PD Specialist Early Childhood and School Age
Approved NYAEYC TA Professional
NEW YORK, NY
New York City Region
Garcia, Carmen J.
Family Child Care Provider
Schedule Availability
Weekends
Secondary Language
English
Carmen Garcia is an Early Childhood Educator, trainer, and coach with over 14 years of experience supporting children from infancy through school age. She is the founder and director of Galex Group Family Daycare Inc. in New York City and holds the C-PAC, National CDA in Family Childcare, NYAEC Family Childcare Credential, and is a CDA Professional Development Specialist in Early Childhood and School Age. Carmen is also NYAEYC T-TAP approved in Early Childhood and School Age and NYAEYC T-TAP Coach. Her academic background includes an associate degree in early childhood education, a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in Autism, and she is fishing her master’s degree in early childhood policy and leadership. Carmen specializes in coaching educators and leaders, program administration, and inclusive, play-based learning that empowers professionals and families to elevate children’s growth and success.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschoolers
Core Competency Area
1. Child Growth and Development (Not valid after 1/2026)
2. Family and Community Relationships (Not valid after 1/2026)
Approved to Teach
Bloodborne Pathogens (Health & Safety Institute)
CPR (Health & Safety Institute)
Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (Health & Safety Institute)
First Aid (Health & Safety Institute)
Health and Safety: Competencies for Day Care Center and School-Age Child Care Program Staff
Additional Endorsements
CDA Professional Development Specialist
Technical Assistance Endorsements
NYAEYC TTAP Coach - Early Childhood Leaders
NYAEYC TTAP Coach - Early Childhood Teachers
Associate
CUNY Hostos Community College
Early Childhood Education
Some College
SUNY Westchester Community College
Early childhood education
Some College
CUNY Hostos Community College
Early Childhood Education
Some College
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Psycology
Some College
Cuny School of Professional Studies
Psychology
Bachelor's
Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York, The
Psychology
Some Graduate Coursework
CUNY School Of Professional Studies
Non Degree Graduate Major
Some Graduate Coursework
Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York, The
CPAC
Some Graduate Coursework
Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York, The
CPAC courses
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential-Graduate Level (CPAC)
New York Association for the Education of Young Children
NYS Children’s Program Administrator Credential-Graduate Level (CPAC)
New York Association for the Education of Young Children
NYS Family Child Care Credential
NYAEYC
CDA - Family Child Care
Council for Professional Recognition
Infant and Child CPR
Health and Safety Institute (HSI)
Authorized Instructor: Carlos Castillo
Pediatric First Aid
Health and Safety Institute (HSI)
Authorized Instructor: Carlos Castillo
National Association for Family Child Care
National Association for the Education of Young Children