Birth to Five CDA Credential with Portfolio Review
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...
CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review
The CDA Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children birth to age 5...
CDA Home Visitor Credential Birth to 5
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...
CDA Infant/Toddler Credential with Portfolio Review
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...
CDA Preschool Credential with Portfolio Review
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...
CDA Family Child Care Renewal
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...
CDA Infant/Toddler Renewal
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...
CDA Preschool Renewal
Reignite your passion for preschool education with our dynamic CDA Preschool Renewal course, crafted to reaffirm your expertise and dedication to shaping the br...
CDA Bridge Bundle: Family Child Care
The CDA Bridge Bundle: Family Child Care is a self-paced online training for Maryland family child care providers who already hold a 90-hour certification (incl...
CDA Bridge Bundle: Family Child Care without Portfolio Review
The 30-hour Bridge Bundle for Maryland Child Care Providers is a specialized training program designed to help child care professionals in Maryland who already ...
CDA Bridge Bundle: Infant/Toddler
The CDA Bridge Bundle: Infant/Toddler is a self-paced online training for Maryland child care providers who already hold a 90-hour certification (including th...
CDA Bridge Bundle: Infant/Toddler without Portfolio Review
The 30-hour Bridge Bundle for Maryland Child Care Providers is a specialized training program designed to help child care professionals in Maryland who already ...
CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool
The CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool is a self-paced online training for Maryland child care providers who already hold a 90-hour certification (including the 45-...
CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool without Portfolio Review
The 30-hour Bridge Bundle for Maryland Child Care Providers is a specialized training program designed to help child care professionals in Maryland who already ...
CDA Home Visitor Coaching and Mentoring Sessions
The CDA Home Visitor Coaching and Mentoring Sessions are designed as a supportive add-on to the CDA Home Visitor Training program. This series includes eight in...
CDA Subject Area 1
CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment This 10-hour course equips child care providers with essential knowledge to safeguard youn...
CDA Subject Area 2
CDA Subject Area 2: Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development This 10-hour course is designed to equip child care providers with the knowled...
CDA Subject Area 3
CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting children’s social and emotional development This 10-hour training course is designed to equip childcare providers with the kno...
CDA Subject Area 4
CDA Subject Area 4: Building productive relationships with families This 10-hour training course is designed to equip childcare providers with the essential sk...
CDA Subject Area 5
CDA Subject Area 5: Managing an effective program operation This 10-hour training course is designed to equip child care providers with the essential knowledge...
CDA Subject Area 6
CDA Subject Area 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism This 10-hour training course is designed to equip child care professionals with the knowledge a...
CDA Subject Area 7
CDA Subject Area 7: Observing and recording children’s behavior. This 10-hour training course is designed to equip child care providers with the essential s...
CDA Subject Area 8
CDA Subject Area 8: Understanding the principles of child development and learning This 10-hour training course is designed to equip child care providers with a...
Beyond the Classroom: Connecting Families to Essential Services
Child care providers play a vital role in connecting families to the resources they need to thrive. This course gives you the tools to identify, select, and pro...
Coaching for Success: Inclusive Strategies to Support Children with Autism
This training equips early childhood educators with practical, classroom-focused strategies to support the functional, social, and academic development of child...
From Play to Planning: Building Culturally Competent, Child-Centered Curriculum
High-quality early childhood education requires more than just a set of activities—it demands thoughtful integration of developmental standards, evidence-base...
Understanding Montessori's Approach to Child Development
This comprehensive training delves into Maria Montessori's revolutionary approach to child development, providing participants with a thorough understanding of ...
Wellness in Action: Teaching Healthy Habits to Children
Food, movement, and cultural connections can be powerful tools for teaching children how to live healthy, active lives. In this course, you’ll discover how to...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 1 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 1: Promoting health and safety in the home environment. Examples include safety, first aid, healt...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 1 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 1: Promoting health and safety in the home environment. Examples include safety, first aid, healt...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 1 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 1: Promoting health and safety in the home environment. Examples include safety, first aid, healt...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 2: Enhancing parents’ skills to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. Exa...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 2: Enhancing parents’ skills to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. Exa...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 2 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 2: Enhancing parents’ skills to advance children’s physical and intellectual development. Exa...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 3 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 3: Promoting parents’ use of positive ways to support children's social and emotional developme...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 3 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 3: Promoting parents’ use of positive ways to support children's social and emotional developme...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 3 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 3: Promoting parents’ use of positive ways to support children's social and emotional developme...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 4 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 4: Understanding family systems and development. Examples include family service and support, goa...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 4 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 4: Understanding family systems and development. Examples include family service and support, goa...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 4 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 4: Understanding family systems and development. Examples include family service and support, goa...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 5 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 5: Managing an effective program. Examples include home visitation, time management, documenting ...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 5 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 5: Managing an effective program. Examples include home visitation, time management, documenting ...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 5 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 5: Managing an effective program. Examples include developing action plans, effective communicati...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 6 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism. Examples include advocacy, the rights of children...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 6 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism. Examples include advocacy, the rights of children...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 6 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 6: Maintaining a commitment to professionalism. Examples include advocacy, the rights of children...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 7 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 7: Working across the child welfare continuum, including cultural competence in all aspects of ch...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 7 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 7: Working across the child welfare continuum. Examples include cultural competence in all aspect...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 7 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 7: Working across the child welfare continuum. Examples include cultural competence in all aspect...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 8 Part 1 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 8: Understanding principles of child development and learning. Examples include typical developme...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 8 Part 2 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 8: Understanding principles of child development and learning. Examples include typical developme...
CDA Home Visitor Subject Area 8 Part 3 Birth to 5
In this online course, learners will review CDA® Subject Area 8: Understanding principles of child development and learning. Examples include typical developme...
How Preschoolers Develop
Healthly development during the preschool years sets the foundation for future success. It is important that you as the provider be able to recognize the signs ...
How To Keep A Healthy Class for Infants/Toddlers
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Creating a safe classroom environmen...
A Thoughtful Approach to Children's Mental Health
Children’s emotional well-being is equally important to their physical health. Good mental health from a young age acts as the foundation for healthy social s...
Baby Steps to Milestones
Developmental milestones can be described as behaviors or skills that demonstrate a child's growth in a number of areas. Each milestone has been established acc...
Baby Steps to Milestones ONLINE
How can we as teachers and providers create lesson plans and curriculum that actively support children's development? When we know what milestones children typi...
CDA: A Closer Look at Assessments
Assessments in the childcare field can be an intimidating task for many #teachers. In response, we have created this course as part of the #CDA Observing and re...
CDA: Approaches to Learning
Early childhood research has demonstrated the importance of knowing child development and how individual children learn and grow at their own pace. We have crea...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Classroom Setup
Veteran teachers know the secret of an effective classroom setup and its influences on child behavior and expectations. Well, this does not have to be a secret ...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Health and Safety
Recent world events have taught us more now than ever the importance of maintaining a healthy and safe learning environment. We have created this course as part...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Importance of Consistent Care
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...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Lesson Planning Made Easy
Lesson plans are arguably one of the most identifiable components of a successful classroom. However, not all infant and toddler classrooms implement this key p...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Smart Nutrition & Feeding
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Nutrition plays a vital role in the dev...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Stages of Development
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...
CDA: Special Needs: Understanding the Whole Child
Developmentally Appropriate Practice talks about teaching the whole child. Part of this teaching is also helping those who may have specialized needs or who may...
CDA: Stand With Respect and Professionalism
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 4: Building Productive Relationships with Families Professionalism and respect go hand-in-...
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...
Designing Your School-Age Classroom ONLINE
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Well-designed and implemented environme...
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...
Getting on the Right Path to Teaching
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism High-quality #teachers, much like children,...
How To Keep A Healthy Class: Six Tips for Germ Control
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Keeping children happy and healthy is d...
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...
How to Manage Chronic Illness with Infants/Toddlers
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...
Injury Prevention: Their Safety Is In Your Hands
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Many states require all educators to ta...
Introduction to Coaching & Mentoring
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Coaches and mentors are more than teachers: ...
Intro to Montessori: Philosophy, Principles, and Practices
This introductory training provides a comprehensive overview of Montessori education, designed to familiarize participants with the foundational principles and ...
Module III – Marketing Your Program for Center-Based Child Care Providers
*Module 3 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center series is to strengthen child care provide...
Module III - Marketing Your Program for Family Child Care
*Module 3 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care series is to streng...
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,...
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,...
Resources: Building Blocks to Excellence
Unlock the potential of parental involvement and delve into effective communication strategies and trust-building techniques to foster strong connections betwee...
Safeguarding Young Lives: A Comprehensive Guide to Child Care Safety
This intermediate level course is designed to equip child care providers with the essential knowledge and skills to ensure a safe and healthy environment for ch...
Safe Supervision in Child Care: Birth to School Age
This professional development course has been approved by the American Montessori Society (AMS) for continuing professional development hours. To obtain an off...
Shifting Gears to Respect
This 3-hour online child care course is designed to empower professionals in fostering positive behavior and effective communication. Discover the pivotal role ...
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...
Special Needs: From Referral to Inclusion
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Educators working with children ages 3-5 pla...
Tailoring Instruction to Children's Needs
Each child comes into the classroom with a unique set of individual needs. Child care professionals must be able to plan instruction while addressing these need...
Theories on How I Grow
This course is designed to help child care providers gain a foundational understanding of key child development theories and the experts behind them. Participa...
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...
Ways to Serve: Leadership
In today's world, fostering leadership skills in children is more important than ever. This course equips child care providers with the knowledge and tools to c...
A Guide to Effective Communication
Every child care professional is aware of the importance of communication in building and maintaining productive relationships with staff, families, and the com...
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...
CDA: Communication: Keep It Simple
The field of #early-childhood-education is no different in needing to maintain certain forms and documents as our K-12 colleagues need to do. All #educators hav...
CDA: Creating the Outdoor Classroom
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The natural environment can ...
CDA: Curriculum Alignment & Materials
Choosing equipment and materials for your child care environment can be overwhelming if you are unsure of the specific needs of the children in your care. Creat...
CDA: Essential Tools for Record Keeping
Recording and reporting important information on children's development is an essential skill for child care providers. Educators need to know how to record obs...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requisites
Keeping our infants and toddlers safe is one of our top priorities. Knowing the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect is especially important when working wit...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Benefits to Observing
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Assessing infants and toddlers may seem like...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Brain Development and Gene Expression
Knowing how the brain works and how it is influenced can greatly help childcare providers know how to teach and promote positive growth and development with the...
CDA Infants/Toddlers: Individualized Learning and Inclusion
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 7: Observing and Recording Children's Behavior Many educators have heard the term "individu...
CDA Infant/Toddler: Parent Relationships
Having to send your child off to childcare as an infant or toddler is very hard for many parents. As early childhood educators, we need to be there for the pare...
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...
From Tantrums to Triumphs: Equipping Preschoolers with Self-Regulation Skills
Imagine a classroom where frustrations melt away with calming breaths and meltdowns morph into problem-solving moments. This is the magic of teaching self-regul...
Intro to Cerebral Palsy
Ever wonder how to best support children with physical limitations in your care? This course equips child care providers with knowledge of cerebral palsy, inclu...
Lesson Planning to Meet School Age Needs
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development The need for afterschool prog...
Marketing Your Family Child Care
As a Family Child Care provider, you wear many hats, and one of those hats needs to be that of marketing. Successful marketing does not have to be expensive nor...
Medication Administration and the Prevention of and Response to Food and Other Allergies in the Child Care Environment
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* Ensuring the safe administration of medication and managing food allergies are essen...
Medication Administration and the Prevention of and Response to Food and Other Allergies in the Child Care Environment
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* Ensuring the safe administration of medication and managing food allergies are essen...
Responding to Emergencies
The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance includes training in: emergency prepared...
Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 5: Managing an Effective Program Emergencies of any kind can arise in a childcare program a...
The Montessori Classroom: Theory to Practice
This is a two hour version of our training “Montessori Made Simple: For Today's Teachers”. This course delves into the core principles of Montessori educati...
Using Toys to Support Learning
Materials and equipment in the classroom are tools to assist in skill development. When these items are thoughtfully purchased and placed in meaningful ways, th...
CDA Introduction
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...
Easy Steps to Resume and Interview Success
*This training is only approved in the state of Florida.* Easy Steps to Resume and Interview Success helps you confidently navigate today’s job search by stre...
Prevention of and Response to Allergic Reactions
The Child Care and Development Fund health and safety requirements for providers receiving federal financial assistance include training in: the prevention of a...
CDA FAQs: Before You Apply. All Ages. CDA.
CDA FAQs: Renewing Your CDA. All Ages. CDA
CDA Portfolio Binder Cover Sheet and Tabs Template (Daisy). All Ages. CDA.
CDA Home Visitor Bibliography Template
Writing Your CDA Home Visitor Professional Philosophy Statement
Creating the CDA Portfolio Handbook. Infant/Toddler. CDA.
Creating the CDA Portfolio Handbook. Family Child Care. CDA.
