The Industry Leader for Online Childcare Professional Development

Trusted by over 1 million educators, CCEI offers the child care industry’s largest library of nationally accredited online training — built for classroom impact, staff growth, and real-world program success.

Unlimited Course Access

Access over 300 accredited courses on topics from health & safety to classroom management and more. 

Easily onboard new staff, assign and track training for your current team, and plan professional development that builds real classroom skills.

Center Options

Support your staff and stay compliant with one easy-to-manage system. No more tracking hours manually or chasing down certificates.

  • 20-User Subscription $499/ year
  • 50-User Subscription $999/ year
  • Custom Subscriptions
  • 100% Online

Individual Options

Grow your classroom skills and meet state-required annual hours. No more hunting for courses or juggling multiple platforms.

  • $99/ year
  • 300+ courses
  • 100% online
  • Meets state requirements

Join CCEI’s 60,000+ Graduates

Choose from 45 certificate programs, including CDA credentials and director-level training. With flexible online access and college credit-reviewed courses, you’ll build lasting skills and keep moving forward in your early childhood career.

CDA Program

Earn the nationally recognized Childhood Development Associate (CDA) that opens doors to leadership positions in the classroom and beyond.

  • Preschool, Infant/Toddler & Family Childcare Pathways
  • New Credential or Renewal
  • Instructor-Supported or Self-Study Programs
  • English & Spanish Options
 

Certificates

We offer more than 45 certificate programs for state-specific required training, director qualifications, child development, and more. See our most popular certificate options.

  • Director's Certificates
  • Topic Certificates
  • State-Specific Certificates 
  • Other Professional Development Certificates

Other Solutions

CCEI offers customizable training for your individual or center needs — from flexible block hour packages to curriculum and agency-specific options — designed to help you meet requirements, engage staff, and maintain high-quality care.

  • FCCPC
  • Pinnacle Curriculum
  • Headstart Training
  • Other Trainings

Online Child Care Training with Live, Human Customer Support

Since 2005, we’ve helped educators and centers grow nationwide with high-quality, fully online child care training. Every course is designed by ECE professionals, for ECE professionals, and supported by a dedicated customer care team to offer help when you need it.

Approved Nationwide

No more worrying whether the training counts. We partner with registries in all 50 states to ensure courses meet state requirements.

Flexible Learning Options

Learn how you learn best. Choose fully self-paced training, or get instructor-supported guidance from ECE experts who help you stay on track and build real confidence.

99% Satisfaction Rate

Our students love us. Educators and center leaders consistently rate CCEI’s training highly for quality, relevance, and ease of use.