How the Online Classes at Child Care Lounge meet the National Competency Standards for CDA Credential

You may use these classes to meet the educational requirement that you need for the 120 clock hours you need for the CDA, The Child Development Associate. This credential is granted by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. 

AJL1-Positive Discipline Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

AJL2-Using Books and Stories with Young Children Goal II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

AJL3-Proud to Be a Professional! Goal VI. To maintain a commitment to professionalism

AJL4-The Anti-bias Approach Goal III. To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

AJL5-Infant and Toddler Care Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

AJL6-Preschool Science: A Sense of Wonder and Discovery Goal II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

AJL7-Learning StylesGoal II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

BJL1-Promoting Family Partnerships Goal IV. To establish positive and productive relationships with families

BJL2-Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Choosing toys and art activities Goal II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

BJL3-Managing Mixed Age Groups in a Child Care Setting Goal V. To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

BJL4-Learning Through Play Goal II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

BJL5-Separation Anxiety Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

CJL1-Taming Temper Tantrums Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

CJL2-Become Part of a Professional Team Goal VI. To maintain a commitment to professionalism

ASZ1-Caring for Yourself as a Childcare Provider Goal VI. To maintain a commitment to professionalism

DJL1-The Impact of Violence on Young Children  Goal IV. To establish positive and productive relationships with families

DJL2-Recruiting Child Care Staff  Goal V. To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

DJL3-Potty Training in Child Care Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

DJL4-Marketing Your Child Care Program Goal V. To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

EJL1-Tranquil Transitions Goal V. To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs

EJL2-Reporting Concerns Goal IV. To establish positive and productive relationships with families

EJL3-PreSchool Math Goal II. To advance physical and intellectual competence

FJL1-Bullies: How to Manage and Prevent Their Behavior Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance

FJL2-Social and Emotional Skills Spell School Success and Readiness Goal III To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance  

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