Alabama does not use a formal state trainer-approval process for child care professional development. ChildCareEd offers flexible online self-paced and virtual instructor-led training that may be accepted toward training requirements set by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Office of Child Care Licensing.
Become a Child Care Worker
Everything you need to know to become a Child Care Worker.
Become a Director
Everything you need to become a Director
Family/Group Day Care Home Licensee
Everything you need to get a Family/Group Day Care Home Licensee
Alabama TEACH CDA Application Scholarship
Alabama’s TEACH Early Childhood CDA Application Fee Scholarship covers 85% of your CDA Application cost—and gives you a $200 bonus when you earn your credential!
Complete Annual Training
- Directors: at least 24 clock hours each year
- Teachers/child care workers: at least 12 clock hours each year
- Family/Group Day Care Home Licensee 20 clock hours each year
- Service staff: at least 4 clock hours each year
CDA Training Programs & Renewal Courses
ChildCareEd's CDA training options approved to meet the Council for Professional Recognition requirements for earning or renewing a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. Visitors can explore full credential programs (like Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care, Home Visitor, and Birth-to-Five) as well as renewal courses.
