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Child Care Education & Training

Empowering Child Care Providers Through Education & Training

Providing high-quality child care requires knowledge, skill, and ongoing professional development. The Child Care Education & Training Program offers continuing education and specialized training for directors, assistant directors, teachers, center staff, family child care providers, and parents to ensure that every child receives the best possible care.


Our training series and workshops are tailored to different age groups and developmental needs, equipping caregivers with essential tools to create safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environments.


Program Location:
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Montgomery, Alabama

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Dothan, Alabama

Sheila Wilson

Early Care and Education Trainer, Interim Program Director for Montgomery Region

2358 Fairlane Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
334.270.4100 ext. 289

Lori Gilley

Early Care and Education Trainer & Program Director for Dothan Region

545 West Main St. - Suite 311
Dothan, Alabama 36301
334.712.7777

The following is a list of contact information for a Early Care & Training Program in a county near you:

2358 Fairlane Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
334-270-4100

2358 Fairlane Drive

Montgomery, AL 36116

334.270.4100

2358 Fairlane Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
334.270.4100 

2358 Fairlane Drive
Montgomery, AL 36116
334.270.4100 

545 West Main St. - Suite 311
Dothan, Alabama 36301
334.712.7777

545 West Main St. - Suite 311
Dothan, Alabama 36301
334.712.7777

545 West Main St. - Suite 311
Dothan, Alabama 36301
334.712.7777

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Resource Lending Libraries

You are invited to arrange a tour of our libraries at your convenience! For information on how to become a library patron or library hours, please call our contacts for each region below.

The Montgomery and Dothan Child Care Resource Lending Libraries, in partnership with the Department of Human Resources, promote quality child care by providing information, education, and assistance to child care providers and directors, parents, and community members. Both are comprehensive lending libraries that offer children’s books, curriculum books for teachers, resource kits, video and audio tapes, and periodicals available for check out.

Helping educators, parents, and child care professionals enhance their skills and provide quality care for young children.

Our training sessions, workshops, and resources are designed to support child care professionals in expanding their skills, understanding child development, and improving classroom environments.
  • Four Specialized Training Series: Explore & Learn with Infants, Learn & Grow with Toddlers, Grow & Discover with Preschoolers, and Discover with Schoolagers
  • Special Training Events Throughout the Year: Sensational Saturday Child Care Conference, Director's Conference, Supporting Children with Special Needs Conference, Week of the Young Child Teacher Training & Children’s Concerts, and Alabama Early Learning Guidelines Course
  • Resource Lending Libraries: Our Montgomery and Dothan Child Care Resource Lending Libraries provide: Children’s books & curriculum guides, Resource kits for classroom activities, Video & audio training materials, and Professional development periodicals

Stay Connected – News & Training Calendars

Check out our upcoming workshops, conferences, and training sessions! Stay informed on professional development opportunities designed for child care providers, educators, and parents.

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Dothan Location Newsletters & Training Calendar


Child Care Training Calendar → Newsletter →
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Montgomery Location Newsletters & Training Calendar


Child Care Training Calendar → January/February/March Newsletter →
See how the Child Care Education & Training Program is making an impact!
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