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* YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED TODAY.
KinderCare will apply your Education Assistance benefit to cover the full or partial cost of the course, based on meeting the eligibility requirements. You will be responsible, and your credit card charged, for any remaining cost that is not paid for by KinderCare. See the Teachstone Student Agreement for more information.
The CDA with CLASS is the only child development associate preparation program powered by CLASS. Designed to help organizations build a strong workforce and support individuals continuing their education, the CDA with CLASS provides educators with a high-quality virtual professional education experience. Educators can select from the unique offerings the program that best meets their needs and learning styles.
Throughout the courses, a dedicated team of educators will be available to answer questions, provide personalized feedback, and grade your assignments. While helping you build your portfolio and deepen your knowledge of CLASS. You will advance through the program alongside a community of KinderCare colleagues. Gaining not only the skills needed to earn your credential, but also practical strategies for improving interactions with the children in your care.
The CDA with CLASS program provides 120+ clock hours in content that spans infant to preschool ages. Work through your CDA training professional education on a guided, yet self-paced schedule from any device. The cost includes your choice of Infant-Toddler, Preschool, Family Child Care or Birth to Five CDA Competency Standards book, and upon successful completion of the program, and eligibility status, the application fee to credential through the Council for Professional Recognition.
Learners who complete this program will earn 9 transferable college credits and have the option to seamlessly transition into Waldorf’s Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education program.
The 9 college credits earned through the CDA with CLASS program will apply toward ECE 1010, ECE 2010, ECE 2020. To complete the Associate’s Degree with Waldorf University, learners would then take ECE 2030, ECE 2040, and 45 general education core requirements. This pathway offers substantial cost savings by allowing learners to apply their CDA credits directly to the Associate program.
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Waldorf University Equivalencies for College Credit:
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CDA with CLASS Course 1 Understanding Early Childhood Development = ECE 1010 Introduction to Early Childhood Development
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CDA with CLASS Course 2 Health, Safety, and Environment = ECE 2010 Early Childhood Health and Safety
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CDA with CLASS Course 3 Fundamentals of Teaching in Early Childhood = ECE 2020 Teaching and Learning in the Early Childhood Classroom
Course 1: Understanding Child Development
Explore child development, including milestones for cognitive, physical, and social-emotional growth; first and second language acquisition; developmental delays; and an introduction to the CLASS tool, focused on high-quality educator-student interactions.
Begin work on your Professional Portfolio
Course 2: Health, Safety, and Environment
Explore health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings; emergency preparedness; family engagement; community resources; and developmentally appropriate learning environments. Learners continue working on the professional portfolio for the Council for Professional Recognition.
Continue working on your Professional Portfolio
Course 3: Fundamentals of Teaching in Early Childhood
Overview of CLASS domains and strategies; planning effective lessons; managing time and space in the classroom; using data to improve instruction; and meeting individual needs across various student populations.
Complete your Professional Portfolio
Course 4: Child, Family, and Community
Examine the developing child with a focus on family, school, and community. Explore the importance of respectful relationships and quality interactions with families and community partners; investigate effective strategies for building strong family-program partnerships that support all children in becoming competent members of society.
Course participants will receive a copy of The CDA National Credentialing Program and Competency Standards book in their selected age group:
Infant-Toddler, Preschool, or Birth to Five