FAQs

The CDA designation is a wonderful designation for classroom teachers to show their professional credentials. The CDA will cover the child development part of what a Director needs to know, but doesn’t cover any of the staffing, financial, marketing, compliance, or management knowledge you will need.

Although the CDA is listed as one educational option to become a director for the state of United States you are also required to have an additional 6 college credit hours in business. If you choose that route, we suggest you evaluate what areas you most need additional training in and enroll in those classes.

The National Administrator Credential is designed to be affordable and manageable for programs.

The courses range from $600 to $3200, depending on which class you choose.

The Director Credential – Self Paced course is $600 and is an online class with videos and supplementary trainings.

The Instructor Led In Person course is $650. It also has an in-person small class. The class is limited to 6 students and is only offered 6 times a year.

Our Executive Leadership Credential is 300 hours.