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Your Guide to Michigan’s CDA Certification: Requirements, Training, and Career Pathways
11/26/2025If you’re working—or planning to work—in early childhood education in Michigan, earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential can be a valuable step. This article explains how the CDA credential works in Michigan: what it is, how it’s recognized under state licensing... Your Guide to Michigan’s CDA Certification: Requirements, Training, and Career Pathways
Minnesota CDA Certification — What You Need to Know
11/26/2025If you’re working or thinking about working in #early-childhood-education in Minnesota, earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential can be a smart move. This article explains how CDA works in Minnesota: what it is, how it is recognized, how to get one, and why it matte... Minnesota CDA Certification — What You Need to Know
💰 How Can the State of Nevada Pay for My CDA Certification? ✨
11/26/2025The State of Nevada is committed to enhancing the quality of its #early-childhood-education (ECE) workforce, and a cornerstone of this effort is ensuring #educators can achieve the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential without being unduly burdened by the cost. Nevada utilizes a multi-pronged... 💰 How Can the State of Nevada Pay for My CDA Certification? ✨
Understanding Oklahoma CDA Certification
11/25/2025If you’re considering a #career-in- #early-childhood-education in Oklahoma, earning a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential can be an important step. Below is a detailed look at what the Oklahoma CDA certification involves — how to get it, why it matters, and how you can use it to... Understanding Oklahoma CDA Certification
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?
