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VLS Infant Toddler CDA Activity Guide

This page identifies the Competency Statements, Resource Collection items, and Professional Philosophy Statement that are required for the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Professional Portfolio and the specific track, course, and lesson within the VLS in which these items can be found. Use this document as a guide to build the resources required for your CDA Professional Portfolio. For more information on building your CDA Professional Portfolio, see https://www.virtuallabschool.org/cda-supports.

Safe Environments

CDA Resource Collection Item RC VI-1

CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-1

  • RC I-1 First Aid/CPR Certification

    Include a copy of your valid and current certificates of completion or cards for First Aid and Infant/Child CPR into CDA Professional Portfolio.

  • RC I-1 Cover Sheet

    Place this coversheet in front of RC I-1 in your CDA Professional Portfolio.

Healthy Environments

CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-2

  • RC I-2 feeding schedule/menu

    Include a copy of one feeding schedule or menu used for each age group (young infants, mobile infants, toddlers) in your CDA Professional Portfolio.

  • RC I-2 Cover Sheet

    Place this coversheet in front of RC I-2 in your CDA Professional Portfolio.

Learning Environments

Competency Statement I

CDA Resource Collection Item RC I-3

Physical Development

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-4

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-5

Cognitive Development

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-1

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-9

Communication & Language Development

CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-2

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-2

CDA Resource Collection Item RC III

Creative Expression

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-3

Competency Statement II

  • CS II Activity

    Complete CS II activity found in Creative Expression, Lesson 3

Self & Cultural Understanding

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-6

Social Emotional Development

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-7

CDA Resource Collection Item RC II-8

Positive Guidance

Competency Statement III

  • CS III Activity

    Complete CS III activity found in Positive Guidance, Lesson 4

Family Engagement

Competency Statement IV

  • CS IV Activity

    Complete CS IV activity found in Family Engagement, Lesson 2

CDA Family Questionnaire

CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-1

CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-3

Program Management

Competency Statement V

  • CS V Activity

    Complete CS V activity found in Program Management, Lesson 3

CDA Resource Collection Item RC V

Professional Philosophy Statement

Professionalism

Competency Statement VI

  • CS VI Activity

    Complete CS VI activity found in Professionalism, Lesson 2

CDA Resource Collection Item RC VI-2

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

CDA Resource Collection Item RC VI-3

Child Abuse Prevention

CDA Resource Collection Item RC IV-4