Essentials Child Care Preservice offers providers important information on key child development and health & safety topics. This series meets Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) professional development and the Federal Child Care Development Block Grant requirements.
Iowa's Early Childhood and School Age Professional Workforce Registry (i-PoWeR) is a comprehensive registry where you can find and enroll in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) approved professional development opportunities related to early childhood and school-age professionals. It will also maintain a record of your professional achievements. Approved training opportunities can be accessed by visiting i-PoWeR below.
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Essentials Child Care Preservice provides helpful information for creating safe and healthy early childhood environments.
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Child, Health, Safety, and Nutrition classes are offered through local colleges. For a list of Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of Adult, Children, and Family Services Approved Preservice/Orientation Training Organizations, click here and select: Approved Preservice/Orientation for Child Care Providers