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Texas Director Credential Renewal

1.5 CEUs

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...

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Texas Director Credential

3.2 CEUs

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...

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CDA Bridge Bundle: Preschool

3 CEUs

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-...

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CDA Bridge Bundle: Infant/Toddler

3 CEUs

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...

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CDA Bridge Bundle: Family Child Care

3 CEUs

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...

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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 Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio Review

12 CEUs

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...

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Privacy Matters: Documentation and Observation in Early Learning

0.6 CEUs

Maintaining accurate records and safeguarding confidentiality are essential skills for child care providers, ensuring trust, professionalism, and compliance wit...

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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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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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CDA: Communication: Keep It Simple

0.2 CEUs

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...

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Stay Alert! Steps for Emergency Prep

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

CDA Preschool Credential

12 CEUs

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...

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CDA Family Child Care Credential

12 CEUs

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 ...

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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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Weekly Home–School Connection: Parent Communication & Learning Updates
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Weekly Home–School Connection: Parent Communication & Learning Updates

Keep Families Connected to Classroom Learning! Strengthen communication between home and school with this 4-page Weekly Home–School Connection Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers, childcare... Read more
Preschool, School Age · English, Family · 4 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Preschool Teacher Reflection & Planning Forms | Daily & Weekly
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Preschool Teacher Reflection & Planning Forms | Daily & Weekly

Preschool Teacher Reflection & Planning Forms | Daily & Weekly] Reflect on classroom experiences, celebrate children's progress, and plan more meaningful learning opportunities! This 7-page Pre... Read more
Preschool · Admin, Curriculum, English · 7 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Daily Preschool Teacher Planner: Lesson Planning & Observation Forms
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Daily Preschool Teacher Planner: Lesson Planning & Observation Forms

Stay organized and make everyday classroom planning easier with the Daily Preschool Teacher Planner, a 6-page printable collection of planning and observation forms designed for educators working w... Read more
Preschool, Three's · Admin, Curriculum, English · 6 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Child Voice Reflection and Display Guide: “Why I Love My Teacher”
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Child Voice Reflection and Display Guide: “Why I Love My Teacher”

This five-page guide helps educators respond thoughtfully after a child completes the “Why I Love My Teacher” activity. Use its checklists and prompts to invite the child to share—or keep—t... Read more
Preschool, Three's · English, Family, Language Arts · 5 pages
$1.99 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Parent–Teacher Communication Templates for Preschool (Ages 3–5)
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Parent–Teacher Communication Templates for Preschool (Ages 3–5)

Build Stronger Connections Between Home and School! Make everyday family communication easier with this 9-page Parent–Teacher Communication Toolkit, designed for preschool teachers and childca... Read more
Three's, Four's · Admin, English, Family · 9 pages
$2.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
How Do I Feel? Emotions Matching & Sorting Activity Pack
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How Do I Feel? Emotions Matching & Sorting Activity Pack

Help young learners recognize, name, and express their emotions with this engaging 10-page printable feelings activity pack! Through colorful emotion illustrations, matching games, and hands-on sor... Read more
Preschool, Mixed Ages · Behavior, Developmental Milestones, English · 10 pages
$1.75 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Apple Tree Life Cycle – Sequencing, Labeling & Maze Activity Pack
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Apple Tree Life Cycle – Sequencing, Labeling & Maze Activity Pack

Explore how an apple grows from a tiny seed into a fruit-bearing tree with this 9-page printable Apple Tree Life Cycle Activity Pack, designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary clas... Read more
Four's, Five's · Curriculum, English, Fine Motor, Math · 9 pages
$2.00 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Biting Incident Documentation Form
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Biting Incident Documentation Form

This one-page Biting Incident Documentation Form gives childcare staff a clear way to record the date, time, and location of an incident. It includes spaces for information about the child who bit ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · Admin, Behavior, English, Health · 1 page
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Think Like a Scientist: Observation & Experiment Recording Sheet
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Think Like a Scientist: Observation & Experiment Recording Sheet

This 3-page printable science worksheet helps students document experiments in an organized way. It includes an introduction and hypothesis section, spaces to record sensory observations, measureme... Read more
School Age, Mixed Ages · English, Science · 3 pages
$1.50 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Child Observation, Assessment & Development Planning Toolkit
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Child Observation, Assessment & Development Planning Toolkit

Preschool, Mixed Ages, Two's · Language Arts, Listening, Literacy, Reading · 43 pages

4 items · $6.49 $8.97 Save $2.48 (27.6%)

Parent Conference Notes
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Parent Conference Notes

Make parent conferences more organized and meaningful! This easy-to-use conference notes form helps childcare providers document a child’s strengths, growth areas, social-emotional development, l... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, Family · 4 pages
$1.49 Available for purchase
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
Child Absence Note
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Child Absence Note

Keep family communication clear and organized! This easy-to-use Child Absence Note helps childcare providers document absences while giving families a simple way to share the reason for an absence,... Read more
Mixed Ages · Admin, English, Family · 3 pages
Free
License: ChildCareEd Resource License  
CDA FAQs: Renewing Your CDA. All Ages. CDA
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CDA FAQs: Renewing Your CDA. All Ages. CDA

This document contains Frequently Asked Questions (#FAQs) on renewing your #CDA are important for all ages, as it allows individuals to stay current with the skills and knowledge needed to provide ... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · CDA, CDA · 3 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
CDA Portfolio Binder Cover Sheet and Tabs Template (Daisy). All Ages. CDA.
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CDA Portfolio Binder Cover Sheet and Tabs Template (Daisy). All Ages. CDA.

The CDA Portfolio Binder Cover Sheet and Tabs Template in a vintage daisy design is suitable for all ages working towards their Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. The colorful daisy d... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · CDA, CDA · 10 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Birth to Five CDA® Credential Frequently Asked Questions
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Birth to Five CDA® Credential Frequently Asked Questions

This resource document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the new Birth to Five CDA® Credential, launching on August 1, 2025. It outlines eligibility, application changes, verifi... Read more
CDA · 2 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
CDA Steps for the Birth to Five CDA® Credential
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CDA Steps for the Birth to Five CDA® Credential

This document is a structured roadmap for early childhood educators seeking the Child Development Associate (CDA®) Credential for Birth to Five settings. It provides a detailed, procedural outline... Read more
CDA · 2 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Sample Weekly Menu (Birth to Five)
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Sample Weekly Menu (Birth to Five)

This document provides a structured, age-appropriate meal plan for children from birth to age five, serving as a valuable tool for early childhood educators, caregivers, and CDA candidates. It brea... Read more
CDA · 4 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Tips for Completing Your Birth to Five CDA Credential with ChildCareEd
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Tips for Completing Your Birth to Five CDA Credential with ChildCareEd

This guide is a step-by-step resource designed to help early childhood educators successfully earn the Birth to Five CDA Credential. It provides a clear weekly study plan, breaking down the 120 hou... Read more
CDA · 2 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
How to Compile Your Professional Portfolio for the Birth to Five CDA Credential
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How to Compile Your Professional Portfolio for the Birth to Five CDA Credential

The How to Compile Your CDA Portfolio (Birth to Five) guide provides a detailed, step-by-step process for assembling a Child Development Associate (CDA) Professional Portfolio. It outlines how to o... Read more
CDA · 3 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Bibliography Template (Birth to Five)
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Bibliography Template (Birth to Five)

This Bibliography Template (Birth to Five) is a structured documentation tool created to help CDA candidates organize and present their professional references. With clearly labeled columns for boo... Read more
CDA · 1 page
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Accident/Injury Report Template (Birth to Five)
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Accident/Injury Report Template (Birth to Five)

The Accident/Injury Report Template is a professional, ready-to-use form that ensures all details of a child’s accident or injury are accurately documented. It includes fields for incident date, ... Read more
CDA · 2 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
Updated Checklist for Earning Your CDA Credential
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Updated Checklist for Earning Your CDA Credential

The updated checklist for earning your CDA credential clearly outlines each step from completing required coursework and supervised experience to assembling your professional portfolio and referenc... Read more
CDA · 3 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
CDA Renewal FAQ
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CDA Renewal FAQ

The CDA Renewal FAQ provides clear answers to common questions about renewing your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, including eligibility, required documentation, and renewal timelines... Read more
Infant/Toddler, Preschool · CDA · 5 pages
Free
License: Creative Commons BY  
CDA E-Portfolio FAQs
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CDA E-Portfolio FAQs

CDA E-Portfolio FAQs explain the purpose of the electronic portfolio, what documentation is required, and how the submission and review process works. They typically address account setup, required... Read more
CDA · 20 pages
Free
License: Public Domain (CC0)  
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Arizona 180 Hour Training Bundle: Advanced Practitioner Development

Career Program

Have you already completed your foundational training in child care? Are you ready to take the next step toward leadership or higher levels in Arizona’...

$999.00
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Arizona 60-Hour Preservice Training for Child Care Group Home Providers

Career Program

Are you opening a licensed child care group home in Arizona? Do you need training to meet the DHS licensing requirements? Do you want a cost-effective altern...

$390.00
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Arizona 90 Hour Training Bundle: Foundations in Early Childhood Education

Career Program

Do you have a high school diploma and want to start your career in early childhood education? Do you need 90 hours of professional development to meet Arizon...

$675.00
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Florida 10-Hour Annual In-Service Training Bundle Version 1

Career Program

 Do you have at least one year of experience working in a licensed child care program? Are you ready to meet your Florida Department of Children and Fam...

$68.00
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Illinois ECE Credential: OA1–OA3 | Gateways-Approved Documentation Courses

Career Program

Meet the Observation & Assessment (OA) competency requirements for your Illinois ECE Credential with this Gateways-approved 3-course bundle. Designed for...

$90.00
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Maryland Assistant Child Care Teacher – School-Age Program Career Pathway

Career Program

How Do I Become an Assistant Teacher in a Maryland School-Age Child Care Program? Do you enjoy working with school-aged children, want to be part of a team t...

$300.00
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Maryland Family Child Care Provider Career Program

Career Program

How to Become a Licensed Family Child Care Provider in Maryland? Do you have a passion for nurturing young children, a home you'd love to transform into a li...

$500.00
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Maryland Preschool Teacher Career Program

Career Program

How Do I Become a Certified Preschool Teacher in Maryland? Do you love inspiring young minds, guiding early learning, and helping children thrive in their fo...

$800.00
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Maryland School-Age Teacher Career Program

Career Program

How Do I Become a Certified School-Age Child Care Teacher in Maryland? Do you enjoy mentoring children, creating fun and educational activities, and want to ...

$800.00
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Michigan Infant/Toddler Lead Caregiver Career Program

Career Program

How to Become an Infant/Toddler Lead Caregiver in a Michigan Child Care Center? Do you have a nurturing heart, hands-on experience with babies and toddlers, ...

$800.00
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Michigan Preschool Lead Caregiver Career Program

Career Program

How to Become a Preschool Lead Caregiver in a Michigan Child Care Center? Do you have experience working with preschool-aged children, love planning creative...

$800.00
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Pennsylvania Compliance Champion: 12-Hour Annual Training for Child Care Administrators

Career Program

Need your 12 training hours focused on licensing, documentation, and safety oversight? This bundle helps child care administrators stay ahead of compliance i...

$90.00
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Wisconsin Director Annual Training Bundle

Career Program

Do you oversee a licensed child care center in Wisconsin and need to fulfill your 25-hour director training requirement? Then you're ready to take the next s...

$200.00
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Wisconsin Family Child Care Provider Annual Training Bundle

Career Program

Do you operate a family child care program and need to meet your 15-hour annual training requirement? If you’re managing a licensed family child care c...

$115.00
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