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Center Director Initial Child Care Training - 25 Hours (Alabama)

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Center Director Initial Child Care Training for Alabama​

25 Clock-Hours Professional Development 

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🌟 Self-Paced Online Courses 🌟 Open Enrollment 🌟Complete Any Time of Day or Night 🌟 
🌟 Mobile Friendly 🌟 Meets Instructor-Led Requirements 🌟 

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​Course Description

This 25 hour course is designed to meet the initial in-service training requirements in Alabama for center directors. 
This course satisfies the following training requirements: 

1. Child Care Administration and Management (20 hours)
2. Quality Child Care (5 hours)

Laws and licensing requirements may change over time. For the most up-to-date and accurate information, consult the licensing office to verify any updates since this course was last revised.​

The center director shall have at least twenty (20) clock hours of training in administration and management and at least four (4) clock hours of training in quality child care." 
​Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards for Day Care Centers and Nighttime Centers Regulations and Procedures Prescribed by State of Alabama Department of Human Resource.

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Course Agenda and Learning Outcomes

Module 1: Professional Practices

This module takes a broad look at the nationally recognized standards of professional practices for child care, found in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethics. Students will learn how early childhood program policies and procedures demonstrate the implementation of the state's expectations written in the Alabama Minimum Standards for Day Care Centers and Nighttime Centers Regulations and Procedures. 
Module 1 Learning Outcomes:   

1. The student will summarize the fundamentals of professional behavior and on-going growth.
2. The student will relate program policies to specific Alabama licensing rules and laws.
3. The student will identify what, where and how records are kept.

Module 2: Promoting Diversity in Early Childhood

This module is designed to build a foundation of respect and presence for children and families; including culture, diversity and ability. 
Module 2 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will discuss the attributes of diversity of families. 
2. The student will describe strategies for interacting collaboratively with all children and adults. 
3. The student will evaluate technique's for communicating with families about their development.

Module 3: Principles of Child Development

This module will discuss the importance of understanding patterns of growth, change, and variables in behavior that occur during childhood.  Knowledge of child growth and development provides a foundation  for quality child care. 
Module 3 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will recognize development as a continuum with identifiable basic milestones.
2. The student will identify developmental needs of infants, toddlers and preschoolers, and school-agers to age eight.
3. The student will describe early brain development.

Module 4: Assessing Child-Centered Care through Direct Observation

Module 4: Assessing Child-Centered Care through Direct Observation
This module is designed to create an understanding of the importance of observation and assessment and how it shapes curriculum.
Module 4 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will give examples of children developing at their own rate.
2. The student will identify techniques for collecting child development information.
3. The student will describe professional behavior regarding confidentiality of referrals.

Module 5: Planning and Administration of a Developmentally Appropriate Programs

This module is designed  to teach participants how to plan developmentally appropriate activities or a group of children based on their ages and individual needs. 
Module 5 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will describe environments which nurture children and stimulate learning.
2. The student will identify indoor and outdoor activities that invite participation of all children.
3. The student will plan developmentally appropriate activities for children in a variety of settings.

Module 6: Family and Community Partnerships

This module is designed to explore ways which child care administrators can support parent and family engagement, strategies to create respectful partnerships and identify supportive community resources.  
Module 6 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will recognize that families are the primary educators of their children.
2. The students will explore the goal of parent and family engagement and strategies to create respectful partnerships.
3. The students will develop strategies, as a director, to support family partnerships; including identifying community resources that support families.

Module 7: Managing a Safe Child Care Program

This module is designed provide administrative support facilitating practices that keep children healthy and safe in early learning programs.
Module 7 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student can differentiate between compliance and non-compliance of health and safety regulations.
2. The student can summarize their roll as a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.
3. The student will identify a healthy physical environment for children, including procedures for health and safety. ​

Module 8: Keeping Staff and Children Healthy ​

This module is designed to address the concepts of wellness, nutrition and fitness in early childhood and introduce the basic licensing requirements for healthy practices.
Module 8 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will demonstrate healthy practices: sanitation, hand-washing, diapering, food-handling and meal/snack procedures.
2. The student will describe basic daily nutrition, exercise, and sleep needs of children.
3. The student will identify signs of and care for basic childhood illnesses and injuries. ​

Module 9: Engaging in Meaningful Interactions ​

This module is designed to help caregivers identify interactions that build secure relationships, understand the root of challenging behaviors, and set limits is that reach children and support the development of their self-regulations skills.
Module 9 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will identify techniques for building secure relationships, forming the basis for a child's ability to manage his/her own behavior.
2. The student will identify positive response to children.
3. The student will recognize challenging behavior and commit to limit setting that supports self-regulation.

Module 10: The Impacts of Childhood Trauma ​

The majority of children in early learning programs experience some adverse childhood experiences. It is important for the professionals who care for them to understand the impact of trauma on development and to cultivate strategies that build children's resilience so they are able to succeed. This module will also address compassion fatigue and emphasize the importance of caregiver self-care to reduce the impact of secondary trauma.
Module 10 Learning Outcomes:    

1. The student will be able to explain how adverse childhood experiences and toxic stress impact young children's development. 
2. The student will be able to describe how to build resilience in children.
3. The student will be able to identify strategies for supporting children's ability to self-regulate. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Important Information

✔️ ​Course Information
This online course is delivered in English and consists of 25 clock hours of instruction. It is designed to be self-paced, allowing you to complete the material at your convenience while benefiting from instructor engagement for support and guidance.

✔️ Accessing the Course
Upon enrollment, you will receive an email with the necessary details to access the online training platform. Be sure to check your inbox and any spam or junk folders for this information.

✔️ Device Compatibility
The training platform is mobile-friendly, and most students find it functions well on cell phones and tablets. However, for an optimal learning experience, using a laptop or desktop computer is recommended.

✔️ ​Regulatory Compliance
The course content reflects standard industry practices. However, it is important to follow any specific regulations set by your state or county to ensure full compliance with local requirements.

✔️ ​Enrollment Period
Your enrollment in this course is valid for 12 months from the date of payment. Be sure to complete the course within this timeframe to retain access.