CDA Calendar

Want to improve the quality of care you provide for children?

Want to get prepared for the Louisiana Quality Start?

These GREAT courses offer ideas and assistance in Program Development, Professionalism, Child Development, Health & Safety, and much more! The Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a nationally recognized certification process for the child care field. A CDA requires 120 clock hours of training in specific categories. Join the growing number of professionally recognized child care providers by obtaining a CDA credential! Attend NSU Child and Family Network classes to prepare for the CDA. Getting your CDA is one way to meet the Child Care Center Director qualifications. These classes also count toward the clock hours required by the Child Care Licensing and Regulatory Section for Class A & B Centers and registered Family Child Care Homes.

Important note about the Textbook and Workbook:  The textbook and workbook are required for all CDA courses offered. Contact NSU Child and Family Network if you need information about where to purchase the required books.

Cost for each CDA course is $100 for 30 clock hours. (Example: Course 1A costs $100). You must send at least a $35 payment for each of the courses you are taking. (Example: 1B and 2B = $70 deposit) This form and your deposit must be returned by August 18, 2010. Courses need to be paid in full by September 30, 2010. Please call our office at 677-3159 or 1-800-796-9080 (outside Shreveport calling area) if you are unsure of which class to register for, or if you have any other questions.  

CDA Discount Tuition Program- 
Receive a 25% discount per CDA Class if you are enrolled and actively participating in the LA Pathways program. You must also meet the following criteria:

Full tuitions for each class paid by August 18th OR deposit of $35 per class by August 18th with the balance for each class paid by September 30.