Approved Trainings in California

ChildCareEd is an approved training organization recognized by the California Early Care & Education Workforce Registry. Our online courses may be used to meet California’s ongoing professional development requirements for Child Care Centers, Family Child Care Homes, and professionals pursuing a Child Development Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. ChildCareEd is also an approved training organization for the Workforce Pathways LA (WPLA) Stipend Program, meeting the 21-Hour Professional Development Pathway requirements.

Top Trainings for California Child Care Professionals

ChildCareEd’s most popular trainings for California child care professionals. You’ll find a curated list of top-required and high-demand courses along with course details and pricing to help you quickly choose and enroll in the training you need.

Career Programs (Discounted Training Bundles)

ChildCareEd’s Career Programs—state-specific, role-based training bundles created to help early childhood professionals meet licensing requirements and move forward along clear career pathways. Browse programs such as preservice, annual training, and credential or job-role tracks (for teachers, directors, family child care providers, and more). Each Career Program is a set of individual courses bundled together at a discounted price, so the bundle costs less than purchasing the courses separately.

California Online Child Care Training Courses

Your hub for all ChildCareEd courses approved for California child care professionals. You can browse the full California catalog and use built-in filters to quickly find trainings by CDA subject area, topic, proficiency level, audience, format, and price—making it easy to choose courses that meet requirements and fit your role and schedule.

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.

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