Manchester Community College

This certificate is designed to meet the CDA requirement of formal education related to professional child care, covering the fundamentals of early childhood education, child growth and development, and health, safety and nutrition for young children.  Applicable skills:

Supervise and monitor the safety of children. Understand the preparation of meals and snacks, helping children keep good hygiene, changing diapers, and sanitizing toys and play equipment.

Organize activities and implement a curriculum that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests; support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.

Recognize signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring the problems to the attention of parents.

Understand the keeping of records of children’s progress, routines, and interests, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.

Upon completion you will be prepared to apply for CDA Credential

On average this course is 355 hours of independent, online instruction.

For more detailed information: Child Development Training PROGRAM OUTLINE

This course is WIOA Approved.