Every two years, known as a biennium, child care professionals (administrators, lead teachers, assistant teachers, family child care) employed at Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) star-rated programs are required to complete 20 hours of Ohio Approved training. Read More about SUTQ Training Deadline Is June 30, 2021 »
Secure your spot by registering now for these early childhood professional development opportunities. Read More about Training for Child Care Highlights: Feb. 1-15, 2021 »
Join us in February for the first of a series of free sessions designed to strengthen your leadership skills. Sessions will be held on the third Thursday of each month and led by community experts. Sessions will help you build on the skills you already have by developing awareness and tools that will help you be an even more effective administrator. And you might just find some inspiration along the way. Read More about Essentials of Leadership Sessions Begin in February »
Register now for these early childhood professional development opportunities. Read More about Training for Child Care Highlights: Jan. 15-Jan. 30, 2021 »
The Strengthening Business Practices for Child Care Programs training series addresses basic concepts in fiscal and operational management of family child care businesses. Our upcoming series focuses on support for running a Family Child Care business. Read More about Strengthening Business Practices for Family Child Care Training Series »
Did you complete the 4C for Children Child Development Associate (CDA) Preparation Program and earn your CDA credential? Read More about Celebrating You and Your CDA Credential »
Here are the latest updates from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) that were announced at the end of December. Read More about ODJFS Pandemic Child Care Updates As of Dec. 2020 »
Register now for quality professional development opportunities in 2021. Read More about Training for Child Care Highlights: Jan. 4-Jan. 15, 2021 »
Is your One-Star SUTQ renewal date coming up? Do you need assistance registering for your first star? The following one-star work sessions are offered at no cost to programs in our 15-county service area. Read More about Jan. 2021 Step Up To Quality One-Star Work Sessions »