Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers a variety of online child care training courses designed for providers in Arizona. These courses help meet annual training hour requirements and many support the recommended training topics that address the areas of health, safety, and developmental needs of children. For more details, please refer to the Arizona Administrative Code (starting on page 19).
Our courses provide research-based content and practical strategies for early childhood educators in various settings, including child care centers, Head Start programs, home care programs, and public schools. We offer online, asynchronous courses to support teachers, directors, administrators, and families.
Upon completing course modules, pre- and post-assessments, and activities, you will receive a certificate that can be used for verification of attendance and training completion.
Training topics required in Arizona include:
- Child growth and development / Infant growth and development
- Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) prevention
- Developmental psychology
- Language development
- Observation and child assessment
- Developmentally appropriate activities
- Child guidance and methods of discipline
For more details, please refer to the Arizona Administrative Code (Page 19).
Online Training Courses
Explore a wide range of training topics, including:
- Preschool CDA
- Special Education/Inclusion
- Infant and Toddler
- Outdoor and Nature Play
- Early Childhood Mental Health
- Child Growth and Development
- Abuse and Neglect
- Creating a Home-Based Business
- Professional Development and Leadership
View our course catalog for additional training opportunities designed to enhance the quality of care, instruction, and relationships in your early childhood programs.
CDA Training Courses
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension offers coursework to assist in meeting the 120 hours of training required for CDA certification, following the guidelines set by the Council for Professional Recognition. These courses are available as a bundle or may be taken individually to meet specific training needs.
View our CDA Training Courses.
Arizona State Contact Information
- Arizona Administrative Code (Title 9)
- Arizona Department of Health Services – Child Care Facilities
- Phone: 602-542-1025
Texas A&M AgriLife
- AgriLife Learn Help Desk for Training Course System Support
- For any questions about Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Child Care Training Courses, please contact:
- Felicia Sprayberry: felicia.sprayberry@ag.tamu.edu
- Dr. Jodi Nerren: jodi.nerren@ag.tamu.edu
- Find your local Extension office
About PEEQ and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Promoting Early Education Quality (PEEQ) is a program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension dedicated to encouraging the adoption of research- and evidence-based practices in all levels of the early education field. Established in 2004, PEEQ supports early childhood educators by providing professional development training.
Our courses are designed to provide research-based content and best-practice strategies for educators in various settings. We offer flexible, online courses to support the needs of teachers, directors, administrators, and families.