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Explore how to build a rewarding child care career, from earning a CDA credential to advancing through continuing education and leadership roles. Find practical career articles and free Maryland guides to child care credentials, staff qualifications, and director requirements.

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How to Earn Your CDA Credential Step by Step

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What Does the CDA Credential Mean? You might wonder what a CDA credential is , why it matters, and ...

How Continuing Education Helps Child Care Providers Advance Their Careers

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Working in child care is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world.  You get to wake up every mor ...

What Is A CDA Certification?

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A CDA is short for Child Development Associate® credential. Many people call it a “CDA certification ...

How to Build Your CDA Bibliography Step by Step

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A clear bibliography is an important part of a CDA portfolio. It shows the books, articles, and webs ...

How to Become a Certified Assistant Director in Child Care

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Becoming a certified assistant director in child care is a great step for teachers w ...

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Maryland Director Requirements

This chart gives a clear overview of Maryland preschool and school-age director requirements, including age, education, coursework, experience, and added training expectations. #MarylandChildCare... Read more

2 pages

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Maryland Staff Requirements

This guide outlines Maryland child care center staff qualifications for aides, assistant school-age teachers, infant-toddler teachers, preschool teachers, and school-age teachers. It covers minimum... Read more

2 pages

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Maryland Child Care Credential Levels

A break down of Maryland Child Care Credential staff and administrator levels in a simple, step-by-step format. It explains what is needed at each level, including Core of Knowledge training hours,... Read more

16 pages

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Maryland Child Care Credential Requirements

This brochure gives a quick but helpful overview of Maryland Child Care Credential requirements, including the six Core of Knowledge training areas, staff credential levels, and administrator crede... Read more

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