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What is preservice training?
What is preservice training?
This course is your essential guide to starting a meaningful journey in child care. Whether you’re planning a long-term career or are just beginning your professional path, these lessons are designed to help you feel confident and prepared. Our goal is to provide you with a 'safety-first' mindset, ensuring every child in your care has a secure and happy environment to grow in.
Is this course for me?
Is this course for me?
This training is a required first step for:
Providers (Owners)
Directors
Provider/Director Designees
Caregivers
Other Child Care Staff Members
Volunteers and household members are not required to complete this course, but are welcome to learn along.
How to navigate this course
How to navigate this course
This course features nine sections focused on different health and safety topics. You’ll find a blend of reading materials and videos in each.
Simply use the navigation buttons at the bottom of the page to move forward or look back at previous sections. After the final section, you'll take a quiz to test your knowledge. A score of 80% is required to pass, and you'll receive your results both on-screen and via email.
Don’t stress if you don't hit 80% right away—you can retake the quiz as often as you need to succeed!
⚠ Important note! ⚠
⚠ Important note! ⚠
Your progress in this course is not saved automatically. To make sure you don't lose your place, please try to complete the course in one sitting. If you close this tab or your browser, you may need to start back at the beginning.
Course outline
Course outline
Child development – Understanding how little ones grow.
Infant care – Specialized tips for our youngest learners.
Building & premises safety – Keeping the environment secure.
Health & wellness – Preventing and controlling infectious diseases.
Emergency response – Being prepared for the unexpected.
Transportation – Safe travels with children.
Medication – Proper handling and procedures.
Child advocacy – Recognizing abuse, neglect, and homelessness.
Next steps – Exploring your ongoing education.
Final quiz
Ready to begin? Click or tap Get started below.
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