Early Foundations

New staff and/or staff in new positions will gain immediate skills needed to feel supported and be successful in the classroom, even before achieving a CDA or degree. Busy Program Administrators enrolling new staff in the Early Foundations Program will benefit by reducing their in-classroom onboarding time and be confident that their new staff are knowledgeable in Developmentally Appropriate Practices and necessary classroom management skills. Participants must meet all the following eligibility requirements:

Staff without a CDA or degree in early childhood education/child development
Staff who are in their first 2 years of employment in a licensed child care program OR who have been in their position/role less than 2 years
Participants must be able to maintain an openness to new ideas, a willingness to think differently, and a dedication to doing what is best for young children.