Orientation to BSC is a 6-hour training designed for child care providers working with high-risk children and families in regulated child care settings.
It is offered throughout the state by Resource Development Specialists. Child Care providers are required to complete it before requesting Specialized Care Provider status from the Child Development division (CDD). The class is part of the Fundamentals course, the Afterschool Essentials course, and is required for a Level I early childhood certificate and Child Care Apprentice certificate.
Topics include:
- Variations in Child Development
- Understanding Children’s Behavior
- Child Abuse, Neglect & Trauma
- Partnering with Families
- Specialized Child Care Provider Responsibilities
Instructors and Course Sponsors must notify the Northern Lights Career Development Center or their Local Resource Development Specialist Center before offering this training.

The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.