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Begin earning or renewing your CDA credential
Become someone special in a child’s life as they master skills, develop friendships, become more independent, and begin to discover new ways of thinking and understanding themselves and the world around them.
It all begins with a CDA credential.
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Everything you need to get a CDA at your fingertips
Scholarships, Early Childhood Education Organizations, Information for Advisors—it’s all here. Learn what you need to earn a credential first, then visit our Resource Center for any additional support you may need throughout the process.
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Take part in a community dedicated to children.
As Early Childhood Educators, we are creating a foundation for children that will follow them through their entire future, in school and in life.
Hear from other CDAs about their experiences, and take part in the discussion about what matters most in Early Childhood Education.
Take Part in Our CommunityNew at the Council
We revised the Home Visitor Credential!
Pediatric First Aid now required to renew your CDA credential.
High school students eligible for CDA.
The Council is hiring!
