Childhood Development Services (CDS) is the recognized Training Coordinating Agency in Marion, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, and Hernando counties, providing State Training Certification for child care practitioners. They offer a child care training certification program that meets the minimum introductory training requirement, as well as the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) with a Birth Five specialization, emphasizing early childhood development from birth to five years old.
CDS also offers Live Scan fingerprinting services for various state agencies and industries, including child care, education, health care, and more. Additionally, they are part of the nationally accredited Healthy Families Florida program, providing free, voluntary home visiting services to prevent child abuse and promote healthy child development. CDS also offers sponsorship for reimbursement of meals through the USDA Food Program for Family Child Care Homes and Private Child Care Facilities.
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