Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
Bureau of Early Care Regulation
Child Care Certification Policy Manual
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
This course is designed for individuals interested in working as an assistant child care teacher in a group center or as a family child care provider. Topics include: quality child care environments, child development, positive guidance, recognizing child abuse and neglect, routines / schedules, transitions, nutrition, universal precautions, health and safety, SIDS, AHT/SBS, respect for diversity, parent communication and stress management.
Fundamentals of Family Child Care
This course is for individuals who wish to start a family child care business. Topics include establishing a family child care business, program and financial records, policies for health, safety, nutrition and development of children, state regulation requirements, professionalism, parent communication, and activity planning.
Note: Fundamentals of Family Child Care does not meet the AHT/SBS or SIDS training requirement. Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care does meet the SIDS (if completed after September 2001) and SBS or AHT training requirements (if completed as of 7/1/05).
This page last updated 01/2020.