--- title: "Program Management Training Requirements for ECE in New Hampshire" id: "21464" type: "page" slug: "program-management" published_at: "2026-05-22T06:06:19+00:00" modified_at: "2026-06-09T17:42:23+00:00" url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/program-management/" markdown_url: "https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/program-management.md" excerpt: "New Hampshire Program Management requirement New Hampshire requires licensed childcare staff to complete 18 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,..." --- [Brightwheel](https://mybrightwheel.com/) › [ECE Professional Development](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/) › [New Hampshire](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/) › [Program Management](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/program-management/) › Program Management Training Requirements for ECE in New Hampshire # Program Management Training Requirements for ECE in New Hampshire ## Find out how New Hampshire’s CE requirements apply to Program Management training — and how brightwheel Professional Development courses count toward your compliance. New Hampshire Program Management requirement New Hampshire requires licensed childcare staff to complete 18 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 New Hampshire DCYF continuing education requirements. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in New Hampshire and offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses that staff can complete on demand, with all completions tracked automatically in brightwheel. New Hampshire — Program Management training at a glance | Annual CE hours (teachers) | 18 hours per training year | | --- | --- | | Training period | Annual | | Program Management maps to | program administration, supervision, and leadership | | Regulatory authority | New Hampshire DCYF | | brightwheel approved in New Hampshire | ✓ Yes — accepted for New Hampshire CE requirements | | Training records | ✓ Tracked automatically in brightwheel dashboard | | Program Management courses in New Hampshire | 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. ## New Hampshire Program Management training requirements New Hampshire childcare staff must complete 18 hours of annual continuing education as a condition of maintaining a license from the New Hampshire DCYF. Program Management training counts toward these hours — program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying CE topics. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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: Staff supervision, coaching, and performance feedback Licensing inspection preparation and compliance documentation Staff scheduling and coverage planning Recordkeeping and required documentation management Health and safety policy implementation and review Enrollment management and family communication systems Budget fundamentals and program financial sustainability Building a cohesive professional team culture ## Granite Steps for Quality and Program Management Granite Steps for Quality ✓ Program Management training supports Granite Steps for Quality quality criteria Granite Steps for Quality is New Hampshire’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Staff professional development in CDA‑aligned competency areas is a core component of Granite Steps for Quality quality ratings — programs that demonstrate ongoing staff training earn higher ratings. brightwheel’s IACET‑accredited courses align with the professional development requirements recognized by Granite Steps for Quality, and the automatic tracking dashboard makes it straightforward to demonstrate staff training during program quality evaluations. [Granite Steps for Quality →](https://www.childcareaware.org/resources/state-by-state-resource-map/) ## How brightwheel connects to the New Hampshire training dashboard ✓ Brightwheel automatically tracks all Program Management course completions in the staff training dashboard. Administrators can generate training reports at any time to document staff compliance for New Hampshire licensing audits — no spreadsheets or manual records required. [View New Hampshire ECE professional development →](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/) ## Frequently asked questions Is brightwheel Program Management training accepted in New Hampshire? Yes. Brightwheel Professional Development is accepted for continuing education requirements in New Hampshire. Courses are IACET‑accredited and cover Program Management competencies recognized by the New Hampshire DCYF. How many CE hours does New Hampshire require for childcare staff? New Hampshire requires all licensed childcare staff to complete 18 hours of annual continuing education. Does brightwheel auto‑post Program Management course hours to the New Hampshire registry? New Hampshire does not currently have registry auto‑posting enabled in brightwheel. All Program Management course completions are tracked automatically in the brightwheel dashboard, making it straightforward to provide documentation during New Hampshire licensing audits. How do I get a certificate for a brightwheel Program Management course? Each brightwheel course includes a final assessment. Staff who score 80% or higher receive a certificate of completion that can be used for New Hampshire licensing documentation and QRIS verification. Certificates are available to download from your brightwheel Professional Development profile at any time. Does completing brightwheel’s Program Management courses count toward a CDA credential? Brightwheel courses are aligned with CDA V — Program Management — of the CDA competency framework. However, earning a CDA credential requires additional components beyond course completion, including a Professional Portfolio, a formal observation, and an exam administered by the Council for Professional Recognition. Brightwheel courses provide the continuing education component of CDA preparation but are not a standalone pathway to CDA certification. ## Other competency areas available in New Hampshire [CDA I · New HampshireSafe and Healthy Environment](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/safe-healthy-environment/) [CDA II · New HampshirePhysical and Intellectual Development](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/physical-intellectual-development/) [CDA III · New HampshireSocial and Emotional Development](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/social-emotional-development/) [CDA IV · New HampshireFamilies](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/families/) [CDA VI · New HampshireProfessionalism](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/professionalism/) [CDA VII · New HampshireObservation and Documentation](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/observation-documentation/) [CDA VIII · New HampshireChild Development](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/child-development/) [All areas · New HampshireView all New Hampshire requirements →](https://mybrightwheel.com/ece-professional-development/new-hampshire/) ## Meet New Hampshire Program Management training requirements with brightwheel Brightwheel offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses accepted in New Hampshire — with automatic tracking built in. [View full course roster](https://info.mybrightwheel.com/professional-development-courses?state=new-hampshire&course=program-management) [https://iacet.org/ap/140328/](https://iacet.org/ap/140328/) **Accreditation:** Brightwheel is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.