Child Development System (CDS)

What It Is

Set your center apart from the competition with Time to Sign's Child Development System Certification (CDS). CDS is a comprehensive program with 24-hours of intensive sign language training and certification for your childcare center staff. With CDS Certification, your instructors will be able to teach American Sign Language (ASL) to children of all ages. Instruction is age appropriate and utilizes proven developmental principles and techniques with mnemonics, music, games, stories, dance and play.

CDS students benefit from Time to Sign's years of excellence in sign language training and are provided with top notch course materials, lesson plans, handouts and a music book with CD and 90 songs.

With CDS Certification, your center will profit from a unique set of programs that provide a competitive advantage over other childcare centers in your area. You will be able to increase your center's revenue with Activity Fee-Based and Enrichment programs as well as product sales to parents, class fees and parent education programs. Time to Sign will also provide marketing support and a listing on timetosign.com. With CDS Certification, you'll enjoy discounts on Time to Sign's line of sign.

By incorporating sign language into the classroom, your children will gain dramatically improved literacy skills and vocabulary, enhanced cognitive development, better motor skills, and increased use of manners. Best of all, children love to sign and find it to be fun!

Program Overview

Time to Sign offers two proprietary programs—Finger Dancing and Finger Magic—that can be hosted at your center. Your children will learn sign language in a fun and engaging way with music, games, drama and play activities. Your center will reap financial rewards with the revenue generated by offering these programs to your children and parents. With the CDS Certification, your facility will receive marketing support and materials, a listing on timetosign.com and discounts on Time to Sign’s acclaimed line of educational products.

Certification Info

Set your center apart from the competition with Time to Sign's CDS Certification. The system consists of 24-hours of intensive staff training and certification in educating children in sign language. Empower your staff to host various classes and workshops to enhance your center's program offerings! With the CDS Certification, your facility will receive marketing support and materials, a listing on timetosign.com and discounts on Time to Sign’s acclaimed line of educational products.

Center Application

Call for More Information on Time to Sign's Incredible Selection of Programs at 321-259-0976.