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Licensed Child Care Provider Training Requirements:
Registered Family Child Care
10 Hours of approved training each license period. (6 hrs in child development)
Certified Family Child Care
15 Hours of approved training each year. (8 hrs in child development)
Child Care Center
15 Hours of approved training each year. (8 hrs in child development)
Non-Licensed Child Care Provider Training
Requirements:
DHS Listed – Exempt Providers
6 Hours of approved training each listing period.
Oregon Registry
The Oregon Registry is a system that recognizes those working in the field of child care and early education for the training and education they complete both past and present. Financial milestones can be achieved through a Step Application process. Learn more about how to participate and how you can receive Educational Awards.
Scholarships
There are several statewide scholarships available at this time to use for professional development in early education.
Childcare rules:
Core Knowledge Categories
- Diversity
- Families & Community Systems
- Health, Safety & Nutrition (except Safety Sets)
- Human Growth & Development
- Learning Environments & Curriculum
- Observation & Assessment
- Special Needs
- Understanding & Guiding Behavior
- Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
- Program Management
All categories count toward child development EXCEPT:
- Personal, Professional & Leadership Development
- Program Management
Childcare Networks
Focused Child Care Networks are groups of early childhood educators who meet with their local Care Connections & Education specialist for a determined length of time to connect, support and grow with other providers in like work. We offer childcare networks for support around common topics like
- Behavior guidance
- Social Emotional Development
- Business Management
- Publicly funded programs like Preschool and Baby Promise
- Spark, Oregon’s quality rating systems for childcare programs
- New program support
Call our office today to see what options are currently available. 541-492-6608
Coaching
We are your local support for Early Childhood Educators. Here are some ways that we can help through coaching.
- Navigating Oregon’s Early Learning and Care systems
- Business practices
- Professional Development Planning
- Individualized Quality Support
- Family Support
- Spark, Oregon’s Quality Rating system
- Support for Children with Specialized needs
Call our office today to get support with any of the above. 541-492-6608
Are you a new child care provider, interested in becoming licensed?
There are specific trainings required to get your initial license. Get started below.
Become a Provider
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Types of Childcare
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