Providers Child Development Associate Course

Are you a provider looking to earn your first Child Development Associate credential? Are you interested in joining a family child care network, teaching 3-K or pre-K children, or being nationally recognized as a high-quality program? Register for our summer training to earn your CDA at no cost!

The CDA is awarded to early childhood providers who demonstrate their skills and their commitment to working with young children and their families. First-time providers must complete 120 training hours to earn the credential. This course is led by experienced, credentialed trainers. All courses for this training will be held in English only.

The UFT Provider Professional Education Program CDA course is free for most providers. Additional eligibility requirements may apply.

If you are interested in enrolling, you must attend this virtual orientation and class.

Class dates, times and locations:

• Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in-person
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Saturday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in-person
• Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. online
• Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , in-person
• Tuesday, Dec. 15, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Dec. 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Dec. 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Jan. 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Jan. 7, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Saturday, Jan. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in-person
• Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Jan. 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Jan. 21, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. online
• Tuesday, Jan,. 26, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. online
• Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Saturday, Jan. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in-person
• Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Feb. 4, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Feb. 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Feb. 18, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. online
• Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., online
• Thursday, Feb. 25, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. online
• Saturday, Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in-person
• Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in-person