Child Development Associate(Voucher Included)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/27/2026
Program Description
This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.
The course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow, safe and healthy environments, physical and cognitive growth, social and emotional development, guidance, relationships with families, creativity and the young child, play, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums, and activities, program management, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five.
Established in 2020
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- Special Education Teachers, All Other (252059 )
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other (253099 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Child Development Associate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Industry Recognized Credential
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
24 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,898.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,898.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Child Development Associate(Voucher Included)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/27/2026
Program Description
This exciting course is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of early childhood education and prepare you for the Child Development Associate® (CDA) certification process of the Council for Professional Recognition with content review, assessment practice, and portfolio preparation.
The course will include a thorough introduction to early childhood education. Topics covered include how children learn and grow, safe and healthy environments, physical and cognitive growth, social and emotional development, guidance, relationships with families, creativity and the young child, play, research-based planning of developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculums, and activities, program management, and professionalism. With an integrated approach to child development, students will learn the principles of child growth and development from birth through age five.
Established in 2020
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- Special Education Teachers, All Other (252059 )
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other (253099 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Child Development Associate
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Industry Recognized Credential
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
24 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $1,898.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,898.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit