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How to Fulfill Virginia Child Care Training Requirements

To meet Virginia Department of Education training standards, early childhood professionals must complete annual professional development hours. All Care Courses (with the exception of Medication Procedures in Child Care) can be used for the annual clock hours of training and staff development activities for those who work in child day centers and family day homes. This includes caregivers, program leaders, program directors, administrators, assistants, aides and substitute providers.

How to Get National Childcare Credentials in Virginia

Use Care Courses training to apply for or renew your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or National Administrator Credential (NAC). All coursework is accepted toward CDA certification and renewal requirements in Virginia.

Click for more information: National Child Care Credentials

Click to learn how a CDA Credential can benefit you in Virginia.

How to Open a Childcare Facility in Virginia

For those interested in starting a child day center or licensed family day home in Virginia, contact your state licensing office using the information below. They can provide official guidance on requirements, rules, and regulations for opening a child care program.

Virginia Department of Education

Office of Child Care Health and Safety

How to become a Licensed Provider

Virginia Licensing Offices Contact Information

Phone: 833-778-0204

Email: childcarelicensing@doe.virginia.gov

What our Virginia students say

Thousands of early childhood educators across Virginia trust Care Courses for convenient, self-paced professional development.

“Our staff has always been very pleased with your services. They enjoy being able to get training hours on their own time, have liked the variety of topics available, and are always impressed at how quickly the books arrive and the tests are graded. Thank you for your services!”

– Harrisonburg, Virginia

“I received my order and was very surprised at how fast I received it. I found the book to be very informative as I am in charge of our After School program and our Summer Camp program. I enjoyed being able to get my training at home and even took my book outside during the nice evenings!”

– Colonial Heights, Virginia

“All went well receiving my course order [Child Development and Guidance], as always. The courses are very informative and refreshing. It’s so nice to go at your own pace in the comfort of your home. I’ll be using them for years to come. Thanks again!”

– Henrico, Virginia

“I just completed the course on the eight intelligences, Many Ways to Learn, and learned new information. I love the convenience of completing my required training hours by taking Care Courses and fitting them into my schedule.”

– McGaheysville, Virginia

Care Courses provides approved Virginia child care training to meet CDA, NAC, and annual professional development requirements. Start your training today!

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