WDB: Child Development Associate (CDA)

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Aug

CDA Coursework Textbook Updated: Essentials for Working with Young Children, Revised Third Edition

August 6, 2026

Check out the Revised Third Edition of Essentials for Working with Young Children.

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Aug

What is the Child Development Associate administered by the CDA Council?

August 6, 2026

Check out what the Child Development Associate administered by the CDA Council is.

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Jul

Meaningful Updates on the CDA Process

July 29, 2026

Keep up with the latest updates to the CDA Process by reviewing this webpage periodically.

Jun

CDA Renewal Amnesty Returns for 2026/27

June 17, 2026

The Council is pleased to announce the return of the CDA® Renewal Amnesty initiative. CDA Renewal Amnesty is a limited-time opportunity for past credential holders (whose CDA expired as far back as January 1, 2016) to renew their CDA and return with confidence to their profession.

Jun

Updated Tipsheet – How to Run the CDA Summary Report for the CDA Council

June 9, 2026

Check out the updated tipsheet to create the CDA Summary Report you will need for your CDA.

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Mar

NEW CDA Exam Study Guides Available

March 13, 2026

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