Health and Safety Requirements
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.
- Apply: Iowa AEYC T.E.A.C.H.
- 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.
