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CDA Certification

The Council for Professional Recognition is a leader in the credentialing of early childhood educators worldwide. They ensure that candidates who earn the Child Development Associate® (CDA) credential are well prepared to foster the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of young children. Having a CDA® doesn’t just help educators bring out the best in children. It also advances their careers and contributes to the status of our profession. CDA Council https://www.cdacouncil.org/

Childcare Training in Texas

Texas providers who obtain the CDA are able to fulfill the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requirement of 24 clock hours of pre-service training and make a huge step to advancement on the Texas Early Childhood Career Pathway. 

CDA Requirments 

The CDA Council requires the following in order to earn the CDA:

Earn a high school diploma, GED or be enrolled as a junior or senior in a high school career and technical program in early childhood education.

Complete 120 hours of formal early childhood education training, covering the growth and development of children ages birth to 36 months, with no fewer than 10 training hours in each of the eight CDA® subject areas.

Obtain 480 hours of professional work experience in a center-based setting with children ages birth to 36 months, or 3-5 depending on which CDA you are working to obtain.

Prepare your CDA professional portfolio. This is a collection of reference materials related to your work with children and families. 

Select a CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist™ to conduct your CDA Verification Visit®, which is part of your final assessment. Your PD Specialist will review your professional portfolio, observe you working with the children, complete a Reflective Dialogue with you, and submit score recommendations to the Council.

Apply online using YourCouncil and pay the online assessment fee of $425

H&H Child Care Training Center knows the value of the CDA which is why we are a CDA vendor and sponsor for the CDA Council. H and H offers the CDA completely online. In addition, we have a CDA Professional Development Specialist on staff. Even if our Specialist is unable to travel to your location, H&H has relationships with Specialists all over the country and we are able to help you locate a Specialist in your area to complete your verification visit. H&H tries to make obtaining your CDA Credential as easy as possible.

Stand out from the crowd and become a leader in your work with young children. H and H is here to help you along the way.