There are no prerequisites for enrolling in our CDA® program. However, we ask that all participants meet the CDA® Council for Professional Recognition’s requirements by the end of the course, as outlined below:
Completion Requirements
By the end of the program, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Be able to speak, read, and write English at a level sufficient to meet the CDA® credential requirements.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Accumulate at least 480 hours of experience working with young children within the past five years. This can be through paid or volunteer work, including, but not limited to, working in a childcare center, leading a childcare program at home, assisting in a nursery school, supporting a Head Start program, or volunteering in after-school programs, among others.
Technology Requirements
- Access to a smartphone, computer, laptop, or tablet (all coursework will be submitted online).
- A stable internet connection.
- An active email account (preferably Gmail - that is what works best with our classroom platform).
- Access to a phone with a camera or a scanner to be able to upload necessary documents/assignments.
Material Requirements
After starting the class, students will receive the following materials, which will arrive within 14 business days:
- CDA® Textbook
- CDA® Competency Book
These will be provided to you at no additional cost.
