Keeping your Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential™ current is an important step in continuing your professional development in your work with young children and their families. The early care and education profession encourages early educators to stay up to date with the theories, research/studies, appropriate practices and trends in the early childhood education field. The continuous professional development of CDA® Credential holders helps ensure the quality of care and education provided to our youngest children. The Council also requires CDA holders to renew their credential every three (3) years.
Renewal Requirements
Professional Development:
- Complete 45 Clock Hours | 4.5 CEUs (covered by this course).
- Maintain membership in a National or Local Early Childhood Professional Organization.
Experience Requirements:
- Continued Work with Children: A minimum of 80 hours working with young children.
- Obtain a recommendation from an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Reviewer.
Safety Requirements:
- Hold a valid First Aid and Infant/Child CPR Certification (click here).
Required Training Modules:
- Maintaining a Safe Physical Environment: Learn strategies to ensure a safe and secure space for children to thrive.
- Promoting a Child's Sense of Self: Foster confidence and a positive identity in young learners.
- Social and Emotional Development: Explore techniques to support emotional regulation and healthy social interactions.
- Building Strong Family Partnerships: Strengthen communication and collaboration with families to support children’s growth.
- Managing an Effective Program: Develop skills to organize and lead a high-quality early childhood program.
- Ethics in Early Childhood Education: Understand ethical responsibilities and decision-making in professional practice.
- Child Growth and Development: Gain insights into the developmental milestones of children and how to support them.
- Observation & Assessment: Learn methods for effectively observing and assessing children’s progress.
Course Information
- Clock Hours/CEUs: Qualifies for 45 Clock Hours | 4.5 CEUs
- Included:
- Training modules with assessments
- Supporting downloadable materials
- Audience: CDA Credential Holders
- Level: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced
- CDA Competency Statement: This course covers all CDA Competency Statements.
