MNCDA 7 Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior (03/10/26 - 04/16/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn more about a child care provider’s potential role in promoting children’s growth and development through what we observe and document during our time with them.
Read MoreChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five – Healthy Eating and Active Play Curriculum (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Learn how to engage children and families with fun nutrition and active play lessons using the “ChildcareAlive!: Shaping the First Five” Guide. Discover best practices for teaching children about nutrition and leading them in structured physical activity.
Read MoreChild Care Assistance Program Provider Orientation Training (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
This course is intended for providers serving families on the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP). This is a basic orientation to the Child Care Assistance Program and identifies provider’s responsibilities.
Read MoreSupervising for Safety Legal Nonlicensed (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Learn effective practices for legal nonlicensed childcare providers to promote a safe and healthy environment. Explore health and safety standards and best practices related to medication administration, allergy response, standard precautions, food safety, physical premises safety, hazardous materials handling, risk reduction, mandated reporting, emergency preparedness, active supervision, all within the context of understanding children’s developmental…
Read MoreChallenges in Feeding Young Children in Child Care (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
An estimated 25% of typically developing young children and up to 35% of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities experience feeding problems such as poor feeding because of organic causes or highly selective food behaviors. Problems with feeding may lead to significant negative nutritional, developmental and psychological issues such as failure to thrive, impaired parent/child interaction and…
Read MoreMNCDA 6 Commitment to Professionalism (02/12/26 - 03/21/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. As a child care professional there are key resources and standards in our commitment to the field of early education. Join us to learn more about our professional commitment.
Read MoreMNCDA 5 Managing an Effective Program (01/27/26 - 03/05/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about effective ways to manage your program that promote success.
Read MoreBasics of Licensed Family Child Care for Substitutes (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Awareness to Action and Understanding and Responding to Children’s Sexual Behaviors (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
In this module you will identify tips for preventing the sexual abuse of children by raising awareness of the scope of the issue. You will also recognize developmentally expected sexual behaviors in early childhood/school age children. This is an online course offered through Anytime Learning
Read MoreAssessment: Informing Curriculum and Instruction (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Explore techniques for using assessment data to guide curriculum planning and goal setting. Consider methods for adjusting interactions and environments to support individuals and groups. Practice observation, documentation and data analysis to guide individualized and group planning and goal setting.
Read MoreAssessment: Individualizing Your Practice (09/16/25 - 12/30/25)
Explore strategies to deepen observation, assessment and individualized planning for all children based on individual needs. Access a variety of developmental resources. Practice individualizing assessment and planning based on temperament, language, and special needs.
Read MoreAssessment: Focus on Observation and Documentation (09/16/25 - 12/30/25)
Identify best practice for high-quality observation and documentation in early childhood settings. Practice objective observations of individuals as well as groups. Explore a variety of tools and strategies to support effective observation and documentation.
Read MoreAssessment: Deepening Your Practice (09/16/25 - 12/30/25)
Explore a variety of methods of creating interactive assessment documentation such as portfolios and Learning Stories. Utilize assessment documentation to increase child engagement and learning. Examine methods for actively engaging families in the assessment and goal setting process.
Read MoreAssessment: An Overview (09/16/25 - 12/30/25)
Consider the importance of using assessment in early childhood settings. Explore the steps of the authentic assessment cycle and how to embed them in your practice. Compare the ideas discussed with the best practice recommendations from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Read MoreAn Overview of The Montessori Method (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Identify and articulate the key tenets of the Montessori method including Montessori developmental theory, attributes of a Montessori classroom environment, and the role of the Montessori teacher.
Read MoreMNCDA 4 Building Productive Relationships with Families (12/31/25 - 02/06/26)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about what and how you can do to promote positive relationships with families of the children in your care.
Read MoreMNCDA 3 Social and Emotional Development (11/17/25 - 12/24/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the social and emotional development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.
Read MoreMNCDA 2 Physical and Intellectual Development (10/15/25 - 11/21/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn about the physical and intellectual development of children in your care and how you can promote healthy growth opportunities.
Read MoreMNCDA 1 Safe and Healthy Learning Environments (09/30/25 - 11/06/25)
This online, live course is intended for those who are earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Applicable CDA portfolio homework is embedded in the course. Join us to learn what a safe and healthy learning environment includes and how to create one for the children you care for in your role as a child…
Read MoreFundamentos de enseñar a los niños como usar el baño (Spanish- Potty Training- The Ins and Outs) (09/16/25 - 12/31/25)
Aprenda a identificar las señales de que un niño está listo para aprender a usar el baño. Desarrolle un plan para usar junto con las familias para que apoyen a los niños a aprender a usar el baño. Compare las reglas de la licencia para los programas basados en centros y el cuidado infantil familiar.…
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