The CDA Prep Guide: The Complete Review Manual For The Child Development Associate Credential

The CDA Prep Guide: The Complete Review Manual for the Child Development Associate Credential

The child development associate credential is the basic credential for childcare providers. Because of the many steps involved and a lack of clear guidance, obtaining it can be difficult. Accordingly, many applicants drop out of the process.The CDA Prep Guide gives childcare providers and center directors, whose programs need to meet CDA standards for any staff to hold the credential, clear guidance on how to navigate the process. It also points out key program standards in thirteen functional areas, from safety to program management, and answers commonly-asked questions. About the Author Debra Pierce is a credentialing representative of the CDA Council and operates a web site distributing audience-specific booklets on obtaining this credential. She has a master's degree in early childhood education.