As sponsored by the Licensing Unit within the Office of Early Childhood, this is the entry level training for all interested in providing child care services in Arkansas.  This training is required in order to open a family child care home or child care center in Arkansas.  We offer Pre-licensing in-person and online monthly.

View Training Dates Here

Prior to this training, Download Note Pages for Presentation Here

Register on Arkansas’ Professional Development Registry here.

After registering, look for a follow up email from the PDR to complete the steps needed to get your PDR # active.

Participants in the CACFP receive a monthly reimbursement check for providing nutritious meals and snacks to children in their care.

Find out more here.

Contact Person: Mattie Cannon