Resources
KCF - Knowledge Competency Framework
1. Child Development and Learning
2. Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences
3. Relationships with Families
4. Assessment, Evaluation, and Individualization
5. Historical and Contemporary Development in Early Childhood Education
6. Professionalism
7. Health, Safety and Nutrition
8. Application Through Clinical Experiences
1. Child Development and Learning
2. Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences
3. Relationships with Families
4. Assessment, Evaluation, and Individualization
5. Historical and Contemporary Development in Early Childhood Education
6. Professionalism
7. Health, Safety and Nutrition
8. Application Through Clinical Experiences
Students are often working on their Child Development Associate (CDA). This is a national credential that allows caregivers to be recognized for the work and training that goes into a well rounded child care program. Below please find the content areas.
CDA Content Areas
1. Safe, Healthy Learning Environments
2. Physical and Intellectual Development
3. Social and Emotional Development
4. Productive Family Relationships
5. Effective Program Operation
6. Maintaining Professionalism
7. Observing and Recording Behavior
8. Principles of Child Growth and Development
CDA Content Areas
1. Safe, Healthy Learning Environments
2. Physical and Intellectual Development
3. Social and Emotional Development
4. Productive Family Relationships
5. Effective Program Operation
6. Maintaining Professionalism
7. Observing and Recording Behavior
8. Principles of Child Growth and Development
NAEYC Standards
1. Relationships
2. Curriculum
3. Teaching Environment
4. Assessment of Child Progress
5. Health & Management
6. Teachers
7. Families
8. Community Relationships
9. Physical
10. Leadership
1. Relationships
2. Curriculum
3. Teaching Environment
4. Assessment of Child Progress
5. Health & Management
6. Teachers
7. Families
8. Community Relationships
9. Physical
10. Leadership