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About the CQI Program in Maui

Our ECWR CQI program goal is to improve the Early Learning and Child Care professional skills, knowledge, and practices in working with children and families by utilizing technical assistance (TA) and coaching services provided by PATCH to build Maui County’s Early Learning and child care workforce that will impact child care availability to support and aid in the rebuild and restoration of Hawai’i’s economic recovery.

Coaching

Individualized 1:1 sessions focused in reaching specific set of goals through mentorship over time
Accreditation
AEYC, NAFCC, NECPA, BAS
Maui Small Business Resource Center, Counseling Staff, etc
Sensory Processing Disorder, Hawaiian Culture, Religious , Tracking Tools, etc

Technical Assistance

Specific consultation aim to support a need or help resolve an issue within 1-3 sessions
Business Administration
CPR Recertification, Professional Development, Tom Copeland Webinars, etc
Cash for Caring, Grant Opportunities, Subsidy Workshops, PATCH Scholarships, etc
Social Emotional Development, Team Building Programs, ECE Philosophy, etc Tracking Tools, etc

Networking

Monthly provider discussions designed to foster support and build child care connections
Self-Care
Physical/Emotional/Mental Health, Time Management, Practices, etc
ENA Program, Mentorship Opportunities, Book/Toys/Material Distribution, etc
Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Director Meetings, etc Tracking Tools, etc

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) For Maui

PATCH offers a unique opportunity for high school juniors and seniors interested in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field, those new to the field, and or those who would like to increase their qualifications to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Earning a CDA® credential in high school jumpstarts successful careers and leverages faculty expertise. The CDA is the only portable, national, and multi-language credential of its kind, opening up career opportunities for thousands of graduates every year.

Some of the benefits of earning a CDA include:
  • Graduate high school career-ready with the nationally recognized CDA Credential.
  • Jumpstart your higher education with core knowledge of child development.
  • Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work with young children.
CDA program can expand career pathways in the ECE field
  • Provides opportunities for customized CDA/ECE courses to support roll-out throughout the County of Maui.
  • Enables the high school program to offer students a secondary school diploma and at least one recognized industry-based credential.
  • Prepares students for success in college and careers.
  • Assisted assembly of CDA portfolio
  • PATCH Mentorship
  • Provide Free Smart Horizon Training Package
  • Program Stipend
  • Provide CDA Materials and Books
  • Cover CDA Application FEE
  • PD Verification Visit

Earning Your CDA for Maui

PATCH is a community service organization dedicated to supporting Hawaii’s child care needs. PATCH provides access to registered and licensed child care, offers child care subsidies to eligible families, provides child development training and ECE scholarship opportunities, and assists those interested in starting a family child care business. PATCH is a free resource hub for families, child care professionals and communities of Hawaii.