As of November 2022:

CDA CERTIFIED 

(Child Development Associate) credential earned in Early Childhood Development.

 

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is a widely recognized credential in early childhood education administered by the Council for Professional Development. The CDA Credential guides early childcare professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children.

 

Earning a CDA establishes a foundation for delivering high-quality care to young children and demonstrates that you possess the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with children, families and colleagues.