Our Services

Professional development and training tailored for child care centers

Pediatric First Aid/CPR training for child care professionals and early childhood educators.

Available for:

  • Initial certification

  • Certification renewal

  • Program and staff training

*Meets DHS state licensing and professional development requirements.

ACT 48-approved professional development training for Pennsylvania educators who want to:

  • Earn required ACT 48 hours

  • Enhance classroom effectiveness

  • Support positive outcomes for children and families

  • Advance professional growth and development

*Supports compliance with Pennsylvania’s continuing education requirements.

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people on conference table looking at talking woman
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Two female coworkers collaborating showing them something on their Black Surface laptop
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a baby doll laying on the floor next to a bottle

PQAS-approved instructor and training provider in Pennsylvania, delivering high-quality professional development that meets Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System (PQAS) standards.

Training topics include:

  • Health and safety practices

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Program administration

  • Professional communication

  • Early childhood education and child care topics

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red apple fruit on four pyle books
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chef holding green and yellow plastic tray

Food safety training for food service professionals and child care programs looking for:

  • Initial certification

  • Certification renewal

  • Staff training and professional development

  • Professional instruction focused on promoting the highest standards of food safety and protecting the health of those served

*Supports compliance with food safety and health department.

CDA Support
First Aid/CPR
ServSafe
ACT 48
PQAS

Supports early childhood educators in Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, and Delaware County throughout the CDA credentialing process, including:

  • Professional portfolio review

  • Classroom/child care program observation

  • Reflective dialogue and professional feedback

  • Competency assessment and scoring

  • Submission of official scores to the CDA credentialing organization

*Will travel, please contact.

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a woman showing a woman something on the laptop
PD Specialist/CDA Observer

CDA (Child Development Associate) Credential support for early childhood educators of infant—toddler, preschool, and birth—five, looking for assistance with all stages of the CDA process, including:

  • Required CDA training hours

  • Professional portfolio development

  • CDA exam preparation

  • Verification visit readiness

  • Individualized coaching and guidance

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instructstar@gmail.com

(484) 246-6338

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