National Childcare Credentials

In Washington D.C., childcare providers can use our courses toward a CDA Credential and for NAC and CDA renewal.

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Washington D.C. Childcare Training Requirements

All Care Courses are accepted for OSSE annual professional development training requirements by the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). Care Courses TAP certification number is E-169-S23 and this number appears on on course certificates of completion.

Care Courses is approved to offer training in the following core of knowledge areas (CKAs):

1. Child Growth and Development
2. Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families
3. Health, Safety and Nutrition
4. Curriculum
5. Inclusive Practices
6. Learning Environments
7. Building Family and Community Relationships
8. Diversity: Family, Language, Culture and Society
9. Program Management, Operation and Evaluation
10. Professionalism and Advocacy
11. Social-Emotional Development and Mental Health
12. Personal Development and Self-Care

Opening a child care facility in the District of Columbia

For those of you interested in starting a daycare center or home-based childcare facility in Washington D.C., 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.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Division of Early Learning (DEL)
Phone: (202) 727-6436
Email: osse@dc.gov
Early Childhood Education Help Desk

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