Center Certification Program
Bring the powerful benefits of the Baby Signs® Program to the families you serve!
The Baby Signs® Center Certification Program is designed to help child care programs of any size—big or small—begin enjoying the benefits that come from the Baby Signs® Program. Teachers and staff will be equipped with everything needed to incorporate baby sign language into current curriculum and daily interactions between children and teachers. Upon completion, your center or organization will become an official Baby Signs® Certified Center.
Once certified, your center will be able to market itself to families in the community as a center that offers the world's leading baby sign language program for babies. It demonstrates to parents that your program incorporates the latest research and up-to-date information on children's development.
It is highly recommended that your center or organization sponsor a Baby Signs® Parent/Caregiver Workshop which coincides with the educator/staff training. The same basic signs and techniques are taught in both workshops. Continuity of caregiver practices both in and out of the home is a vital component in the healthy development of young children.
COST:
INCLUDES:
The Baby Signs® Center Certification Program is designed to help child care programs of any size—big or small—begin enjoying the benefits that come from the Baby Signs® Program. Teachers and staff will be equipped with everything needed to incorporate baby sign language into current curriculum and daily interactions between children and teachers. Upon completion, your center or organization will become an official Baby Signs® Certified Center.
Once certified, your center will be able to market itself to families in the community as a center that offers the world's leading baby sign language program for babies. It demonstrates to parents that your program incorporates the latest research and up-to-date information on children's development.
It is highly recommended that your center or organization sponsor a Baby Signs® Parent/Caregiver Workshop which coincides with the educator/staff training. The same basic signs and techniques are taught in both workshops. Continuity of caregiver practices both in and out of the home is a vital component in the healthy development of young children.
COST:
- $250 for complete certification process (includes training for 4 participants)
- $25 per participant if number exceeds 4
INCLUDES:
- a 3-hour Professional Development Training for up to 4 participants
- promotional tools - press releases, pamphlets, signs, etc.
- video dictionary
- resource CD: parent newsletters, sign logs, support sites, etc.
- poster set
- monthly e-newsletters
- NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and Accreditation Criteria
- Baby Signs® Certified Center certificate
- continued support from your Baby Signs® Independent Certified Instructor
- ... and MORE!