Discounts/ Free Course in Minnesota - MN

We’re also an IACET Accredited Provider, so our self-paced courses offer quality CEUs that are widely recognized, and we hold Training Organization Recognition (TOR) through the National Workforce Registry Alliance.

Who Needs Minnesota Child Care Training?

Minnesota requires training for professionals working in both licensed child care centers and licensed family child care homes. Whether you are:

• a newly hired teacher or aide,
• a child care center director,
• a family child care provider,
• or a provider renewing annual training hours,

ChildCareEd makes it simple to find and complete approved Minnesota trainings online.

Ongoing / Annual Training in Minnesota

Minnesota requires ongoing professional development to keep children safe and support quality care.

For Child Care Centers

Center directors and staff complete annual in-service training. The required hours vary by role and program, generally 20–40 hours per year, and may include required health and safety refreshers.

For Family Child Care Providers

Family child care license holders and caregivers must complete 16 hours of ongoing training every year. Required topics can be included within those hours, with flexibility for additional elective learning.

ChildCareEd gives Minnesota providers access to a large catalog of Develop-approved online courses, so you can finish your annual hours on your schedule.

Develop Registry

All Minnesota-approved ChildCareEd trainings are listed in the Develop Registry after approval by Achieve MNCPD. To ensure you receive registry credit:

1. Create or log in to your ChildCareEd account.
2. Add your Develop Registry ID number to your profile.
3. Complete your course(s).
4. We upload attendance weekly, and completed courses will appear in Develop within about 5 business days.

This makes ChildCareEd a reliable, easy choice for Develop-approved online training in Minnesota.

CDA Credential and Renewal Courses

ChildCareEd provides the full 120 hours of CDA training required to obtain a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

Minnesota recognizes the CDA credential as an approved qualification for child care center teachers and assistant teachers. ChildCareEd offers Develop-approved CDA training and renewals that support Minnesota licensing and career advancement.

CDA Training Programs Offered:

• Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
• CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
• CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
• CDA Preschool Renewal
• CDA Family Child Care Renewal

Minnesota Child Care Licensing Contact

Training standards can change, so confirm details with your licensing agency:

• Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS)
• Phone: 651-431-6500
• Website: https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/program-overviews/child-care-and-early-education/