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Food Safety Practices (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
Safeguarding young minds and bodies is paramount in child care, and food safety plays a crucial role. This course empowers both center and home-based practitioners with vital knowledge and skills to combat foodborne illness (FBI), prevent choking hazards, and minimize other food-related injuries. Discover comprehensive guidelines for implementing effective food safety practices, ensuring you cultivate a healthy and secure environment for every child entrusted to your care. |
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Foundation for School Success (CDA 6) |
2.00 |
Beyond simply academic skills, "school readiness" encompasses the holistic development of young children, encompassing social, emotional, physical, and cognitive domains. This course empowers early childhood professionals to support this development from infancy through preschool, laying a strong foundation for future success in kindergarten and beyond. |
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Fundamental Tools to Monitor Child Development (CDA 7) |
2.00 |
This course immerses early care and education professionals in the powerful trio of observation, documentation, and assessment. Discover how these tools allow you to closely monitor each child's progress, identify individual needs and interests, and tailor support accordingly. Dive deeper into using assessment activities to refine and elevate the quality of preschool care, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. |
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Growth and Development of Infants and Toddlers (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
A family child care early learning program that supports the growth and development of infants and toddlers needs nurturing caregivers, a healthy and safe environment, good relationships between family and caregiver, and appropriate activities to offer good quality care. This takes planning and knowledge of the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Find ways to enhance your family child care environment and build quality relationships with the infants and toddlers in your care.
This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1, Planning a Safe and Healthy Environment. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Growth and Development of Preschoolers in Family Child Care (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
A supportive and healthy environment is key to promoting the growth and development of preschoolers. In this course, you will identify appropriate health and safety practices, examine how to develop developmentally appropriate activities, and explore how equipment and materials can help stimulate learning.
This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
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Hands-On Math Learning Activities (CDA 2) |
2.00 |
Move beyond counting! This course unveils the exciting world of early math beyond simple number recognition. Witness engaging demonstrations of age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, igniting their natural curiosity and love for mathematical concepts. Immerse yourself in the power of hands-on learning, the cornerstone of building strong foundational math skills in young minds. |
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Identifying Essential Components of Child Care Supervision (CDA 1 & 5) |
2.00 |
This course delves into the heart of quality child care: effective supervision. Identify and analyze key components of best practices, fostering safe and enriching environments for children. Through critical reflection and comparison of current methods, discover invaluable opportunities to enhance your supervision strategies and empower a thriving learning environment. |
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Incorporating Physical Activity Into Every Day (CDA 2) |
2.00 |
This course empowers childcare providers to overcome common challenges and integrate joyful physical activity into their daily routines. Discover practical, budget-friendly solutions to overcome barriers related to space, equipment, and even your expertise. Learn from a leading physical education expert and unlock a treasure trove of engaging activities that get kids moving, laughing, and learning. |
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Individualized Care and Routines (CDA 4 & 5) |
2.00 |
Caregiving routines provide us with opportunities to build close, personal relationships with each of the children we care for. When carried out responsively and without haste, these routines also create learning opportunities. To support a child's need for consistency and predictability, the routines we carry out should reflect families' caregiving practices at home.This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject area 4: Strategies to establish productive relationships with families, as well as area 5: Strategies to Manage Effective Program Operation.
This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
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Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood (CDA 1) |
3.00 |
An infectious disease is an illness that is caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Many of these organisms live in or on our bodies, and are normally harmless. But under certain circumstances, they can cause disease. This course is also designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. |
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Management of Effective Preschool Child Care Environments (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
Unlocking preschool potential through nurturing environments: This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to create spaces that ignite young minds and support healthy development. Explore how to design engaging, child-centered environments and routines that adapt to individual needs, cultural influences, and developmental milestones. Learn to assess your current preschool environment and craft targeted strategies for improvement, fostering a dynamic learning space where every child thrives. |
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Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) (CDA 2) |
2.00 |
This course tackles the sobering reality that 25% of children lack enough moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in their daily lives. It explores the crucial role MVPA plays in fostering healthy habits, happiness, and overall well-being. Discover evidence-based strategies to ignite movement in children, empowering them to develop strength, maintain a healthy weight, and cultivate lifelong vitality. |
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Multi-Age Learning and Interaction (CDA 1 & 5) |
2.00 |
This course explores the dynamic world of mixed-age childcare groupings. Discover how these environments expand learning opportunities for children of all stages, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development. Delve into the benefits for both children and adults, including a deeper understanding of individual learners and intentional support facilitated through multi-age interactions. Navigate the advantages, challenges, and unique considerations of working with mixed-age groups, equipping yourself to create a thriving learning space for all. |
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Observation and Assessment of the Learning Environment (CDA 7) |
2.00 |
Research finds that the quality of a child’s early learning environment has a significant impact on his well-being and ability to learn. This course focuses on two significant aspects of environmental quality: the relationships and rich interactions that happen in the classroom, and the physical setting and learning materials. Special emphasis is placed on observation and assessment of the learning environment to make improvements and support positive outcomes for children. The course covers how professionals who work with young children can use observation and assessment as a way to support children’s development (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and approaches to learning), inform teaching practices, enhance interactions with children, and plan activities for young children. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum, and covers CDA subject area 7: Observation and Assessment. It can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Planning and Implementing Everyday Physical Activities (CDA 2) |
2.00 |
This course recognizes that physical activity is just as crucial to young children's development as healthy eating habits. Discover how to introduce movement with engaging, inclusive activities that benefit all, featuring clear instructions and smooth transitions. Explore the joy of outdoor play and activities that foster participation regardless of ability. |
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Planning for and Implementing Transitions (CDA 5) |
2.00 |
Most early childhood professionals say transitions are especially difficult times for young children. This course focuses on helping children as they move from one activity to another throughout the day. In this course, participants will: Analyze transition times during the day to determine where improvements need to be made; and Identify four tools to use to improve daily transition times with children. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 5: Strategies to Manage Effective Program Operation and may also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Positive Guidance Toward Problem-Solving (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
Early interactions in infancy and toddlerhood often involve exploring boundaries through behaviors like grabbing toys, pulling hair, or biting. This course delves into the reasons behind these behaviors and equips professionals with positive guidance strategies to help children learn conflict resolution without resorting to harm. Through self-assessment tools, you can evaluate your current practices and identify areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing the quality of care for infants and toddlers in your setting. |
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Prompting Executive Function Skills (CDA 2) |
2.00 |
Executive function, a powerhouse of cognitive skills like planning, decision-making, and self-control, plays a critical role in learning and future academic success. Research highlights the vital role of early childhood teachers in nurturing these skills. The key? Intentional, complex play. Think dramatic play, collaborative games, and open-ended activities – these become the stage for practicing and mastering these essential skills, setting children on a path to lifelong learning success. |
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Reduce the Spread of Germs in Child Care Programs (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
Colds, stomach viruses, and ear infections top the list of common illnesses for young children. Young children in child care centers and homes tend to get these common illnesses more frequently than young children who are not in group care. In many child care settings, illness moves quickly from one child to another. This course examines how to reduce the spread of germs in child care programs and establish ways to keep young children and the adults who care for them healthy. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
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Respecting the Child's Perspective (CDA 3 & 4) |
2.00 |
Children and adults see the world very differently, and understanding child development helps you gain valuable insight through a child’s eyes. In this course, you will look at common situations and the ways children and adults may see them, taking into consideration what is developmentally appropriate for the children involved to find solutions that work for the children in care.
This course is also designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development, Subject Area 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families.
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Safe Infant Sleep in Early Childhood (CDA 1 and 4) |
2.00 |
This course is focused on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ best practice recommendations for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and for promoting safe sleep in infant care settings as well as safe infant sleep policies, and how to communicate best practice for safe sleep with the families of infants in your care. This course is also designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning and Subject Area 4: Building Productive Relationships with Families. |
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Selecting and Implementing Curriculum to Support Learning (CDA 5 & 7) |
2.00 |
This course dives into the heart of early childhood program development, empowering you to select engaging activities, courses, and resources. Explore key factors to consider and unlock effective implementation strategies that nurture your children's learning and skill development. Watch their curiosity blossom as you create a dynamic curriculum tailored to their unique needs and interests. |
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Serving Nutritious Meals and Snacks Using CACFP Meal Patterns (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
This course covers recently revised CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) meal pattern changes. Participants will learn how to identify whole grain-rich products and low-sugar yogurts through label reading, practice planning infant meals and snacks utilizing the new meal pattern requirements and brainstorm nutritious substitutions for grain-based desserts as part of a CACFP reimbursable breakfast or snack. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
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SIDS and Safe Sleep (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
Based on national standards representing the best evidence, expertise, and experience on health and safety policies and practices, and, focused on the American Academy of Pediatrics’ best practice recommendations, this course provides information on reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) and for promoting safe sleep in infant care settings. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.
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Sleep is Essential to Good Health (CDA 1) |
2.00 |
This course delves into the science behind sleep, revealing its essential role alongside nutrition and physical activity. Explore recent research highlighting the impact of sleep on hormone regulation, obesity risk, brain development, cognitive function, and behavior. Discover age-specific sleep requirements and gain practical tips and recommendations to nurture healthy sleep habits in children, setting them on the path to well-being and success. |
