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foundational Child Care Training Courses


  

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Introduction to the Child Care Profession

Tier: 3, Duration 45 hours

Fee: $90 Online/Home Study ($160 Blended/Virtual)

Online/Blended/Virtual Course Dates: Each Monday  6- 7PM for 4 weeks

 

Location: (virtual classes)

Pre-Registration & Payment  Required!

*******Please see below regarding blended courses

 

This course provides entry level knowledge and skills for those who are beginning to or intend to care for children in licensed group or family child care. Participants will explore the rules and regulations governing licensed group and licensed family child care along with the responsibilities of a child care providers. This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in DCF Chapters 250 and 251 for licensed family and group child care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.

 

For Face-to-Face /Blended Course (virtual)

$160

(Online) Home Study Course

Access to Online Course Page provided via email $90

Mail Order (Home Study) Course

Main course Material shipped to you via USPS

*You will still need internet access for other materials & videos.

$90 + ($50 S&H) = $140

Fundamentals of Family Child Care

Tier: 3, Duration: 12 hours
 Fee: $55 Online/Home Study ($125 Blended/Virtual)

Online/Blended/Virtual Course Dates:  Each Monday 6 - 7PM for 4 weeks

 

Location: (virtual classes)

Pre-Registration & Payment  Required!

*******Please see below regarding blended courses

 

This course is required for all certified and licensed family child care providers. The course provides essential information about establishing a family child care business that is in accordance with Wisconsin's State Law. This course will meet the State of Wisconsin licensing rule requirement for training in business practices for "regular" certified and licensed family child care providers.

Students are required to attend all 12 hours and receive a passing grade in order to receive certificates.

For Face-to-Face / Blended Course (virtual)
$125

(Online) Home Study Course
Access to Online Course Page provided via email
$55 

For Mail Order (Home Study) Home Study Course 
USPS Mail Orders to Home (Main course Materials shipped)

*You will still need internet access for additional materials and videos.

$55+$50 S&H = $105
       

Fundamental of Infant and Toddler Care

Tier: 3, Duration: 15 hours 
Fee: $45 Online/Home Study ($115 Blended/Virtual) 

Online/Blended/Virtual Course Dates:  Each Monday 6 - 7PM for 4 weeks

Location:  (virtual classes)

Pre-Registration & Payment Required!

**********Please see below regarding blended courses

 

This course includes Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) training. This course applies to family and group providers who care for infants and toddlers. This course provides requirements and practices for entry level child care providers who work with infants and toddlers.

Students are required to attend all 15 hours and receive a passing grade in order to receive certificates. 
 

For Face-to-Face / Blended Course (virtual)
$115

(Online) Home Study Course
Access to Online Course Page Provided via email
$45

For Mail Order (Home Study) Course 
USPS Mail Orders to Home (Main course material shipped)
*You will still need internet access for additional materials and videos.
$45+$50 S&H = $95


 

ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA  (AHT)

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) & Sudden Infant Death Syndrome(SIDS)

PREVENTION Training

Tier: 2, Duration: 3 hrs.

Fee: Online $20

Classroom/Face-to-Face/Virtual Fee: $30

Date: TBD

Location: TBD/Call

 

Shaken Baby Syndrome SBS is one form of Abusive Head Trauma AHT. Abusive Head Trauma is a very serious threat to babies and small children, with circumstances that can lead to tragedy.   This course includes strategies to aid in the prevention of SBS and AHT along with signs for identification and steps to take once identification is made. This course also examines what parents and caregivers can do to reduce the risk of a Sudden Infant death Syndrome SIDS.   

The (SIDS) training uses the curriculum from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

**Special Note: The on-line AHT/SBS course will suffice for the first 6 months of employment and then they need to follow it up with the face-to-face course.


On-line Course
Access to course page provided via email

$20


Mail Order (Home Study) Course 
Materials to be shipped via USPS
*You will still need internet access for additional materials and videos.
$20 plus Shipping and Handling of $9.95 will be charged

Face-to-Face / Blended Course (in person or virtual)

Materials available online

$30

Child Abuse and Neglect

Tier: 2, Duration: 3 hrs, Fee: $25,

Available: On-Line or Mail Order

 

This course is designed to provide training on the recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect for professionals mandated to report suspected child maltreatment. Proper recognition and reporting is a fundamental first step in addressing the tragedy of child abuse. Child abuse is a major national concern. Studies show that each year over one million children are abused or neglected by their parents.

Children Hospital of Wisconsin curriculum used.
 

Mail Order(Home Study) Course 
Materials to be shipped via USPS
$25 plus Shipping and Handling of $9.95 will be charged

skills and strategies for the child care teacher

Tier: 3, Duration 45 hours

Fee: $120 Online/Home Study ($190 Blended/Virtual)

Online/Blended/Virtual Course Dates:  Each Monday 6 - 7PM for 4 weeks

 

Location:  (virtual classes)​

 

Pre-Registration & Payment  Required!

*******Please see below regarding blended courses

This course is designed for individuals who are fulfilling Wisconsin’s HFS requirements for Lead Child Care Teacher.  This course  focuses on skills and strategies for the child care teacher with emphasis on selecting developmentally appropriate activities, planning lessons, and facilitating children's activities. This course meets Wisconsin's requirements for Lead Child Care Teacher.

***Prerequisite: Introduction to the Child Care Profession

***Special Requirements: If handwriting is illegible, assignments must be typewritten.  

Face-to-Face / Blended Course (virtual)

$190

(Online) Home Study Course

Access to Online Course Page provided via email $120

Mail Order (Home Study) Course

Main course materials to be shipped via USPS

*You will still need internet access for other materials & videos.

$120 + ($50 S&H) = $170

Blended Courses

*Blended/Face-to-face

 

Courses are designed for those who want some face to face interaction with their instructor.  Blended/Face to face time is meeting virtually once a week  for the duration of the course.  Class times are Mondays between 6-7pm.  Students will be given access to the online course page and will be required to download or print the course material and have it available during class.  All materials and videos will be available through the online course page, so internet access will be required to successfully complete the course. Students are expected to complete coursework on their own, outside of class time.

*Face-to-face/Virtual/Remote

You are not required to come into class, instead you will meet with the instructor via Google Meet!  You will meet with the instructor in a group chat for up to four, 15 minute sessions on Mondays evenings between 6-7pm.  You must install the Googlemeet.com software or App on your phone or computer in order to participate.  As with the Blended/Face-to-face, you are responsible for downloading and or printing your materials for the class.   Contact use via email to request the dates of your sessions. 

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After registration and payment, your materials will be emailed to you within 24 hours.

Don't have a credit or debit card for payment? You can print out the paper registration form and mail it in with your money order.

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