Sherry Picha - Courses
CCFT: Introduction to the Childcare Profession (Revised 2024)-Blended
11/03/25
Course Dates
📅 Important Dates: Required virtual classes run November 3, November 10-13, 6–9 PM. Section 1 (modules 1 and 2) must be completed before the first class. Sections 2, 3, 4, and 5 (modules 3-10) must be completed before the second class. Assessments due by November 20. ⚠️ Missing modules by November 10 may result in removal. Confirmation email will contain more information. No refunds.
Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
CCFT: Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (Revised 2024)-Blended
12/02/25
Course Dates
Important Dates: Required virtual classes run December 2, December 15-18, 6–9 PM. Modules 1 and 2 must be completed before the first class (but we recommend you work ahead). The rest of the modules must be completed prior to December 15. Assessments due by January 2nd. ⚠️ Missing modules by December 15 may result in removal. Confirmation email will contain more information. No refunds.
Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training will prepare individuals to be successful in the role of a lead child care teacher in a child care setting. This will be accomplished by thoroughly examining the subjects of curriculum planning and activity selection in a developmentally appropriate early childhood environment. Additional topics to be covered include exploring strategies to involve parents and the role of observation in a developmentally appropriate program. Child guidance and professionalism are also further developed.
This course fulfills one of the introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Centers.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher
DCF - Qualifying Course
CCFT: Introduction to the Childcare Profession (Revised 2024)-Blended
01/15/26
Course Dates
Important Dates: Required virtual classes run January 15, January 26-29, 6–9 PM. Modules 1 and 2 must be completed before the first class (but we recommend you work ahead). The rest of the modules must be completed prior to January 26th. Assessments due by February 5th. ⚠️ Missing modules by January 26th may result in removal. Confirmation email will contain more information. No refunds.
Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
CCFT: Introduction to the Childcare Profession (Revised 2024)-Blended
12/01/25
Course Dates
Important Dates: Required virtual classes run December 1, December 8-11, 6–9 PM. Modules 1 and 2 must be completed before the first class (but we recommend you work ahead). The rest of the modules must be completed prior to December 8. Assessments due by December 18. ⚠️ Missing modules by December 8 may result in removal. Confirmation email will contain more information. No refunds.
Course Description
Revised in 2024, this Child Care Foundational Training provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children. Content includes exploring a variety of early care and education settings, including group and family child care. Learners explore rules and regulations governing group and family child care and the responsibilities of early care and education professionals. Practices and strategies will be explored to reflect the diverse needs of children and families in Wisconsin.
This course fulfills introductory noncredit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 202, 250, and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Introduction to the Childcare Profession
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
CCFT: Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care (Revised 2024): BLENDED
12/29/25
Course Dates
Important Dates: Required virtual classes run December 29th, January 19-22, 6–9 PM. Modules 1 and 2 must be completed before the first class (but we recommend you work ahead). The rest of the modules must be completed prior to January 19. Assessments due by January 29. ⚠️ Missing modules by January 19 may result in removal. Confirmation email will contain more information. No refunds.
Course Description
This course provides foundational knowledge and skills training for individuals as they begin, or consider, a career in caring for children in the infant and toddler age groups. Content includes exploring infant and toddler care within a relationship-based approach with an emphasis on providing learning experiences within caregiving routines and play based experiences. A particular emphasis will be on partnering with families in support of infant and toddler development and on reflecting family practices within infant and toddler settings and practices.
This course fulfills introductory non-credit course requirements as specified in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) Chapters 250 and 251 for Family and Group Child Care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code.
Areas of Interest
DCF - Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care
DCF - SIDS Training
DCF - Child Abuse and Neglect
DCF - Qualifying Course
DCF - Abusive Head Trauma
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