Procare Solutions Launches Accredited Professional Development Training for Child Care Providers

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Procare Solutions has launched Procare Professional Development, a nationwide accredited training platform for child care providers, announced on March 18, 2025. The program offers over 120 hours of self-paced, interactive training content and is certified by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training.

Key features include:

• State-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) across all 50 states
• Free Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential pathways
• Automated certification tracking and compliance management
• Video-based lessons with practical learning outcomes

According to the 2025 Procare Solutions Child Care Business Trends Report, while ECE teachers demand more training, approximately 25% of respondents have no plans to implement professional training. The new platform aims to address this gap by providing flexible, self-paced learning opportunities for busy child care staff.

Positive

• Launch of comprehensive nationwide accredited training platform
• Potential for increased revenue through new professional development service offering
• Market expansion into professional certification and compliance management
• Addressing unmet market demand identified in their 2025 trend report

Negative

• Offering CDA pathways at no additional cost may impact potential revenue
• Significant market resistance with 25% of providers showing no interest in professional training

DENVER, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Procare Solutions, a leader in child care management software, is pleased to announce the launch of Procare Professional Development to encourage and support busy early childhood education providers in maintaining training compliance while elevating the quality of education that young learners receive.

Professional development is a key requirement for child care providers as they grow and develop as leaders, educators and nurturers for the children in their care. Procare Professional Development makes professional development convenient, engaging and practical. And it gives child care providers access to everything they need to enhance their skills, elevate their careers and provide exceptional care for the children they serve.

Procare Professional Development offers many benefits that set it apart from other training programs, including:

• Nationwide Accreditation: Certified by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training, Procare Professional Development meets rigorous standards that are approved in all 50 states. Staff can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), which are vital for their professional growth and maintaining certifications. 
• CDA Pathways: Procare Professional Development offers pathways for staff to achieve the nationally recognized Child Development Associate^® (CDA) credential at no additional cost. This advanced certification propels career growth and reinforces the professional expertise of child care teams.
• Extensive Course Library: With over 120 hours of self-paced, interactive training covering the latest trends, techniques and best practices in early childhood education, staff have unlimited access to resources that support continuous learning.
• Simplified Certification: Upon completion of a course, staff will receive instant certification which can be tracked through the Procare Professional Development dashboard. For programs in states that require attendance verification by the training agency, Procare Solutions will record attendance in the state registry. Tracking progress, managing certifications and ensuring compliance with state or accreditation standards is handled.

The 2025 Procare Solutions Child Care Business Trends Report revealed that even as ECE teachers ask for more training, roughly a quarter of respondents have no plans to implement professional training. 

"For too long, fulfilling professional development requirements has been a struggle for busy child care staff," said Jon Pollock, Chief Product Officer of Procare Solutions. "Procare Professional Development addresses these struggles by delivering a flexible and self-paced learning experience to elevate the quality of care these teachers provide while helping them meet, and exceed, required training."

Procare Professional Development aims to maximize the professional growth of child care providers while minimizing disruptions to their demanding schedules. Video-based lessons, notes and practical learning outcomes allow educators to balance their workloads and other commitments.

Procare is the only comprehensive solution that gives child care providers everything they need to help teachers and children thrive.

About Procare Solutions

For over 30 years, Procare Solutions has been dedicated to empowering early childhood educators by providing products and services that enable them to focus on the care, safety and education of children.

We recognize the responsibility that comes with nurturing and educating children, which is why our child care management solutions are designed to automate business processes, help ensure safety and compliance, communicate with families and provide educational resources and training to help teachers and children thrive. 

Over 40,000 satisfied customers have chosen Procare Solutions as their trusted partner in providing exceptional care for young minds.

Procare Solutions is a business unit of Roper Technologies (Nasdaq: ROP), a constituent of the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500 and Fortune 1000. For more information, please visit ProcareSolutions.com.

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FAQ

What certifications does Procare Professional Development offer for child care providers?

The platform offers state-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and free Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential pathways, with certifications recognized across all 50 states.

How many training hours are available in Procare's Professional Development platform?

Procare Professional Development offers over 120 hours of self-paced, interactive training covering latest trends, techniques, and best practices in early childhood education.

What percentage of child care providers lack professional training plans according to Procare's 2025 report?

According to the 2025 Procare Solutions Child Care Business Trends Report, approximately 25% of respondents have no plans to implement professional training.

How does Procare Professional Development handle state compliance and certification tracking?

The platform automatically tracks progress, manages certifications, ensures compliance with state standards, and records attendance in state registries where required.