Early Childhood Staff Orientation Guide

Working with children is fun but also complex and requires knowledge of health and safety practices, child development, guidance strategies, and more. This guide serves as a long-term resource as you grow into the profession. Full of research and best practices.

Sharon Bergen has over thirty years in the education profession as a teacher, program director, multi-site manager, and trainer. She is an instructor of Early Childhood and Youth Development at Dakota County Technical College and author of several books including Best Practices for Training Early Childhood Professionals and Healthy Children Healthy Lives: The Wellness Guide for Early Childhood Programs.