October 2025 S.M.A.R.T. Steps Application: SMIF

January 2026 S.M.A.R.T. Steps Application

SMIF Region
Now accepting applications

The application takes 5 minutes or less to complete!
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Name of Child Care (if applicable) :
Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
County / Tribal Region:*
Phone Number:*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email:*
example@example.com
Are you are Family Child Care Provider or a Family Friend or Neighbor Caregiver?

Family Child Care ProviderFamily Friend or Neighbor Caregiver
Family Child Care Provider Questions
How long have you been a Family Child Care Provider?*
Are you the only adult providing regular care?*

YesNo
What class license do you have? (Select all that apply)*

Class AClass C1Class B1Class C2Class B2Class C3Other
What is your Develop ID Number? Note: This is not required to enroll in S.M.A.R.T. Steps*
Example: 133207
Don't have a Develop ID Number? Click here to learn how to get one.
Are you Parent Aware rated? (not required to enroll in S.M.A.R.T. Steps)*

YesNo
What's your Parent Aware rating?
How many children does your business serve? *
Do you take infants?*

YesNo
For the next set of questions, identify how many children you currently serve in the following age categories:
# of Infants:*
# of Toddlers:*
# of preschool children:*
# of school aged children:*
Family Friend or Neighbor Caregiver Questions
How long have you been a Family Friend or Neighbor Caregiver *
Are you the only adult providing regular care? (yes/no)*

YesNo
How many children are in your care?
Are you in Develop (the tool that helps individuals and organizations in Minnesota find and track professional development for early childhood care and education)? Note: This is not required to enroll in S.M.A.R.T. Steps*

YesNo
If yes, what is your Develop ID #?
Example: 133207
Don't have a Develop ID Number? Click here to learn how to get one.
Are you interested in receiving information about becoming a Family Child Care provider?

YesNo
Why are you interested in S.M.A.R.T. Steps?
Have you taken an online course before?

YesNo
Does your device have difficulty playing YouTube or Netflix videos?

YesNoI don't know. I haven't tried.
What is your comfort level with Zoom:

ComfortableSomewhat ComfortableUncomfortable
How did you learn about this opportunity?*
Demographic Information
We’d be grateful if you complete the questions below. This information helps us thank our funders for their support.
Age: Please check the box that most accurately reflects YOUR age:*

18-2526-3536-4546-5556-65Over 65Prefer Not to Answer
Gender: Please check the box that most accurately reflects YOUR gender:*

ManWomanNon-BinaryPrefer Not to AnswerPrefer to Self Identify
Race: Please check the box that most accurately reflects YOUR race:*

American Indian / Alaskan NativeAsian / Asian AmericanBlack / African / African AmericanCaucasianMiddle EasternNative Hawaiian / Pacific IslanderPrefer Not to AnswerMore than one race
Ethnicity: Please check the box that most accurately reflects YOUR ethnicity:*

Hispanic / LatineNon-Hispanic / Non-LatinePrefer Not to Answer
CHECK YOUR INBOX! Once you submit this appication, you will receive an email that contains your application submission as well as an attached document. The document will contain important information about how to access the course, a preview video, and introductory lessons.
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January 2026 S.M.A.R.T. Steps Application

Family Child Care Provider Questions

Family Friend or Neighbor Caregiver Questions

Demographic Information