Training Requirements for Child Care Providers

Family child care applicants must complete the following required training BEFORE being licensed:

• Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
• Developmentally Appropriate Behavior Guidance
• Pediatric CPR (including techniques for infants and children)
• Pediatric First Aid
• Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID): if caring for infants
• Supervising for Safety for Family Child Care (6 or 8 hour course)

Before transporting children younger than 8 years of age, providers must take an approved Child Passenger Restraint Systems (CARS) training.

Includes 2nd Adult Caregivers, Substitutes, and Helpers

• Training Requirements for Licensed Family Child Care-DHS-7672 (PDF)

• "Helper" means a person at least 13 years of age and less than 18 years of age who assists the provider with the care of children.
• AHT (Abusive Head Trauma) training (required every two years, with a video option allowed in the alternate year) prior to assisting with the care of children under school age.
• SUID training (required every two years, with a video option allowed in the alternate year) prior to assisting in the care of infants.

• Helpers must complete six hours of training within one year after the date of initial employment.