Provider Requirement Levels.
Early Care and Education Career Path A 10-level system. Reaching higher levels makes you eligible for cash bonuses.
- Steps to achieve: Submit training hours and transcripts to the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner Registry.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State.
Professional Development Incentive Awards Cash bonuses for moving up a level on the career path.
- Description: Cash bonuses for moving up a level on the career path.
- How to apply: Once your level is verified on the Registry, eligible providers receive the incentive.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Montana
- Agency: Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) - Quality Assurance Division, Licensure Bureau.
- Contact: 406-444-2012
- Website: Montana DPHHS Child Care Licensing
- Steps: Complete the "Child Care Licensing Orientation" (available online via Child Care Resources) and submit a floor plan and application.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.