Utah requires licensed childcare staff to complete 20 hours per year of continuing education as a condition of state licensing — the same floor applies to directors, director designees, caregivers, and licensed family child care providers alike. Program Management training counts toward these hours — program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying categories under the Utah DLBC continuing education requirements. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in Utah and offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses that staff can complete on demand, with all completions tracked automatically in brightwheel.
| Directors, director designees, caregivers, licensed FCC | 20 hours per training year |
| Training period | Annual |
| Program Management maps to | program administration, supervision, and leadership |
| Regulatory authority | Utah DHHS, Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC) |
| brightwheel approved in Utah | ✓ Yes — accepted for Utah CE requirements |
| Training records | ✓ Tracked automatically in brightwheel dashboard |
| Program Management courses in Utah | View brightwheel courses |
The 20‑hour figure applies to directors, director designees, caregivers, and licensed family child care providers alike — there is no separate, higher director tier. Two related rules (R430‑50, Residential Certificate Child Care; and R381‑70, Out‑of‑School‑Time) were both revised effective June 5, 2026, and current post‑revision requirements are not yet confirmed — verify directly with DLBC before publishing or relying on those two categories specifically.
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.
Utah Program Management training requirements
Utah childcare staff must complete 20 hours of annual continuing education as a condition of maintaining a license from the Utah DLBC — the same floor applies to directors, caregivers, and licensed family child care providers alike. Program Management training counts toward these hours — program administration, supervision, and leadership are recognized qualifying CE topics. brightwheel Professional Development is accepted in Utah and offers IACET‑accredited courses aligned with the Program Management competency area.
Both teachers and directors can 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 Utah 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:
Child Care Quality System (CCQS) and Program Management
Child Care Quality System (CCQS) is Utah’s Quality Rating and Improvement System. Staff professional development in CDA‑aligned competency areas is a core component of Child Care Quality System (CCQS) quality ratings — programs that demonstrate ongoing staff training earn higher ratings. brightwheel’s IACET‑accredited courses align with the professional development requirements recognized by Child Care Quality System (CCQS), and the automatic tracking dashboard makes it straightforward to demonstrate staff training during program quality evaluations.
Child Care Quality System (CCQS) →How brightwheel connects to the Utah training dashboard
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Meet Utah Program Management training requirements with brightwheel
Brightwheel offers IACET‑accredited Program Management courses accepted in Utah — with automatic tracking built in.
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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.