Connecticut Child Care Training Online 

Connecticut approved child care trainings you'll actually want to sit through

Learn practical classroom-ready strategies from a Speech Language Pathologist & Early Intervention Specialist — plus access to digital resources and a community of educators like you!
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Trainings you'll actually want to finish

Bridging Child Development is an approved training organization in Connecticut

We provide child care training for infant, toddler, and preschool teachers across Connecticut so you can meet your Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) professional development requirements with strategies you'll actually use.

Connecticut Child Care Training Requirements

Everything You Need To Know:

Annual Training Requirements

Connecticut child care providers must complete annual professional development equal to at least 1% of total annual hours worked, with at least one training covering a health and safety topic, as overseen by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC), Division of Licensing.  This applies to staff in:
- Child Care Centers
- Group child care homes
- Family child care programs

What Counts Toward Your OEC Hours

Our IACET-accredited courses count toward your annual OEC professional development requirement and cover topics such as:

  • Child Development

  • Special Needs

  • Community

  • Curriculum

  • Professionalism

  • Health, Safety & Nutrition

Most professional development hours can be completed online. Note that medication administration, First Aid, and CPR must be completed in person with specialty-certified trainers — those can't be fulfilled through online training.

Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC)

The OEC oversees child care licensing, professional development, and educator resources in Connecticut. Whether you're renewing your license, looking for training requirements, or exploring career pathways, the OEC is the primary state resource for child care providers.

Professional Organizations for Connecticut Educators

Stay connected with Connecticut's early childhood community through organizations like:

  • CTAEYC – Professional development, advocacy, and best practices for early childhood educators.
  • Connecticut Child Care Association (CCCA) – Represents licensed child care providers and offers legislative updates, networking, and business resources.
Meet Your Trainer

Hi, I'm Kelly
A licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Early Intervention Specialist, Child Care Trainer, and Former Family Child Care Owner

I work alongside teachers every day caring for children with developmental delays, feeding challenges, speech and language disorders, and more.

I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do! 

No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Opening a Child Care Facility in Connecticut

  • If you are planning to open a child care program or work in the child care field in Connecticut, you must meet licensing requirements set by the Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
  • The best first step is to contact the state licensing agency for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.