Early Childhood Professional

See below for the various types of approval:

Pre-Service Training: A written plan for department approval for a newly hired director or teacher who does not meet the Department of Health and Human Services qualifications. The Pre-Service Training Plan application can be accessed in NECPRS.
Post Secondary Coursework to Annual Training Equivalencies: Approval for completed coursework from an accredited college or university for annual in-service hours in early childhood education, a designated related field, administration or related to the employee’s current role in the early childhood program. The Post Secondary Coursework Annual Training Equivalencies request can be found in NECPRS.
Independent Study: Training for in-service hours completed individually.
There are two types of Independent Study:
1. Automatically Accepted list, these trainings do not require the completion of an Independent Study application.
2. Individuals who read a book, view a DVD/webinar, or complete a self-study (not listed on Automatically Accepted list) need to complete an Independent Study application in NECPRS for approval.
- Guidance in Selecting Materials
- Note Taking Guide
Training Approval: Beginning July 23, 2014 all training used to meet the childcare licensing required pre-service and in-service hours for childcare licensing must be approved by the Nebraska Department Office of Early Childhood. Training Approval applications require a NECPRS account.

If you have questions please contact Jene’ Chapman jene.chapman@nebraska.gov, 402-557-6882