LEWISTON – Katherine Hiss of Auburn has been awarded a child development associate credential in recognition of outstanding work with young children. The credential was awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition in Washington, which represents the early childhood education profession.

Hiss is the assistant site director at the Daisy Garden YMCA child-care site at 92 Campus Ave. in Lewiston. The YMCA’s Daisy Garden site primarily provides care for employees of the Sisters of Charity Health System, with some openings available for the general public.

CDA is a national effort to improve early childhood education and care by evaluation and recognition the skills of individuals providing care. The first credential was awarded 25 years ago, and now 48 states plus the District of Columbia include CDA in their child-care licensing regulations.

More information may be obtained by calling YMCA child-care director Mary Jipson Perry at 795-4095.