Orientation For Early Childhood Educators
If you are employed in a state that uses a registry to track professional development hours, you will be able to provide your registry ID (Stars, MOPID, Registry or other ECE ID#) after you have completed the quiz for the course. If you pass the quiz we will report your course completion to the state registry using the registry ID that you provide.
Our Orientation for Early Childhood Educators provides new early childhood professionals with a strong foundation in the responsibilities, standards, and best practices essential for delivering high-quality care to young children. This self-paced online course introduces key knowledge across three core areas: Health, Safety and Sanitation, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention, and Recommended Practices for Early Childhood Settings.
Participants will learn how to maintain safe and healthy environments, recognize and report suspected abuse, and implement developmentally appropriate practices that support children’s growth and well-being. Designed for individuals entering the early childhood field, this course equips educators with the skills and awareness needed to create nurturing, compliant, and responsive early learning experiences.
Upon completion, learners will be well-prepared to support children’s welfare, follow professional expectations, and contribute to high-quality early childhood programs. Course length – 3.0 hours.
This course DOES NOT count as your state’s orientation in any state except the state of Kentucky. It does count as regular training hours in the states where Bright Minds is approved. Check our States Page for your state.
Participants who successfully complete this course will be able to:
Identify and implement required health, hygiene, and sanitation practices to prevent the spread of illness in early childhood settings.
Recognize signs and indicators of child abuse and neglect and accurately follow Kentucky’s mandated reporting procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of core safety practices, including active supervision, emergency preparation, and accident prevention strategies.
Apply recommended early childhood practices that support positive behavior, nurturing interactions, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
Maintain a safe and developmentally appropriate environment by understanding and following Kentucky licensing regulations and program policies.
