You must have a high school diploma/GED or current enrollment in a career/technical program. Before you apply, you must have 480 hours of experience working with children in the past three years. When you take our online CDA coursework, you will get 120 hours of training. The training covers eight CDA subject areas.
The Child Development Associate® Credential™ is the most widely known and valued credential in early childhood education. It is an opportunity for educators working with children from birth to age 5 to demonstrate and strengthen their knowledge, understanding, and practices when teaching in early education.
Degree Options for Preschool Teachers in Maryland Minimum of a bachelor's degree with a major in either interdisciplinary studies or an academic field taught in early childhood education, including: 12 semester hours of courses in science and math. 9 semester hours of courses in social studies and English.
The Maryland Child Care Credential Program recognizes individual child care providers who increase their qualifications beyond the requirements of state licensing and registration regulations.