Related State Bundles

Alabama 12 hour Annual Training Bundle

$90

Are you currently working in an Alabama child care center and looking to meet your 12-hour annual training requirement? Then you’re ready for this all-in-one annual training bundle!

Our Alabama 12 hour Annual Training Bundle offers a streamlined way to complete your yearly in-service training as required by the Alabama Department of Human Resources. This bundle includes interactive courses in health and safety, child development, positive guidance, emergency preparedness, language development, and more.

Stay compliant, build your professional knowledge, and maintain your eligibility to work in licensed child care programs across Alabama—all at your own pace.

✅ Fulfills the 12-hour annual in-service training requirement for center-based child care workers
✅ Approved for Alabama DHR compliance
✅ Ideal for renewing licenses and maintaining employment in regulated child care centers

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Alabama 20- Hour Annual Training Bundle for Family/Group Day Care Home Licensee

$150

Are you an Alabama family or group day care home licensee looking to fulfill your 20-hour annual training requirement? Then you're ready for this comprehensive, home-provider-focused training bundle!

This Alabama Licensee Annual Training Bundle is tailored exclusively for licensed providers operating family or group day care homes. It meets the 20 clock hours of annual training required by the Alabama DHR and covers all six mandated training areas. Whether you're renewing your license, preparing for inspection, or enhancing the quality of care in your home program, this bundle ensures you're in full compliance and growing professionally.

🎯 What’s Included in This Bundle:

• ✅ Child Development
• ✅ Health and Safety
• ✅ Positive Guidance & Discipline 
• ✅ Language and Literacy Development
• ✅ Family Communication

✅ Why Choose This Bundle?

• Aligned with Alabama DHR Family and Group Day Care Home Licensing Standards
• Designed specifically for home-based child care providers
• Flexible, online, self-paced access
  
  

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Alabama 24- Hour Preservice Training Bundle for Family/Group Day Care Homes

$185

Are you planning to open a licensed family or group day care home in Alabama? Do you need to complete your 24 hours of preservice training? Then you’re ready for this specialized training bundle!

This Alabama Family/Group Day Care Homes 24- Hour Preservice Training Bundle is tailored for prospective licensees operating family or group day care homes. It meets the 24-hour preservice training requirement set by Alabama DHR and includes focused modules on child development, universal precautions, nutrition, licensing regulations, and family communication.

Whether you’re preparing to launch your own in-home child care business or updating your credentials, this training will guide you through every essential topic to ensure a successful and compliant start.

✅ Satisfies the Alabama DHR 24-hour preservice training requirement for new licensees
✅ Covers all six required training areas
✅ Perfect for new child care entrepreneurs and home-based provider.

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Can the CDA Boost Your Confidence (and Credibility) in the Early Learning Classroom?

Why does confidence matter (almost as much as knowledge)?

When you step into a #classroom of curious, energetic young learners, it’s not just what you know that makes the difference — it’s how confidently you #lead. Children sense when an #educator is calm, prepared, and assured, and #parents want to trust that their child is in capable hands. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential helps you build both the knowledge and the confidence to guide your classroom effectively.

Confidence comes from understanding why children behave and learn the way they do, having a toolkit of strategies ready to use, and knowing your practices meet professional standards. The CDA process helps you strengthen all three.

How does the CDA process shape you as a reflective practitioner?

The CDA isn’t about checking boxes — it’s about becoming the kind of #teacher who continuously grows. Here’s how:

• Portfolio reflections: You’ll create a CDA Portfolio filled with #lesson-plans, observations, and self-reflections. This isn’t just paperwork — it’s an opportunity to pause and ask, What worked? What could I improve? Over time, this practice builds self-awareness and confidence in your teaching style.

• Observation and feedback: An experienced CDA Professional Development Specialist observes your work in real settings. This evaluation isn’t about “catching mistakes” — it’s about recognizing your strengths and guiding your #growth.

• Refinement through practice: As you move through the process, you’ll learn to #adapt on the spot, experiment with new strategies, and trust your instincts. That’s where true classroom confidence is born.

Which CDA track fits your setting best?

No two #classrooms look the same, and neither should your training. CDACertification.com offers several specialized CDA programs:

• Birth-to-Five CDA with Portfolio Review — Perfect if you want a comprehensive foundation across all #early-childhood age groups.

• Preschool CDA — Focused on ages 3–5, where curiosity and independence are rapidly growing.

• Infant/Toddler CDA — Specialized training for the earliest years, emphasizing nurturing, attachment, and early #development.

Each pathway equips you with #language, strategies, and insights that make you not only more skilled — but also more self-assured in the classroom you serve.

How does a CDA strengthen your professional credibility?

Parents, directors, and colleagues want to know they can trust you. A CDA signals that you:

• Meet national standards — Your credential is recognized across the U.S., not just in your state or program.

• Advocate with authority — When you suggest changes or share ideas, your CDA demonstrates you’ve been trained to back them up.

• Earn professional respect — With a CDA, you’re seen as more than a caregiver — you’re a credentialed #educator-shaping young minds.

This credibility not only makes you stand taller in your role, but it can also open doors to leadership opportunities and higher pay.

Why is #safety and #health training part of credibility too?

Families and employers expect #early-childhood- #educators to keep children safe in every situation. That’s why #health-and-safety certifications often go hand in hand with the CDA. A great complement is the BLS Healthcare Providers Basic Life Support certification — a valuable skill set that reinforces your role as a trusted professional.

What resources can support your CDA journey?

You’re not in this alone. Here are two tools to help along the way:

• Advancing Your Career in Early Childhood Education — Inspiring insights on how the CDA can be a stepping stone to bigger opportunities.

• CDA Portfolio Binder Cover Sheet & Tabs resource — A practical way to stay organized while building your professional portfolio.

Ready to take the next step?

A CDA isn’t just a credential to add to your resume. It’s a transformative journey that helps you develop confidence, sharpen your skills, and establish credibility as a true early childhood professional.

So ask yourself: Are you ready to step into your classroom with more assurance, authority, and recognition? If so, the CDA is your path forward.

And remember — follow ChildCareEd.com on social media for more tips, resources, and community support as you continue your journey in #early-childhood-education.