Edna C. Jackson Institute of Healthcare Education
Child Development Associate
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in South Carolina is a nationally recognized certification required for individuals working in licensed child care centers, preschools, and family child care homes. It validates expertise in early childhood education.
What is a CDA Credential?
A CDA credential is an early childhood education (ECE) certification offered by the CDA Council for Professional Recognition. What does CDA stand for? CDA stands for Child Development Associate Credential. Also called an ECE certificate or certificate in early childhood development, a Child Development Associate certification is a great first step along your early childhood career.
CDA Training (120 Hours)
ECJ’s CDA training prepares you to earn your CDA credential. Our self-paced courses let you start and stop anytime and include unlimited, free CDA trainer and customer support. Prefer books? Choose our Course Book format for a hands-on, tactile experience.
How do you get a CDA Credential?
CDA Steps: To earn CDA certification, complete 120 clock hours of formal ECE training, build your professional portfolio, meet work-experience requirements, and pass the CDA exam and verification visit. ECJ provides the full 120 hours and is an official partner of the CDA Council and one of the original “CDA Gold Standard Training Organizations.” Learn the CDA steps here:
Steps to get your CDA
ECJ offers CDA Credentials in the following childcare settings: infant and toddler center-based, preschooler center-based, birth to five center-based, family childcare, and home visitor. Choose your CDA setting below.
Infant/Toddler Center-Based CDA Credential