Training Requirements
The First Three Months
All North Dakota licensed child care operators and employees are required to complete a 12-hour Basic Child Care course within the first three months of becoming licensed/employed. This training counts toward their annual training hour requirements.
First Aid/CPR training must be completed prior to being licensed/employed. Annual recertification is required. First Aid/CPR training hours do not count toward annual training hour requirements.
Annual Training Hours Requirements
Child care operators/employees must complete a minimum number of approved training hours annually. The number of training clock hours needed depends on license type and number of hours worked.
| License Type |
Provider/Director Training |
Staff Work Hours |
Staff Training |
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| Family License |
9 clock hrs./year |
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| Group License |
10 clock hrs./year |
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| 30 to 40 hr/week |
8 clock hrs./year |
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| 20 to 30 hr./week |
6 clock hrs./year |
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| 10 to 20 hr./week |
4 clock hrs./year |
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| < 10 hr/week |
2 clock hrs./year |
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| Center License |
13 clock hrs./year |
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| 30 to 40 hr/week |
13 clock hr./year |
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| 20 to 30 hr./week |
11 clock hrs./year |
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| 10 to 20 hr./week |
9 clock hrs./year |
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| < 10 hr/week |
7 clock hrs./year |
Additional training beyond the basics benefits both the provider and the children they care for. The following links will help you learn more about building your skills and earning advanced credentials in the field of early learning and child care.
Visit the ND CCR&R Training Center to search and register for a vast variety of training opportunities.
