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 ...
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
The CDA Family Child Care Credential is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children birth to age 5 in a family child ...
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
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...
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
The CDA Preschool Credential is a 120-hour, self-paced online training designed for educators working with children ages 3–5 in a center-based preschool s...
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...
18-Hour Train the Trainer
The 18-Hour Train the Trainer course, approved by MSDE, prepares child care professionals to effectively train and mentor adult learners. This training is essen...
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...
Growing the Whole Child: Health, Emotions & Early Learning
This comprehensive course helps child care providers understand how emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development are deeply interconnected in early ch...
The ABCs of Behavior: Turning Challenges into Learning Opportunities
Challenging behaviors can be confusing and frustrating, but understanding the why behind a child’s actions helps providers respond effectively. This training ...
The Science of Growing Up: Typical and Atypical Development
Child care providers play a vital role in supporting children’s healthy growth, making it essential to understand both typical and atypical development. This ...
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...
The Montessori Assistant's Toolkit
Child care providers need this course to effectively support lead teachers and foster a harmonious classroom environment. The course delves into the specific ro...
Implementing the Montessori Curriculum
This course provides educators with essential knowledge of the Montessori curriculum, emphasizing the importance of the five key learning areas in a Montessori ...
The Super Hero in Us All
Become the hero every child deserves! Keeping children safe is one of child care professionals’ paramount responsibilities in a child care program. We created...
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...
Behind the Scenes: Baby Routines
Creating an environment that is predictable and consistent helps children feel safe and secure. Infants and toddlers rely on the adults in their lives to create...
Behind the Scenes: Baby Routines ONLINE
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...
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-...
Chef's in the Classroom
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...
Children at the Wheel ONLINE
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Young children learn by prim...
Cultures in the Classroom
Cultural understanding and acceptance is a concept that is essential for all human beings across the world. When we begin teaching these concepts to our younges...
Expect the Unexpected: Infants and Toddlers
The health and #safety of young infants and #toddlers are paramount to any early childhood education professional who have any under their care. Recognizing pos...
Facilitating Learning in the Preschool Classroom
Educators use a variety of strategies to support child learning in the early childhood education classroom. Through a mixture of intentional planning and indivi...
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,...
Healthy Habits from the Start
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment We created this course to help introduc...
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...
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...
Montessori Cultural Activities: Exploring the World Through Play and Learning
Cultural activities in the Montessori early childhood classroom provide young learners with a rich foundation in geography, history, science, art, music, and so...
Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday
Lunch is running late, the children have finished the small group activity, what do you do now? Transition activities are helpful and needed tools that teachers...
Moving About the Classroom: Effective Transitions for Everyday
Lunch is running late, the children have finished the small group activity, what do you do now? Transition activities are helpful and needed tools that teachers...
Playful Spaces: Designing the Infant & Toddler Classroom
Designing a classroom space that is both functional and inviting can lend itself to being a challenging task. This three-hour training was created to help infan...
Teacher/Child Interactions in the School-Age Classroom
School-age growth and development are very different from that of preschoolers and therefore, interactions with school-age children must be different as well. T...
Teach the Montessori Way: A Practical Guide
Delve into the world of Montessori education! This intermediate level course explores the historical roots of the method, examining Maria Montessori's groundbre...
The Best Promotion is Play
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...
The Best Promotion is Play
Play is one of the most important activities for young children. Children learn through play, they are able to develop cognitive, language, physical, and social...
The Ethical Code of Child Care
This training focuses on equipping child care providers with a deep understanding of ethical conduct as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. Particip...
The Foundations of Coaching & Mentoring
Discover the essential concepts and practices that distinguish coaching from consulting in The Foundations of Coaching & Mentoring, a course designed specifical...
Understanding the Coach's Role
Understanding the distinct roles of coaches and mentors is essential for effective professional development in child care settings. This course explores the var...
Access for All: Inclusion and the ADA
**This course does NOT fulfill the required ADA training for Maryland child care professionals. To meet the Maryland COMAR regulations, please register for the...
Access for All: Inclusion and the ADA
**This course does NOT fulfill the required #ADA training for Maryland child care professionals. To meet the Maryland COMAR regulations, please register for the...
Beautiful Junk: Using Recycled Materials in the Classroom
This is a 2-hour training designed to help teachers understand how everyday items can be used by children to create an environment that supports their imaginati...
Beautiful Junk: Using Recycled Materials in the Classroom
Unleash creativity and go green! "Beautiful Junk" equips educators with the know-how to transform everyday recyclables into engaging learning tools. Explore the...
Building and Physical Premises Safety Including the Storage and Handling of Bio-Contaminants and Hazardous Materials
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* Safe environments include both the inside and the outside of the classroom: we are r...
Building and Physical Premises Safety Including the Storage and Handling of Bio-Contaminants and Hazardous Materials
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* Safe environments include both the inside and the outside of the classroom: we are r...
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...
Children at the Wheel: Emergent Curriculum
Explore the ways how children can be the driving force of their own curriculum. Quality curriculum addresses children’s needs and crucial milestones while nur...
Classroom Arrangement: The Second Teacher
Did you know that your classroom arrangement reveals hidden messages about their learning environment and behavioral expectations? It has been said that the cla...
Classroom Arrangement: The Second Teacher
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...
Collaboration for the Win
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 4: Building Productive Relationships with Families We as #early-childhood-educators work wi...
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...
Creating the Natural Outdoor Classroom
Even from an early age, children love to be around and connect with nature! As our world gets smaller, it is especially important to encourage this love of the ...
Engaging Parents in the Montessori Toddler Classroom
This course empowers Montessori educators to create a truly collaborative learning environment for toddlers. Participants delve into the Montessori philosophy...
Inclusive Montessori: Supporting Diverse Learners in the Classroom
In today's classrooms, educators need to be prepared to support a diverse range of learners. This course equips early childhood educators with the skills to ada...
It's All About the Timing
Time is essential: this is one truth that anyone from any profession knows. It is one critical skill that all educators, administrators, and providers must poss...
Leveling the Playing Field: ERSEA for Head Start
Explore the core requirements of ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment, and Attendance) while fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive app...
Mastering Observation Techniques in the Montessori Classroom
In this course, child care providers will learn the critical role that observation plays in understanding and supporting children's development in a Montessori ...
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...
Montessori Unveiled: Demystifying the Method for Parents
Many parents are curious about Montessori education, but may not fully understand its approach. This course equips educators with the knowledge and communicatio...
Raising Peaceful Learners: The Montessori Advantage
This professional development course has been approved by the American Montessori Society (AMS) for continuing professional development hours. To obtain an off...
Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
*This course is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* Understanding the safest way to care for infants is an essential part of care...
Reducing the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
When providers know the risks of unsafe sleep, as well as other factors that increase or decrease the likelihood of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, they are bette...
Setting the Stage: Story Time
Want to learn how to captivate your young audience the instant you read the title? Do you want to fully engage your children with every turn of the page? Early ...
Spicing Up the Classroom: Learning Centers
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Child care professionals are ...
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...
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...
The Balancing Act for Administrators: Managing Responsibilities
Administrators in childcare are responsible for a lot! Understanding and managing these responsibilities is essential to effective management and program planni...
The First Year: Feeding Infants
The first year of an infant's life is filled with rapid growth and development. In order to support this development, parents and caregivers must provide adequa...
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...
The Prepared Environment: Montessori Class Design
Child care providers will find this course essential for creating effective and engaging learning spaces. By understanding the functions and features of the Pre...
The Right Kind of Influence for Young Children
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 ...
The Subtle Teacher: Nonverbal Communication in the Classroom
Effective communication extends beyond words. This course empowers child care providers to unlock the power of nonverbal cues. Learn to recognize and respond to...
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...
Transportation and Field Trip Safety in the Early Childhood Environment
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.*It is important that childcare professionals are aware of how to keep children safe i...
Transportation and Field Trip Safety in the Early Childhood Environment
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* It is important that childcare professionals are aware of how to keep children safe ...
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.
