Childcare Courses in California - CA

Embark on a journey of home-visiting mastery with our Home Visitor CDA Credential Birth to 5 Training! Get ready to empower families, foster connections, and ma...

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CDA Infant/Toddler Credential

12 CEUs

The CDA Infant/Toddler Credential is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children ages birth-36 months in a center-bas...

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CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review

12 CEUs

The CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review is a 120-hour, self-paced online training for early childhood educators working with infants and toddler...

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Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review

12 CEUs

The Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review is a dynamic 120-hour, self-paced online training designed to help early childhood educators meet the CDA...

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CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review

12 CEUs

The CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for early childhood educators working with children ages 3...

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45 hours courses

45 Hour Child Growth and Development

Are you passionate about shaping the future of our youngest generation? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Growth and Development Training is your essential gateway to a fulf...

CDA Family Child Care Renewal

4.5 CEUs

Empower your expertise and secure your place at the forefront of family child care excellence with our comprehensive CDA Family Child Care Renewal course, desig...

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CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal

4.5 CEUs

Embark on a journey to nurture the youngest minds with our dynamic CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal course, meticulously crafted to empower child care professionals i...

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45-Hour Director-Administration

This class explores administration and management of child care programs according to state and government regulations. Topics include Maryland state requiremen...

45 Hour Preschool Methods and Materials

In this course, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of curriculum planning and execution tailored for children aged two to five years. Through...

45 Hour Infant and Toddler Methods and Materials

Are you passionate about caring for the youngest members of our community? ChildCareEds 45-Hour Infant and Toddler Curriculum Course is your essential gateway t...

45 Hour School Age Methods and Materials

This course is designed to equip students with the essential skills required for working effectively in school-age child care programs. It covers a range of top...

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45-Hour Coaching and Mentoring

4.5 CEUs

In this 45-hour coaching and mentoring course, aspiring coaches and mentors are introduced to the essential processes involved in coaching and mentoring in the ...

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3 CEUs

Child care providers need a strong foundation in communication, observation, curriculum, and guidance practices to effectively support children’s #development...

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Child Care Administration

3 CEUs

1 CEUs

Managing a childcare facility requires a variety of skills in both #early-childhood education and business management practices. When we as administrators are e...

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9 hours courses

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9 Hour Communication Course

0.9 CEUs

0.6 CEUs

Building strong, respectful partnerships with families is at the heart of high-quality early childhood care. This training equips child care providers with stra...

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0.6 CEUs

0.5 CEUs

School Age children do not have to be a mystery any longer within your after school program! Teachers must build strong, nurturing relationships with families t...

This course provides educators with essential knowledge of the Montessori curriculum, emphasizing the importance of the five key learning areas in a Montessori ...

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3 hours courses

Success in Safety for Babies

Infants and toddlers rely on the adults in their lives to keep them healthy and safe. In this three hour training course, infant and toddler teachers will ident...

Administering Basic Health and Safety ONLINE

0.3 CEUs

***This does NOT satisfy the Maryland required Basic Health and Safety training. Please register for the Basic Health & Safety and Breastfeeding Awareness Zoom ...

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Writing Workshop Proposals & Assessments

0.3 CEUs

Writing a proposal is an important element in the creation of a training as is the creation of assessments and evaluations. In addition, trainers need to be sur...

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Theories on How I Grow

Knowing where you came from can help you know where you are going. This is especially true in the field of early childhood development. We developed this course...

Healthy Habits From the Start

This 3-hour training will introduce beginning teachers to the connection between nutrition and healthy child growth and development. This training is designed f...

Ethical Responsibilities for Trainers

0.3 CEUs

Trainers are seen by those they train as professionals in the industry. As such, trainers must be held accountable for professional behaviors and interactions w...

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How To Keep A Healthy Class: Six Tips for Germ Control

Child care providers need clear, consistent germ-control practices to protect children, staff, and families while reducing the spread of illness in group care s...

Balancing Act: Teacher & Child

Having a well rounded lesson plan and schedule comes with experience and proper balancing of teacher directed and child directed activities. But, what if this i...

Classroom Designers

Creating an effective classroom environment can lend itself to be a challenging task, especially if interior design was not included in your resume. We created ...

Theories on How I Grow

0.3 CEUs

This course is designed to help child care providers gain a foundational understanding of key child development theories and the experts behind them. Participa...

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Getting on the Right Path to Teaching

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism High-quality #teachers, much like children,...

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Enhancing Life & Development

The early years of life are extremely important for a child’s later health and development. Supporting healthy brain development starts with providing nurturi...

Lesson Planning for Preschoolers

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Effective teachers guide chil...

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Let’s Talk: Effective Communication

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 4: Building Productive Relationships with Families Productive parent-teacher relationships ...

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Communication in Coaching and Mentoring

0.3 CEUs

Coaching and mentoring new #teachers is very much like how we as teachers communicate with #parents and families. Communication, like with many other relationsh...

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Letter & Number Planning in Child Care

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The building blocks of early ...

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Milestones: By Leaps & Bounds

Being aware of development, can help providers understand what types of environments children need. Understanding early childhood development helps teachers mor...

CDA Infants/Toddlers: Stages of Development

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Growth and Development Over the past 100 years, th...

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Emergent Learning & Development

In the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s signature document defining best practices for children, developmentally appropriate experie...

Preventative Health and Safety

0.3 CEUs

**Note: This is NOT the required Basic Health & Safety course if you are a Maryland-based child care provider. Please register for the Basic Health & Safety and...

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Understanding the Coach's Role

0.3 CEUs

Understanding the distinct roles of coaches and mentors is essential for effective professional development in child care settings. This course explores the var...

Educators are often provided with a variety of different theories and approaches to early childhood education. Each approach offers a unique perspective on chil...

A Better Space For All

Inclusion in early childhood education provides benefits to children at all developmental levels. High-quality child care ensures successful inclusion and indiv...

Positive Attention: Infants and Toddlers

0.3 CEUs

This 3-hour online course equips child care professionals with the knowledge and skills to build strong, positive relationships with infants and toddlers. By fo...

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Shifting Gears To RESPECT

Respect is a powerful tool to use in any relationship, and especially in the world of early childhood education. In this course, we take a look at how we can gi...

Engaging Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather

What do you do with children on inclement weather days? Even on days when children cannot go outside, they must still be engaged all day. This 3-hour training w...

Designing Your School Age Classroom

Teachers and administrators must know the basics in order to create an effective school age classroom: effective classroom design and thorough lesson plans that...

A Closer Look into Developmental Theories

0.3 CEUs

To fully understand how children develop, grow, and learn, you as an educator must have a thorough background in historical and current theories. The evolution ...

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Assessing through Observation

Educators must observe children in order to assess their growth and development and to plan for individualized instruction. Understanding the importance of obse...

Best Practice: Supervising Children

Active supervision is integral to creating environments that are safe to the needs of all children in an early childcare program. It also helps to protect child...

Mandated Reporters

In most states, child care providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. Understanding the process and what to look for can mean all th...

The Best Promotion is Play

0.3 CEUs

Unleash the power of play in your early childhood classroom! This course explores the critical role of play in child development. Learn to identify different ty...

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Going Head-to-Head with Challenging Behavior

0.3 CEUs

Understanding the “why” is only the start to address children’s challenging behaviors is only the start: to truly combat it, early childhood education pro...

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Child Care Orientation

Planning to join a childcare career, but have no idea where to begin? We got you covered! We created this course to prepare you for the areas you need to know b...

CDA: Stand With Respect and Professionalism

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 4: Building Productive Relationships with Families Professionalism and respect go hand-in-...

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CDA Infants/Toddlers: Importance of Consistent Care

0.3 CEUs

When children feel safe and secure in their environment, they are better able to be themselves and learn. As early childhood educators, we must help create this...

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How to Manage Chronic Illness with Infants/Toddlers

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Many teachers freeze with fear when the...

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Family (or Parent) Conferencing: Developing Trust ONLINE

0.3 CEUs

Effective communication is essential for child care providers working with school-aged children and their families, especially when conducting parent conference...

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Including All Children and the Americans with Disabilities Act

Participants will identify the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applicable to child care settings; demonstrate an understanding of incl...

Child Care Orientation

0.3 CEUs

"Child Care Orientation" is a comprehensive online course designed to provide aspiring childcare professionals with a solid foundation for their career journey....

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Enhancing Life and Development

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Development and Learning. The first years of chil...

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Power of Art: Bldg Self-Esteem & Positive Behavior for ALL Abilities

Course Description: The POWER of art expands beyond theories of color and design! In this training, participants will have a better understanding of how the art...

Addressing Bullying Among School Age Children

Bullying is one of the most crucial issues facing our families, schools, communities and society today. It is pervasive in our society, occurring at home, and i...

Teachers, Assemble! Building Up Staff in Child Care

0.3 CEUs

Every high-quality child care program has a central element: the teachers and staff who teach children. Administrators, owners, and providers have a responsibil...

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Administering Basic Health and Safety Overview

This training provides 3 hours of continued education towards health, safety, supervision of children and nutrition. It does not replace the Basic Health & Safe...

Behind the Scenes: Baby Routines ONLINE

0.3 CEUs

The first steps we as teachers and providers can take to help children feel safe and secure is creating safe and nurturing environments. Infants and toddlers re...

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Training Guide for Families from Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds

This 3 hr training is specifically designed for working together with families from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, where the parents may be non-Engl...

School Age Regs and Professionalism

In order for educators to be successful in working with children, families, and colleagues, they must be aware of the state regulations and professional standar...

Ouch! Biting & Hitting Hurts

Although it can be upsetting, there will be times when caregivers need to address aggressive behaviors in children such as biting and hitting. Even if biting an...

Super Special School Agers

Children feel secure in a classroom that is consistent. Consistency is created with effective classroom procedures, rules, and consequences. A well-managed clas...

Emergent Learning & Development

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 8: Understanding the Principles of Child Development and Learning In the National Associat...

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Shifting Gears to Respect

0.3 CEUs

This 3-hour online child care course is designed to empower professionals in fostering positive behavior and effective communication. Discover the pivotal role ...

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Health and Nutrition

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Children’s development depends on a ...

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Watch Me Grow: School Age Development

Child development for the middle childhood years does not have to be a mystery any longer. Early childcare education professionals and providers will learn the ...

Training Guide for Families from Diverse Language and Cultural Backgrounds

0.3 CEUs

This 3 hr training is specifically designed for working together with families from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, where the parents may be non-Engl...

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Supporting Children's Independence

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Fostering independence in young c...

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Know Me For My Abilities

In order to be an effective teacher for all children, early childhood educators should know the basics of developmental disabilities and conduct disorders that ...

Developing Program Tranquility

When thinking of developing classroom management, teachers tend to think about handling challenging behaviors as the only solution. Research is showing that whi...

Playful Spaces for Infants & Toddlers

0.3 CEUs

In this training, child care providers will learn how to create stimulating environments that nurture young children's development through play. The course expl...

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Art from the Heart for Preschoolers: Open Ended Art Projects that Build Self-Esteem

Transform your classroom art experiences into powerful tools for emotional growth by mastering the vital connection between open-ended creativity and a preschoo...

ECE Programs Through History

0.3 CEUs

The definition of childhood and early education has evolved through history. We as professionals must be aware of how #early-childhood education has developed t...

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Are They Ready for Kindergarten?

Teachers of children from birth to 5 will gain valuable insight and strategies regarding kindergarten readiness and how they can support young learners. In this...

Matchmaking for Mentors

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Even though the terms “coach” and “men...

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On My Plate: Children's Nutrition

0.3 CEUs

This course equips child care providers with essential knowledge on the nutritional needs of children aged four and above, ensuring they can support healthy gro...

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Teach with Respect ONLINE

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development Because they can spend long hours...

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Coaching/Mentoring DEI

0.3 CEUs

We as professionals and individuals have differing opinions and methods of communication; therefore we who are also coaches and mentors need to be mindful of ef...

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Key Elements of an After School Program

The need for afterschool programs in our country is far greater than the amount of programs available. Creating quality afterschool programs will meet the huge ...

Chef's in the Classroom

0.3 CEUs

Cooking is not just creating fun, nutritious food--it is also an opportunity for children to learn and practice their skills! When we plan cooking lessons for c...

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Key Elements of an After School Age Program ONLINE

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Achievement and positive learning attitudes in school-age ...

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From Stress to Wellness

As adults, stress seems to be one of the many things we are forced to contend with. If not properly managed, stress can become a debilitating entity that affect...

More than one Way to Look at it: Types of Early Childhood Education Programs

This three-hour training course provides essential knowledge of the history of early childhood education and the components to diverse early childhood programs,...

Teacher & Me Playtime

0.3 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development When child care professionals...

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Risk Reduction: Infants and Toddlers in Family Child Care

Infants and Toddlers in Family Child Care pose some unique challenges to health and safety. Cribs, crawling babies, mobile toddlers, stairs, furniture, and list...

Preschool Assessments & Observations

0.3 CEUs

Emergency situations can happen with little warning, and child care providers must be prepared to protect children, communicate effectively, and respond calmly ...

Making Families Welcome

This is a 2-hour course that will cover ways that teachers can welcome families in their classroom. This training is best for teachers of children ages 3 to 8 y...

Basic Science in Early Childhood

Early science instruction is an important component of a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Educators should offer children a variety of opportunities to e...

Engaging Parents in the Montessori Toddler Classroom

0.2 CEUs

This course empowers Montessori educators to create a truly collaborative learning environment for toddlers. Participants delve into the Montessori philosophy...

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Safe Sleep Training

The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance include training in the prevention of su...

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Building Vocabulary

0.2 CEUs

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Transportation and Field Trip Safety

It is important that childcare professionals are aware of how to keep children safe in different types of vehicles and while on field trips. Safety procedures i...

Open Ears: Listening in Child Care

0.2 CEUs

Effective communication is essential in child care, where providers interact with children, families, and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds. Open Ear...

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The Right Kind of Influence for Young Children

0.2 CEUs

The type of influence can also impact a child’s growth and development. Young children learn by observing and imitating others, making it important for early ...

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An Introduction to Child Development Theorists

Working with mixed ages groups can pose a challenge when trying to nurture each child’s developmental needs. Family child care providers must have the foundat...

Responding to Emergencies

0.2 CEUs

The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance includes training in: emergency prepared...

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Mind's Medicine: Music in Early Childhood

0.2 CEUs

Music and child development go hand in hand: children reap the benefits when exposed to music from a young age. Child care professionals can support children me...

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Quality Care...Supporting Families with Integrity

Child care professionals engage in ethical behaviors and practices in order to build positive and engaging family and community partnerships essential to any pr...

Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages

0.2 CEUs

Take your knowledge of how children develop to the next level as you navigate development in the middle childhood years. Early childcare education professionals...

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Supporting Breastfeeding Practices In Child Care

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Want to know how to support breastfeedi...

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Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners

In this interactive workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of: Who are Dual Language Learners (DLLs)? We will explore the diverse experiences and needs...

Supporting Little Hearts: Divorce and Separation in the Child Care Setting

The training focuses on equipping early childhood educators with the knowledge and strategies to effectively support young children and families experiencing se...

Business Planning: Family Child Care

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Child care can be an exciting and rewarding field, but sta...

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA:Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The infants and toddlers i...

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Seeing All of Me: Overview of Autism and ADHD

This is a 2-HR version of the What Makes Me Special Course and is intended to assist educators in recognizing the typical signs and symptoms of children diagnos...

Effective Supervision in Child Care

Supervision plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and prevention of injuries in childcare settings for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged ch...

Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Child care professionals are ...

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Look What I Can Do! Developmental Disabilities Overview

This course is designed to encourage teachers to see that all children have the ability to learn in every classroom, and to guide teachers on how to create a we...

Family (or Parent) Conferencing: Developing Trust

This is a 2-hour training course. This training is a multifaceted approach to family conferencing. During this training, participants will learn effective strat...

Basics 101: Coaching & Mentoring

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism What constitutes a high-quality coaching and...

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CDA Preparation: From Training to Application

For many in the early childhood education field, the CDA Credential is what sets them apart from others. Learn how the CDA can advance your career and the steps...

Classroom Arrangement: The Second Teacher

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment The #classroom is more than a location...

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Play, Learn, Grow Online Version

0.2 CEUs

This "Play, Learn, Grow" course equips childcare professionals with the knowledge to nurture young minds. By exploring child development stages (1-5 years old),...

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Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases

0.2 CEUs

The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance include training in: prevention and cont...

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Identifying ADHD in Child Care

0.2 CEUs

This course equips child care providers with essential skills to recognize and support children and youth displaying signs of ADHD. Participants will learn to d...

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IEPs and IFSPs in Family Child Care

0.2 CEUs

This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior As family child care providers, you are resp...

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Cooking up Success in the Preschool Curriculum

This training is designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to incorporate cooking activities into their curriculum. The training emphasizes th...

Leadership Through Mentorship

0.2 CEUs

This training is essential for child care administrators seeking to effectively mentor and support their staff. Participants will learn the critical roles and r...

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education

Teaching diversity exposes students to various cultural and social groups, preparing students to become better citizens in their communities. The first step to ...

Business Planning: Family Child Care

Child care can be an exciting and rewarding field. It provides a wonderful opportunity to impact the lives of children and their families. As is true for all sm...

Autism Awareness in Child Care

0.2 CEUs

Every child with autism has their own unique set of strengths and challenges. We as child care providers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of c...

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Understanding Developmental Disabilities

0.2 CEUs

Caring for children with developmental disabilities requires specialized knowledge. This course equips you to recognize common signs and behaviors associated wi...

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Writing Training Goals & Objectives

0.2 CEUs

When trainers are developing a training plan, one of the first things they must do is determine the goals and objectives of the training. Trainers need to consi...

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Management Basics: Leadership, Planning and Budgeting

Managing childcare programs requires knowledge and skills in business and management practices as well as components of professionalism. Administrators who have...

This course is essential for child care providers to ensure the holistic development of children by understanding the critical role of developmental screenings....

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education

0.2 CEUs

Teaching diversity exposes students to various cultural and social groups, preparing students to become better citizens in their communities. The first step to ...

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1.5 hours courses

The Balancing Act for Administrators: Managing Responsibilities

This training reviews the roles and responsibilities of administrators in early childcare. It discusses the responsibilities they are required to do to ensure ...

Staff Supervision, Observation & Feedback

Dive into a gateway of opportunity with our CDA Introduction training, where you'll unlock the key to distinguishing yourself in the realm of early childhood e...

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