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The CDA Exam, Observation & Verification Visit — Explained Simply 🎉
11/20/2025Hey there, amazing child care provider! 👋 You’re doing wonderful work with young learners, and if you’re gearing up for your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, you might be feeling both excited and a little nervous. No worries — we’ve got you. Let&... The CDA Exam, Observation & Verification Visit — Explained Simply 🎉
Understanding Adoption Through a CDA Lens
11/19/2025In the joyful bustle of #early-childhood #classrooms, it’s easy to celebrate #play-time, finger-paints, and those spontaneous bursts of giggles. Underneath that fun lies something deeper: the powerful #growth of children’s sense of belonging, identity, and emotional security. For childre... Understanding Adoption Through a CDA Lens
CDA Support Systems: Mentors, Coaches, and Online Communities?
11/18/2025Earning your CDA should feel exciting—not overwhelming. But let’s be honest: between juggling work schedules, lesson planning, and remembering which child likes their banana not touching their crackers, adding a credential to your to-do list can feel like a lot. That’s where suppo... CDA Support Systems: Mentors, Coaches, and Online Communities?
Why My CDA Binder Deserves an Award (and a Nap)
11/13/2025A mock award acceptance speech for the most overworked document in childcare. If there were an award show for #early-childhood- #educators, my CDA binder would be walking down that red carpet—paperclips glistening, tabs standing tall, sticky notes fluttering like confetti. I’d be right ... Why My CDA Binder Deserves an Award (and a Nap)
What If Toddlers Ran the CDA Council?
11/12/20251. The Toddlers’ Agenda In this alternate universe, the little ones vote (thumbs up = yes, throw the paper = no) on what counts as professional #development. Their top priorities: snack time extended by 10 minutes, more #sensory bins, and "Quiet Reflection" replaced by "Quiet (ish) Reflection... What If Toddlers Ran the CDA Council?
Service Learning for Little Learners – How Can CDA Candidates Lead by Example?
11/11/2025Veterans Day offers a meaningful opportunity—not just for remembering service and sacrifice—but for you, as a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential candidate or holder, to turn those themes into a purposeful #classroom or program activity. The idea? Use service-learning with young... Service Learning for Little Learners – How Can CDA Candidates Lead by Example?
If Earning Your CDA Doesn’t Make You Laugh, You’re Not Doing It Right
11/10/2025Let’s be honest: no one ever said, “I can’t wait for 10 PM so I can work on my CDA competency statement!” (Unless you’re a superhero running on caffeine and determination). But earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential can be a wild, rewarding ride&mdash... If Earning Your CDA Doesn’t Make You Laugh, You’re Not Doing It Right
☕ How to Write Your CDA Reflections Without Reflecting on All Your Life Choices
11/06/2025(For those late-night candidates wondering why they used Comic Sans for Competency Goal 3.) If you’ve ever found yourself sitting at your computer at 11:47 p.m. with a mug of lukewarm coffee, a pile of sticky notes, and an open CDA portfolio template, you’re not alone. Every CDA candid... ☕ How to Write Your CDA Reflections Without Reflecting on All Your Life Choices
How to Renew Your CDA Credential Successfully
11/05/2025Let’s face it: renewing your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential doesn’t have to feel like cleaning up glitter from the floor after a #craft time gone wild. You’ve already done the big work earning the credential — now it’s just about staying current, b... How to Renew Your CDA Credential Successfully
🎓 The “Aha!” Moments That Make All the CDA Stress Worth It
11/04/2025Let’s be honest — earning your CDA isn’t always rainbows, tidy portfolios, and perfectly written competency statements. Sometimes it’s late-night typing sessions, sticky notes everywhere, and the occasional “What did I get myself into?” But somewhere between the ... 🎓 The “Aha!” Moments That Make All the CDA Stress Worth It
