CDA Class Coming Fall 2026
120 Clock Hours Training
Includes classroom coaching and preparation of professional portfolio.
Cost: $400 for Course
$50 for Books
Tuition Assistance Available
Call 361-255-3000 or email: support@childrenscoalitionac.org for more info
CDA Training Program
We are offering CDA training for early childhood professionals in our community!
For more information or to apply contact:
Julie Verstuyft, Executive Director
361-255-3000 or email: julie.verstuyft@childrenscoalition.org
What is CDA?
CDA stands for “Child Development Associate”. This is a competency based credential that is issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. CDA candidates attend classes in order to earn 120 clock hours of training in 8 specific subject areas. They create a professional portfolio, pass a written exam and have a validation visit from an early childhood professional development specialists in order to earn the CDA credential.