About Us

Meet the Educator Behind Childcare Champions Institute

Practical, experience-based training created by someone who has spent 16 years working directly in childcare classrooms and leadership roles.
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Taylor Barton

Taylor Barton has dedicated her life to early childhood education, beginning her work in childcare at the age of fifteen. She earned her Associate's degree from Portland Community College before completing her Bachelor's degree at Concordia University. Taylor is a State of Oregon Master Trainer and has spent years working directly with children, families, and childcare professionals.

Throughout her career, Taylor has developed a passion for supporting high-quality early childhood education through professional development and training. Her experience spans both classroom and leadership roles, providing her with a practical understanding of child development, best practices, and the daily challenges faced by early childhood educators.

As both an educator and a mother of five, Taylor brings a unique perspective that combines professional expertise with real-world experience. Through Childcare Champions Institute, she is committed to helping childcare professionals grow their knowledge, strengthen their skills, and make a lasting impact on the children and families they serve.
Why Choose Us

Training Built From Real Childcare Experience

Every course is grounded in real, day-to-day childcare work — not generic corporate training. That's the difference educators notice from the very first lesson.

16+ Years of Experience

Firsthand experience working in early childhood education.

Classroom to Leadership

Experience spanning direct care, classroom teaching, program leadership, and operations.

Practical by Design

Training created with the realities of day-to-day childcare work in mind.

Made for Childcare Professionals

Relevant learning for the people doing this work every day.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable continuing education that gives childcare professionals practical knowledge they can use in their work every day. We want educators to leave each course feeling more confident, capable, and prepared to support the children in their care.

Why Choose Us

Training Designed With Childcare Professionals in Mind

Continuing Education That Counts

Courses accepted for continuing education in a growing number of states.

Self-Paced Learning

Start, pause, and continue your training when it works for your schedule.

Certificates Upon Completion

Download your certificate as soon as you successfully complete your course.

Built for the Real World

Practical training designed for the realities of working in childcare.

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