Child care providers working in before school, after school, and summer camp programs—also known as School-Age Care (SAC)—are encouraged to enhance their professional development by earning the School-Age Professional Credential.Read More

Child care providers working in before school, after school, and summer camp programs—also known as School-Age Care (SAC)—are encouraged to enhance their professional development by earning the School-Age Professional Credential.Read More

Due to State Budget Impasse, approval of applications for both CDA Vouchers and Rising STARS Tuition Assistance will be delayed. Your applications will continue to be accepted and we will process them as soon as we are able.Read More

What’s new with the Professional Development Organizations (PDOs)?Read More

The CDA Council, the Council for Professional Recognition, has announced several changes to the Child Development Associate (CDA) including new Birth to Five Credential, exam sequence, streamlined requirements for renewal, digital credentials, pricing update, and ending paper applications.Read More

Social-emotional development includes the ability to interact and have positive, meaningful relationships with others. It enables children to recognize, express, and manage their emotions and appropriately respond to others' emotions. Young children rely on adults to help them manage emotions and learn and practice these new skills.Read More