Become a Certified Assistant
HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED ASSISTANT
Certified Assistant: An assistant who meets the qualifications of the provider and who may replace the provider.
(a) An assistant who meets the qualifications of a family child care provider will be certified and known as a certified family child care assistant.
(b) An assistant who meets the qualification of a family child care plus provider will be certified and known as a family child care plus assistant.
(c) An assistant who meets the qualification of a large family child care provider will be certified and known as a large family child care assistant.
- Attend a Family Child Care Orientation at Child Care Circuit: The dates for Family Child Care Orientations are listed on the Training Calendar on the Child Care Circuit website.
If you do not have access to a computer, you may pick up a listing of the dates in the first floor lobby at Child Care Circuit in
It is strongly recommended that you register ahead of time to guarantee a space.
Space is not guaranteed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO REGISTER CONTACT:
Ana Martinez at amartinez@childcarecircuit.org or call 978-722-2505
The fee for the Orientation is $30.00 and must be paid in Cash or by Money Order.
Children or other companions are not allowed in the trainings.
- Become certified in First Aid and CPR for infants and children: Dates for this training are listed on the Training Calendar on the Child Care Circuit website: (www.childcarecircuit.org/professionals/calendar.asp).
If you do not have access to a computer, you may pick up a listing of the dates in the first floor lobby at Child Care Circuit in Lawrence.
Select a date to attend the training.
- Complete the application and mail with appropriate paper work to the Department of Early Education and Care: The address is on the application. The fee is $75.00. The application can be found on the EEC website: www.eec.state.ma.us or by calling EEC: 978-681-9684.