A CDA certificate holder can use the CDA Credential

to become a director at a child care center as well as use the credential

to open a licensed childcare center or in-home childcare center as well as become LEAD teacher

in a preschool or infant /toddler classroom.  

 

The CDA, also known as the Child Development Associate credential

is awarded to individuals who have proven that they are qualified

to work in the field of child care. 

The certificate is recognized in all 50 states.

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 OUR COURSE:

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100% online

+ 8 week course

+ Work at your own pace, anytime day or night.

+ Course can be taken by phone, laptop or desktop.

+ Access to your instructor by email, text and phone.

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C.D.A. Course Cost:  

 

Our C.D.A. classes normally cost $795.00 however, at this time, thanks to the

KickStart grant

ALL students that enroll in our program from this state

will only have to pay $295.00 for the class (Plus textbooks.)

 

Students may choose one of the following C.D.A. types:

 

*INFANT TODDLER C.D.A. (6 weeks old to 2 years old)

*PRESCHOOL C.D.A. (3 years old to after school age)

*FAMILY (IN HOME PROVIDER) C.D.A. (Care for all age groups in your private home)

*BIRTH TO 5 CDA (Care of all age groups in a childcare setting- formally called the Dual endorsement CDA)

*SPANISH CDA  - (for students wanting any of the CDA's listed above but feel more comforable reading and writing in spanish.)

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​​Student Requirements:

 

*18 years or older

* Have a High School Diploma or equivalent - or will graduate by the time of testing.

*  Have a minimum of 480 hours (about 12 weeks of full time experience or 24 weeks of part time experience) in a child care setting during their lifetime.

 

What do I do after I complete the course?

 

After our program you will need to be observed working in a classroom

with children and then you MUST take your final exam with the C.D.A. Council.  

 

As with all other programs, including college programs,

the fee for this test is not included in your class cost,

however, the great news is that your state may have a grant in place to help pay for this exam.  

 

You can find more information on the ASSESSMENT GRANTS available for you state at the link below.

 

 

 

 

 

ticktocktraining@yahoo.com  

 

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