Preschool
The Preschool track is intended for early childhood professionals serving children ages 3 through 5 years in center based programs. This track offers training and professional development resources, including written narrative, video, skill building activities, and classroom tools. The Preschool track consists of courses that mirror the core Child Development Associate (CDA) competencies plus a course on preventing child abuse and one on recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Safe Environments
Protect preschoolers from injury and minimize risks through safe environments and active supervision.
Physical Development
Provide environments and experiences that support preschoolers’ motor development and physical activity.
Cognitive Development
Support preschoolers’ learning and engagement through interactions, environments, and experiences.
Communication & Language Development
Create language-, communication-, and print-rich environments for preschoolers.
Creative Expression
Plan activities and experiences that nurture preschoolers’ curiosity and creativity.
Self & Cultural Understanding
Support preschoolers’ sense of self through relationships, experiences, and the environment.
Social & Emotional Development
Promote preschoolers’ social emotional development through responsive interactions and high-quality environments.
Positive Guidance
Guide preschoolers’ behavior through positive interactions, environments, and experiences.
Family Engagement
Learn family-centered practices that build relationships and support families with preschoolers.
Professionalism
Understand ethical practices and what professionalism means for preschool professionals.
Child Abuse: Identification & Reporting
Recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect and understand your program's reporting procedures.
Child Abuse: Prevention
Protect preschoolers from child abuse and neglect though appropriate expectations, interactions, and environments.