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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. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. 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, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code. *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 5, 2026, 5 pm-8:30 pm August 12, 2026, 5 pm-8:30 pm August 19, 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.