Free Training for Arkansas Childcare Providers

The Best Care training meets the professional development needs of Arkansas' early childhood professionals by providing 10 hours of verified training annually through the Professional Development Registry (PDR). The areas of emphasis include child development, health, nutrition, and resource management. 

Find Best Care trainings near you on the PDR website. Contact your County Extension Agent for more information.

Best Care topics for 2024 include:

1. Wiggles and Giggles
2. Time Wasters
3. Stress Management
4. Eating With Ease
5. Loose Parts
6. Fun Ways to Teach Math
7. Diversity and Inclusion
8. Breastfeeding
9. Family Wellbeing

We offer 30 minute, 1 hour, and 1.5 hour family well-being lessons. The 1.5 hour lessons have more discussion and activities that facilitate learning.

Download the Best Care 2024 flyer!

Additional Resources

• The Professional Development Registry (PDR) website
• Better Beginnings
• Arkansas Department of Human Services
• Minimum Licensing Requirements