Welcome to the OPEN Initiative.
We administer the MOPD ID, Toolbox,
and the MOPD Registry.
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*Please be aware that OPEN’s funding agency, the Missouri Department of Social Services has requested changes that require a change to the MOPD ID and the MOPD Registry Terms of Service.
Our team is happy to serve you!
Left to Right: Candra Staponski, Shawn Jackson, Aleesha Coke, Lisa Driskel Hawxby, & Mallory Renick
KEY Functions of the MOPD System
DHSS-SCCR’s Primary Function:
Administer Child Care Licensing Regulations
(including approving and monitoring clock hour trainings)
Child Care Aware’s Primary Function (via the Missouri Workshop Calendar):
Accept Training Applications
Advertise Approved Trainings
Collect Training Attendance Data
Send Training Attendance to OPEN
- MOPD Registry Members
- Individuals with Program Level Access
- DHSS-SCCR (Child Care Licensing)
- DSS (Subsidy)
- Missouri Accrediation
Collect Workforce Data (including training data) provide reports to:
Face-To-Face Training Opportunity
OPEN offers on-site training and technical assistance for any staff wanting to learn how to navigate the MOPD system.
If you are interested in having an OPEN staff member come to your program, please contact us at 573-884-3373.
*Please note that all documents on the OPEN web site are .pdf documents and require the use of Adobe Reader to open the document. Adobe Reader is a free download available here.
