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Wisconsin & Lillio Academy
Can I use Lillio Academy for PD hours in Wisconsin?
Yes! Lillio Academy is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Child and Families, the Wisconsin Registry, and the Professional Development Approval System (PDAS). Lillio Academy’s Organization number is 64596.
Please Note: All Webinars and Lillio Basic Courses must NOT be submitted to your registry. They do not meet specific learning requirements for the state and will not be accepted if submitted.
Sign up for Lillio Academy to complete your professional development hours at your convenience! You can work at your own pace from wherever you want. Once you complete a course, you can download your certificate! Wisconsin course approval codes will be on all certificates. Your attendance will be submitted to The Wisconsin Registry by the Lillio Academy team.
Wisconsin Child Care Training Requirements:
In accordance with DCF 251.05, each administrator, center director, child care worker, school-age administrator, and school-age director is required to participate in at least 15 hours of continuing education annually. Each administrator, center director, and child care worker shall have documentation of the 12-month period included in their training year for meeting continuing education requirements and begin a new training year in the same month each year.
Acceptable training types:
Formal courses resulting in credits or continuing education units
Workshops, conferences, seminars, lectures, correspondence courses, and home study courses
Training is offered by the child care center through the use of guest or staff trainers
Documented observation time in other early childhood programs
Web-based training
Independent reading
Viewing educational materials, including videos, lesson plans, and websites
Continuing education may be in any of the following topics:
Prevention and control of infectious diseases
Medication administration
Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions
Identification of and protection from hazards
Building and physical premises safety
Emergency preparedness and response planning
Handling and storage of hazardous materials
Handling and disposal of bio-contaminants
Child growth and development
Caring for children with disabilities
Guiding children’s behavior
Nutrition
Physical activity
Transportation safety
Identification and reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
First aid
Business operations
Any other topic that promotes child development or protects children’s health or safety
Click here to learn more about the courses Lillio Academy offers covering required training topics!
Course currently pending approval while under review:
LA117: Maximizing Staff Meetings In Early Childhood Education
Opening a facility or beginning work in the childcare field:
If you are interested in opening a child care program or working in the child care field, please contact your state licensing agency for your state's specific requirements, rules, and regulations. The Wisconsin licensing website can be found here.
Last Updated: February 2025
Though Lillio attempts to maintain accurate and up-to-date information, educators are individually responsible for understanding the submission and approval process of all professional development and licensing work in their state.