CDA training program in Preschool, Infant/Toddler or Family Child Care

CAREER DAYS

FOR  CDA PROGRAMS, STARTING SOON IN CHERRY HILL

Early Childhood Credential (CDA)

Setting: Infant /Toddler, Preschool& Family Childcare

Program Length: 120 Hours

CEU Value: 12 CEU’s

Program Start Date: Rolling Enrollment

Training location : Onsite at our Cherry Hill location

Textbook Information:  A textbook is required for age group setting.

Cost: Free for those who qualify ( otherwise flexible payment plan)

Program Description: This
program is offered as a hybrid program. The Early Childhood Credential
Program offered by American Nanny and Parenting Institute provides 120
hours and the program is broken into 8 Instructional Units. These units
focus on the Principles of Child Growth and Development, Safe, Healthy
Environments, Social and Emotional Development, Motor, Language, and
Cognitive Development, Principles of Assessment, Program Management,
Families, and Professionalism.

This credential is an intermediate program specifically for designed both new and exisitng childcare professionals already in the field that may be interested in pursuing their first or a
second credential in Preschool, Infant Toddler or Family Childcare. 
The course work consist of  early childhood theory and application of
that theory through content based coursework, reading assignments,
practical application exercises, essays and classroom observation.

Program Objectives:  Upon satisfactorily completing the ANPI Early Childhood Credential program, students should be able to:

• Define and apply the basic principles of child growth and development
• Identify important milestones of physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development during early childhood
• List the requirements for a safe, healthy environment for young children
• Demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for young children.
• Apply positive guidance techniques that support appropriate social and emotional development of young children
• Demonstrate the ability to implement effective assessment methods in the early childhood setting
• Identify
  elements of a developmentally appropriate curriculum and overall
  learning environment in the early childhood setting
• Apply the recommended strategies for building and maintaining positive relationships with families
• Formulate strategies to develop and maintain a successful program operation
• Identify the requirements for maintaining a commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct
• List the required components to document professional growth

Student Assessment:  Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Credential program are assessed using the following methods:

• Competency based multiple choice questions
• Student written essays
• Student activity and/or observations
• End of course quizzes in multiple choice format
• Early Childhood Portfolio Review
• Verification visit/Interview
• Exam at Pearson Vue testing location

Enrollment Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED and submit documentation as proof
• Must be able to speak, read, and write well enough in English to understand and complete the course material