Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

“My experience with acquiring my CDA was a great one. I learned that I can achieve anything I put my mind to.”
“CDA has taught me so much in the year of learning, I am more educated in this field than ever before!”
Want to Earn Your CDA?
Ready to get the ball rolling? To start the process of earning your CDA Credential, please download and complete the Child Development Associate application It may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to our offices at:
Child Care Resource Network
1000 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216

Need to make a CDA Payment?
If you are a NEW CDA candidate looking to pay application and/or material fees please see below
If you are a current CDA candidate looking to pay tuition for a module by credit card please see below.
Helpful Links:
Council for Professional Recognition: https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/
Professional Development Program (PDP)
Early Childhood Education and Training Program (ECETP):
https://www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu/eip.aspx