CDA RenewalElite Educational Enterprises

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CDA Renewal Course

Keep your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential current. Complete all 45 clock hours of renewal training online, at your own pace, and get help from Elite applying for your CDA renewal.

45

Clock Hours

4.5

CEUs

8

Modules

$125

Tuition

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Why Renew Your CDA?

Keeping your CDA Credential current shows your commitment to growing as an early educator. The Council for Professional Recognition requires CDA holders to renew every three years, and ongoing professional development keeps you up to date on research, best practices, and trends that improve care and learning for young children.

CDA Renewal Requirements

Here is what you need to renew. This course covers the full training requirement.

Professional Development

✓ Complete 45 clock hours or 4.5 CEUs of training (covered by this course)
✓ Hold a membership in a national or local early childhood professional organization

Experience

✓ Work at least 80 hours with young children
✓ Get a recommendation from an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Reviewer

Safety

✓ Hold a valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification. Get CPR certified with Elite

INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE

Help Applying for Your CDA Renewal

Not sure how to submit your renewal? Our team will guide you through the CDA renewal application so you can renew with confidence.

8 Required Training Modules

1Maintaining a Safe Physical EnvironmentStrategies to keep a safe and secure space where children thrive.

2Promoting a Child’s Sense of SelfFoster confidence and a positive identity in young learners.

3Social and Emotional DevelopmentSupport emotional regulation and healthy social interactions.

4Building Strong Family PartnershipsStrengthen communication and collaboration with families.

5Managing an Effective ProgramOrganize and lead a high-quality early childhood program.

6Ethics in Early Childhood EducationUnderstand ethical responsibilities and decision-making.

7Child Growth and DevelopmentLearn developmental milestones and how to support them.

8Observation and AssessmentObserve and assess children’s progress effectively.

How the Online Course Works

✓ 100% online and self-paced
✓ Start anytime, with 24/7 access
✓ Learn on any device: computer, tablet, or phone
✓ Training modules with assessments
✓ Printable certificate when you finish

Course Details

Credit: 45 clock hours and 4.5 CEUs
Includes: Training modules, assessments, downloadable materials, and help applying for your renewal
Audience: CDA Credential holders
Level: Basic, intermediate, and advanced
Covers: All CDA Competency Statements

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Need Your CPR and First Aid?

A valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification is required to renew. Get certified with Elite.

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Keep Your CDA Current

Complete your 45 renewal hours online, on your schedule.

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