About
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children in a home setting. Content includes exploring the basics of family child care from foundational business practices to intentionally planning to support growth and development for mixed-age groups. Learners explore rules and regulations governing family child care businesses and programming. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin. This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202 and 250 for family child care. This course is a Blended (Online/Virtual) Course. To participate in this course, you must: *Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. *Have a working webcam and microphone. *Be able to download, complete, and submit documents via email. *Be available to attend all three required virtual class sessions. *Be fully present and actively engaged throughout each class session. You may not work, drive, care for children, run errands, or participate in any other activity that prevents you from giving your full attention to the class. Students who are unable to actively participate may be removed from the session and required to re-enroll in a future class. Virtual class dates are: August 3, 2026, 5 pm-8:30 pm August 10, 2026, 5 pm-8:30 pm August 17, 2026, 5 pm-8:30 pm Attendance in all 3 virtual sessions is mandatory! You are required to complete online modules, required assignments, and assessments outside of class time.