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Courses & Professional Training

Expert Training for Home Child Care Providers

Explore certificate courses, professional workshops, Florida-aligned training, and future
implementation lab offerings designed for home child care providers seeking practical,
professional development.

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Certificate Track

Core Professional Certificate Courses

The foundation for operating and managing a successful home child care program — from health and safety to daily operations and professional responsibilities.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Foundations of Home Child Care

Build a strong foundation in home child care through practical guidance on health and safety, daily operations, professional responsibilities, and quality care practices.

$195 

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Home Child Care Business & Program Setup

Learn how to establish and organize a professional home child care business, including policies, enrollment systems, program planning, and family communication practices.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

$195 

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Home Child Care Management & Operations

Develop effective systems for managing the day-to-day operations of a home child care program while maintaining quality and professionalism.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE

$195 

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Professional Practices for Home Child Care Providers

Strengthen your professional skills through effective communication, ethical practices, leadership, and ongoing professional growth.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE

$165 

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Certificate Track

Child Development & School Readiness

For providers seeking deeper knowledge of how children develop, learn, and prepare for school through intentional, play-based practice.

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Child Development Foundations

Gain a deeper understanding of child development and how children learn, grow, and thrive during the early years.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE

$195 

CERTIFICATE COURSE

School Readiness Foundations for Home Child Care

Support children's readiness for school through play-based learning experiences and intentional teaching practices.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE

$195 

CERTIFICATE COURSE

Observation, Documentation & Early Learning Planning

Learn how to observe, document, and plan meaningful learning experiences that support children's growth and development.

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CERTIFICATE COURSE

$195 

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Workshop Track

Professional Development Workshops

Short, focused sessions that build practical skills quickly — each one earns a workshop certificate.

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

Confident Parent Communication for Child Care Providers

Build confidence in communicating with families while maintaining professional relationships.

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WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

$195 

WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

Professional Documentation for Home Child Care Providers

Strengthen your documentation practices using practical tools and organizational systems.

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WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

$47

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

Policies, Boundaries & Parent Expectations

Learn how clear policies and professional boundaries support positive family partnerships.

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WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

$195 

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

Child Guidance & Professional Practice in Mixed-Age Care

Learn positive guidance strategies that support children's behaviour and emotional development.

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WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

$47

WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE

Daily Rhythm, Routines & Program Flow

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

Create balanced daily schedules and routines that support children's development and well-being.

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$195 

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Complimentary

Free Training

An open invitation for new and prospective providers to experience the Institute's approach — no cost, no commitment.

FREE TRAINING

Handling Difficult Parent Conversations

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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FREE

PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOP

FREE TRAINING

Starting a Home Child Care Program

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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FREE TRAINING

FREE

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Florida-Aligned Track

Florida-Aligned Training

Designed to support providers interested in Florida child care systems and regulations.

FLORIDA TRAINING

Understanding Florida Child Care Licensing

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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$295

FLORIDA TRAINING

Florida School Readiness Program Training

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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FLORIDA TRAINING

$195

FLORIDA TRAINING

Family Child Care Compliance Essentials in Florida

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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FLORIDA TRAINING

$195

FLORIDA TRAINING

Preparing for Professional Home Child Care in Florida

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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FLORIDA TRAINING

$195

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Home Child Care Program Setup Lab

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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$295

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Child Observation & Assessment Lab

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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$195

Florida Implementation Lab

Hands-on implementation experiences designed to help providers apply their learning in real-world settings.

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

School Readiness Implementation Workshop

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

$195

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Professional Child Care Business Systems Lab

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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$195

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Florida VPK Implementation Workshop

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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$195

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Parent Communication & Enrollment Systems Lab

IMPLEMENTATION  LAB

Build a strong foundation in licensing, program planning, family relationships, professional practice, and operational systems.

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$195

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Foundations of Home Child Care

Begin Here

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 Home Child Care Business & Program Setup

Build the Business

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Home Child Care Management & Operations

Run It Well

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Professional Practices for Home Child Care Providers

Grow Professionally

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Specialization Courses

Specialize

  • Child Development Foundations
  • School Readiness Foundations
  • Observation, Documentation & Early Learning Planning

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Professional Workshops

Sharpen Skills

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Florida-Aligned Training & Implementation Labs

Expand Your Reach

Recommended Learning Pathway

Join the Free Workshop

Strengthen your confidence, improve parent communication, and gain practical tools you can start using immediately in your child care program.

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