Child Development Associate (CDA) Fund for Maryland - post

Child Development Associate (CDA) Fund

Maryland Family Network, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and the Council for Professional Recognition are partnering to provide thousands of Maryland's #early-childhood-educators with financial support to help them earn a FREE CDA! Get ready to learn about the CDA grant!

Who is eligible?

• Registered family childcare providers
• Licensed child care center staff

Grant money will cover:

• 120-hour CDA Credential
• 45-hour CDA Renewal
• 30-hour Bridge Bundle (only for Maryland providers who have their 90-hour Certification)
• CDA Professional Portfolio review/collaboration with one of our CDA PD Specialists.
• Application fee
• CDA Textbook Bundle

How can I get my CDA for #free?

Create an account in the CDA application system (yourcouncil.org). When your account has been set up, the system will generate a customer ID number, then complete the CDA Funding Application Form.

Complete your 120 hours of CDA coursework with ChildCareEd! 

What are the CDA requirements?

• Have a valid high school diploma, GED, or enrolled as a junior or senior in a high school CTE program.
• Complete 120 hours of online training covering the eight CDA Subject Areas with ChildCareEd.
• Work 480 hours with children whose ages are specific to the setting for which you are applying for your Credential.
• Prepare your CDA Professional Portfolio.
• Apply online for your CDA Credential using the YourCouncil online application system.
• Schedule your CDA Verification Visit.
• Schedule your CDA Exam.

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