Non-Formal CDA Training

Interested in enhancing the quality of care and education of young children?

The Child Care Resource Network will be offering Non-Formal Child Development Associate Training.

Child Development Associate (CDA) is a nationally recognized credential that is awarded to individuals completing the CDA training and final assessment.    Those who attain a CDA credential are prepared to meet the specific needs of children, nurturing their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth.  To be eligible for the Indiana Non-Formal CDA Project, applicants must:

1) Be employed in a licensed, registered, or legally exempt early child care and education setting,

2) Work 30 or more hours per week, earning $12.00 per hour or less as a teacher/teacher assistant or $15.00 per hour or less as a director/administrator,

3) Be 18 years of age or older,

4) Be a resident of Indiana

5) Have earned a high school diploma or GED.

The Child Care Resource Network has 40 scholarships available.

If you are interested, please contact Mary Oglesby at 765-742-7105 ext. 108.