Preschool CDA

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Courses for Early Childhood Educators

The first step toward earning a Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is to complete at least 120 clock hours of training across the CDA Subject Areas identified by the Council for Professional Recognition.

This page includes 55 individual courses specially selected to prepare learners to apply for the Preschool CDA credential and create high-quality learning experiences for young children. Learn more about the CDA credentialing process, creating your CDA portfolio, purposeful observation, advocacy, creativity, supporting literacy skills, and more.

Preschool CDA Courses Bundle

The bundle contains all 55 courses selected to meet the 120-hour training requirement for prospective Preschool CDA Candidates, including the 10+ hours you need in each of the CDA Subject Areas defined by the Council for Professional Recognition.

Save almost $300 by purchasing the bundle versus buying courses individually!

Individual Courses

Purchase individual courses as needed. Choose from any of the 55 individual courses listed below that have been selected to meet the 120-hour training requirement for prospective Preschool CDA Candidates.

CDA Credentialing Process

Family Engagement

Ethics, Values, and Vision

Purposeful Observation

Creating Your CDA Portfolio

Teaching Children Health and Safety Habits

Defining the Importance of Families

Integrating Learning Across the Curriculum

Child Development Theories

Teaching With Intentionality

Reflecting on My Social Emotional Practice

Partnering with Families

An Introduction to Inclusive Child Care for Preschool and School-Age Children

Activity-Based Support in Inclusive Preschool and School-Age Child Care

Outdoor Play & Learning: A Texas Healthy Building Blocks Training

Autism Spectrum Disorders—Child Care Strategies for Managing Behavior and Classroom

Strategies for Promoting Social-Emotional Learning and Growth in Preschoolers

Strategies for Helping Preschool and School-Age Children Develop Self-Help Skills in the Inclusive Child Care Setting

Strategies for Caring for Preschool and School-Age Children with Sensory Integration Issues

Strategies for Partnering with Families of Children with Special Needs

Physical Activity & Screen Time: A Texas Healthy Building Blocks Training

Promoting Oral Health: A Texas Healthy Building Blocks Training

Intentionality, Reflection, and Professional Development

Food Safety On Special Occasions

Preschool Learning Environments

Standards, Policies, and Guidelines

Nature and Social Studies for Preschool

Assessing Children

Professionalism and Collaboration

Math for Preschool

Helping Children Resolve Peer Conflict

Child Growth and Development from Infancy to School-Age

Establishing Positive Relationships with Families

The Value of Play for Preschool Children

Child Maltreatment: A Guide for Child Care Professionals

Fostering Children’s Self-Esteem

Supporting Literacy Skills

Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development

Supporting the Establishment of Strong Peer and Adult-Child Relationships in the Inclusive Child Care Environment

Infection Control in Child Care Settings

ADD and AD/HD – Child Care Strategies for Managing Behavior and Classroom

Injury Prevention and Child Safety in Child Care Settings

Medication Administration in Child Care: Ensuring Children’s Safety

Managing Common Childhood Illnesses in Child Care

Pediatric First Aid: Protecting the Well-Being of the Children in Your Care

Poison Prevention and Safety in Child Care Programs

Science and Technology for Preschool

Emergency Planning for Child Care Providers

Age-Appropriate Physical Activity for Children

Age-Appropriate Nutrition, Feeding, and Support for Breastfeeding

Strategies for Caring for Preschool and School-Age Children with Challenging Behaviors

Positive Guidance and Discipline

Supporting Language Skills including Dual-Language Learners (DLL)

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