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Want to Advance your Career?
Want to Advance your Career?
Start by earning your Child Development Associate
(CDA)
Meet Eligibility Requirements
Meet Eligibility Requirements
- Are you 18 years of age or older
- Hold a high school diploma or the equivalent, or you are a junior or senior in a high school vocational program in early education.
- Have 480 hours of experience working with young children within the past 5 years in a state-licensed home or center setting.
Then choose one of the following areas:
Then choose one of the following areas:
- Infant/Toddler Specialization
- Preschool Specialization
- Family Childcare Specialization
- Home Visitor Specialization
Next
Next
Obtain 120 Clock hours of training through GHCCA after which we will observe you in a licensed childcare setting working with young children and assist you with completing your Professional Resource File (all of which will be explained in class.)
Additional Steps Include:
Complete and mail the following documents to the CDA Council:
Additional Steps Include:
Complete and mail the following documents to the CDA Council:
- Direct Assessment Application
- $425 assessment fee (paid to the CDA Council)
Verification of the 120 hours of training
(obtain through GHCCA)
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GHCCA Courses does not grant the CDA. The CDA Credential is administered and awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.
The cost of the CDA TRAINING CLASS IS $350.
The cost of the CDA TRAINING CLASS IS $350.
Pre-Register with a $50 deposit (deposit will be applied to your balance)
Payment Plans Available
To obtain more information about the CDA Credential visit www.cdacouncil.org
Call: 832-322-1178 to get started.