National Child Development Associate (CDA)
Instructor Led - Teacher Centered
Available CDA Tracks: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Birth through 5 Years, and Family Childcare
Enroll NOW! First class: February 20-22, 2026 (Friday through Sunday)
Why Choose Us?
Because WE are Committed to YOUR Success
Training Sessions Include:
- Local Florida Academy
- Certified In-field Educators
- Specialized In-Person Training
- Outcome-based Feedback and Support
- Portfolio Development and Practicum Guidance
- Weekend Courses (Fri through Sun) to Support Working Participants
- Help obtaining 480 hours working with children through volunteering/job opportunities
Bring a can-do attitude. We bring the coaching and checklists
Choose Your CDA Track: Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Birth-5, or Family Childcare
Supportive, structured learning designed for working early childhood educators
- Instructor-Led weekend classes with capped seats for individualized attention
- Live training sessions enhanced by supportive online touchpoints between weekends
- Real-world focus on classroom practice, state compliance, and job readiness
- Monthly one-on-one instructor check-ins with actionable, personalized feedback
- Comprehensive portfolio development with classroom observation guidance
- Compliance-ready documentation tailored to Florida requirements
Select Your CDA Track
Small class sizes, weekend schedules, and personalized outcomes
Running care out of your own home? The Family Childcare CDA for home-based providers is built around mixed-age groups and Florida licensing. Still weighing your options? Our CDA training questions and answers cover picking a track, how the Friday through Sunday weekends run, and what to do if you still need hours working with children.
Invest in Your Future
Nationally Recognized Credential
The CDA is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education. Employers across the country value CDA-certified educators for their proven competency and dedication to quality care.
Advance Your Career
Earning your CDA demonstrates your commitment to professional growth. Open doors to leadership roles, higher pay, and new opportunities in childcare centers, Head Start programs, and schools.
Already credentialed? Our early childhood professional development trainings run in person as symposiums, seminars, and sessions for working educators.
Ready to take the next step?
Begin Your CDA Journey Today
Join one of our supportive cohorts and earn your National CDA credential alongside fellow early childhood professionals. With small class sizes, personalized guidance, and local educators committed to YOUR success, you'll never feel alone on this journey.