01/13/2026
📣📣DCYF Online Course Delivery Update!
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDCYF/bulletins/40308ca
Beginning January 2026, online courses will be offered by both Eager-to-Learn and Child Care Aware of MN-Metro District/Region 11: Anoka, Henn, Ramsey & Wash Counties (Think Small).
DCYF-owned courses are offered free or at a low cost to support your licensing, Parent Aware, and other professional development needs.
During this transition of moving to two vendors, priority has been given to set up the online courses required for preservice and license renewal requirements first and work on transitioning other courses over the next few months. The courses are the same and meet the requirements you need. If you don’t see a course you are looking for, keep checking as they will be posted as they are ready. You can contact a local Professional Development Advisor to help locate training to meet your needs: https://www.childcareawaremn.org/contact-us/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
The easiest way to find and register for the course you need is by searching on Develop: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
For a map of training delivery areas please visit Child Care Aware of Minnesota: https://www.childcareawaremn.org/contact-us/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Early educators can search and register for training on Develop: https://app.developtoolmn.org/v7/trainings/search?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
• In-person trainings are offered throughout the state by our Child Care Aware training delivery agencies: Milestones (Northwest and West Central districts), Think Small (Metro and Southern districts) and Pine Technical and Community College (Northeast district)
• Online training options are available through Eager-to-Learn and Think Small Institute.
Training options include one-time events, multi-session events, and credential programs. To find and register for trainings, you must have a Develop account. To learn more about in-person trainings and the sessions being offered in your area, contact a local Professional Development Advisor through Child Care Aware. Professional Development Advisors can also help find training specific to your program’s needs.
DCYF Online Course Delivery Update Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families sent this bulletin at 01/07/2026 10:39 AM CST View as a webpage / Share DCYF Online Course Delivery Update Beginning January 2026, online courses will be offered by both Eager-to-Learn and Child Care Aware of MN...
