$99 per CDA renewal course

The CDA renewal process has several steps. The training portion can be completed with Theoria Technical College CDA courses.

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Your CDA Credential is valid for three years from the award date, and it must be renewed before it expires. A CDA Credential may only be renewed for the original setting, age-level endorsement, and specialization. 

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The Council for Professional Recognition requires the completion of 45 clock hours of training as part of their CDA renewal process.

All CDA Renewal Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Proof of current Red Cross or other nationally recognized agency First Aid and Infant/Child (Pediatric) CPR certificate.

• Proof of 45 clock hours of training in early childhood education/child development that is related to your CDA setting. This training must be completed after your CDA credential’s issue date. You may not re-take the same courses you completed when you applied for your original CDA credential or for previous CDA renewals.

• Letter verifying 80 hours of work experience with young children or families of young children within the past year

• Letter of recommendation from an Early Childhood Education Professional.

• Proof of membership to a national or local early childhood professional organization.

• CDA Council Renewal fee: $150. Candidates who apply online using YourCDA will receive a discount of $25 and will be charged a $125 renewal fee.

• You may submit your Renewal Application no sooner than six months before your credential expiration date. Note: You must renew your credential before it expires. Your credential will expire 3 years from the date of the award.

Please call us for specific renewal instructions at (760) 487-8436 or email us at info@nationwidecdatraining.com