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.
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Monday, July 6, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Monday, July 6, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, July 9, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Fundamentals of Family Child Care
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Thursday, July 9, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Monday, July 13, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Monday, July 20, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Wednesday, July 15, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Monday, July 20, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Saturday, July 18, 2026 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, July 25, 2026 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Monday, July 27, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Thursday, July 23, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, July 30, 2026 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
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
