The National Association for Family Childcare, in collaboration with Wheelock College of Boston, Massachusetts, developed in 1994 a system of accreditation designed to promote and recognize high quality in family childcare by:
DEFINING STANDARDS of quality in the field of family childcare
HELPING PARENTS AND POLICY-MAKERS recognize high quality childcare
PROMOTING PROVIDERS' SELF-ASSESSMENT and professional development
MOTIVATING PROVIDERS to put training into practice
SERVING AS A CORNERSTONE in state development systems
Accredited Providers
Kathy Alexander Lilburn, GA (Expires 2013)
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Child Development Associate (CDA) This credential is awarded in the United States to those who have completed a list of requirements, including 120 hours of training, set forth by the Council for Professional Recognition, and who have successfully passed the verification visit to work with Infants/Toddlers or Preschoolers. There are several settings toward which a CDA can be awarded: Center-based Infant/Toddler, Center-based Preschool, Family Child Care, Bi-lingual, and Home Visitor. This is now an entry-level credential for early care and education providers. CDAs must be able to work with parents and children, and be competent in 17 Functional Areas, as outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition.
CDA
Chris Briscoe, Lawrenceville, GA (Expires 2014)
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