Running a #home- #daycare isn’t just a job—it’s a calling. Whether your living room doubles as a circle time zone or your kitchen table is where creativity flows, you’re shaping young minds every single day. If you're ready to grow professionally, stand out in your community, and bring even more quality to your program, then the Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio is your next big move.
The Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio is a comprehensive, self-paced online course that prepares providers to earn their CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential specifically for home-based child care settings.
This credential not only equips you with #developmentally-appropriate-practices, #safety standards, and family #engagement strategies—it also guides you in creating a professional portfolio, which is a required component of the CDA assessment process.
This course is a perfect fit for:
Home #daycare-providers looking to build credibility
New family child care owners seeking foundational training
Experienced caregivers ready to take the next step in their ECE #career
Anyone preparing for CDA assessment in a family child care setting
If you’re passionate about children and operating a quality program from your home, this credential helps you gain recognition, boost enrollment, and enhance your confidence.
Through this course, you’ll gain critical knowledge in areas such as:
Health, safety, and #emergency-preparedness
Early learning environments
Positive guidance and child development
Family relationships and communication
Professionalism in family child care
You’ll also get resources like our downloadable Accident & Injury Child Care Form to keep your program organized and compliant.
Earning your CDA sets you apart. It shows families—and future employers—that you’re serious about quality care. It can open the door to higher pay, career mobility, and even #lead to opportunities beyond your home program.
Check out our article on Pathways to Career Advancement in the Field of Early Childhood Education to explore where your credential can take you.
At CDACertification.com, we make professional development flexible, affordable, and relevant. Our courses are self-paced and 100% online—designed for busy providers like you. The Family Child Care Credential course includes real-world scenarios, portfolio support, and certificate documentation to help you reach your goals with confidence.
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So if your playroom is also your #classroom—own it.
Let’s turn your passion for children into a recognized profession with the Family Child Care Credential with Portfolio.