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 COURSE REGISTRATION FEES
Introduction to the Child Care Profession - $145.00
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher - $145.00
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care - $145.00
Fundamentals of Family Child Care - $125.00
CCFT Upcoming Course Schedule
Below are dates for our Entry level Child Care Foundational Trainings being offered in a blended version. These classes will meet for 10 hours of Zoom meetings and 35 hours of online coursework (20 hours of online course work for the Fundamentals of Family Child Care). You are required to attend all scheduled Zoom sessions.
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
Monday, November 2, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Monday, November 9, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Monday, November 2, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Monday, November 9, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Fundamentals of Family Child Care
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Monday, November 16, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Monday, November 23, 2026, 4:00 pm – 7:20 pm
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 8:00 am – 11:20 am
Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 11:30 am – 2:50 pm
Tuesday, November 24, 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 Registration Guide
PDS Online User Guide Video
