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DOE CDA Project for Family Child Care Providers

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NYC Public Schools

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Dear Family Child Care Provider,

The DOE DECE is excited to share a new partnership with the NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute. The Institute’s Career Center staff will meet with you to assist you in your study plan goals and supporting you in your journey to CDA completion.

We appreciate you taking time to complete this brief survey below so we can understand your needs and provide the best service and guidance. Thank you for all that you do for the children and families in New York City. The Institute Career Team is honored to collaborate with you.

Warmest Regards,
The NYC Early Childhood Career Development Center Team

Personal / Contact

What county do you primarily / usually work in? If unemployed, what county do you live in?

What is this?

The Aspire Registry is New York's registry for early childhood professionals. The Registry allows the creation of an educational and professional profile and connects professionals to their licensed child care program.

Learn more about joining the Aspire Registry

Address

Employer Information

Advisor Language

If we can provide an advisor in your preferred language, what is your language preference?

Education

Important Notice

Without a completed high school diploma or GED you are not eligible to complete your CDA credential. Please complete and submit the application, and set up a call with us. We will discuss possible next steps as the focus of our first scheduled meeting.

Enter four-digit year YYYY

Translation/Evaluation

Please indicate whether or not your diploma/transcript have been translated and evaluated.

Spcify other translation service.

CDA Information

Please indicate whether you have completed some or all of your CDA requirements.

Will you specialize as a Bilingual CDA Specialist? If yes, please indicate the language below. If not, please select "Not Applicable."

How many training hours have you completed?

Certification Competencies

How many hours of 480 field hours in your intended designation have you completed?

NOTE:

  • Infant/Toddler designee must complete 480 hours in a center based infant AND toddler classroom.
  • Preschool designee must complete 480 hours in a center based program covering all ages 3s, 4s, AND, 5s.
  • Family/Group Family designee must completed 480 hours in a family/group family setting.
  • Bilingual Specialists - ALL 480 hours MUST be in a Bilingual setting.

Do you own the Age Designated Competency Book for your exams? (See examples below)