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
Family Child Care ProviderFamily Friend or Neighbor Caregiver
Family Child Care Provider Questions
How long have you been a Family Child Care Provider?*
YesNo
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.
YesNo
What's your Parent Aware rating?
How many children does your business serve? *
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 *
YesNo
How many children are in your care?
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.
YesNo
Why are you interested in S.M.A.R.T. Steps?
YesNo
YesNoI don't know. I haven't tried.
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.
18-2526-3536-4546-5556-65Over 65Prefer Not to Answer
ManWomanNon-BinaryPrefer Not to AnswerPrefer to Self Identify
American Indian / Alaskan NativeAsian / Asian AmericanBlack / African / African AmericanCaucasianMiddle EasternNative Hawaiian / Pacific IslanderPrefer Not to AnswerMore than one race
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