What is the CDA? The Child Development Associate (commonly known as the CDA) is a credential educators can earn that proves their competency in early childhood education, and is a great way to advance your career in the field. Developed in the 1970s, the CDA was to be the solution to improving... What to Know About the CDA
The sounds of children playing throughout learning centers as teachers circulate the room engaging in conversations around the children’s play fill the early childhood classroom. Laughter is a key ingredient here as teachers develop their curriculum around the children’s interests.... How to Become a Preschool Teacher
Candidates seeking a national CDA certification, must complete a suggested minimum sequence of modules to cover areas of training required by the National CDA. Candidates must also complete 480 hours of working with children in the age range for which they are being assessed. Our trainings ca... Organizing Your CDA Portfolio
New MSDE Training Requirements Several new training requirements will be going into effect soon! Almost everyone will be affected by one or more of these new regulations: New ADA Requirements: Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA)All family child care providers, in... New Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Childcare Provider Requirements
With many preschool classes getting ready to wrap up and send their student off to kindergarten, I thought this was a great article to share. Going to kindergarten is an important life event. Preschoolers can feel excited—and a bit worried, too. Families have similar feelings, knowing th... Transitions to Kindergarten
Parenting seminars are highly recommended. Weather you are a new parent, or one with many children, it is always helpful to have the opportunity to learn what the scholars say as well as the feedback of other parents. Weather you are a child care provider or parent, these seminars will provide detai... Parenting Seminars
Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has released “Careers in Early Childhood Education: A MARYLAND GUIDE,” providing guidance about the educational pathways available for potential and current early chil... Guide Spotlights Path To Early Childhood Education Careers
NOTICE to Child Care Facility Operators and Family Child Care Providers: On October 1, 2009, a new law (Senate Bill 356) went into effect that requires all child care facilities and family child care providers to have a written emergency preparedness plan. The plan must cover emergency situ... 6 Hour Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Course
Cost: We're more affordable than taking the courses at a local college. The cost of the 45 hour course is $400. If you are registering for the Growth and Development, when taken in conjunction with the 45 Hour Infant/Toddler; 45 Hour Pre-School; or 45 Hour School-Age courses, the cost for this ... Why take 45 & 90 Hour Infant & Toddler, Preschool and School Age Methods and Materials at H&H Child Care Training Center?
February 2013 Effective immediately, H&H will not be able to refund any payments made for training sessions. If there is a true emergency and a student is not able to make the session they have registered for then as a one-time courtesy. H&H will give the student the option to a... H&H Refund Policy