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Care Courses CDA Training


CDA credentials are available for one of the following three child care settings:

  1. Center-Based, for which candidates receive endorsements to work with infants & toddlers or preschoolers;
  2. Family Child Care; and
  3. Home Visitor.

Please read the descriptions below to determine which setting is appropriate for you and to learn more about the process and cost.

Family Child Care CDA Certification Family Child Care CDA
Choose this setting if you work in a residential home setting. Registered, licensed and group home child care facilities fall in this category.
Click on the photo to learn more about Care Courses' CDA courses, process and cost for the Family Child Care Child Development Associates credential.
Infant Toddler CDA certification Infant/Toddler Center-Based CDA
Choose this setting if you work in a center setting and primarily care for infants and toddlers. You must be working with infants and toddlers to choose this setting.
Click on the photo to learn more about Care Courses' CDA courses, process and cost for the Infant/Toddler Center-Based Child Development Associates credential.
Preschool CDA certification Preschool Center-Based CDA
Choose this setting if you work in a center setting and primarily care for preschoolers. You must be working with preschoolers to choose this setting.
Click on the photo to learn more about Care Courses' CDA courses, process and cost for the Preschool Center-Based Child Development Associates credential.
Home Visitor CDA
Choose this setting if you make home visits and do not work in a home or center child care facility. You must be making home visits or work in a program that teaches parenting skills to adults to choose this setting.
Click on the photo to learn more about Care Courses' CDA courses, process and cost for the Home Visitor Child Development Associates credential.