Professional Development

CCR&R PD and Pre-service

Our offices are open,
however, to minimize community interaction, beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, and until further notice, we will suspend walk-in access to all our offices.

Our training division (Lead/Assistant Trainers and Infant/Toddler Specialists) will bring our current evening/CDA and ITSN trainings to you online. We will be suspending scheduled face-to-face training from Tuesday, March 17th to Thursday, April 16th, 2020.

Live on-line trainings will occur on their designated dates and times as shown on NJCCIS.

Please follow all instructions to access the links via your computer, tablet, or smart phone.

CDA initial and renewal tutorials
Child Development Associate (CDA) initial and renewal tutorials are now available. Please click and visit the Council's site to review the process.

Also, do you or someone you know have an expired CDA credential. The Council is launching its CDA Renewal Amnesty Program starting January 2020. The same site provides more information. Please share the great news and opportunity.

Clarification: CPR / First Aid Training/Certification
Choosing a trainer/vendor:
Child Care Centers: Child Care Center Staff have the option to attend a CPR/First Aid training course offered through the local CCR&R or attend/hire a certified trainer/vendor. The trainer/ vendor must be certified by a recognized health organization. The CPR training course must offer a hands-on-skills practice.
Examples of a few of the recognized health organizations are: American Safety and Health Institute, American Red Cross, and the American Heart Association.
Family Child Care (FCC) Providers: FCC/FFN providers must be certified through one of the following recognized health organizations: American Heart Association; American Red Cross; National Safety Council or the Medic Pediatric Course. FCC providers may take this course through the local CCR&R or attend a course through a certified trainer/vendor.