ChildCareEd is a TTAS approved entity through Alaska SEED. ChildCareEd provides International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Courses may be used for preservice and annual training clock hours for administrators, child care associates, employees, student interns, substitute caregivers, and part-time caregivers in child care centers, group homes, and child care homes.
Preservice training requirements for all child care staff:
Alaska providers are required to obtain Health and Safety Orientation training from a training program approved by the department.
The following ChildCareEd trainings have been approved to meet compliance with Health and Safety Orientation training requirements as described in 7 AAC 57.350 and have been added to Alaska's Approved Health and Safety Trainings list:
The administrator of a child care facility which includes child care center, a child care group home, and a child care home, must have a child development associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
A child care associate of a child care facility which includes child care center, a child care group home, and a child care home must have a child development associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
Career Ladder requirements:
As a SEED Approved Training Organization, ChildCareEd’s trainings can be used to fulfill the requirements for Levels 2-5 on the Career Ladder.
CDA Training: (120 hours)
The CDA Credential can be used to qualify for Level 5 on the Career Ladder and meet qualifications for Directors of child care centers.
Annual Training:
ChildCareEd courses can be used to meet the required annual trainings for full time caregivers: twenty-four (24) clock hours.
Child Care Program Office (CCPO):
Thinking about opening a child care facility in Alaska? For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in Alaska, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below. The licensing agency can give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.
Administrators! Are you looking to purchase hours for your staff? ChildCareEd offers the Group Admin Program and Subscription Services, which make it easy and affordable to make group purchases.
Group Admin Program
The Group Admin Program allows you to purchase clock hours at a flat price and then assign classes to staff members. This gives you control over your budget and training plan. Purchase hours for staff to ensure they complete their training requirements.
Use our Group Admin Feature and receive the following benefits:
Subscription Services
With Subscription Services, you can purchase training hours at a low one-time cost. There are three tiers to choose from, depending on your needs:
To view the course selection available for each of our subscription services, please click on View Courses List under each here: https://www.childcareed.com/subscriptions.html.
