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ChildCare Education Institute has over 150 online child care training courses in English and Spanish that meet licensing, recognition program, and Head Start requirements.

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Why CCEI?

99% of CCEI students would recommend their courses to others
IACET CEUs awarded for completed training
Coursework that may articulate to college credit through one of CCEI’s college partners
Web-based coursework available 24/7/365
Self-paced – start and stop as needed without losing your place
Accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

CCEI course spotlight

Individual Annual Training Subscription includes access to the courses highlighted below plus over 150 other high-quality online courses for early childhood care!

SC101: Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 When Caring for Children

This course provides basic information everyone should know about preventing the spread of COVID19 in the child care setting.

CHD101: Promoting Speaking and Listening Skills

This course emphasizes the central role of speaking and listening skills in the development of communication and early literacy skills.

CHD105: Focusing on Expressive Play
and Artistic Development

This course focuses on the importance various forms of play have on the development of the whole child.

CHD106: Understanding and Promoting Infant Development

Early childhood is the most active stage of human development and more growth occurs in the first year of life than any other period.

CHD107: Understanding and
Promoting Toddler Development

This course provides a brief overview of the physical, social, and cognitive development of children during the 12- to 36-month period of life.

CHD108: Understanding and Promoting Development in the Preschool Years

This course explores the developmental milestones that children experience at 3, 4, and 5 years of age.

CHD102: Dual Language Learning in the Early Childhood Environment

This course provides early childhood professionals with strategies and tools for helping young children develop language and early literacy skills in English as well as the children’s home language.

CUR103: Outdoor Learning

This course provides comprehensive information on integrating outdoor learning into the early childhood curriculum.

GUI103: Conflict Resolution in the
Early Childhood Environment

Aggressive and defiant behaviors in children pose tremendous challenges to adults at every level.

SOC101: Healthy Social and Emotional Development vs. Challenging Behavior
in Young Children

This course was written by Karen Cairone, M.Ed., former Special Projects/Trainer for the Devereux Early Childhood Initiative.

SOC103: Gender Bias and Stereotypes

This course explores the development of gender identity and stereotypes.

Individual Annual Training Subscription includes access to the courses highlighted below plus over 150 other high-quality online courses for early childhood care!

HLTH111: Safety Practices for Child Care Programs in the Face of COVID-19

This course provides basic information everyone should know about preventing the spread of COVID19 in the child care setting.

CHD101: Promoting Speaking and Listening Skills

This course emphasizes the central role of speaking and listening skills in the development of communication and early literacy skills.

CHD105: Focusing on Expressive Play and Artistic Development

This course focuses on the importance various forms of play have on the development of the whole child.

CHD106: Understanding and Promoting Infant Development

Early childhood is the most active stage of human development and more growth occurs in the first year of life than any other period.

CHD107: Understanding and Promoting Toddler Development

This course provides a brief overview of the physical, social, and cognitive development of children during the 12- to 36-month period of life.

CHD108: Understanding and Promoting Development in the Preschool Years

This course explores the developmental milestones that children experience at 3, 4, and 5 years of age.

CHD102: Dual Language Learning in the Early Childhood Environment

CUR103: Outdoor Learning

This course provides comprehensive information on integrating outdoor learning into the early childhood curriculum.

GUI103: Conflict Resolution in the Early Childhood Environment

Aggressive and defiant behaviors in children pose tremendous challenges to adults at every level.

SOC101: Healthy Social and Emotional Development vs. Challenging Behavior in Young Children

This course was written by Karen Cairone, M.Ed., former Special Projects/Trainer for the Devereux Early Childhood Initiative.

SOC103: Gender Bias and Stereotypes

This course explores the development of gender identity and stereotypes.

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Why choose CCEI’s CDA program over others?

CDA Gold Standard℠ Comprehensive Provider
Access to Education Coach support
Self-paced – you have a year to complete but can do faster if your schedule permits
Training meets The Council for Professional Recognition’s content area requirements
Prepares students for The Council’s credentialing assessment process

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Need to know if your state accepts CCEI’s coursework?

CCEI does not offer a sitter and/or nanny specific credential. Rather, the IACET CEU accredited coursework obtained can be used to meet licensing standards for working in child care facilities or in-home family childcare. State requirements vary by state.

Click on your state for a list of the main regulatory bodies who approve or accept coursework in the early childhood field and how CCEI’s online classes may be accepted there.