Welcome to Early Language Academy!
where Daycare Providers elevate teaching moments with communication expertise.
Early Language Academy (ELA) is a learning platform created by two licensed Speech-Language Pathologists dedicated to educating daycare providers, preschool teachers, parents, and caregivers on how to support early communication development.
Our approach is designed to help you elevate the quality of your program. Providers who complete our Daycare Provider Communication Course gain access to our exclusive Daycare Directory, allowing you to showcase your commitment to language-rich, communication-supportive care. This added recognition helps build parent trust, sets your program apart, and positions your center as a place where children’s language development is truly prioritized.
We also make professional development easier than ever to access. Our podcast-style “courses” allow you to earn CEUs on your own time—whether you’re commuting, prepping your classroom, or running errands. The conversational, discussion-based podcasts will answer the real-life questions providers face every day, making the content feel relevant, practical, and easy to apply. At ELA, we’re not just helping you check a box for CEUs—we’re helping you build a stronger classroom, a stronger reputation, and better outcomes for the children in your care.
Ways to Learn
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Group Training:
Daycare Provider Communication Course
Want your company to level up? This professional learning course equips providers with the tools to identify and refer for communication delays and teaches them practical strategies to create classrooms that actively support language growth and provide access to communication support. Centers that complete the course are featured in our "institution directory", helping build parent trust and showcasing a strong commitment to children’s communication development.
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Individual:
Daycare Provider Communication Course
Want to level up professionally? This comprehensive course is designed specifically for early childhood educators who want to confidently support speech and language development in their classrooms. Participants will learn age-appropriate speech and language milestones, how to recognize early signs of communication delays, and practical, research-based strategies to support children’s communication skills during everyday routines and play. Sign up for our "individual provider directory" following the course to be recognized as a professional who supports communication.
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Self-Paced
Podcast "courses"
ELA is also known for its podcast-style CEUs! Tune in as pediatric speech-language pathologists break down everyday communication challenges through engaging, discussion-based episodes that answer real questions from the classroom. Each episode is packed with practical strategies you can use right away. Simply complete a quick payment and quiz after listening to earn 0.1 CEU. Subscribe to ELA’s Communication Community for unlimited access to all podcast CEUs and our growing freebie library—making professional development flexible, relevant, and easy to fit into your day.