Nevada requires licensed childcare staff to complete 24 hours per year of continuing education as a condition of state licensing. Program Management training counts toward these requirements — topics such as program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying categories under the Nevada DPBH Child Care Licensing continuing education requirements. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in Nevada and offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses that staff can complete on demand, with all completions tracked automatically in brightwheel. brightwheel courses auto‑post completed hours directly to the The Nevada Registry.
| Annual CE hours (teachers) | 24 hours per training year |
| Training period | Annual |
| Program Management maps to | program administration, supervision, and leadership |
| Regulatory authority | Nevada DPBH Child Care Licensing |
| Notes | Min 12 hrs must be age-group specific; 2 hrs health/wellness |
| brightwheel approved in Nevada | ✓ Yes — accepted for Nevada CE requirements |
| Auto‑posts to The Nevada Registry | ✓ Yes — completed course hours post automatically to staff registry accounts |
| Program Management courses in Nevada | View brightwheel courses |
About Program Management (CDA V)
Program Management — CDA Competency Area V — covers the administrative, supervisory, and operational skills needed to run a compliant, well‑organized early childhood program. It is particularly relevant for directors, assistant directors, and lead teachers stepping into leadership roles.
High‑quality early childhood programs require intentional management of people, policies, and processes. Educators who develop Program Management skills build the systems that allow programs to pass licensing inspections, retain staff, and deliver consistent quality for the children and families they serve.
Nevada Program Management training requirements
Nevada childcare staff must complete 24 hours of annual continuing education as a condition of maintaining a license from the Nevada DPBH Child Care Licensing. Program Management training counts toward these hours — program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying CE topics. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in Nevada and offers IACET‑accredited courses aligned with the Program Management competency area.
Staff complete brightwheel’s Program Management courses on demand — each course is 1 hour, self‑paced, and includes an assessment with a certificate of completion. All completions are recorded automatically in the brightwheel administrator dashboard, making compliance documentation straightforward for Nevada licensing audits.
What Program Management training covers
brightwheel’s Program Management courses cover the knowledge and skills early childhood educators need to support children in this competency area. Topics include:
Silver State Stars and Program Management
Silver State Stars is Nevada’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Staff professional development in CDA‑aligned competency areas is a core component of Silver State Stars quality ratings — programs that demonstrate ongoing staff training earn higher ratings. brightwheel’s IACET‑accredited courses align with the professional development requirements recognized by Silver State Stars, and the automatic tracking dashboard makes it straightforward to demonstrate staff training during program quality evaluations.
Silver State Stars →How brightwheel connects to the The Nevada Registry
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Meet Nevada Program Management training requirements with brightwheel
Brightwheel offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses accepted in Nevada — with automatic tracking and The Nevada Registry auto‑posting built in.
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