Infant and Toddler CDA Training
Everything you need to prepare for the CDA
What makes this training different?
This is scenario based training, and you'll learn through real classroom situations as you choose how to respond and see the results of your responses.
Instead of just learning concepts, this will give you the perfect mix of practical exposure and in-depth scenario-based knowledge.
Live Coaching
We'll meet live online during each course so you can ask questions and get the support you need to be successful as you prepare for the CDA.
Each of the 8 modules feature 6 weekly classes with 5 scenario-based training weeks and one CDA Portfolio development week.
You will have access to 2 one-on-one personal coaching sessions with Mary WArdlaw for mentoring and CDA support. In addition to this, you'll also have access to a private FaceBook community to share and learn from other educators.
CDA Certification
Once you’ve gone through all of the training and all of the activities, you’ll be ready to successfully apply for your CDA.
In addition to the training you’ll benefit from support in creating your CDA portfolio, preparing for your exam and getting ready for your CDA verification visit.
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Course Curriculum
These modules are closely aligned with the 8 required CDA topic areas and will meet the 120 clock hour training requirement for your CDA.
Create a safe environment for infants and toddlers and apply safety, good nutrition and health practices.
Create learning environments & strategies to strengthen the sensory skills of infants and toddlers, developing their physical, cognitive and communication skills while fostering creativity.
You will learn strategies to guide support the social and emotional development of infants and toddlers, creating positive behavior patterns and confidence.
You will learn how to create a classroom that welcomes family engagement as well as strengthens caregiver and family relationships.
Learn how to plan and collaborate with your co-teachers to manage the daily, weekly and monthly tasks that help a class run smoothly.
You will learn strategies to further develop your professional growth and gain the skills of an early childhood educator.
You will learn to observe and record a child's behavior and to create learning goals and lesson plans for individual and group learning.
Going beyond theoretical concepts, you'll be taken through scenario based learning situations to learn application strategies.
Mary Wardlaw, CDA Trainer
Mary Wardlaw, founder of National CDA Training, is a Bachelor of Child Development, a Master of Business Administration, a certified CDA Professional Development Specialist and an approved Michigan Great Start to Quality Trainer.
She has been in the field of early childhood for over 25 years and owns The Children's Center, a child care center in Niles, MI (www.NilesKids.Com).
The Children's Center is a 4-star program and a certified Child Care Program of Excellence.