Upcoming Courses

Courses

Unit 01 - Providing for Children Saftey

Discuss safety concerns and resources in early education centers. learn about injuries and emergency evacuations and policies. "For this course, all students are required to purchase a book during the enrollment process."

This course contains no sessions
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Unit 02 - Providing for Children's Health

Providing for children's learning technical skills in infection control, safety with medication and recognizing illness, child abuse and nutrition.

May 5-14, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 03 - Providing an Environment for Learning

Learn how to maintain a child development center from entry to exit. Gain Skills to maintain different learning areas for children indoors and outdoors.

May 19, 2026 to June 4, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 04 - Child Growth and Development Concepts

Nurture the development of children in emotional, physical and social development from birth to 12 years old.

April 14, 2026 to May 21, 2026, ONLINE
June 9, 2026 to July 16, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 05 - Ensuring Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Train to help ensure appropriate physical, emotional and cognitive activities. Also review appropriate social, emotional and creative concepts.

May 26, 2026 to June 25, 2026, ONLINE
July 21, 2026 to August 20, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 06 - Guiding Children

Learn how to positively influence the behavior of children which includes health and safety, setting goals, and positive and negative reinforcement.

June 30, 2026 to July 16, 2026, ONLINE
August 25, 2026 to September 10, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 07 - Involving Families and the Community

Learn how to conduct family conferences while involving communities and agencies that benefit the family.

September 15-24, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 08 - Program Planning and Record Keeping

Develop program plans, maintain records and create curriculum. Also develop schedules, lesson plans and activities.

September 29, 2026 to October 8, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 09 - Developing as an Early Education Professional

Learn the attitudes and skills of an early child care professional. This incorporates professional development in team members, role models and ethics while striving the importance of continuing professional development

October 13-22, 2026, Rainbow Fleet

Unit 10 - Putting it all together

This is the final unit for CDA. You will complete your portfolio for CDA credentials. A Professional portfolio is prepared with the instructors guidance before applying for the national credentials.

October 27, 2026 to November 12, 2026, Rainbow Fleet