About ChildWise Learning
IACET Accredited Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
Our Mission
ChildWise Learning exists to elevate the quality of early childhood education by providing accessible, evidence-based professional development to educators, center directors, and childcare professionals across the United States.
We believe that every early childhood educator deserves high-quality training that is grounded in current research, aligned with national standards, and designed for the realities of working in early childhood settings. Our courses are built to meet the continuing education requirements of state licensing agencies, the CDA credential renewal process, and IACET accreditation standards — while delivering practical knowledge that educators can apply immediately in their classrooms.
Through our partnership with the ChildWise Management Platform, we extend this mission to childcare center operators and multi-site organizations, enabling them to track staff professional development, ensure compliance with training requirements, and build a culture of continuous learning across their programs.
Organization
IACET Accreditation
ChildWise Learning, LLC is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CE hours for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization by the International Standards Organization (ISO).
As an IACET Accredited Provider, ChildWise Learning has demonstrated compliance with the ANSI/IACET 1-2018 Standard, which is internationally recognized as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. All courses offered through the ChildWise Learning platform are designed, developed, and delivered in accordance with these rigorous quality standards.
Our Founder
Adam Grass
Founder & Lead Instructor, ChildWise Learning
Adam Grass is an early childhood education entrepreneur, operator, and advocate with over a decade of hands-on experience owning and operating licensed childcare centers in Michigan. He is the founder of Heritage Hollow Childcare Centers and ChildWise Learning, and has been formally recognized by both the United States Congress and Senate for his contributions to the early childhood education field.
View Full Instructor Profile & Credentials →Non-Discrimination & Equal Opportunity Policy
ChildWise Learning, LLC is committed to providing equal access to continuing education opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. Our platform is designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards, and we provide reasonable accommodations for learners with disabilities upon request.
If you require an accommodation to participate in any ChildWise Learning course, please submit a request at childwiselearning.com/support/accommodations or contact us at support@childwiselearning.com.
ChildWise Learning does not discriminate in enrollment, access, or the awarding of continuing education credits. All learners who meet the stated course requirements and achieve the required passing score will receive their CE certificate regardless of any protected characteristic.
Conflict of Interest Policy
ChildWise Learning requires all instructional personnel to disclose any financial or professional relationships that could present a conflict of interest in the development or delivery of continuing education content. All course content recommendations are made solely on the basis of educational value and relevance to early childhood education practice.
Individual instructor conflict of interest disclosures are available on each instructor's profile page. See Instructor Conflict of Interest Disclosures.