Child CAre Specialist Development Apprenticeship Program

What is the Child Care Development Specialist Apprenticeship Program? View the flyers to the right for more information.

The two-year apprenticeship program includes:

• 288 live in-class hours

• 4000 on-the-job hours

• a partnering mentor teacher

• an assigned Community Programs Specialist

• completing the CDA credential, including the portfolio, exam, and verification visit

• books and resources to complete all classes

The employer must have a licensed child care program in Branch, Genesee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, or Washtenaw counties where the apprentices will work.

Employers, please complete this form to learn more or contact us.

CDA Support

Child Care Network often facilitates CDA cohorts throughout our region. Our CDA program includes books and resources to participate in training and create a professional portfolio and 120 hours of online training. Please contact us to learn more.

• This guide was created to support Directors with the CDA Process: