Everything a childcare organization needs to develop staff, retain talent, stay compliant, and grow — from a single partner.
ECE Professional & Teachership Development
ECE University™ Content & Learning Platform
ECE Health Advantage
IC360 Star Ratings & Reputation
HR Expert & Support
Most platforms deliver content and count hours. ECE University™ engineers competency — through design methodology, active learning, observed practice, and a platform built for how childcare teams actually work.
• Built on formal instructional design methodology
• Defined learning objectives and terminal objectives
• Embedded knowledge checks and criterion-based assessments
• Designed for measurable competency — not passive completion
• 15 pre-determined Learning Pathways + ECE Peak Performance
• No reliance on passive video consumption or heavy reading
• Interactive elements: flip cards, matching, decision tools
• Scenario-based pathways with branching decisions
• Role-play simulations with real-time feedback and coaching
• After course completion, staff must perform skills on the job
• Observed by a mentor or supervisor in their actual classroom
• Higher retention through applied, contextual learning
• Combines standardized best-practice training with site-specific coaching
Bridging the gap between knowledge acquisition and demonstrated competency.
• Centralized e-learning + instructor-led training management
• CEU tracking, compliance, and multi-location staff management
• Scalable assignment by role, pathway, or location
• Create courses, forms, onboarding, newsletters, and surveys
• Family communication and engagement tools built in
At Inspire Care 360, we understand the unique challenges that childcare owners and directors face every day. Balancing staff professional development, human resources, healthcare, and operational costs — all while providing exceptional care — is no small feat. Our key service areas are designed to empower your center, streamline operations, and elevate the quality of education you provide.
230+ hours of CEU-accredited professional development, custom content delivery, and staff + family engagement. English, Spanish, and French.
ACA-compliant plans with low premiums, no deductibles, telemedicine, and full enrollment administration. Healthy staff, stronger teams.
Expert childcare HR guidance, performance management tools, onboarding, retention strategies, and state compliance support.
Proactive review collection, early issue resolution, platform integration to Google/Facebook/Care.com, and real-time alerts.
Save up to 50% on supplies, food, and office products. Over 1,000 agreements with lowered minimums negotiated for childcare.
Capability isn't binary. This matrix shows where each model excels — and where ECE University™ stands alone.
| Capability | ECE University™ | State-Based Training | Instructor-Led Training | Other E-Learning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Interactivity | ||||
| Ability to Reach All Staff Consistently | ||||
| Scenario-Based Learning | ||||
| On-the-Job Practice (Observed) |
Most systems deliver information.
ECE University™ ensures demonstration, reinforcement, and real-world application.
Invest in your team's growth and enhance your center's educational impact with ECE University™. Your one stop for professional development and content distribution for teammates and families. All courseware available in English and Spanish, with French coming soon.
Healthy staff and children are the cornerstone of a successful center.
Navigating childcare HR can be complex, but it doesn't have to be.
In the digital age, your center's credibility begins with its online reputation. IC360 Rep helps you take control.
Cut costs without compromising quality through our ECE Group Purchasing program.
Answers for childcare owners and directors evaluating workforce development solutions.
Inspire Care 360 provides a complete workforce development platform including ECE University™ (230+ hours of CEU-accredited professional development), affordable ACA-compliant healthcare benefits, HR expert support, online reputation management, and group purchasing power for supplies — all from one platform.
ECE University™ is built on formal instructional design methodology with defined learning objectives, knowledge checks, and criterion-based assessments. It uses active learning through interactive elements, scenario-based pathways, and role-play simulations. Its signature differentiator is The Practical — after course completion, staff must demonstrate skills on the job, observed by a mentor or supervisor. No other platform in the ECE space combines all four: instructional rigor, active engagement, observed practice, and a complete management ecosystem.
Yes. ECE University™ offers 230+ hours of IACET-accredited CEU professional development courses accepted across most U.S. states. All courseware is available in English and Spanish, with French coming soon. CDA and CDA Renewal courses are also available starting at $199 and $99 respectively.
IC360 addresses turnover through multiple channels: affordable healthcare benefits that make your center competitive for recruitment, structured career pathways through Peak Performance’s 5 mastery levels, ongoing professional development that shows staff a career path rather than just a job, and HR expert support for onboarding, performance management, and retention strategies.
Yes. The platform supports multi-location staff management with scalable assignment by role, pathway, or location. It centralizes e-learning, instructor-led training, CEU tracking, compliance, onboarding, and family communication in one system — giving directors and regional managers full visibility without extra administrative burden.
Inspire Care 360 is here to support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to create a brighter future for your center, your staff, and the families you serve.