CDA Renewal Training

The CDA renewal training meets the educational requirements to apply for renewal of the National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). The tuition to enroll in the CDA renewal training is $200. The tuition for the payment plan is based on a per module fee.

The online CDA renewal training is a fully automated training system brought to you in partnership with Smart Horizons. The child care courses are designed to meet the requirements for renewal of the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

A CDA Credential is valid for three years from the award date, after which it may be renewed for five-year periods. For details about the renewal process, see the CDA Renewal section on the CDA Council website.

Option 1. CDA Renewal Training Package

Tuition: $200
45 hours (4.5 CEU) of CDA Renewal Training (8 modules)

Option 2. CDA Training Payment Plan

The tuition for the payment plan is based on a per module fee
Pay for each module as you go - No due dates for payments

Online coursework is delivered through a state-of-the-art learning management system, NexPortCampus. Nexportcampus is a next generation training solution that offers easy access to courses, and a self-paced, engaging online learning environment for students.

CDA Renewal Training Course List

CDA Credential Renewal child care training package includes the following courses:

Module 1: Safe and Healthy Environment (.6 CEU / 6 Hours)

Childhood Obesity (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Infant and Toddler: Health and Safety (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Nutrition: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Safety: Curriculum Development Tools (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Special Interest Centers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 2: Advancement of Physical and Intellectual Development (.6 CEU / 6 Hours)

Discovery of Math (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Early Literacy (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Experiencing Music in the Classroom (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Teaching Science to Young Children (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Using the Arts as a Teaching Tool (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 3: Principles of Child Growth and Development (.5 CEU / 5 Hours)

Language Development (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Infants (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Stages of Physical Growth and Development in Preschoolers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Stages of Cognitive Development in Toddlers (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 4: Enhancement of Social and Emotional Development (.5 CEU / 5 Hours)

Child Self Esteem (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Childhood Anger and Anger Management (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Conflict Management for Children (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Praise and Rewards (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Stranger and Separation Anxiety (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 5. Observing and Recording Progress and Behavior of Children (.5 CEU / 5 Hours)

Assessing Childhood Development (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Bullying: Identification and Prevention (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Children's Temperaments (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Documenting Children's Behaviors (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Module 6: Positive Relationships with Families (.6 CEU / 6 Hours)

Cross-Cultural Communication (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Effective Written Communication (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Encouraging Parental Involvement (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Overcoming Difficulties Communicating with Parents (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Effective Program Operation (.6 CEU / 6 Hours)

Multiculturalism (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Staffing Child Care Programs (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Transitioning to Kindergarten (.3 CEU/3 Hours)
Working With Children With Disabilities (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Commitment to Professionalism (.6 CEU / 6 Hours)

Child Abuse: Identification and Reporting (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Computer Technology in Early Childhood Education (.2 CEU/2 Hours)
Conflict Resolution for Adults (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Professional Practices (.1 CEU/1 Hour)
Stress Management (.1 CEU/1 Hour)

Find us on U.S Department of Health and Human Services: National Child Care Information and Technical Assistance Center (NCCIC)

We are listed under Washington State and National training organizations. * The NCCIC website went offline in 2012 and we have not been informed when their site will be back up.

IACET

Smart Horizons has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1780 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500 McLean, VA 22102

CEU courses provided in partnership with Smart Horizons.

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