The certification is delivered in an accelerated format, consisting of two courses, CDA Topics 1 and CDA Topics 2) in a 15-week semester provided via online instruction. Note: students must have strong computer skills and ability to work well online to succeed in online courses.
T.E.A.C.H. Grant eligible. Please visit the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRA) or call 877-547-6978 for more information and to apply.
JOB TITLES AT COURSE COMPLETION
- Childcare Worker
CINCINNATI STATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
- Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Workforce Development Center, Middletown Campus
| Start Date | End Date | Day | Time | Delivery |
| August 26, 2024 | December 14, 2024 | Thursday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | HYBRID |
| January 20, 2025 | May 10, 2025 | Thursday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | HYBRID |
| May 19, 2025 | August 23, 2025 | Thursday | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM | HYBRID |
Child Development Associate (CDA) Topics 1, WDC Certificate
| COURSE | COURSE NUMBER | CONTACT HOURS | CREDIT HOURS | COURSE FEE |
| CDA Topics 1 This course provides 60 of the 120 clock-hours of training required by the Council for Early Childhood Professionals Recognition/CDA National Credential Program. Topics include: six competency standards and 13 functional areas required for the credential program, focusing on the competency areas safe and healthy environments, physical and intellectual competence, and social and emotional development. | ECE 111 | 60 | 4 | $663.00 |
Child Development Associate (CDA) Topics 2
| COURSE | COURSE NUMBER | CONTACT HOURS | CREDIT HOURS | COURSE FEE |
| CDA Topics 2 A continuation of ECE 111 that provides 60 clock-hours of additional training. Topics include: six competency standards and 13 functional areas, focusing on relationships with families, program organization, and professionalism, as well as preparing for the competency test and portfolio review. | ECE 112 | 60 | 4 | $663.00 |