Why do I need a CDA Credential?
Getting your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is valuable and opens doors to new opportunities in early childhood education. Some benefits include:
- Increased job opportunities
- Increased pay
- Professional recognition
- Increased Confidence
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What do I need to apply for the CDA?
The following is a list of prerequisites to apply for the CDA:
- Obtain a high school diploma, GED, or an official document certifying that you are a high school junior or senior currently enrolled in an early childhood education program.
- Purchase the CDA Competency Standards from the CDA Council, either online here or by phone at 1(800)424-4310. Please make sure the buy the appropriate book--infants and toddlers, preschool, family childcare, or home visitor--that best suits your needs.
- Complete 120 hours of formal early childhood education training that goes over child development in the age group you are pursuing your credential in, as well as a minimum of 10 hours each in the eight CDA subject areas.
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