A program of Lutheran Social Services in western North Dakota and Lakes & Prairies Community Action Partnership in eastern North Dakota

Build Your Skills and Knowledge

ND CCR&R is the primary source of training for the child care workforce in North Dakota. We offer a full range of online and face-to-face training options for individuals who are new to the child care field and those looking to advance their career.

Begin by completing Basic Child Care Training, then go on to build your skills and knowledge in these core competency areas:

  • Health Safety and Nutrition
  • Child Growth & Development
  • Learning Environments and Curriculum
  • Interactions with Children
  • Families and Communities
  • Professional Development and Leadership
  • Program Planning and Evaluation
  • Assessment and Planning

North Dakota Core Competencies for Early Education and Care Practitioners equip child care providers with the knowledge they need to support children's healthy development and learning.

Professional Development

CCR&R works to raise the professional status of early care and education by helping child care providers increase thier skills and knowledge, earn advanced credentials and grow their career.

  • This tool help Individuals develop a training plan and track completed training hours in each Core Competency Content Area.

  • CCR&R helps individuals earn their Child Development Associate credential and qualify for expanded employment opportunities in the field of early childhood care and education.

  • This North Dakota professional development registry helps individuals build a unified transcipt of training, document their credentials and be recognized for their professional achievements.

Search and Register for Training

Build your skills and and advance your career. Visit the ND CCR&R Training Center to search and register for training.