Professional Learning Courses

Camp Fire First Texas is THE community leader when it comes to assisting early childhood professionals in receiving the BEST first step in their credentialing process and is an approved course through several workforce commissions for the Texas Rising Star program.

Camp Fire repositioned the course curriculum to ensure our students receive the most up-to-date and comprehensive instruction! Students who take the Camp Fire CDA 120-hour preparation class will receive the most up-to-date version of NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practice Book as well as the accompanying CDA book with extra readings and classroom videos to use as examples. Our class meets 20 times face-to-face and includes homework assignments to meet the 120-clock hour training requirement of the CDA Credential. In addition to the guidance of the course instructor, they also aid in portfolio set-up, application process, PDS selection, plus any additional support applicants may need.

Connect research and practice through Camp Fire’s CDA preparation class in a meaningful way while building relationships with classmates and instructors! We’re ready for you to enroll!

Fee: $550- this includes the class and all books

*Payment must be paid in full before class starts. Payment plans are available now to begin paying so it is paid in full before class starts.