Comments on: How to Get a CDA Credential to Become a Preschool Teacher

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:41:40 +0000

In reply to Whitney. Hi Whitney, Great question! Every area is a little bit different. I would recommend calling a few child care centers in your area and asking them.

By: Whitney

Whitney — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 17:57:27 +0000

Hey I was looking into getting my cda and I was wondering once you finish the course and exam what are the pay scales for daycare ?

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 16:13:32 +0000

In reply to Crystal Peterson. Hi Crystal, Yes, the CDA would be the next step for you! Then, an associate's degree would be after that. Thank you for all you do for children and families.

By: Crystal Peterson

Crystal Peterson — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:36:49 +0000

Hi I’m trying to see with only becoming a preschool teacher, would CDA be a good to start? I already work at a daycare and I am also a substitute. Due to me working at the daycare I have some certificates and done some training already.

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:08:50 +0000

In reply to Makayla. Hi Makayla, Getting a CDA is a great first step! I would get that, then work towards an Associate's Degree. Wishing you the best!

By: Makayla

Makayla — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 18:32:33 +0000

Hello, I am currently looking into being a preschool teacher but don’t know where to start. Would just getting a CDA work for getting a job as a preschool teacher or would getting an Associates Degree be better? I’ve read that CDA’s just help teachers keep their education up to date but I wasn’t sure if I could use that as my education instead of going to school.

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:03:55 +0000

In reply to Amanda Hoppe.

Hi Amanda,

Every state has its own regulations with this. I would recommend talking to your local Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, and they should get you all set up!

Best wishes to you!

By: Amanda Hoppe

Amanda Hoppe — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 00:14:26 +0000

If I am looking into opening my own day care would having a CDA be enough or would I need an associates?

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:41:39 +0000

In reply to Maggie.

Hi Maggie,

Great question! I would probably work toward a BA degree or specialized training as a next step since you already have an AA. As a professional career nanny, you have a lot of flexibility that someone in a school does not have. I hope this helps!

Warmly,

Katie

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:34:30 +0000

Hi there! I obtained my Associate’s Degree in Social & Behavioral Science (and took many ECE classes) about 8 years ago. I was looking into getting my CDA as an option of brushing up/staying current/standing out in my field but I’m not sure if this makes sense to get when I already have an AA degree? Would getting a CDA be beneficial or unnecessary given the schooling I’ve already done? I work as a professional career nanny.