about cms
ABOUT CMS
We were founded in 1991 and offer training in a wide variety of topics and formats for Early Care Educators. We are approved in the District of Columbia and Maryland. We also conduct training in Virginia. Additionally, CMS is a Trainer of Trainers (TOT) organization for new trainers, the (TOT) for Strengthening Business Practices and holds TOTs in multiple Pre-Service topics. In 1999, we expanded our offerings to include parenting topics and women’s issues. CMS accepts training invitations across the United States and abroad including conferences and events sponsored by federal government agencies, state and national organizations, Head Start, and the private sector. In 2010, we were approved to provide instructor-facilitated online training in Maryland, and in 2012 for Washington D.C. We have had over 100,000 training enrollments since our establishment.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to motivate, encourage and provide a platform that connects continuous learning experiences, respect for all learners and ongoing support to the ECE learning community.
VISION STATEMENT
CMS aspires to expand effective, convenient and affordable education training to the early learning community across the US and abroad.
CORE VALUES
We believe ethics, integrity and purpose are viable to providing quality services. Our staff values and supports the early learning community with knowledge, respect, and empathy. We provide professional services to all of our students regardless of their social-economics, race or gender. We believe that “Quality Training is the Foundation of High-Quality Childcare” TM.