• Playing a positive role in a young child’s learning process

• Create appropriate learning activities

• Learn child guidance techniques

• This program meets the standards of the Child Development Associate

• National Credentialing Program (CDA)

• Students may apply for the CDA credential upon successful completion

• of CDA requirements

• This program follows the standards from the National Association for t

  he Education of Young Children accreditation and the Early Learning

• Content Standards for Pre-K children set by the State of Ohio

• Research, create, and deliver developmentally appropriate materials

• Plan engaging activities

• Lesson planning and curriculum development

• Child guidance and child abuse recognition and awareness

• Observation and assessment of children

• Administration of Early Childhood Programs

• Literacy and storytelling

• Create a safe and healthy learning environment

• Explore the types of early childhood programs

• Daycare licensing laws and preschool rules

• Nutrition and food for young children and principles of development

• CDA portfolio development

• 3 elective credits per year

• College credits available through an articulation agreement at Columbus State Community College, COTC, and through Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs)

CTAGs are transferrable to Ohio public colleges. Credits vary per program.

• Child Development Associate Credential***

• First Aid/CPR***

• Communicable Disease***

• Child Abuse Recognition***

• Ohio Approved and Ohio Professional Development***

***Industry credential recognized by ODE for points toward graduation.