CDA York County

                             Course Content

CDA York County’s classes focuses on these essential content areas:
  • Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
  • Advancing children’s physical and intellectual development
  • Establishing positive relationships with families
  • Effectively managing a child development program
  • Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
  • Observing and recording children’s behavior
  • Applying principles of child growth and development
  • Supporting children's social and emotional development
SUBJECT AREAS CONTENT EXAMPLES
Planning a safe and healthylearning environment Safety, first aid, health, nutrition, planning space, materials, equipment usage, and play
Advancing children's physical and intellectual development Large and small muscle work, language, discovery art, and music
Positive ways to support children's social an emotional development Self-esteem, independence, self-control, and socialization
Establishing productive relationships with families Parent involvement, home visits, conferences, and referrals
Managing an effective program operation Planning, record keeping, and reporting
Maintaining a commitment to professionalism Advocacy, ethical practices, work force issues, and professional associations
Observing and recording children's behavior Tools and strategies for objective information collection.

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Post Office Box 512   Sanford, ME.  04073
Tel.  207-286-1445 or 207-324-6844
Email: cdayc@gwi.net

                        CDA York County is a program of Child Care Services of York County    

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