Renewing your national Child Development Associate (CDA) credential? The CDA Council requires that you submit proof of membership in an early childhood professional organization. Your membership must be current at the time you submit your CDA renewal application.
Category Archives: About the CDA Credential
How Do I Create a CDA Professional Portfolio?
Learn how to create a professional portfolio for your CDA Credential. Watch our professional portfolio video!
My CDA has expired, what do I do?
Has your CDA expired? Are you wondering if you should renew or reapply? People call every day with questions such as, “Can I renew my national CDA if it expired?” or “When does my CDA expire?” or “Is it too late to renew my national CDA?”
What is a CDA?
The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is the most widely recognized credential in the early childhood education field. Earning your CDA confirms to employers, parents, and others that you understand and meet the highest standards in early childhood care and education.