TKW Consulting
Online Professional Child Care Training

Have you always wanted to get your CDA credential?
Thought you never had the time to complete the educational requirements for a CDA?
Couldn't afford the expense and time commitment of traditional college classes?
Looking for an inexpensive way to gain education or train your child care staff?
Looking for an affordable way to get the CEUs required for your CDA renewal?

Announcing an Affordable, Self-Paced, Online Training Program!

TKW Consulting is pleased to offer an innovative, affordable online training. Training that works on your time frame, not the schedule of others. 

Smart Horizons provides an on-line child care professional training system covering a wide range of topics. The courses are designed to meet the core competencies outlined by the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program. All of the courses earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided by GRCMA Early Childhood Directors and meet the course requirements for a Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential, CDA renewal, or in-service training for both initial requirements and renewal CEUs for a CDA credential. GRCMA Early Childhood Directors is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this program. The courseware is currently used by over 575 child care centers throughout the country, and is some of the best and most comprehensive early childhood education available today.

• Work at your own pace... complete the program as quickly or as slowly as you wish.
• Work at your own time frame... classes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - whatever fits your schedule.
• Purchase the package that best fits your situation.

TKW Consulting Online Training can offer:

The Coursework:
There is a demand for consistent early childhood education for child care professionals. TKW Consulting is pleased to be able to offer some of the best and most comprehensive early childhood education courses available today, with unparalleled options when it comes to delivering child care training. No longer will you need to wait for a minimum number of students to enroll before beginning training. Your child care training is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You to begin any time from anywhere with an Internet connection.

Covering a wide range of topics, our courses are designed to meet the core competencies outlined by the Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credentialing Program. All of the courses earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) provided by GRCMA Early Childhood Directors and meet the course requirements for a Child Development Associate (CDA) National Credential, CDA renewal, or in-service training for both initial requirements and renewal CEUs for a CDA credential. GRCMA Early Childhood Directors is authorized by IACET to offer CEUs for this program. Smart Horizons is based on an annual-subscription model. Enrolled students have access to all existing courses in their catalog, as well as any additional training added throughout the year, all for the annual fee.

Unlike other Web-based child care training products, there are no hidden fees. Your yearly subscription includes all classes.  There is never any additional charge for awarding CEUs.

Workshops are presented via a next generation training delivery solution, that specializes in working with customers to offer innovative, high-quality, cost-effective training solutions that include everything from content creation to student progress tracking. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Whenever it fits your schedule.

Complete catalog listing of classes offered.

Try an online training preview:

This above sample provides an opportunity to view various courseware topics found in the Child Care Professional Training Series. The intent is to provide a brief sample of the type of material and presentation methods found in the courseware.

Compare the prices to college level classes or other online classes and you will see that the pricing is very reasonable for the amount of trainings and CEU's offered!

Online Training & CDA Packages:
Note:  After an online program has been purchased a private classroom will be set up for you.  Within 3 to 4 business days you will be contacted with access information.

Package:	Includes:	Price:	Payments:
package A	120+ hours (12 CEUs) of certified online self-paced training annual subscription. Includes beginning CDA consultation, mentoring, help with CDA submission, and final CDA Advisor Observation (call for specific areas).	$800.00	Call for payment info or:
package B	120+ hours (12 CEUs) of certified online self-paced training annual subscription. Plus final CDA Advisor Observation (call for specific areas).	$550.00	Call for payment info or:
package C	Online training only:  120+ hours (12 CEUs) of certified online self-paced training annual subscription.	$250.00	Call for payment info or:
package D	CDA renewal courseware: 45 hours (4.5 CEUs) certified online self-paced training.	$125.00	Call for payment info or:
package E	Beginning CDA consultation, mentoring, help with CDA submission, and final CDA Advisor Observation (call for specific areas).	$600.00	Call for payment info or:
package F	Final CDA Advisor Observation only (call for specific areas).	$350.00	Call for payment info or:

The above CDA packages will also require the cost of the application packet from the Council, which is $18.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling; and a $325.00 Assessment Fee for the Council to complete the CDA credential.

 E-mail me if you would like more information about obtaining a CDA or would like have an advisor, or for help in finding educational opportunities in your area.