Health and Safety Requirements
Provider Requirement Levels.
Birth to Five Early Childhood Teaching Credential This credential verifies that you have specific competencies and skills needed to teach children ages 0–5. It is a recognized alternative to the National CDA for meeting state licensing requirements.
- Steps to achieve: Complete specific training requirements and pass a competency exam or portfolio review through state-approved training partners.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State.
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Arkansas This program offers comprehensive scholarships to help the incumbent workforce earn degrees.
- Description: Covers the majority of tuition and book costs for Associate or Bachelor degrees in early childhood education.
- How to apply: Apply through the Arkansas Early Childhood Association.
Opening a Childcare Facility.
Arkansas DHS, Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education Phone: (501) 682-8590
Training we do not offer.
- Specific State-Mandated Reporter: While we offer abuse prevention, Arkansas often requires the specific "Child Maltreatment" module hosted on their state learning portal.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
