This curriculum module is designed to provide background information and a suggested format for instructors training Child Development Associate (CDA) family day care providers working on the competency goal of professionalism. The module is made up of two parts. Part 1 provides the trainer with a report of current research on professionalism. Information pertaining to all professions is included, as well as specific information relating professionalism to the field of early childhood education. Part 2 provides the trainer with a suggested format for outlines of curriculum units covering attitudes, program philosophy, gaining knowledge, and networking. Each curriculum unit outline includes statements of teaching objectives, a list of CDA sample caregiver behaviors, a content outline, suggestions about teaching methods, and a list of resource materials. Appendices provide information on the CDA competency goal of professionalism, an article discussing the professionalizaton of early childhood educators, a teacher evaluation form, suggestions for self-care for child caregivers, a list of developmental stages of children up to 5 years of age, sources of additional information, and tips for finding and filing information in an accessible way. (RH)