Getting the CDA Credential
Why get the CDA Credential?
The Child Development Associate (CDA) assists early childhood education professionals meet current state and national requirements. States across the nation are in the process of developing Quality Rating and Improvement Systems (QRIS) to assess child care programs and centers. Professionals who possess a CDA credential are oftentimes more eligible for a pay raise than their counterparts who do not.
What does the CDA entail?
The CDA is 120 hours of study in the following areas:
- Classroom/Outdoor environment
- Child development and learning
- Families and community
- Program implementing
- Professionalism
- Observing and assessing children
- Special needs
Already have the 90-hour certificate in Infant/Toddler or Preschool? Then you would only have the take the remaining 30 hours!
What can H&H Child Care Training do for me?
H&H Child Care Training offers the following CDA credentials:
If you already have the 90-hour certificate and wish to take the remaining 30 hours, you're in luck! Here at H&H Child Care Training, our 120-hour CDA is broken down into individual 2- and 3-hour courses you can pick and choose for your remaining 30 hours.
Questions? Wish to register? Visit us online at www.childcareed.com or call us at 1(833)283-2241 (2TEACH1). Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.