DENVER, July 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Procare Solutions, a
leading provider of child care management software, announces the
acquisition of Bertelsen Education. This strategic acquisition
expands Procare Solutions' offerings to include continuing
education training for Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Head
Start child care providers.
Every state in the U.S. has requirements for ongoing training
for all teachers, directors and owners in child care centers across
the nation to maintain their state child care license. In addition,
Head Start agencies are mandated to complete a minimum of 15 hours
of professional development training within their first 90 days of
employment. This training should cover the fundamentals of Head
Start standards, child development stages and effective classroom
management techniques.
Bertelsen Education is recognized for its leading professional
development programs, offering over 140 training hours accredited
by IACET and NEPCA. They also offer training for Child Development
Associate (CDA) certification and provide ongoing continuing
education units crucial for ECE teachers' professional growth. This
training is provided in both English and Spanish.
"Adding continuing education to our suite of software solutions
allows Procare to provide our customers with one resource to
operate their center and stay compliant with state and federal
licensing requirements," said JoAnn
Kintzel, CEO of Procare Solutions. "The acquisition of
Bertelsen Education enhances Procare's child care management
software platform, enabling an all-in-one ECE solution."
Key highlights of the acquisition include:
- New ECE Training Offering: Through this acquisition,
Procare Solutions will now offer professional development and
continuing education courses for ECE providers
- Accredited Training Courses: Bertelsen Education's
courses are accredited in all 50 states, ensuring that ECE
professionals have access to high-quality, compliant training that
meets state level and national standards
- Expands Procare's All-in-One Child Care Management
Software: By integrating Bertelsen Education's training
courses, Procare Solutions continues to build on its comprehensive
suite of solutions designed to support child care centers in
delivering excellent early childhood education
"Bertelsen Education has established itself as a trusted
provider of training resources that help educators meet their state
licensing and CDA certification requirements while providing
continuous learning opportunities to enhance their skills and
knowledge," said Jill Bertelsen,
Bertelsen Education Co-Founder. "This partnership allows Procare
Solutions to better support the professional development needs of
ECE teachers, ensuring they are well-equipped to deliver
exceptional educational experiences."
About Procare Solutions
For more than 30 years, Procare Solutions has been helping early
childhood educators simplify operations and create meaningful
connections with families, so they can focus on what matters most –
the children in their care.
From registration, attendance tracking, staff management and
lesson planning to family engagement, tuition collection and
reporting, we help ease the challenges faced of running a child
care business.
Our resolute team of support professionals also makes it easy to
get up and running quickly and answer questions along the way. That
is why over 37,000 customers choose Procare. We are proud to be a
leader in child care management software.
For more information, visit www.ProcareSolutions.com.
About Bertelsen Education
Bertelsen Education (BE) is a professional development company
that is accredited in all 50 states to provide continuing education
training for Early Childhood Education (ECE) child care providers.
BE professional development services are also needed and relevant
in the Head Start marketplace since Head Start centers need to
provide proof of continuing education units to comply with Federal
Head Start guidelines.
For more information, visit www.BertelsenEducation.com.
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