Mentoring in Early Childhood Programs: An Introduction for Program Directors (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore the many ways in which program directors and other leaders can mentor new and veteran classroom staff members. Recognize the value of mentoring as a professional development strategy and determine the role mentoring will play in your program’s staff development.
Read MoreMaking the Most of Your 1440 Minutes Each Day (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Lactation Friendly Child Care (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore how to improve policies and practices in your program in support of breastfeeding families. Identify best practices in storing, handling and feeding human milk. Discover how to recognize and respond to feeding cues.
Read MoreIntro to STEM: Focus on Science (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore strategies for supporting science learning in early childhood. Examine resources available to educators and families. Plan and implement science activities across a variety of themes.
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An Introduction to Ethics for Early Childhood Educators (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore the Code of Ethical Conduct written by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Discover the core values of the Code of Ethical Conducts to establish a framework of professional responsibilities for adults working with children and their families. Practice the process of solving ethical dilemmas.
Read MoreInfants, Toddlers and Their Families: Nurturing and Supporting Social Emotional Development (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
This 2-hour behavior guidance course will meet the licensed family child care annual training requirement. The objectives of the training are to help participants: learn about social and emotional behaviors in infants and toddlers and how this development is impacted by caregivers; and reflect on ways in which culture (perceptions, beliefs, values) influences caregiving practices.
Read MoreHealthy Homes for Child Care (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
The Minnesota Department of Health invites you to explore common indoor air quality issues and understand how you can know your drinking water quality. Learn about radon, mold and moisture, carbon monoxide, and safe drinking water including the common contaminants found in Minnesota private well water. Learn how these issues can affect the health and…
Read MoreHealth and Safety Pre-Service for Child Care Centers (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore child care center health and safety topics, including standard precaution, medication administration, food safety, allergy response, premises safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, risk reduction, mandated reporting, and active supervision to promote a safe environment. Recognize Minnesota’s Rule 3 licensing standards to effectively implement your center’s specific policies. (This 6-hour course is designed for new…
Read MoreHealth and Safety In-Service II for Child Care Centers (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Review health and safety practices to promote a safe environment in child care centers related to emergency preparedness, indoor and outdoor safety, hazardous materials, and active supervision. Learn strategies based on best practices and Minnesota’s Rule 3 licensing standards to effectively implement your center’s specific health and safety policies. (This course is designed for current…
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