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.

Diverse Learner training

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