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Ready for the Training?
Once you’ve completed all required onboarding documents and signed your employment contract, it’s time to move on to the next steps to ensure you’re fully certified and compliant.
Pediatric First Aid/CPR
Fingerprinting
New staff members have two options for completing their fingerprinting requirements:
Option 1: Spark Learning Lab Montana. Visit Spark Learning Lab for fingerprinting services.
Option 2: Teton County Sheriff’s Office – Choteau. Call to schedule an appointment: 406-466-5781
Initial Training
Register for the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner Registry at www.mtecp.org
After you register, please create an account Childcaretraining.org. You are required to complete the following four classes below.
0 1 .
Infant Safety Essentials
02 .
Early Childhood Essentials
03 .
New Staff Health & Safety Orientation
04 .
Together We Grow
Daycare Trainings
Complete the following training videos to enhance your skills and knowledge in childcare:
01
The Secret to Helping Any Child Follow your Directions
Discover effective strategies to engage and empower children, ensuring they follow your directions with enthusiasm and understanding.
02
How to Talk to Parents
Learn effective communication techniques for interacting with parents.
03
The Importance of Outside Time
Understand the benefits of outdoor activities for children's development.
04
How to be Actively Supervising Children
Discover strategies to ensure children are always under attentive supervision.
05
Staff Ratios and Why It Is Important
Learn the importance of maintaining proper staff-to-child ratios for safety and quality care.
06
Mission, Vision, Values
Get acquainted with the Daycare's core principles and objectives.
07
How to Run a Classroom
Explore tips and best practices for managing a classroom effectively.
08
How to Talk to Children
Learn age-appropriate communication techniques to engage with children.
09
Importance of Cleanliness in the Daycare
Understand the role of cleanliness in maintaining a healthy environment.
10
Learning about Teamwork in the Daycare
Discover the importance of teamwork and collaboration among staff.
11
Opening and Closing Procedures
Learn the essential steps for opening and closing the daycare each day.
12
How We Change Diapers at the Daycare & Teach Potty Time
Master the proper techniques for diaper changing and potty training.
13
Using a System to Clock In/Out
Learn how to use a system for clocking in and out.
14
Opening and Closing Procedures
Learn the essential steps for opening and closing the daycare each day.
15
Requesting Time Off
Learn the process for requesting time off and managing leave.
16
Utilizing Benefits
Discover the benefits available to you and how to make the most of them.
17
Disciplining at the Daycare
Learn positive and effective discipline strategies for managing behavior.
18
Encouraging Good Nutrition with Our Little Eaters
Understand how to promote healthy eating habits among children.
19
Using a System in Our Day-to-Day Operations and Successfully Communicating with Parents
Learn how to use a system for daily operations and parent communication.
20
Flexibility in Our Childcare Program: Handling Sickness, Call Outs, and Adapting
Discover strategies for managing unexpected absences and adapting to changes.
21
Building Positive Relationships with the Children in Your Classroom
Learn techniques for fostering strong, positive relationships with the children in your care.