Center-Based Preschool: For candidates working in a center-based setting with children
3-5 years old.
Center-Based Infant/Toddler: For candidates working in a center-based setting with
children from birth to 36 months of age.
Family Child Care: For candidates working with one or all age groups in a family child care
home.
Home Visitor: For candidates working with the parents of young children.
3-5 years old.
Center-Based Infant/Toddler: For candidates working in a center-based setting with
children from birth to 36 months of age.
Family Child Care: For candidates working with one or all age groups in a family child care
home.
Home Visitor: For candidates working with the parents of young children.
One of the first steps in obtaining the CDA credential is to decide which type of credential you
want to receive. The four settings available to you include the ones listed below. Click on the
type of credential you wish to pursue.
want to receive. The four settings available to you include the ones listed below. Click on the
type of credential you wish to pursue.
| CDA SETTINGS |
For more detailed information about these settings, you can go to the Council for
Professional Recognition's website . If you know which setting applies to you, click on your
choice above to continue.
Professional Recognition's website . If you know which setting applies to you, click on your
choice above to continue.
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