Our Mission: To advance an equitable society by supporting early childhood educators and parents who seek to provide the highest quality care for children.

"Yay! I got my CDA, and passed my binder, exam, and observation. I really appreciate all the help from you all -- Renae, Kylah, Ms. Green, and Ms. Debbie -- for helping throughout this journey.  I wouldn't have done this without the help and support of you all. Really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for everything you did for me!"

"Thank you to Leaps and Bounds for the opportunity to receive my CDA! I received my CDA in 2025, during the hardest time in my life (the passing of a relative) but the CDA Team made the process easy and enjoyable. I have chosen to continue my educational pathway by finishing my Bachelor’s Degree and obtaining my teachers certification, I was also accepted into the MI Early Apprentice program for Spring 2026!"

"This worked out really well to be able to take the Class whenever you have free time! I really enjoyed the class and found the information very useful. Thank you!"

"I’d like to share that the training gave me new insights into how small daily interactions can significantly impact children’s learning and development. I’m excited to apply these strategies and see the positive effects on the children I work with."

"Thanks to Leaps and Bounds Family Services for providing an engaging and informative training experience for our teaching staff. Each year, our agency provides a robust pre-service for our teaching and support staff. Investing in your staff is vital. The array of training topics was one factor in choosing to work with Leaps and Bounds. The opportunity to conduct a private training for our staff was important as well. While networking with other agencies is an important component of our work, the private setting where the facilitators came to our facility complimented our established goals and objectives. The benefit of using the ECE private training provided our staff the opportunity to engage with each other in a familiar and smaller group setting. The ECE facilitators provided a safe environment that allowed for organic conversations to occur. The staff feedback was very positive, and many were interested in learning about the monthly training opportunities that the Early Childhood Educators provide. I highly recommend the ECE training for our educators and will be utilizing their services in the future."

"I think it was awesome of you to allow our Infant/Toddler cohort sessions to continue with your support. These classes are supportive to childcare workers that help us to continue.

Thanks, you rock."

"When taking this pre-recorded training, I found the process to be very smooth and easy. The recording was easy to watch and engaging and allowed time for personal reflection. It also included a lot of information that is easy to implement in the classroom and helpful."

"This training was engaging because it allowed time for reflection about our own classrooms as well as insight on how to make changes for the benefit of the children."

"I found the training engaging. I especially liked the suggested book resources at the end of the training. I also like the idea of encouraging the parents to share home pictures to use to tell stories. One way I will change how I teach based on this training is to place pictures of children and their families on the wall in various places in the classroom and tell stories about the children. I also plan to take pictures of the children during the day and make little story books using small photo albums (I loved that idea).  I will educate my parents on the importance of building language rich environments."

"Thank you for inquiring about my CDA journey. I finished up the credentialing process in October. I am now a proud recipient of a CDA certificate for preschool. Thank you for all your help and for reviewing my portfolio in August."

"Thank you so so much for the assessment and the parents' conference form that was a wonderful and thoughtful idea to give parents time to think of any specific matters and write down ahead of time, be prepared, and comfortable. All of the training materials were helpful. Thank you so much for letting me be in class and signing me up at the last minute, I appreciate you so much!"

"Thank you. Sometimes even the most skilled or seasoned teachers need reminders of basic concepts to help us reflect on reframing, explaining, or redefining our why! Intentionality is key and some things are embedded in our practice, and we need to share or elevate our practices."

"The Leaps and Bounds CDA program has proven to be invaluable in enhancing the quality of care and education provided to young children within our Center. One aspect of the program that stands out is its emphasis on practical application. As the Program Director, I have observed the CDA candidates directly apply what they learn in their day-to-day interactions with children, demonstrating a deeper understanding and mastery of the competency standards. From a logistical standpoint, the administrative support provided by the CDA training program has been exceptional. From enrollment to completion, our staff members have received timely assistance and guidance every step of the way. The Leaps and Bounds CDA Training Program has been instrumental in elevating the quality of early childhood care and education within our organization. I highly recommend this program to any organization committed to providing high-quality care and education to young children."

"Thank you! These trainings are always so great. Thank you for the wonderful resources. :)"