The Child Development Associate® (CDA) national credentialing program is more than a milestone. It’s a professional development pathway designed to strengthen your skills, elevate your practice, and advance your career in early childhood education. Created for educators working with children ages birth to age 5 across a variety of settings, the CDA® equips you with the knowledge and recognition you need to better serve young children and their families. Whether you’re just beginning your journey

To meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in Pennsylvania's childcare industry, Central Penn College has launched an Child Care Management degree (18 months an internship) and a Childcare Management Certificate (9 months). Both programs are strategically aligned with the requirements for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™, the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education, making you a standout candidate from day one. Our associate degree program is a