In 2024, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s Best Care program awarded more than 22,000 hours of professional development to childcare providers in the state.
Providers are required by the Arkansas Department of Education Office of Early Childhood to earn a minimum of 15 hours of professional development each year.
The Cooperative Extension Service, part of the Division of Agriculture, partners with the early childhood office to provide 58 hours of professional development training for childcare providers…