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Mary's Center
Train for a career working with young children! Briya Public Charter School offers a Child Development Associate (CDA) training program. The 10-month program prepares you for a career as an early childhood teacher or assistant teacher. During training, students learn educational theory and best practices while also getting hands-on teaching experience with children in a childcare or school setting.
Upon completion of the Child Development Associate training program, you will be prepared to take the national CDA exam and submit a work portfolio for certification review. You will also be certified in CPR/First Aid and ready to begin your new career!
To qualify for the CDA training, you must:
Live in Washington, DC
Be at least 18 years old
Pass the entrance exam
Application: Program Details:
Classes are held Monday-Thursday; 6:00-9:00 pm (English or Spanish) or 12:30-3:00 pm (Spanish only) at Mary’s Center’s Ontario Road site
480 hours of practicum experience is required and arranged through Briya
Register for the course or call (202) 232-7777 for more information.
Mary’s Center and Briya Public Charter School work together to provide health care, social services, and education for residents of D.C.
