Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Please note, the course fees and tuition listed here are subject to change.

Tuition for the CDA Course is a total of $2,400, or $600 per module. Candidates can pay either out of pocket or with available scholarship funding. Funding to pay for tuition may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP) Scholarship. Scholarship funding is not guaranteed.

Candidates are also required to purchase books and materials prior to the start of the first module, for a total of $153.40. EIP does not cover the books and materials fee.

• Essentials Textbook
• Competency Standard Book in one of the following modalities:
  • Center-Based Infant and Toddler
  • Center-Based Preschool
  • Family Child Care
• Materials – This covers the cost of handouts provided over the course of the program, as well as the materials for the creation of the Professional Portfolio.

New CDA Courses begin every April and October. Applications are only accepted during the following enrollment periods:

• April Class (Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30pm): January – February
• October Class (Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30pm): July – August

The CDA Application is available online at our website during the above enrollment periods. Interested CDA Candidates will need to submit an online application and a $100 application fee. The fee can be paid either on our website linked below or with the link that is automatically emailed upon the submission of the online application.

Information about the Course is sent out one month prior to the first class. Candidates interested in applying for EIP will be given information after enrollment closes. EIP is not available to apply for during enrollment periods.