The National Association for Family Childcare, in collaboration with Wheelock College of Boston, Massachusetts, developed in 1994 a system of accreditation designed to promote and recognize high quality in family childcare by:

DEFINING STANDARDS of quality in the field of family childcare


HELPING PARENTS AND POLICY-MAKERS recognize high quality childcare


PROMOTING PROVIDERS' SELF-ASSESSMENT and professional development


MOTIVATING PROVIDERS to put training into practice


SERVING AS A CORNERSTONE in state development systems

Accredited Providers

Kathy Alexander (Expires 2013)
Lilburn, GA

Scottie Caldwell (Expires 5/2012)
Norcross, GA

Rita Medina (Expires 2013)
Lawrenceville, GA

Linda Davis (Expires 2013)
Provider of the Year 2010
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Child Development Associate (CDA) This credential is awarded in the United States to those who have completed a list of requirements, including 120 hours of training, set forth by the Council for Professional Recognition, and who have successfully passed the verification visit to work with Infants/Toddlers or Preschoolers. There are several settings toward which a CDA can be awarded: Center-based Infant/Toddler, Center-based Preschool, Family Child Care, Bi-lingual, and Home Visitor. This is now an entry-level credential for early care and education providers.  CDAs must be able to work with parents and children, and be competent in 17 Functional Areas, as outlined by the Council for Professional Recognition.



CDA
Wilhemina Adu, Lawrenceville, GA (Expires 10/2014)

Kathy Alexander, Lilburn, GA (Expires 7/2011)

Scottie Caldwell, Norcross, GA  (Expires 2/2011)

Linda Davis, Buford, GA (Expires

Francine Krawitz, Flowery Branch (Expires 7/2011)

Rita Medina, Lawrenceville, GA (Expires 7/2011)

Chris Briscoe, Lawrenceville, GA (Expires 2014)
2011 GAYC Conference Photos