Child Development Associate (CDA) Program
It’s time to kickstart your team’s career in Early Childhood Development, so let Green Space Learning be your guide.
Looking to elevate your team’s expertise in Early Childhood Development? Let Green Space be your partner in pursuing the prestigious Child Development Associate (CDA) certification. Our comprehensive CDA Program offers the guidance and support you need from day one until certification.
What to Expect
A high-quality, 120-hour course designed for online completion, supplemented with in-person or live virtual coaching, and access to professional learning communities.
Engaging lessons incorporating quizzes, discussions, video lectures, and portfolio development, all guided by experienced instructors.
Flexible tracks tailored to your team's focus: Infant and Toddler, Preschool, or Family Child Care.
Course topics include:
- Theories of Child Development
- Learning Environments
- Social-Emotional Development
- Guidance
- Professionalism and Ethics
Is This Course Right for You?
Green Space’s CDA course caters to early education professionals seeking to enhance their confidence and advance their careers with the most recognized credential in child care.
What is a CDA?
According to the Council for Professional Recognition, the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credential in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and is a key stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE.
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is based on a core set of six competency standards, which guide early care professionals as they work toward becoming qualified teachers of young children. The six competency standards are:
- To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment
2. To advance physical and intellectual competence
3. To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance
4. To establish positive and productive relationships with families
5. To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
6. To maintain a commitment to professionalism.
Why Green Space?
With over 50 CDA courses facilitated since 2015 and 500+ graduates, Green Space has a proven track record of success.
Partnering with Texas-based school districts, we’ve provided professional development for educators across Austin, Round Rock, Mansfield, Red Oak, Fort Worth, and Dallas ISDs.
Ready to Get Started?
Choose from two payment options:
- One-time fee: $695 (includes course materials)
- Pay-As-You-Go: $295 to start, then $30 per module (total of $865), with up to 18 months to complete.
Meet Your Instructor
Nikkeda Tyrone is the program manager at Green Space Learning. She is a Child Development trainer and Child Development Associate instructor and has served more than 10 years in varied roles in early education. Before Green Space Learning, Nikkeda worked 5+ years as a CLASS Observer, mentor, and coach for a nonprofit devoted to elevating the quality of early learning programs through the National Accreditation Commission. Through training, Nikkeda aims to cultivate a growth mindset and positively engage adult learners.
Have questions? Contact Nikkeda at nikkeda@greenspacetx.com.
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What our CDA students are saying:
“This was a great course, and I am forever grateful for everything I have learned.”
– Britney
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“Great class! I learned a lot from this CDA class. I’m more aware of the different aspects in the classroom. I’m more aware about having better relationships with the students, parents and other teachers.”
– Alicia
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“Being able to work at my own pace and having everything we will need for the class already was so helpful and great!”
– Chastity
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“My favorite thing about the class is, when I message my instructor she is quick [to respond]. Also that all the information and units are very useful and clear on understanding.”
– Raquel
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“[I liked] the fact I could use the chat to answer questions and get involved in group discussions.”
– Rebecca
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