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Washington D.C. CDA | Care Courses


What are the benefits of having a CDA Credential in the District of Columbia?

In Washington D.C.:

  • Having a Preschool Center-Based CDA qualifies you to work as an assistant teacher working with preschool children in a child development center.
  • Having an Infant/Toddler Center-Based CDA qualifies you to work as an assistant teacher working with infants and toddlers in a child development center.
  • Having a Family Child Care CDA qualifies you to work as a caregiver in a child development home.
  • Having a CDA (plus additional experience) qualifies you to work as an associate caregiver in an expanded child development home.

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What are the benefits of Care Courses' CDA training?

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Care Courses' CDA training and CDA renewal training prepare CDA applicants for obtaining and renewing their National CDA Credential. Our team of friendly CDA specialists is here to support you with your CDA and ensure you are put on a path to success. We offer unlimited, free, one-on-one support with all of our courses. You have the option of taking our courses in our fully online format or in our CourseBook format, giving you the flexibility you need to complete your coursework. Moreover, we have an exceptional track record and have helped tens of thousands of early childhood professionals successfully complete their CDA clock hours and go on to obtain their CDA credential.

In July 2017, the CDA Council for Professional Recognition awarded Care Courses the new CDA Gold Standard certification in recognition of the quality of our courses, the unlimited, free support services we provide for our students, and our effective online and CourseBook training options. In 2022 we became an official partner of the Council. We are proud to work closely with the CDA Council to support early childhood professionals throughout the entire United States.

Have a question about the CDA Credential? Sign up for our free CDA tutorial. Give us a call during our office hours at 1-800-685-7610 or email us at cda@carecourses.com to talk to one of our CDA specialists. We are here to help!