Puerto Rico Child Care Information

Special Notes for Puerto Rico Students

Puerto Rico child care providers may use our courses toward a CDA, as well as CDA renewal. Click on the "CDA benefits" button to learn how you can use a CDA in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico licensing requirements state: "En aquellos Centros con una matrícula de 30 niños o menos deberá haber aprobado un año de estudios de una Universidad reconocida o la credencial de "Child Development Associate" (CDA) o tres años de experiencia como asistente en facilidades dedicadas al cuidado y desarrollo de niños(as)"

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Puerto Rico Requirements:  We have not yet determined whether our courses may be used toward licensing requirements.

For those of you interested in starting a day care or home-based child care facility in Puerto Rico, please contact your state licensing using the contact information below.  The licensing agency should be able to give you advice on the requirements, rules and regulations of your state.