Level III: CDA Training

Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Every licensed child care facility must have one child care professional with a CDA or CDA equivalency for every twenty children. Individuals who intend to earn a Director Credential are required to have a CDA or equivalent.

I. National CDA: The national credential is recognized internationally. It is issued by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition in Washington. The Council may be contacted at 800.424.4310 or at www.cdacouncil.org

II. CDA Equivalency: The ECP(Early Childhood Professional) is Hillsborough Community College’s equivalency to the CDA. ECP students are required to complete the State mandated training (forty hours) prior to certification. Students must also perform the required 480 hours of direct work experience in a licensed child care facility, working in direct supervision of children eight years and under. The program content is divided into eleven modules. Students must complete all modules for certification. Most students complete these within two semesters.

 

The total cost for the eleven modules is approximately $1000. The student may pay for these modules at one time or as they register for modules individually. Students may qualify for financial aid or a T.E.A.C.H. scholarship (www.fcforum.org) whenever funding permits

III. CDA Equivalency (ECP Courses)

• HEV 0152  Early Childhood Professionals
• HEV 0183  Practicum I
• HEV 0181  Assessment
• HEV 0130  Child Development II
• HEV 0132  DAP-Activities
• HEV 0184  Practicum II
• HEV 0137  Learning Environments I
• HEV 0141  Understanding Guidance
• HEV 0142  Learning Environments II
• HEV 0185  Practicum 3
• HEV 0163  Leadership