The Basics of Child Care
Designed for child care providers from family or group homes or child care centers, or for relative care providers and certified aides.

• A series of classes totaling 16 hours
• Free resource manual
• Earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Michigan State University (for an additional fee)
• Earn 1 credit from some Community Colleges (additional fee required)
• Counts toward state requirements for group home providers
• Topics include:
  • professionalism
  • child development
  • health, safety and nutrition
  • working with parents
  • child guidance
  • community resources

Mini Series
Designed to focus on one area related to young children.

• Each is a series of classes totaling 5 hours.
• Topics include:
  • ready to learn
  • planning your day
  • laying healthy foundations

Advanced Topics in Child Care
Classes are designed for child care providers in homes or centers who have completed the Futures Basic class or an equivalent.

• A variety of 10-hour series of classes that provide study in a specialized area
• Earn 1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) from Michigan State University (additional fee required)
• Topics include:
  • language and literacy
  • creative expression
  • advocacy for children
  • school-age care
  • working with challenged families
  • teaching and leading children (TLC)
  • creative ways to plan for play
  • kindness in the classroom
  • observing and recording young children’s behavior
  • laying healthy foundations
  • anti-bias - appreciating diversity

Caring for Infants & Toddlers: Parts A, B, C
Designed for child care providers who work with infants and toddlers.

• Each part is a series of classes totaling 16-hours
• Three parts:
  A - an overview
  B - social/emotional growth and group care
  C - learning, development and working with families
  
• Free resource manual
• Earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Michigan State University (additional fee required)
• Caring for Infants & toddlers Part A is a requirement for Parts B and C

Inclusive Child Care: Parts 1, 2 and 3
Designed for child care providers who have completed Basic Child Care training and who are interested in inclusive child care.

• Each part is a 16 hour training series
  1. Then and Now - Why Inclusion?
     Abilities First - The Child with Special Needs, Early Risk & Warning Signs
     Working Together - A focus on Families
  2. The Preschool Environment - Supporting Children’s Play
     Planning, Developing & Teaching - An Inclusive Curriculum
  3. Listening & Talking - Knowledge of Various Special Needs
     Guiding Positive Behavior
     Kindergarten Transition
• Free resource notebook
• Earn 1.6 CEUs from Michigan State University for each part (additional fee required)
• Inclusive Child Care Part 1 is a requirement for Part 2. Inclusive Child Care Part 2 is a requirement for Part 3.

Administrative
Designed to cover the administrative and business aspects of child care.

• A series of classes totaling 15-hours
• Earn 1.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Michigan State University (additional fee required)
• Topics include:
  • working with staff
  • policies and handbooks
  • marketing
  • licensing and legal issues
  • facilities and financial management
  • advocacy and accreditation
  • community resources