Child Care Foundational Training
As of July 1, 2026, all Child Care Foundational Training (CCFT) courses will transition to the Professional Development Network (PDN) through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). Participants must create an account with the PDN’s Professional Development System (PDS) to register for CCFT courses.
Upcoming CCFT Courses are listed below.
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CCFT Upcoming Course Schedule
Below are dates for our Entry level Child Care Foundational Trainings being offered in a blended version. These class will meet for 10 hours of Zoom meetings and 35 hours of online coursework. You are required to attend all scheduled Zoom meetings.
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Monday, August 17, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Monday, August 24, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Monday, August 17, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Monday, August 24, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Fundamentals of Family Child Care
Thursday, August 20, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Saturday, August 22, 2026, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, August 29, 2026, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Monday, August 31, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Monday, August 31, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Thursday, September 3, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Monday, September 14, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
PDS Online User Guide Training Materials
The process of creating a PDS account can be confusing for first time users.
Please download the User Guide or watch the video to help you create an account.
PDS Online User Guide Document
PDS Online User Guide Video
