🌟From Passion to Profession: How to Earn Your CDA and Love Every Step of the Journey

Training for Child Care Providers

CDA Certification

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

Healthy Habits from the Start
Language Development in Early Childhood
Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
Stay Alert! Steps to Emergency Prep Online Version
Viewing Guidance in a Positive Light

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

You're Not My Friend Anymore: Learning Conflict Resolution
Working Together: Teachers & Preschoolers
The Right Kind of Influence for Young Children
Supporting Little Hearts: Divorce and Separation in the Child Care Setting
Supporting Families and Caregivers in Language and Literacy
Play, Learn, Grow Online Version
Nutrition Essentials for Child Care Providers
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education
Building Bridges for Dual Language Learners
Building a Community of Families

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.

Grow with Me: Child Development for Mixed Ages
Administering Basic Health and Safety ONLINE
Community and Family Engagement in Childcare
Language Development in Early Childhood
Staying Positive: Guidance for Preschoolers
DAP for Family Child Care
Business Planning: Family Child Care
Let’s Talk: Effective Communication
A Watchful Eye: Supervision in Early Childhood
Baby Play: Planning Infant and Toddler Activities

🌟How to Earn Your CDA and Love Every Step of the Journey

What Motivates You to Work with Children?

For many #educators, #early-childhood-education isn’t just a #career—it’s a calling. The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential helps turn that passion into a professional qualification, validating your skills and preparing you for even greater impact in children’s lives.

At CDAcertification.com, every course is IACET accredited, meaning your hard work earns CEUs recognized nationwide. You’ll get the confidence, competence, and credibility to take your teaching to the next level.

How Do You Choose the Right CDA Path?

Whether you’re nurturing infants or teaching #preschoolers, there’s a CDA track that fits your passion:

What Will You Learn Along the Way?

Your CDA journey covers essential topics like child #development, family #engagement, #health-and- #safety, and effective teaching strategies. You’ll also learn to observe and document children’s progress—skills that make you an invaluable part of any #early-learning team.

How Can You Make Your CDA Portfolio Stand Out?

A strong portfolio tells your story as an educator. Use tools like the Birth to Five CDA Professional Portfolio Guide to organize your materials and highlight your #growth.

You can also include creative #classroom materials like the Lesson Plan Template to showcase your planning process.

How Does the CDA Transform Your Career?

The CDA isn’t just a certificate—it’s a career accelerator. Graduates report higher job satisfaction, increased income opportunities, and better relationships with families and peers. You’ll gain not just skills, but a sense of purpose.

Learn more by reading How the CDA Prepares You for a Rewarding Career in Early Childhood Education.

What’s the Best Part of the CDA Experience?

Many educators say the most rewarding part is the personal growth—learning how to connect more deeply with children, families, and colleagues. The CDA journey encourages reflection, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Ready to Begin?

Your next chapter starts today! Visit CDAcertification.com to find the perfect CDA path for you, and earn IACET-accredited CEUs while building your dream career.

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