The MCC Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Training is an online, self-paced program designed to support early childhood professionals seeking to earn the education hours required for the CDA Credential. The program provides structured coursework, interactive learning activities and support from a personal coach to guide participants throughout the training.

Participants develop knowledge and skills related to infant and toddler development, learning environments, health and safety practices, responsive caregiving, and family engagement. Upon completion of the training and required CDA application steps, participants may earn the Infant/Toddler CDA Credential through the Council for Professional Recognition and apply earned coursework toward an Early Childhood Educator Associate Degree at MCC.

Individuals currently working in a licensed childcare center who want to advance their knowledge, strengthen their early childhood education skills, and pursue the Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. This program is ideal for childcare professionals seeking to meet CDA education requirements, improve their practice, and build a pathway toward additional education and career advancement in early childhood education.

Organizations can also leverage this program as part of their workforce development strategies by enrolling employees or teams to strengthen technical capabilities, support industry certifications and build internal expertise in fiber optic systems and infrastructure

The Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Training fulfills the 120-hour professional education requirement needed to apply for the Infant/Toddler CDA Credential through the Council for Professional Recognition. Upon completion of the training and successful completion of the CDA Credential requirements, participants may also be eligible to earn 19.5 ECED credit hours toward the Early Childhood Educator Associate Degree at Metropolitan Community College.

The CDA Credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition. The ECED credit eligibility applies to candidates who complete the 120 professional educational clock hours through the MCC Infant/Toddler CDA Training and successfully obtain the CDA Credential.

The Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Training is a 120-hour, online, self-paced program designed to meet the formal education requirements needed to apply for the CDA Credential. Participants have access to online coursework, learning activities and practice assessments, with support from a personal coach throughout the program.

The program can be completed at the participant’s own pace, with many participants finishing the training in approximately three months. Participants have up to one year of access to complete the coursework.

The cost of the Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Training is $600 and includes all required coursework and books.

Participants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must currently be employed at a licensed early childhood center. The Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Training is designed for active early childhood professionals who are seeking to complete the education requirements for the CDA Credential and advance their careers in early childhood education.

Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.