Indiana Non Formal Child Development Associate Credential Project
Earn A Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Today!

A CDA Credential:

Enhances the quality of care and education for young children.  Indicates early childhood professionals have increased skills and knowledge.Is a nationally recognized credential that follows the child care professional, no matter where he or she works  

Project Key Components:   

Training:  120 contact training hours are provided throughout the state by an agency or organization with expertise in early childhood teacher preparation or formal child care education.  

Financial Assistance:

The Indiana Non Formal CDA Project pays for the CDA training classes and required texts.  Participants also share a portion of the training costs.  

Financial Incentives:

A $100 bonus is awarded upon the successful completion of 120 training hours.  In addition, participants are eligible to receive a CDA Assessment Scholarship through the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana Project.

Advising:

Professionals are available to guide participants through the CDA training and assessment, which lead to attainment of the CDA credential.  

Who Provides the Training?

Local agencies with CDA training experience have been contracted by Indiana AEYC to provide training throughout the state.  To find the training location nearest you, please refer to the Indiana Non Formal CDA Grantee.   

Eligibility 

To be eligible for the Indiana Non Formal CDA Project, applicants must:

• be employed in a licensed, registered, or legally exempt early child care and education setting,
• 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,
• be 18 years of age or older,
• be a resident of Indiana,
• have earned a high school diploma or GED.

The Indiana Non Formal CDA Project assists early care and education providers in meeting the requirements for achieving a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.   

How Do I Apply?

To apply, contact the Indiana Non Formal CDA Grantee nearest you or contact the Indiana Non Formal CDA Project at: 1-800-657-7577 (toll free) or 317-356-6884 (within Indianapolis)

How is the Indiana Non Formal CDA Project Funded?

Funds for the Indiana Non Formal CDA Project are provided by:
Indiana Family & Social Services Administration, Division of Family Resources, Bureau of Child Care.

With additional support from:

Indiana Association for the Education of Young Children.
4755 Kingsway Drive
Suite 107
Indianapolis, IN 46205
www.iaeyc.org