Tuesday, December 13, 2011

CDA: IS IT FOR ME?

What Are the Steps to Obtaining my CDA?


  1. Determine what training route and means is right for you

  2. Successfully complete the CDA training


  3. Request to take and successfully pass the CDA assessment to earn the CDA credential from the Council for Professional Recognition (http://www.cdacouncil.org/ )

  4. Renew the CDA as required by the Council for Professional Recognition


What are my CDA OPTIONS?
While there are lots of places to get CDA training, the training is delivered in three basic ways: through a college or university; through a local approved organization or agency; and online. Some options to earn a CDA include…



  • Formal CDA (for college credits)--You can contact Ivy Tech (Rose- 921-4403); there are TEACH (356-6884) scholarship dollars available; the student pay 10% and TEACH pays 90% if they qualify.


  • Non-Formal CDA (120 clock hours with no college credits as you go through the process)
    Online: You can go to
    http://www.blogger.com/www.childcareanswers.com ; click on the link across the top that says Provider, then on the CDA link on the right side - the cost is $299 payable prior to starting the class (no scholarships available), students are able to work at their own rate and are able to begin the process at any time.
    Care Courses online CDA classes
    http://www.carecoures.com/
    120 clock hour class: Our CDA classes meet one night a week (3 hours) and 1 Saturday a month (6 hours). If you qualify for a scholarship the cost is $100; without a scholarship the cost is $1196

Child Care Answers has classes starting in January, however you must register now and attend a CDA orientation class... contact Vanessa at 317 636-5727, ext. 241 or vanessaf@childcareanswers.com