ProfessIONAL Services

Our Child Development Associate (CDA) Cohort is designed for early childhood educators and home visitors who seek flexible, high-quality professional development that aligns with real life.

Choose the option that works for you:
• Flexible formats: Online, Hybrid, or In-Person
• Secure online learning platform
• Signature “NAP Time CDA” experience
• Portfolio support

Book an appointment to find the best fit for your goals.

• 120 hours of coursework aligned with CDA Competency Standards
• Self-paced modules, live virtual sessions, weekly office hours, and in-person options
• Step-by-step guidance to build your CDA portfolio
• Two exam prep quizzes to build confidence
• Full support through the CDA application process
• Certificate of Completion (120 hours)
• Celebration event at program completion

• Infant & Toddler
• Preschool
• Birth to 5
• Family Child Care
• Home Visitor
  

Family Engagement & Resources
Strengthen partnerships with families and connect them to community supports

Nurturing Parenting
Evidence-based strategies for healthy parent–child relationships

Trauma-Informed Care
Create safe, supportive environments for children and staff

Classroom Management
Positive guidance and effective learning spaces

Curriculum & Assessment
Align instruction with standards and track growth

Leadership Development
Build skills for supervisors and program leaders

Health & Safety
Promote safe practices and wellness

Language & Literacy
Support communication and early reading

Social & Emotional Development
Build resilience, regulation, and peer skills

Learning Environments
Design spaces that support curiosity and growth

Building Strong Family Partnerships
Trust, communication, and parent engagement

Child Development & Early Learning
Milestones, growth, and school readiness

Health, Safety, and Wellness
Safe environments, nutrition, and prevention

Reflective Practice & Professional Growth
Self-care, supervision, and learning

Observation & Documentation
Assessment, case notes, and goal setting

Community Resources & Advocacy
Connecting families to support

Positive Guidance & Social-Emotional Support
Resilience, regulation, and positive behavior

Designed to lighten the load for program leaders and strengthen quality across early childhood systems.

Strengthening Support Roles in Early Childhood Education

This training is designed for professionals who support teaching, learning, and family engagement, including:

• Early childhood support staff and specialists
• Home visitors and family support workers
• Instructional coaches and mentors
• Education coordinators and program specialists
• Quality improvement and technical assistance staff
• Professional development facilitators
• New and experienced staff moving into support or mentoring roles

This training is effective for onboarding new staff, supporting mid-career professionals, and refining mentoring skills for experienced leaders.

Child Care Programs
Curriculum alignment, assessment support, yearly calendars, parent newsletters, staff training, and coaching

Home Visitation Programs
Curriculum and assessment guidance, family communication tools, home visitor training, and reflective coaching

New or Growing Programs
Start-up support, curriculum planning, assessment setup, family engagement materials, training, and coaching

Program Improvement
Targeted training, communication planning, and coaching to strengthen current practices

Onboarding & Orientation Training

The New Teacher Academy provides structured onboarding for new early childhood staff with training in:

• Health and safety
• Curriculum implementation
• Family engagement
• Foundational child development

This program builds confidence, consistency, and relationship-centered practice from day one.