Competency Standards
To maintain a commitment to professionalism.
Competency Standard 6
Candidate provides a safe environment and teaches children safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries.
1. Safe
You will need this many hours of experience before you can apply for your CDA.
480 Hours
CDA Standards For?
Child Development Associate
Tab A
"Summary of my CDA Education"
To ensure a well-run purposeful program that is responsive to participant needs.
Competency Standard 5
Candidate uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and teaching strategies for children to explore music, movement, and the visual arts, and to develop and express their individual creative abilities.
7. Creative
Once your application is approved by the Council you are "_______________"
"Ready To Schedule"
3 Childcare Age Groups
1. Infants
2. Toddlers
3. Preschool
RC 1-1 (First Aid & CPR)
Tab D
.... Competency Standard 7
There is no Competency Standard 7! Only 6
Candidate uses a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, learning experiences and teaching strategies to promote the physical development (fine motor and gross motor) of all children.
4. Physical
This organization grants your CDA.....
The Council For Professional Recognition
Who oversees childcare licensing and regulations in the District of Columbia?
(OSSE) Office of the State Superintendent of Education
I Am the professional philosophy statement. What Tab Am I???
Tab J
"To build an intentional community for our children and educate them about six diverse cultures in the classroom"
There is no Competency Standard for this definition.
Candidate establishes a positive, responsive, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family, engages in two-way communication with families, encourages their involvement in the program, and supports the child’s relationship with his or her family.
11. Families
In order to be awarded your CDA Credential, you must complete these 2 processes:
You must complete your Verification Visits & Your CDA Credentialing Exam
The forth leading cause of accidental deaths in children under 5 are.....
CHOKING
Tab K
There is no "tab K" only Tabs A-J
To advance physical & intellectual competence.
Competency Standard 2
..... The 13 Functional Areas Are (With Camera On)
1. Safe
2. Healthy
3. Learning Environment
4. Physical
5. Cognitive
6. Communication
7. Creative
8. Self
9. Social
10. Guidance
11. Families
12. Program Management
13. Professionalism
Who observes you while you are completing your CDA Credentialing Exam?
There is no observation while your are completing your CDA Credentialing Exam. Got ya! :)
The four domains of development.
Physical, Cognitive, Social, and Emotional
The 10 Tabs Labeled Are ....... (No Peaking)
Tab A- Summary of my CDA Education
Tab B- Family Questionnaires
Tab C- Reflective Dialogue
Tab D- RC Items/ CS 1
Tab E- RC Items/CS 2
Tab F- RC/ CS 3
Tab G- RC/CS 4
Tab H- RC/ CS 5
Tab I- RC/CS 6
Tab J- Professional Philosophy Statement