NAEYC Accreditation Aligned · CEU Eligible
Early Educator
Onboarding Program
A virtual, cohort-based training series designed to support new and transitioning early childhood educators — building confidence, classroom readiness, and consistency across programs.
4
LIVE ZOOM SESSIONS
1:00
PM - 2:30 PM LUNCH
6
TOTAL HOURS
CEU
CREDITS OFFERED
All sessions are based on NAEYC Accreditation Standards & Assessments. CEU credits are awarded upon completion of the survey/quiz at the end of each session. Interactive and practical learning with digital resources and certificate included.
Program Curriculum
Four Focused Sessions
Each session runs 1.5 hours and is delivered live via Zoom at lunchtime (1:00 – 2:30 PM). Practical, interactive, and immediately applicable to your classroom.
Session 1
Physical Safety
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Welcome & Basics of Child Care
Count! Count! Count!
Choking Hazards awareness and prevention
Classroom Safety practices
First Aid Kits & Supervision 101
Allergies & Medications — know your center policy
CEU credit via quiz/survey at session end
Session 2
Emotional Safety
1:00 - 2:30 PM
What is coercion? How to recognize and avoid it
Social Emotional Development fundamentals
How to engage children — building relationships & greetings
Developmental Milestones and age-appropriate expectations
CEU credit via quiz/survey at session end
Session 3
Routines
1:00 - 2:30 PM
Music & Movement integration
Tips and Transitions between activities
Creating routines and schedules that work
Matching schedules to lesson plans using FL Standards (FEAPS)
Step-by-step daily learning process
CEU credit via quiz/survey at session end
Session 4
Communicating with Parents
1:00 - 2:30 PM
How to talk with parents: positive but assertive
What to say and what NOT to say
Listen more — active listening techniques
Document behaviors as reference and evidence
Share milestones and understand age-based abilities
Building parent relationships — being a team
CEU credit via quiz/survey at session end
Who Benefits
Designed For
This program serves the full spectrum of early childhood education settings — from small family programs to large center networks.
Child Care Centers
Onboarding new staff with structured, consistent training aligned to accreditation standards.
Head Start / Early Head Start
Strengthening educator readiness and program consistency across your sites.
Family Child Care Educators
Professional development that's accessible, affordable, and practical for home-based providers.
Workforce Initiatives
Scalable training for regional programs supporting early educator career development.
Cohort Based Cost Sharing
This shared cohort model allows multiple centers to participate, reducing cost per educator. Volume pricing rewards larger groups.
Benefits
Why It Works
Designed to deliver real results for educators and programs alike — practical, live, and built to scale.
High-Quality Live Instruction
Interactive, real-time sessions that allow for questions, discussion, and connection with peers.
Shared Cost Model
Costs are distributed across multiple participating programs, making quality training affordable for everyone.
Scalable & Accessible
Works for all center sizes — from a single family provider to a multi-site network.
Educator Confidence
Practical tools and strategies educators can apply in the classroom immediately after each session.
Program Consistency
Reduces onboarding burden for directors and improves staff retention through standardized training.
FLAEYC provides services including, but not limited to, a working knowledge of licensing and legalities as they relate to early childhood education and care. FLAEYC is not responsible for negligence on the part of any individual educator, center, or organization. Participation in this program does not replace center-specific policies, state licensing requirements, or regulatory obligations. Educators and program directors remain responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.