Apply NOW for the

In-Person Preschool CDA Credential Course at the

Child Care Council of Westchester starting in March 2018!

This 120-hour course is the first step to becoming a CDA - Child Development Associate

Supported by a generous grant from the Westchester County Department of SocialServices Office of WorkforceInvestment

the cost is only $50 for the course materials

We are excited to announce that once again Cecilia Scott-Croff will be the course instructor.

This CDA is open to professionals who work with preschool age children in licensed WestchesterCounty child care centers and family/group familyprograms.

Earning the CDA Credential™ has many advantages:

  • Advance yourcareer
  • Meet jobrequirements
  • Reinforce your commitment to early childhoodeducation
  • Provide parents with peace ofmind
  • Provide an appropriate program forchildren
  • Increase yourconfidence

COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS PRESCHOOL CDA STUDENTS

An excellent course that enhanced my knowledge of a successful preschool program It provided me with new teaching techniques that are age appropriate.

Great! I learned a lot on how to manage my class and how to handle certain situations.

Excellent! I loved the course.

An insight on new methods - very informative!

A well-rounded program for teachers that are seeking more responsible positions I enjoyed taking this class. I now know a lot more than I did when I started.

Loved it!

A great learning experience for me - I really enjoyed coming to class.

The In-Person Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) class meets at the Child Care Council of Westchester on 2-3 Monday evenings from 6-9:30 and seven Saturdays from 9am-3pm. Classes will be from March to December 2018.

The course fulfills the 120-hour CDA education requirement needed to apply to become a CDA. You will also prepare your professional portfolio file and gather all necessary documents needed to apply to the Council for Professional Recognition to become a CDA.

Do not delay!

Application deadline: February 15, 2018

For more information about the Council CDA course, please contact Idie Benjamin at

or (914) 761-3456, ext. 108.