2. Complete FCC program trainings

Learn about the required trainings for your Family Child Care (FCC) license application and how to enroll in them.

Create your accounts

You’ll need to create 2 accounts to be able to complete your trainings:

1. Register with the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) to get a Professional Qualifications (PQ) number.
   
   Get my PQ Number
    
2. Create a StrongStart account to access and complete training.
   StrongStart is EEC's online professional development system for educators. You'll need an account to complete the required online and in-person training for your FCC license.
   
   Get a StrongStart account
    

Complete your online training

You must complete the following StrongStart courses:

• Potential Provider Training (1.5 hours)
  A 2-part course about the licensing rules, business considerations, and professional qualifications needed to apply for and operate an FCC program. This training is sometimes called “PPT 1” and “PPT 2."
  
  Enroll in the Potential Provider Training
  
  Also available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin.
   

• EEC Essentials 2.0 (12 hours)
  Learn the basics about health, safety, and child development.
  
  Enroll EEC Essentials 2.0
  
  Also available in Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin.

Attend an in-person training

You must attend an in-person training at one of EEC's regional offices:

• Family Child Care​ Potential Educator Meeting (3 hours)
  Review EEC regulations, the business side of child care, how to partner with families, and available educator resources. This training is sometimes called “PEM.”
  
  Enroll in an upcoming FCC Potential Educator Meetings
  
  Also available in Spanish and Portuguese.