Renew Your CDA Credential with Support from Early Learning Indiana

    Early Learning Indiana (ELI) is committed to supporting educators in renewing their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential in 2025. This year, in celebration of the CDA 50th anniversary, the Council is offering a special limited-time CDA Renewal Amnesty Program which gives individuals with CDA expiration dates as far back as January 1, 2020, the chance to renew and reactivate their credentials.

    ELI will provide financial assistance and guidance throughout the process. 

    Next Steps

    Confirm that your CDA credential is due for renewal in 2025.

    Agree to complete the CDA Council’s renewal requirements, including a three-hour professional development session with Early Learning Indiana. (Note: We will accept any professional development you’ve completed with Early Learning Indiana from April 2024 to present. If you have not completed any professional development with us, check back in May for new opportunities.)

    Fill out the 2025 CDA Renewal Interest Form, providing your name, CDA expiration date and agreement to meet all requirements.

    We’re here to guide you every step of the way and to make the renewal process as seamless as possible. Let Early Learning Indiana help you take this important step in your career! 

    Fill Out CDA Renewal Interest Form

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are you offering a Fast Track CDA program?

    Currently, we are not offering the Fast Track CDA program.

    Where can I access more information about the CDA Amnesty?

    Visit the CDA Council Website.

    Will Early Learning Indiana pay for my CDA renewal?

    Yes, upon completion of the CDA renewal requirements and participating in an additional three-hour professional development session, Early Learning Indiana will cover the renewal costs.

    If I previously completed professional development through Early Learning Indiana, can that count toward the required three hours?

    Yes, any completed professional development through Early Learning Indiana from April 2024 through present will count toward the required three hours.

    Who should I contact if I have questions about Early Learning Indiana supporting me through the CDA renewal process?

    Kailah Lee, Manager of Workforce Development  kailahl@earlylearningindiana.org 

    Do you have a suggestion for membership into a Professional Organization?

    While there are many professional organizations to join, we suggest looking at these two 2 organizations as a starting point:   

    Fill Out CDA Renewal Interest Form