Massachusetts Child Care Training | Care Courses

National Childcare Credentials in Massachusetts

Use our courses toward a CDA Credential and for NAC and CDA renewal.

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Massachusetts Childcare Training Requirements

All Care Courses (with the exception of Medication Procedures in Child Care) are accepted as CEUs by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) to meet annual yearly professional development activity requirements for educators, licensees, certified assistants, regular assistants, volunteers, assistant teachers, lead teachers, directors, assistant leaders, group leaders and volunteers in a small group and school age child care, large group and school age child care, family child care and child care centers.

Courses that grant 5 clock hours or more may be used to meet QRIS requirements. Please call us for help with course selection.

Category of Study 1: Child Growth and Development

Child Development and Guidance (our 20 clock hour, 2.0 CEU course) is approved by Massachusetts EEC as a temporary waiver to meet the child growth and development requirement for hiring assistant teachers, teachers, and lead teachers. This course meets the requirements of Category of Study 1: Child Growth and Development, Birth through Eight Years.

Completing this course, in addition to the required work experience, allows teachers to start work without already having completed 3 college credits in Category of Study 1. *After completing this course, teachers must complete 3 college credits in Category of Study 1 within 6 months of their hire date.* Please contact the childcare program you wish to work for prior to being hired to ensure they accept this Massachusetts EEC waiver.  

Massachusetts Diverse Learner Training

The following courses fulfill the Massachusetts diverse learner requirement:

Baby Sign Language: Supporting Early Communication
3 clock hours / $25.00
Unlock the power of communication with baby sign language! This course explores the benefits of introducing sign language to infants and toddlers. Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
4 clock hours / $30.00
Study the characteristics of ASD and learn how to help children achieve their highest potential. Challenging Behavior:
Positive Guidance in Child Care
6 clock hours / $40.00
Provides insight into challenging behavior, including how to prevent and respond to it. Early Childhood Stress:
Serious Stress in Children's Lives
5 clock hours / $34.00
Learn how to support children who have experienced abuse and neglect, household substance use disorders, domestic violence, poverty, and more. Many Ways to Learn for Toddlers and Preschoolers
12 clock hours / $52.00
Learn about children's many intelligences and learning styles. Observing, Recording, and Assessing
Children's Development
10 clock hours / $50.00
Learn why observing children’s authentic activities is the best way to gather information on their development.

Opening a child care facility in Massachusetts

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

Massachusetts Executive Office of Education

Department of Early Education and Care
Phone: (617) 988-6600