Child Development Training Program (CDA)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Child Development Training Program is based on a core set of competency standards, which guide early learning professionals as they work toward becoming highly qualified teachers of young children. Once students successfully complete the Del Mar College Continuing Education Child Development Training Program, students will have earned the required 120 training hours and completed the required portfolio towards earning their Child Development Associate credential.

Del Mar College offers training for both of the following:

• Infant Toddler, children 0 to 36 months of age
• Preschool, children 3 to 5 years of age

Course specifics

Admissions Requirement

• Must be 18 years of age

CDA Credential Requirements

Del Mar College's Child Development Training program is here to help prepare students earn a CDA credential. In addition to completing all the CDA classes offered by DMC, students must complete all items below before earning their CDA credential.

• Complete CDA portfolio.
• Complete 480 training hours within three (3) years at a child care facility.
• Submit application to the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program.

Testing information

Students who meet all the CDA credential requirements will submit their application to the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program.

For more information regarding the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, please visit the CDA Council website.

For more information on scholarships for the CDA Credentialing Assessment Fee, please visit the CDA Council's scholarship page.

Current Schedule

Click the button below and use the keyword: Child Development in the Subject searchbar to view the upcoming course dates.

Child Development Associate Class Schedule

Registration Info

To register, follow the instructions to view the current schedule, then copy the Rubric, Course, and Section of the class that works best for you from the list, click the button below, and paste it into the "Course Code Number" to easily register online!

Or, give us a call and we'll help you get enrolled today!

Register for Continuing Education courses here