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ProgramsSoutheast Children’s Fund Child Development Center An NAEYC accredited child care center established in 2000, the Center serves infants, toddlers and preschool children, ages six months to five years. A highly trained staff, using the Creative Curriculum, works with children in a safe and secure environment to promote early development of children’s language, literacy, cognitive, social/emotional, and physical skills. After school care is also available for children up to age 12 years. Professional Development Institute Established in 1994, SCF/PDI is a certified non-degree postsecondary institution specializing in training for child development professionals. Certified by the DC Education Licensure Commission and the DC Early Care and Education Administration, it is the only non-college Child Development Associate (CDA) training provider in the District that can award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to its students. Training hours can be applied toward a college degree in early childhood education or used to satisfy DCPS in-service training requirements. The Institute has trained over 1,000 childcare practitioners, and has demonstrated a high degree of success in the number of graduates who achieved the CDA Credential. PDI programs are available for all skill levels - from entry to master’s level - and can be provided on-site at places of employment or schools. Training programs include:
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