Childcare Training

Science and young children are a great fit! How many times does a young child ask, “Why?” This natural curiosity is the precursor to all different types of inquiry and exploration. Everything is new and fascinating for young children. Building on that is such fun, for you and the children! This course may be included in the training hours needed for the CDA credential.

After completing this 4-hour course, the learner will be able to describe how science supports development in the area of cognition, define and give activity examples for the categories of science and describe how technology can be used in a developmentally appropriate way in prekindergarten.

Every family plays a critical role in a child’s development and influences the work of an early childhood educator. Families, as a child’s first teacher, are in a position to promote healthy development and provide a foundation for how children see the world. In Defining the Importance of Families, you will take an in-depth look at the meaning of family to a child and how collaboration strengthens your work as an educator.

In this 4-hour course, we will describe the various types of family structures, discuss strategies to use for effective communication with families, and look at ways to create opportunities for collaboration.

This online course offers an overview of self-help skill development in preschool and school-age children, and ways you can foster autonomy among children with and without disabilities. We will also discuss ideas for modifying self-care routines to meet the needs of children with disabilities.

Cooperation between families and child care providers is a vital step toward giving infants and toddlers the best possible start in life. This course offers child care providers a variety of strategies for encouraging families to become involved in their child’s care, with an emphasis on ongoing, respectful communication.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct serves as an excellent guide for interacting with children, families, colleagues and the community. This course provides an overview of the code, as well as practical tips to help you learn more about day-to-day use of the code.

Emphasizing an environment where children construct their knowledge, this course explores the importance of environments, setting up environments, and selecting appropriate materials. Ways to integrate the indoor and outdoor learning environments to infuse the natural world into the learning experience are discussed.

Explore builders and barriers to social emotional development. Review the stages of social emotional development, the types and role of play, strategies for development of pro-social behavior and learn how to integrate songs and music experiences that enhance social emotional development.

This free, downloadable publication serves as a guide to making web content accessible to align with ADA compliance standards.

Teachers partnering with families empower children to learn and grow. This course explores ways to communicate information to families, how families can become involved, barriers to family involvement, the impact of stress on families, and how to identify and share community resources that support families and children.