CDA | Child Development Associate
CDA | Child Development Associate
Program Overview
Tri County Tech offers formal training for students to complete the necessary steps to receive their Child Development Associate Credential. This course will train students in child safety, child health, program planning, proper learning environments, and more!
To learn more, check out Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials here: click here.
“The hands-on training, as well as the bookwork that was provided while I attended are very very useful in my career as an Early Child Educator now! Tri County is blessed to have instructors that love and care about their students and truly will do anything to see them succeed in their career field.” – Taylor N., Tri County Tech Graduate
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Enrollment Deadline
The enrollment deadline is ONE WEEK before the program starts. For more information email Heather Pollock at Heather.Pollock@TriCountyTech.edu.
Program Schedule
| Program Dates | Program Days | Program Time |
| 09.09.2024 – 10.23.2024 | Monday & Wednesday | 6:00pm – 9:00pm |
| 48 Total Hours | Cost: $619* | Refund Policy |
*Onsite visits will happen on Wednesdays during the day. There is also a $50 book fee and a $20 supplies fee included in the registration. No classes will be scheduled on national holidays. Minimum enrollment needed is 6 students, maximum capacity is 15.
Career Opportunities
| Childcare Teacher |
| Preschool Teacher |
| Public School Teaching Assistant |
Career Data
| Our Placement Rate | N/A |
| Median Hourly Earnings* | $18.27 |
| Completion/Retention Rate | N/A |
| *Information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Data. |
Certifications
| Child Development Associate (CDA) |
Scholarship Opportunity
Following The Pathway to a National Credential for Child Care Professionals Curriculum will allow you to apply for the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care. The Scholars program awards scholarships to eligible childcare professionals. To qualify, complete coursework in child development or early childhood education, as well as the Child Development Associate (CDA) and Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) Credential Assessment. This offers childcare providers in Oklahoma the opportunity to improve their skills through education. It’s also an opportunity to receive an educational stipend and continue the availability of quality child care in local communities. Requires an additional 480 hours working with children in specific CDA age groups (infant/toddler or preschool) and a $425 application and testing fee. For more information email Heather Pollock at Heather.Pollock@TriCountyTech.edu.
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