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...
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...
Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care
This training focuses on the four defining features of supportive social learning in early childhood classrooms, emphasizing community building, prioritizing re...
Supporting Social Learning: Creating Classrooms that Care
This training focuses on the four defining features of supportive social learning in early childhood classrooms, emphasizing community building, prioritizing re...
Teachers, Assemble! Building Up Staff in Child Care
Every high-quality child care program has a central element: the teachers and staff who teach children. Administrators, owners, and providers have a responsibil...
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...
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...
Autism Awareness in Child Care
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...
Balancing Active Play in Child Care
Understanding how to create a balanced schedule of active, creative, and sedentary time is essential for fostering healthy development in children. This course ...
Balancing Physically Active Play in Child Care
Understanding how to create a balanced schedule of active, creative, and sedentary time is essential for fostering healthy development in children. This course ...
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...
Business Planning: Family Child Care
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...
CPR & AED Adult, Child, Infant - Blended
This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. During this...
DAP for Family Child Care
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the #CDA: Subject Area #2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Learning to navigate throug...
DAP for Family Child Care
Learning to navigate through the vast number of early childhood curriculums can be a challenge, especially for family child care providers who frequently teach ...
Diverse Perspectives in Child Care
In today’s diverse early childhood environments, child care providers must be prepared to engage with families and colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds...
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...
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...
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
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...
Texas Director Credential
This course prepares early childhood professionals for a career in child care administration. Learn the skills to be an effective administrator in the child car...
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 ...
Child Care Administration
When you are a director of a child care program, you need to understand a variety of business and management practices as well as components of professionalism....
24-Hour Family Child Care Pre-Service Training
This certification course satisfies the 24-Hour Family Child Care Pre-Service training required by MSDE. Family child care providers will gain a broad overview ...
24 Hour Family Child Care Pre-Service Training ONLINE
**This course is approved in only Maryland** This certification course satisfies the 24 Hour Family Childcare Pre-Service training. Gain a broad overview of maj...
18-Hour Family Child Care Renewal Training
Family child care providers in Maryland must complete 18 hours of training every year to maintain their program license. This online course fulfills that requir...
Texas Director Credential Renewal
Designed for Administrators and Primary Caregivers of a licensed child-care home who hold a current Child-Care Center Director's Certificate issued by the Texa...
Health & Safety Requirements for Childcare Providers
As part of the federal Child Care and Development Block Grant Fund stipulations, states must certify that there are health-and- #safety standards in place and t...
Connections That Count: Building Relationships in Child Care
Strong relationships are the foundation of children’s healthy development and positive behavior, making it essential for child care providers to understand ho...
Creating Safe & Healthy Child Care Environments
Keeping children healthy and safe is the foundation of quality early childhood care. This course equips child care providers with the knowledge to identify and ...
Engaging Families for Child Success
Building strong relationships with families is essential for understanding and supporting every child’s unique strengths, needs, and development. This course ...
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...
Healthy Starts: Safety, Nutrition, and Wellness in Child Care
Child care providers play a vital role in maintaining environments that support children's health, safety, and well-being. This course explores key practices su...
Legal & Ethical Essentials in Child Care
Today’s providers need more than good intentions—they need clear standards and a reliable process for acting on them. This course translates regulations, pr...
Planning for Every Child: Responsive Strategies in Action
To create truly inclusive early learning environments, child care providers must plan with each child’s unique needs, language, and background in mind. This c...
Roots & Resilience: Understanding What Shapes a Child
Understanding how cultural, familial, biological, and environmental influences shape a child’s development is essential for creating inclusive, supportive, an...
Safe and Sound: Creating Healthy Environments for Every Child
Ensuring a safe and healthy environment is essential for every child’s growth, especially for those with chronic health needs. This training equips child care...
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 ...
CPR & AED Adult, Child, Infant - In Person
This comprehensive course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to cardiac and respiratory emergencies. During this...
Illness, Medication, and Allergies in Child Care
When we have young children under our care, one of our primary responsibilities is to ensure their health and well-being. This includes being able to administer...
Pediatric Blended First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant
Be the Everyday Hero: First Aid & CPR Blended Certification for Caregivers ChildCareEd is committed to ensuring the #safety and well-being of infants and adult...
Pediatric In-Person First Aid & CPR/AED Adult, Child, Infant
Be the Everyday Hero: First Aid & CPR Certification for Caregivers ChildCareEd is committed to ensuring the #safety and well-being of infants and adults throug...
ACEs and Resilience in Child Care
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) play a major impact on children’s development and can wreak havoc on their health. As childcare professionals, we have a ...
Balance Act: Teacher & Child ONLINE
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 2: Advancing Children's Physical and Intellectual Development Student-centered and project-...
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...
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: 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...
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...
Child Care Orientation
"Child Care Orientation" is a comprehensive online course designed to provide aspiring childcare professionals with a solid foundation for their career journey....
Classroom Setup for Child Care
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment Also known as the "Second Teacher," #cl...
Coordinating with Community in Child Care
This course equips early childhood professionals with the tools to build strong, respectful partnerships with families, colleagues, and community organizations....
Letter & Number Planning in Child Care
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 ...
Module I - Budgets, Projections, and Planning for Center-Based Child Care Providers
*Module 1 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center series is to strengthen child care provide...
Module I - Budgets, Projections, and Planning for Family Child Care
*Module 1 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care series is to strengt...
Module II - Financial Reports and Internal Controls for Center-Based Child Care Providers
*Module 2 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center series is to strengthen child care provid...
Module II - Financial Reports and Internal Controls for Family Child Care
*Module 2 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Family Child Care series is to streng...
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...
Module IV – Recruiting and Retaining Staff for Center-Based Child Care Providers
*Module 4 of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center The purpose of the Strengthening Business Practices: Center series is to strengthen child care provide...
Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Child Care
A comprehensive 3-hour online course addressing common conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Gain insights into...
Pillars of Health and Safety in Child Care
Child care providers play a vital role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the children in their care. This course equips providers with essential...
Professional Integrity in Child Care
This course satisfies the following area(s) of the CDA: Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism Ethical behavior and professional integrity ...
Family Child Care: Building, Premises, and Outdoor Safety
This two-hour training for family child care providers focuses on Active Supervision practices that prevent injuries and reduce risk by keeping children safe ac...
Family Child Care Health Essentials
This course is only approved in Minnesota. Protecting children from health hazards is the foundation of a successful family child care program and a key require...
Financial Assistance for Child Care
The reality is that running a child care center requires a lot of time, attention, and finances. Directors, administrators, and providers must demonstrate under...
Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
Take your knowledge of how children develop to the next level as you navigate development in the middle childhood years. Early childcare education professionals...
Identifying ADHD in Child Care
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...
IEPs and IFSPs in Family Child Care
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...
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...
Mentoring Professional Etiquette in Child Care
Building strong relationships with your colleagues is key to a thriving child care environment. This course explores the power of mentorship and professional et...
Nurture Me: Child Development for Young Children
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...
Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers
Understanding proper nutrition is vital for promoting healthy growth and development in children. This course equips child care providers with the knowledge to ...
Observing & Assessing in Child Care
Understanding children's development is crucial for effective child care. This course teaches child care providers how to observe and document children's growth...
Open Ears: Listening in Child Care
Effective communication is essential in child care, where providers interact with children, families, and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds. Open Ear...
Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.*Childcare providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. Unde...
Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
*This is a Nevada specific course. This course is only approved in Nevada.* Childcare providers are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse and neglect. Und...
Requirements of Trainers
*This is a Maryland specific training.* There are essential requirements that all approved trainers must have to be effective. Understanding these requirements ...
Safe Haven: Health & Safety in Family Child Care
Ensuring the children in your program stay healthy and safe should be your top priority. Family child care providers know how to create and maintain their home ...
Supporting Breastfeeding Practices In Child Care
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...
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...
Trauma-Sensitive Care: Supporting Young Children with Empathy
Understanding trauma is essential for creating safe, supportive environments for young children. This course equips child care providers with the knowledge to d...
Maryland Child Care Center – Staff Requirements
Maryland Director Requirements
Maryland Staff Requirements
Maryland Child Care Credential Levels
Observation, Documentation, and Reflection
