IL 2026 Caregiver Training Pkg - ONLINE

Stop worrying about selecting the right training Topics! This convenient ONLINE package satisfies the 15 clock hours of annual training required (100%) for Caregivers and Staff at Illinois childcare centers, per the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. We’ve eliminated the guesswork by including 9 Trainings that cover 9 required Topics, and we enter completed packages in the Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Registry for you. The course is self-paced and auto-corrected, saving Directors and Trainers valuable time. Our PC and mobile-friendly online platform manages the entire process for you!

–We suggest you order one for each of your Caregivers and Staff–

Trainings Included in Package:

• Topic: Administration, Program Planning, and Development (Small business management) (2 Hrs)

  Training 17.12: Playing by the Book: The Need for Program Policies & Operational Handbooks

• Topic: Child Growth and Development (1 Hr)

  Training 20.06: Neuroplasticity in Action: How Early Childhood Educators Can Support Brain Growth

• Topic: Guidance and Discipline (social-emotional, relationships) (1 Hr)

  Training 21.11: Responsive Guidance and Discipline in Early Childhood Classrooms

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Child abuse and neglect (2 Hrs)

  Training 20.09: Protecting Their Future: Advocating Against Child Abuse

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Food preparation and nutrition (2 Hrs)

  Training 20.03: When Food Becomes a Risk: Strategies for Allergy Prevention and Emergency Response

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Health and Sanitation (2 Hrs)

  Training 19.09: Keeping the Children Safe: Handling and Storing Hazardous Materials in Early Childhood Programs

• Topic: Health, Safety, and Nutrition - Immunizations and Common Illness (2 Hrs)

  Training 18.07: Shielding Young Lives: A Comprehensive Guide to Preventing and Managing Communicable Diseases

• Topic: Partnerships with Families and Communities (2 Hrs)

  Training 19.11: Nurturing Strong Relationships: Fostering Trust Between Families and Early Childhood Ed

• Topic: Planning, Learning Experiences, and Curriculum (1 Hr)

  Training 21.05: Building a Better Curriculum One Child at a Time