The CDA helps early educators meet current state and national professional requirements. CDA recipients are competent practitioners who value vital knowledge and skills and formal education.

What are the benefits of obtaining a CDA credential?

What does a CDA teach you?

CDA certification demonstrates your professional knowledge and experience to employers and parents. The required coursework teaches the appropriate practices for each stage of early childhood development, including ways of improving the physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of young children.