FAQ Information
Is CDAClass.org a legitimate business?
Yes we are. CDAClass.org was established in 2006 to meet the growing need for CDA classwork for active educators. We have instructed hundreds of child care professionals throughout the world toward the obtainment of the nationally recognized CDA credential. CDAClass.org’s corporate offices are located in Philadelphia, PA. CDAClass.org is a recognized training agency by the Council for Professional Recognition and the American Safety and Health Institute. Our organization is also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to offer Act-48 credits for CDA and CDA renewal coursework. Our instructional team includes individuals with higher education degrees and a wealth of knowledge in the early childhood field. CDAClass.org’s president has been a Council for Professional Recognition council representative, a NAEYC validator and also was one of the NAEYC’s national governing board’s finalists in 2005.
- One-hundred and twenty training hours in eight key competency areas
- Guidance in the creation of the CDA resource file; including collection of the 17 resource items
- Mentoring in the completion of field advisor observation materials
- Assistance in completion of the autobiography statement
- Support in proper collection procedures of parent opinion questionnaires
- Careful review of competency goal statements
- Informative online chat sessions
What are the different components to CDAClass.org’s CDA coursework?
Our coursework contains the following components:
What is the timing for CDA training?
Students will work approximately 120 hours on CDA coursework completion. Participants can complete coursework in as little as one month. Participants have up to twelve months to complete CDA coursework in its entirety. Students can log on to CDAClass.org and work toward coursework completion during the day, evening, weekends, and even holidays. As a new student enrolls with CDAClass.org this will be their official start date. All students have one year from the official start date to submit all needed materials for approval.How do I enroll in CDA coursework?
Simply go to our application page.What are the costs associated with enrolling in CDA coursework?
Tuition for the online CDA training program is a total of $650 dollars, which is less than $6 per training hour. Additionally there is a $50 registration fee. As with all college level coursework, students will be responsible for purchasing the class textbook for an approximate amount of $25-65 dollars. Additionally all students are to order the official CDA application for the CDA Council, which currently costs $20 in shipping and handling fees. This application can be ordered by calling the CDA Council at 1-800-424-4310.What are the costs associated with submitting to the CDA Council at the end of the CDAClass.org’s CDA training?
All students need to apply to the CDA Council, in Washington D.C. for an assessment by a Council Representative. This fee is $325, which most states have either a scholarship and/or a reimbursement program in place so that participants do not have to pay for this item.
Is there any assistance with paying for CDA coursework?
Yes, there are many different sources funding CDA coursework. Visit our state page to find out about scholarships and/or reimbursement programs in your state.
Does CDAClass.org offer financial aid?
Yes, CDAClass.org offers financial aid through the Sallie Mae/SLM Career Training Loan. Most students qualify within a 24 hours of completing the online application. Call 1-877-477-2484 today for assistance with financial aid completion.
How do I pay for CDA training?
We currently accept all major credit cards, debit cards or you could even pay directly from your bank account using PayPal. Simply complete the application page and you can start CDA coursework today!How long does it take to become a Child Development Associate (i.e. obtain the CDA credential)?
Our coursework of 120 hours of training takes approximately one to twelve months. After concluding our coursework students will submit their materials to the CDA Council for a Council Representative to assess their work. The CDA council takes approximately 2-3 months to assess CDA candidates.What if I have difficulty completing CDAClass.org’s enrollment application?
Contact us via email at admin@CDAClass.org and a representative will assist you with this application process.
What if I am not happy with CDAClass.org?
Participants in our program are truly happy with the quality online services that we provide. Please check our testimonials page to read what some of our students have said about CDAClass.org. If you joined CDAClass.org and were not happy with our online program you can withdraw from classes, within your first two days with CDAClass.org, by simply emailing admin@CDAClass.org and requesting a refund. We will promptly process your request and ensure you receive a refund for the tuition costs.
How do I pay for CDA training?
We currently accept all major credit cards, debit cards or you could even pay directly from your bank account using PayPal. Simply complete our application page and you can start CDA coursework today! Certain states offer tuition scholarships and or tuition reimbursement. Visit our state information page to see what offerings your state currently provides http://www.cdaclass.org/StateInfo.php.
If you are in need of financing for tuition please visit one of the following websites to obtain a personal line of credit/credit card:
Capital One www.capitalone.com/creditcards/index.php?linkid=WWW_0606_CARD_01_HOME_C1_04_T_CB1
Bank of America wwwn.applyonlinenow.com/USCCapp/Ctl/entry?sc=CW60&mc=A000001SSM&GV1=H|266|=28868226
Discover Card www.discovercard.com/discover/data/home.shtml