Training

CCR&R offers training designed to help early childhood professionals meet licensing and registration requirements and become more successful in developing skills for working with children and families. In-service training is required by the Iowa Department of Human Services as minimum training requirements for persons employed in child development homes and centers.

DHS Training Registry
Using the DHS Training Registry is exciting for everyone at CCR&R. It can be confusing if you're new to the DHS Training Registry. Here is a list of how to do a few things, click on them to see step-by-step directions:

Creating & Setting Up an Account
First Sign In on the Training Registry including how to enroll
Request a Job Category for Centers
Batch Enrollment for Center Directors

Training Requirements
The state of Iowa requires child care programs that are registered or licensed to take training each year. Below you will find requirement breakdowns for both homes and centers:

Minimum Training Requirements for Home
Minimum Training Requirements for Centers
Online Training Opportunities

Become a CCR&R Trainer
We're always looking for people to help us out and train our classes. We offer classes in all 99 counties in Iowa. If you have a great training idea, we'd like to help you get that approved too. See the links below for more important documents and information. Your region's Training Specialist can help you through that process. Click here to find your region.

CCR&R Trainers
Partnering Organizations & Training Approval

Free Child Care Referrals

Find Services in Your Area

DHS Training Registry

Training