections 602–603 allow the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential to be used as an approved qualification for:

• Child Care Directors
• Teachers
• Assistant Teachers

ChildCareEd offers full CDA programs accepted in the Virgin Islands, 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

These programs help meet both DHS qualification requirements and ongoing professional development expectations.

U.S. Virgin Islands Child Care Licensing 

To confirm requirements or verify documentation, contact:

U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Human Services

Office of Child Care & Regulatory Services (OCCRS)
Email: tishma.tucker-lans@dhs.vi.gov

Website: https://dhs.vi.gov/child-care-regulatory/