You can find all details and FAQs for the EEC Essentials 2.0 Training Requirements on the EEC Website at the bottom of the page under Additional Resources.
The new Essentials 2.0 will need to be taken by all educators by June 30, 2025, even if they took the original EEC Essentials 12-course package. The first time you complete this package you will receive EEC hours that count towards your required yearly professional development requirements.
There are two packages of EEC Essentials 2.0. Staff will enroll and complete the applicable package according to their program type. All packages are available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.
- All applicable staff in early childhood programs (center-based and family child care) will enroll in and complete the 13-course package labeled “EEC Essentials for Early Childhood 2.0”. This package should take approximately 12 hours.
- All applicable Afterschool and Out-of-School (ASOST) time staff will enroll in and complete the 11-course package labeled “EEC Essentials for ASOST programs 2.0”. This package should take approximately 10 hours.
