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At ChildCareEd, we strive to offer high-quality childcare training at competitive prices. We understand that cost is an important consideration, which is why we are committed to price matching for our customers. Explore courses such as our 45-Hour Child Growth and Development Buy Now $399.00 and the CDA Preschool Credential Buy Now $400.00$300.00, which many providers combine with vouchers or scholarships to lower out-of-pocket cost.

What is ChildCareEd's Price Match Guarantee?

ChildCareEd's Price Match Guarantee applies when a competitor is offering an identical online or virtual childcare training course at a lower published price. When a course is identical in content, duration, and delivery format, and the lower price is current and verifiable, ChildCareEd will evaluate the request to match that price. The guarantee is intended to reduce financial barriers for professionals seeking required training and continuing education.

Which courses qualify for a price match?

The guarantee covers qualifying online self-paced courses and live virtual instructor-led sessions where the offering is materially identical to the ChildCareEd course (same topics, clock hours, and certificate outcome). Examples of commonly requested matches include blended CPR/First Aid offerings and multi-hour CDA training bundles; for example, our Pediatric RSV First Aid & CPR/AED Buy Now $115.00 and our 45-hour curriculum modules are commonly compared. Acceptance depends on a line-by-line match of course content and format and on whether the competitor is an approved training vendor for the relevant state or registry.

For additional context about online course formats and how they fit with agency expectations, see our articles Online Early Childhood Courses with ChildCareEd and ChildCareEd Courses and Workshops for Child Care Professionals.

How do I request a price match and what proof is required?

To request a price match, submit an email to support@childcareed.com with the following:

1. The exact competitor URL or an image of the competitor's advertisement showing the course title and price.
2. Description of the course (dates or self-paced indication), length in hours, and the certificate issued on completion.
3. Contact information so our team can follow up if verification questions arise.

ChildCareEd verifies that the competitor price is current and that the competitor offering is identical and available for immediate purchase. For a practical example of how large retailers describe verification and eligible offers, see the Home Depot price-guarantee overview: Home DepotPrice Guarantee. That example illustrates typical documentary proof expectations (live price, in-stock/available status, and identical item criteria) that inform our verification workflow.

How long does price-match verification take and what happens after approval?

Our verification process requires clear documentary proof and a content-by-content confirmation that the competitor course matches our course (topics, clock hours, delivery format, and certificate outcome). When you submit a request with the URL or screenshot and course details, our support team confirms availability, compares the syllabus and certificate language, and may follow up to clarify any differences. Some large retailers do not offer price matching or handle it differently; as an example some national sellers explain why they do not match competitor pricing in order to manage everyday low prices: Amazon Price Matching Rationale.

If verification succeeds, we will notify you and apply the matched price or provide instructions to complete the purchase at the matched rate. If the competitor price is temporary, restricted, or otherwise ineligible (membership-only, voucher-restricted, or expired), we will explain the exclusion and next steps. For questions about expected timing, include your preferred contact info in the request so our team can provide a specific timeline for your case.

Are there exclusions, timelines, or special rules?

Exclusions typically include private sales, expired promotions, membership-only pricing, partner discounts that require enrollment, and offers that change the course content or certificate outcome. When vouchers or other subsidy programs are in play, eligibility may be limited by the voucher terms; providers using MSDE vouchers or similar funding should confirm whether voucher rules permit price matching or supplemental payments. See our article on Maryland voucher and scholarship guidance How can Maryland child care providers pay less for their CDA training for practical tips on vouchers and funding sources.

How does price matching interact with vouchers and scholarships in Maryland, Florida, and California?

State voucher and subsidy programs vary in whether they allow supplemental charges, vendor price adjustments, or combined payments from learners. Providers in Maryland, Florida, and California should verify program-specific rules before relying on a matched price. For Maryland providers we note ChildCareEd's MSDE approval status and internal voucher guidance; for California and Florida, see our state CDA guidance pages (Earning Your CDA in California and Earning Your CDA in Florida) for pathway-specific funding tips.

Because regulations and voucher terms can change and may differ by program type (center-based, family child care, or public subsidy), confirm the following with your voucher coordinator or licensing agency before completing a price-match registration: 1) whether supplemental payments or third-party discounts are permitted; 2) whether the vendor (ChildCareEd) and the specific course are an approved vendor/course under the voucher terms; and 3) any required documentation the voucher administrator requires when registering at a matched price. If you need help documenting equivalency or vendor approval, contact support@childcareed.com and your voucher coordinator for state-specific confirmation.

ChildCareEd is an approved provider through the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and is an IACET Accredited Provider. Maryland providers should confirm how voucher rules, MSDE approval, or local licensing policies affect the use of vouchers and price matching before relying on matched pricing for voucher-funded registrations. For information about vouchers, subsidies, and other ways to reduce training costs, see our guidance article How can Maryland child care providers pay less for their CDA training with scholarships and grants?.

What should I remember about the guarantee and next steps?

In summary, ChildCareEd's Price Match Guarantee is designed to ensure that verified, identical online or virtual ChildCareEd courses are available to providers at the lowest verified price. To act on the policy: confirm the course is identical, collect clear proof of the competitor price, and contact support@childcareed.com. If you are using state vouchers or other subsidy funding, confirm with your voucher coordinator or licensing representative that supplemental charges or price matches are permitted. For more on our institutional recognitions, see Accreditations and Affiliations. For programmatic information about completing credential pathways in other states, see also Earning Your CDA in California and Earning Your CDA in Florida.

This guarantee is intended to support affordable professional development and to remove administrative friction for providers pursuing credentials and continuing education. If you have questions about course equivalency, MSDE acceptance, or required documentation, contact our support team and your licensing specialist. This policy complements other cost-saving options such as scholarships and voucher programs found in our Maryland savings guide and our general resource on how ChildCareEd supports providers: ChildCareEd Bringing High-Quality Training to Providers Across the Globe.