CDA for childcare...how do I get certified?

Question

I am considering a career in child care, and in WI I must be CDA certified. I've tried doing a general search online, and I haven't had much luck. Is it just a test I need to study for and take, or is this a course I need to complete? Can I do this online or must it be classroom hours? Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks!

Answer 1

Perhaps you have come across these sites already, but they seem to be the best source for Wisconsin CDA Certification requirements.

Teachers must hold an appropriate early childhood teacher license with the Department of Public Instruction. These licenses all require that the BA program addresses early childhood birth to third grade and include field work and a practicum with this age level. Some licenses go beyond third grade but still require early childhood-specific work.