Health and Safety Requirements
Provider Requirement Levels.
Missouri Professional Credential This credential designates your tier on the state registry.
- Steps to achieve: Submit education records and training hours to the Open Initiative (state registry).
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Missouri: Administered by Child Care Aware of Missouri. Pays for a portion of tuition and books for CDA, Associate, and Bachelor degrees.
- Apply: Child Care Aware of Missouri
- CDA Scholarship Project: Specific funding to cover the cost of CDA assessment fees.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Missouri
- Agency: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) - Office of Childhood.
- Contact: 573-751-4212
- Website: DESE Office of Childhood
- Steps: You must complete the Licensed Child Care Orientation (a free online module) before submitting your application.
Training we do not offer
- Licensed Child Care Orientation: Must be the specific DESE online module.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
