Training

Early Care Education Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Caregiver skill is directly linked to high quality child care. Studies further suggest that high quality early childhood programs have important, lasting benefits because they empower children, parents and teachers.

Studies have found that a significant correlation exists between program quality and outcomes for children. These studies highlight the importance of a skilled caregiver workforce and the urgent need for training early childhood professionals to better promote children’s health, well-being and long term achievement. Caregiver skill is directly linked to high quality child care. This study and similar studies further suggest that high quality early childhood programs have important, lasting benefits because they empower children, parents and teachers. Teaming well-trained caregivers with involved, informed professional consultants can further improve the impact of the training with reinforcement of behaviors and guidance toward next steps in the continuum of learning for both the caregiver and the children.