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Kelly is a great instructor and shares her personal experience from a family child care provider and speech pathologist perspectives. She is a wealth of knowledge and encourages participants to share their experiences and insights during each course."
— Val Sipes, Sunny Steps Family Daycare
Love all of it. Kelly. The information and the way she delivers it. The vibe. I will pay for these trainings over free ones every time. So reliable and lovely."
I had several questions and she was able to answer each of them quickly in a way that I could understand as a preschool teacher. She was very engaging and the information I received can be practically applied in the classroom."
"I love everything! Kelly is the best! Her training is easy to understand, helpful, meaningful, and engaging.
I learned a lot. The training answered a lot of questions and best of all gave me new insight as to how to communicate with the kids I have in care. I plan to implement the strategies I learned today starting tomorrow."
Thanks a lot for an amazing opportunity to learn about this important topic for parents and teachers with children that have this delay. The information was useful and very clear to understand. I love the tools and the safe space to learn"
As an early childhood educator, you have a positive and lifelong impact on the children you care for
Actionable strategies grounded in your daily routines
Practical ideas you can put into practice the very next day, without ever feeling like you're adding one more thing to your already-full plate.
Connect & learn with other educators
Engage in group activities, role plays, and active discussions in the live chat with other child care providers who are navigating the exact same challenges in their classrooms.
A judgment-free space to ask every question
Get real-time answers from your experienced trainer, a Pediatric Speech Therapist & Early Intervention Specialist — so you leave the training feeling confident, not confused.
Comprehensive digital handbook
Packed with all the information from the training, including videos, printable and digital resources, checklists, toy and book suggestions, and more — yours to keep forever.
I created these trainings around the questions I get asked by early childhood educators each week
And I kept hearing the same thing: "Our trainings don't teach us this." So I created trainings that do!
No fluff. Just practical strategies designed to fit naturally into everyday routines with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bridging Child Development recognized by IACET and NWRA?
Yes. Bridging Child Development is an IACET-accredited training organization. This means every training meets the highest standards for professional continuing education, and your CEUs are recognized across the US and internationally. We are also an approved Training Organization with the National Workforce Registry Alliance.
Are Bridging Child Development courses accepted in my state?
Bridging Child Development meets the child care training requirements for many states and is in the process of approval in all 50 states. Review our state training information pages before enrolling to ensure you receive credit.
Can directors register their staff?
Yes. Directors can purchase multiple registrations at checkout or if you just need to purchase for one person, you can do that too! You assign the training to each staff member and they receive all the details!
Do you offer a discount for registering a group of staff members for a training?
Yes. At checkout a discount is automatically applied for 10 or more participants registered at one time. For larger groups, a private training may be more cost-effective. Click here to learn about private trainings with Bridging Child Development.
What is your refund policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before a live training for a full refund. Cancellations under 24 hours will be transferred to the self-paced version of the same training. There are no refunds once the training has taken place.
What platform do you host the training on?
Zoom. You can easily access it live on any device with a wifi connection, such as your laptop, tablet, or phone. No special tech skills required.
Will there be a recording?
No, recordings are not permitted when it comes to live trainings- I will not be recording and participants are not permitted to record. But all live trainings are also available in a self-paced format that you can find here.
Do I need to switch on my camera?
Cameras are encouraged but completely optional. There are break out rooms and other fun activities that you will likely want a camera on for! You must be present for the full duration of the training to receive your certificate.
Do you report my hours to my state registry?
Yes! If your state has a registry, those hours will be reported within 48 hours to your state. Make sure you know your registry number if applicable!
When will I receive my certificate?
Certificates are issued within 48 hours of completing your training and evaluation. Be sure to check your promotions and spam folder for an email from kelly@bridgingchilddevelopment.com.
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