Arkansas Child Care Training | Care Courses

National Childcare Credentials in Arkansas: 

Use our courses toward a CDA Credential and for NAC and CDA renewal.

Arkansas Childcare Training Requirements

All Care Courses (with the exception of First Steps in Child Care: An Orientation) are approved by the Arkansas Professional Development Registry and may be used toward the continuing education requirements for those who work in child care centers, out-of-school time programs, licensed child care family homes and registered child care family homes. This includes hours of training for directors, site supervisors, operators, personnel, owners, staff, primary caregivers, secondary caregivers and volunteers.

Why take Care Courses?

They are convenient, affordable, and you learn so much! All Care Courses are self-paced and include unlimited trainer and customer service support. Nearly all of our courses are also offered in our CourseBook format, allowing students to choose the learning format that is best for them. Learn more about our fantastic professional development courses by clicking the button below!

Arkansas Birth through Prekindergarten Teaching Credential

Looking for 30 hours of annual training in early childhood development and education for your Arkansas birth through preK teaching credential? Take our Arkansas Birth through Prekindergarten Teaching Credential 30 hour bundle today! 

Arkansas Registry training credit:

 To get Arkansas Registry training credit, please add your ID number to your Care Courses account. Thank you!

Opening a childcare facility in Arkansas

For those of you interested in starting a daycare center or home-based child care facility in Arkansas, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below. The licensing agency can give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.

Arkansas Department of Human Services