Safe Food = Healthy Kids - Online Classes

January - June 2026

Online via Zoom

Learn the best practices for food safety for you to keep the children in your care safe. Food safety education topics discussed in the class include proper cleaning and sanitizing, cooking, storing food, as well as personal hygiene, and more. Safe Food=Healthy Kids is an approved training for Great Start to Quality, so this class will count toward your annual training hours. The class will be facilitated by MSU Extension Food Safety Educators.

You only need to attend one class. Classes will be offered on the following dates:

  • Jan. 22, from 6 - 9 p.m. ET
  • Feb. 3, from 6 - 9 p.m. ET
  • Mar. 10 & 11, from 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET (two-part class)
  • Apr. 20, from 6 - 9 p.m. ET
  • May 20, from 6 - 9 p.m. ET
  • June 16, from 6 - 9 p.m. ET
Cost: Free
Feb 3, 6 - 9 p.m.

Registration for Safe Food = Healthy Kids - Online Training is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on February 3, 2026.

March 10 & 11, 1 - 2:30 p.m. ET (2 part class)

Registration for Safe Food = Healthy Kids - Online Training is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on March 11, 2026.

April 20, 6 - 9 p.m. ET

Registration for Safe Food = Healthy Kids - Online Training is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 20, 2026.

May 20, 6 - 9 p.m. ET

Registration for Safe Food = Healthy Kids - Online Training is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on May 20, 2026.

June 16, 6 - 9 p.m. ET

Registration for Safe Food = Healthy Kids - Online Training is open.

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 16, 2026.

Accommodations

Michigan State University Extension programs, services events, and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.  

Contact Information

For more information, contact Kara Lynch at lynchka4@msu.edu or Laurie Messing at lmessing@msu.edu.