WHAT CLASSES DO I NEED FOR THE INFANT/TODDLER CDA CREDENTIAL?
The Infant/Toddler CDA Credential requires at least 120 hours of formal early childhood education training, with at least 10 hours in each of the 8 subject areas. Here are the classes included in the preselected 120 hour Infant/Toddler CDA package:
Basic Behavior Management II: Difficult Behaviors
Basic Behavior Management III: Learning Styles
Basic Child Development: Infant I - Physical
Basic Child Development: Infant II - Emotional
Basic Child Development: The Brain
Basic Child Development: Toddler I - Physical
Basic Child Development: Toddler II - Emotional
Basic Curriculum I: Basic Needs
Basic Kitchen Sanitation: Food Safety
Basic Observation & Assessment
Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Care
Child Care Basics for Support Staff
Creative Learning Environments
Cultural Diversity Introduction
Egocentric: Self-worth, Individuality
Feeding Children: Infants/Toddlers
Feelings: Self-Awareness, Control
Introducing Children to Child Care
Learn to Teach, Teach to Learn
Linking Assessments to Lesson Planning
Literacy: Developing and Encouraging
Observation, Assessment and Respect
Promoting Children's Communication
Safe Sleep - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Stimulating Language Through Read-Alouds
Strategies for Working with Special Needs
The Director 1: Roles & Responsibilities
The Guide to ADA and Special Needs