Top Trainings for Iowa Child Care Professionals

Health and Safety Requirements

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Provider Requirement Levels

Iowa Early Care and Education Credential Providers are assigned a Level (1–6) based on their education. You need this level to qualify for certain state grants.

  • Steps to achieve: Apply via the Iowa DHS professional development system with your transcripts.

Reimbursable Training Information through the State

  • T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Iowa: Administered by the Iowa AEYC. Scholarships for CDA, Associate, and Bachelor degrees.
  • WAGE$ Iowa: A salary supplement program for providers who earn higher education credits/degrees.

Opening a Childcare Facility in Iowa

  • Agency: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Child Care Licensing.
  • Contact: 1-800-972-2017
  • Website: Iowa HHS Child Care
  • Steps: Contact the "Child Care Nurse Consultant" in your area and submit a licensing application packet.

Training we do not offer

  • Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training: Iowa requires you to take the specific state-authorized course (usually free on the DHS site).
  • "Essentials" Preservice: This is a specific module series hosted by the state/Iowa State University Extension.

Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.

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