Who We Are
The CDA Academy FL was established in 2008 with a clear intention: to make quality, affordable professional development accessible to every child care professional and director.
We founded this academy because we believe that quality in child care is achieved through quality child care teachers. Good directors are not born — they are created through quality education, real experience, and genuine support.
With staff members and instructors who bring an average of 30 years of experience, we deliver more than instructional knowledge — we share real-life experience that only decades in the field can provide.
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Lifetime Advisory at No Extra Cost
Our Mission
To make quality, affordable professional development accessible to child care professionals and directors — guiding each student by the hand through every step of their growth, from first course to credential and beyond.
Our Vision
A world where every child is cared for by a confident, well-prepared, and empowered educator — because we believe better-trained teachers and directors create better futures for children and families.
We Understand the Challenges You Face
We listen to educators, directors, and family child care providers every day. These are the real pain points we built our academy to solve:
Costly, Confusing Training
Professional development is often expensive, hard to navigate, and disconnected from your daily reality. We keep it affordable and relevant.
No Time to Spare
Between classrooms, paperwork, and life, time is scarce. Our live virtual classes and flexible pacing fit around your real schedule.
The Portfolio Feels Overwhelming
Building the CDA Professional Portfolio alone is daunting. We walk you through every reflective statement, resource, and document.
The Application & Process Are Complex
The CDA credential process, the online application, and the verification steps confuse many candidates. We guide you through all of it.
Feeling Alone & Unsupported
Many providers work in isolation with no one to turn to. With us, you are never alone — support continues for life at no extra cost.
Language Barriers
Quality bilingual support is rare. We serve our Hispanic educators in Spanish and English so language is never a barrier to your success.
Our students tell us the difference between ordinary online course providers and The CDA Academy FL comes down to one thing: our commitment to their success. We take them by the hand and walk them through every aspect of their development.
The Full CDA Credential Process
Step-by-step guidance through every stage of earning your credential.
The CDA Application
Hands-on help completing and submitting your online CDA application correctly.
The TEACH Grant Application
We help you apply for funding that can cover up to $1,500 of your course cost.
Multiple Practice Tests
Repeated practice exams so you walk into your assessment prepared and confident.
Complete Portfolio Support
Full CDA Portfolio composition guidance and support from start to finish.
Lifetime Advisory — No Extra Cost
Our support does not end at graduation. You keep our advisory for life, included.
What We Stand For
Genuine Care
We treat every student as a person, not a number — with patience, warmth, and respect.
Quality First
Quality teachers create quality care. We never compromise on the depth of what we teach.
Affordability
Professional growth should be within reach for everyone. We keep it accessible.
Hand-in-Hand Support
We walk beside you at every step — before, during, and long after your course.