Child Development Program-CDA

This program is conducted "live" online using the Zoom platform per the schedule and accessible via a PC, Mac, tablet, or phone. Details for taking the online course will be emailed to students prior to the first session after you register.

Child Development Associate Program - CDA

Course Number: CC-0900
Tuition: $950 (includes textbook)
Instructor: KAREN WOODMANSEE, L.M.S.W.

***SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION***

Click here for information about New York State's Early Childhood Education and Training Scholarshop.

Please note that Molloy University does not administer or have any additional information about this government-funded scholarship.  Please refer to the contact information in the link should you have any questions or concerns.

Click here for the current schedule of classes. (please note: only the upcoming schedule of course will be posted. Courses that have already taken place or are in progress will not appear)
Program Overview
Child Development Associated (CDA) caregivers make a difference in the care and education of young children. The continuing education department of Molloy University offers a 120-hour CDA program for the three childcare settings:
- Home visitor personnel
- Family child care
- Center-based

The CDA competency standards are the core of the program.

The following workshops are co-requisites which students may register for at Molloy University or supply documentation of completion from another institution:

• Pediatric First Aid and CPR
• Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse

The Council for Professional Recognition, headquartered in Washington, D. C., operates the CDA National Credentialing Program. The CDA program represents a national effort to credential qualified caregivers who work with children from birth through age five.
As more and more childcare centers secure their NAEYC (National Association for Education of the Young Child) Certification the demand for The Child Development Associate will be even more highly prized than it is now.  The Child Development Associate is a person who has successfully complete CDA assessment and has been awarded the CDA Credential. S/he is able to meet the specific needs of children and works with parents and other adults to nurture children's physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth in a child development framework.
The program will be directed in the following 8 content areas:
1. Planning safe healthy environment to invite learning
2. Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development
3. Positive ways to support children's social and emotional development
4. Strategies to establish productive relationships with families
5. Strategies to manage an effective program operation
6. Maintaining commitment to professionalism
7. Observing/recording children's behavior
8. Principles of child growth and development

Credentials are not awarded solely for the successful completion of the 120 hour course.  CDA candidates are also required to have 480 hours of experience working with children under 5 years of age in a structured child care center within the past 5 years. It is recommended that students incorporate the work experience component during the course work.

Scholarship and Financial Aid

For information on discounts, financial aid, veterans benefits  and student loans please call 516-323-3550.

Schedule of Classes
The CDA program is is offered once per year from February to June. The program meets two nights per week from 6:45pm - 9:45pm.  Click here for the current schedule of classes. (please note: only the upcoming schedule of course will be posted. Courses that have already taken place or are in progress will not appear)

Registration
Register online anytime or call our office at 516.323.3550. Please note that during July and August the office is closed on Friday. For credit cards a fee of 2.75% for domestic cards and 4.25% for international cards applies. Avoid these charges by paying with a check online or via phone (ACH).

Mailing List/Catalog
The most up-to-date scheduling information can be found on the program webpage. We also email monthly reminders of the upcoming schedule if you provide us with an email address. 

OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU!
If you take the course, have attended each class, and still do not master the course work, we invite you to re-register for the same course, same level, free of charge. Your registration will be accepted on a space available basis within one year of the course end date. Re-registration in the course is required.