Child Care CDA/DCF State Training/Renewal

DCF State Childcare Training

40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training

Registration for state childcare training classes is done on-line at www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/childcare/. Payment must be made in the LTC Admissions Office prior to class before registration is complete. You must pass a state competency test to receive a certificate. Test registration information will be given at the first class. Classes are held at the Lake Tech main campus. Saturday classes, bring a bag lunch.

Registration Instructions for DCF Courses

Part 1 (30 hrs) – Everone takes all classes listed in Part 1

Course Days & Times Dates Cost
Facility Rules & Regulations S, 8:30a – 3:00p 2/11/12 $37
Health, Safety, & Nutrition T, 6:30p – 9:30p 1/24, 1/31, 2/7/12 $47
Child Growth & Development S, 8:30a – 3:00p 2/25/12 $37
Child Abuse & Neglect T, 6:30p – 8:30p 2/21/12 & 2/28/12 $27
Behavioral Obs. & Screening S, 8:30a – 3:00p 2/18/12 $37

Part 2 (10 hrs) – Select one 10-hour course in Part 2

Course Days & Times Dates Cost
DAP Preschool S, 8:30a – 2:00p 1/21/12 & 1/28/12   $55
DAP Infant/Toddler S, 8:30a – 2:00p 3/3/12 & 3/10/12 $55
School Age S, 8:30a – 2:00p 4/28/12 & 5/1/12 $55
DAP Special Needs S, 8:30a – 2:00p 3/31/12 & 4/7/12 $30

CDA – Continuing Workforce Classes toward National Certification

Course Days & Times Dates Cost
Curriculum for Young Children M, R  1/12/12 – 3/12/12 $235
Positive Communication & Guidance M, R  4/15/12 – 5/7/12 $160
Family, Center & Professional M, R Fall 2012 TBA
Creative Skills M, R 6:30p – 9:30p Fall 2012 TBA
The Inclusive Classroom M, R Spring 2013 TBA
Child Growth & Development (CDA) M, R 6:30p – 9:30p Spring 2013 TBA

Credential & Renewal Courses

Course Days & Times Dates Cost
Director Credential (IPS Campus) M, R 6:30p – 9:30p 1/12/12 – 3/12/12 $145
Director Credential Renewal M, T 8:00a – 5:00p Fall 2012 TBA