Virginia educators working in licensed child day centers must complete 16 hours of professional development annually. This includes training on child abuse and neglect, safe sleep, emergency preparedness, and child development. The state supports professional growth through the Virginia Career Pathways for Early Childhood and participation in the Unified Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5).
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Access the Virginia Early Childhood Professional Development Registry to manage your training records, enroll in courses, and track your professional development progress.
ECE University empowers early childhood educators with high-quality, self-paced online training designed for real-world impact. Whether earning CEUs, deepening your expertise, or staying ahead of licensing requirements, our courses are practical, accessible, and created by professionals who truly understand the field. Join thousands of educators who trust ECE University to support their growth—and the growth of the children they serve.
ECE University’s IACET-accredited CEUs meet the Virginia Department of Education’s annual training requirements. Our courses may also be applied to competency development under VQB5, helping educators support program quality goals and classroom instruction improvements.
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