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Feb 1, 2025 · The CDA® renewal process gives you the opportunity to reaffirm your competence as Preschool, Infant-Toddler, Family Child Care or Home Visitor Child Development Associate®. A CDA credential is valid for 3 years from the award date. Please note: You must renew your CDA credential before it expires.

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The nationally recognized Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ offers recognition for valuable knowledge about working with children and helping them reach their full potential. It is often a first step into a career educating young children.

Feb 20, 2025 · For more information about the benefits of the CDA credential and the process of earning the credential, please visit the Council for Professional Recognition’s website. For detailed information about the CDA Exam, please refer to the Competency Standards book.

Effective August 1, 2025, the Council for Professional Recognition is updating the pricing for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™. This update aligns with our operational and technological advancements to sustain credentialing excellence.

Our CDA training courses are approved by the CDA Council for Professional Recognition, meeting the requirements to earn your CDA Credential. Whether you’re focusing on infants, toddlers, preschoolers, family child care, or home visitor settings, we offer courses tailored to …

Below you will find more information on what the CDA is, requirements for completion and resources (including financial supports) for you. What is a CDA? The . Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is nationally recognized and awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition which is based in Washington DC. http://www.cdacouncil.org/

Mar 11, 2016 · Start taking action towards your “Best 1st Step” in early childhood education by reviewing the five necessary steps below that every CDA® candidate must follow in order to successfully prepare and complete the process of obtaining a CDA® credential.