What does a center subscription actually cover?

One center subscription covers training access for your entire staff, plus state-approved clock hours for every teacher enrolled. Teachers get the CE credential as a benefit. You pay one flat annual fee; they get their 12-hour requirement handled.

Are the clock-hour courses actually approved by Missouri DESE?

We're in the approval process now, targeting September 2026 for the first five courses. The same pathway Mike's family used — writing in-house courses, submitting to the state, and earning approval — is how we're proceeding, with an advisor who has direct relationships in the state approval office.

How is LTT different from a generic compliance training service?

Generic compliance training tells teachers what not to do. LTT training was built by someone who ran six Missouri childcare centers for thirty years. The methodology covers classroom management, transitions, behavior, and documentation because that's what actually prevents violations. It also connects directly to kindergarten-readiness outcomes, which is what centers use to drive enrollment.

Can individual teachers purchase clock hours without a center subscription?

Yes. Individual teachers can purchase courses à la carte to satisfy their annual 12-hour requirement. The center subscription model gives bulk access and covers staff as a benefit — more economical for directors with multiple teachers.

What is the LTT PreK curriculum and how does it connect to the training?

The LTT PreK curriculum is the full system Mike used across his own centers: lesson plans, activity structure, developmental progression. Centers that train with LTT will find the curriculum reinforces exactly what their teachers are learning. Training is the front door; curriculum is the deeper-level upsell for centers that want the complete system.

Do you work with childcare centers outside Missouri?

Yes. The methodology was built in Missouri but calibrated against the toughest state standards in the country, so it travels. Mike has worked with centers across multiple states and the curriculum scales nationally.

How long does an on-site consulting engagement take?

Typical engagements: single-day audits, 3-day installs, or week-long accreditation prep. Most centers see meaningful change within 60 days of an on-site visit.

Can homeschool parents use Learn Teach Thrive?

Yes. The methodology adapts cleanly to home environments. Homeschool parents are actually at an advantage in some ways — 1-on-1 attention and flexible pacing. See the For Homeschoolers page for details.

What if our center already uses Creative Curriculum, Montessori, or another method?

The Academically Emergent Curriculum approach is method-agnostic by design. It layers on top of any named method to ensure you're covering what kindergartens actually expect.

How quickly will Mike respond to an inquiry?

Within 24 hours for consults booked through the calendar. Within 48 hours for direct emails.

5 courses launching September 2026

Staff training built for the floor, not the classroom

Five Missouri DESE-approved courses covering the four DFS strike categories. Your center subscribes once. Your teachers get their full 12-hour annual CE credential as a benefit.

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DFS Strike Categories

12 Hr CE Covered

DESE Approved

Three ways to bring LTT in

Online, on-site, or 1:1 with Mike

Most centers start with the online catalog. The on-site and consulting lanes are for centers that need more depth, usually multi-location operators or directors preparing for a license review.

PHASE 1

Online Video Courses

Self-paced. 45-min video + PowerPoint per course. Teachers access from anywhere, on any device. The fastest path to a full clock-hour catalog for your staff.

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On-Site Training

Mike or a trained instructor delivers in your center. Higher ticket, deeper engagement. Best for multi-location operators rolling out a system change or onboarding a new cohort.

BY APPLICATION

Director Consulting

One-on-one with Mike. Compliance audits, staff coaching plans, KEA navigation, license-review prep. The senior-level support that doesn't exist anywhere else in the MO market.

5 courses · 13 clock hours total

Every course addresses something inspectors actually cite

Each LTT course was designed against the four DFS strike categories. Centers that train their staff against this catalog dramatically reduce their citation exposure.

Classroom Management

~3 clock hours

Proactive structure, transitions, supervision ratios, and engagement strategies. Reduces behavioral incidents before they happen and creates the documented routines DFS inspectors look for.

✓ Classroom management strike category

✓ Supervision ratio violations

✓ Transition-period incidents

Hard & Disruptive Behavior

~3 clock hours

Evidence-based de-escalation, documentation protocols, and parent communication. How to handle the moments that test your staff, and the documentation that protects your license afterward.

✓ Discipline strike category

✓ Documentation gaps

✓ Parent escalation prep

Potty Training

~2 clock hours

Developmentally appropriate methods across a wide range of readiness levels. Consistent across every teacher in the building so kids don't get conflicting messages, and parents get one clear plan.

✓ Sanitation strike category

✓ Diapering compliance

✓ Parent communication

Transitions & Daily Routines

~2 clock hours

Structured handoffs between activities, rooms, and shifts. The chaotic moments are where incidents and citations happen. This course removes the chaos.

✓ Supervision gaps

✓ Sanitation between activities

✓ Teacher-direction strike category

Liability & DFS Compliance

~3 clock hours

The four DFS strike categories laid out plainly. What inspectors look for. What documentation holds up. What to do in the 48 hours before an unannounced visit. The course every director should require.

✓ All four DFS strike categories

✓ Documentation defense

✓ Pre-inspection readiness

Catalog launches September 2026 with DESE approval routed through Addison Roberts.

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The Subscription Model

Pay once. Cover your whole staff

Center subscribes

One annual subscription covers your full staff. No per-seat fees, no usage caps.

Staff enrolls

Each teacher creates a free login. Self-paced courses tracked individually by Mike.

CE hours certify

Course completions submit automatically to your DESE record. 12-hour annual requirement covered.

Documentation ready

Every completion is timestamped and exportable. Your audit trail builds itself.

Who LTT is for

If you operate, direct, or teach in Missouri ECE, this is built for you

PRIMARY FIT

Independent Center Directors

You're running a single-location or two-location center and feel exposed on staff turnover + compliance documentation. LTT closes both gaps in one subscription.

BEST VALUE

Multi-Location Operators

You have 3-12 centers and need standardized training across all sites. Roll LTT out once, your whole network is on the same methodology and documentation system.

À LA CARTE

Individual MO Teachers

You need your 12 clock hours and your center doesn't cover training. Buy à la carte and get the same DESE-approved credential.

For directors who need more

Mike runs consulting for centers preparing for a license review or scaling staff training

Online courses cover most centers. But if you're approaching a DFS audit, opening a new location, or dealing with a staff incident, you need senior-level guidance. That's what consulting is for.

Mike works directly with you. Compliance audits, custom staff coaching plans, KEA navigation across the six KEAs in St. Charles County. Limited capacity, by application only.

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Mike's Engagements Include

Pre-DFS audit walkthrough
Custom staff training plan
KEA prep for any of the six St. Charles County assessments
License review defense preparation
Multi-location SOP standardization
Incident-response protocol design

Ready to close your training gap before your next inspection?

Schedule 30 minutes with Mike. He'll map your current compliance posture and tell you what your staff needs.

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Limited intake — enrolling Missouri centers now.·Training + clock hours + curriculum. Schedule 30 minutes with Mike.

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