Arkansas Child Care Information

Special Notes for Arkansas Students

Arkansas child care providers may use our courses toward a CCP or CDA, as well as CDA, NAC and CCP renewal. Click on the "CDA benefits" button to learn how you can use a CDA in Arkansas.

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Arkansas State Requirements: YES! Correspondence and distance learning courses, including those offered by CARE Courses, may be used for up to half of the hours of training that are required annually for Arkansas child care providers.

For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care in Arkansas, please contact your licensing agency using the contact information below. The licensing agency should be able to give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.