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NYC Public Schools Family Child Care Network Project
The Early Childhood Career Development Center is working with NYC Public Schools to support affiliated family childcare providers serving 3-K to get a college credit-bearing CDA.
Full Financial Assistance
The DECE will be providing full financial assistance for providers who enroll in CUNY School of Professional Studies’ credit-bearing CDA program.
- Tuition, fees, books, and supplies will be covered. CDA Exam fees, international degree/diploma evaluation and translation fees will be covered as well. Participants will be issued a two-way MTA card for on-site visits to the College or the Career Center.
Who should apply?
- Providers who do not have a CDA or Early Childhood Education Degree.
- Providers who are currently enrolled in another CDA program should re-apply to CUNY SPS’ credit-bearing CDA program unless they had acquired at least 40 hours of CDA coursework by Oct. 1, 2022.
Enrollment
Click and schedule a meeting with an advisor to start the enrollment process.
- Rescheduling, cancellations and missed appointments: If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please do so by going into your calendar and following the links to either cancel or reschedule. If you miss three appointments without giving your advisor prior notice, you'll no longer have access to the Acuity scheduling system. You'll need to request an appointment by emailing your advisor, who will determine availability based on their schedule.
- Please do not book more than one time slot for your appointment, which limits availability for other clients. "Holding" multiple time slots may result in your appointment being canceled or your email being blocked from the Acuity Scheduling system.
FAQ
➔ What if I have already started taking CDA classes at another program?
CUNY SPS CDA program is unable to transfer CDA hours or college credits into the program.
For this Project:
- If you started the program AFTER October 1, 2022, it will not be accepted.
- If you completed 40 hours or more prior to October 2022, then you can complete the program and will be required to connect with the Institute Advisor to submit proof of the Credential attainment.
➔ Do I have to enroll in the credit-bearing CDA program at CUNY SPS even if I have an undergraduate degree?
For this project, you are required to earn a CDA if your undergraduate degree was not in early childhood.
➔ Do I have to enroll in the credit-bearing CDA program at CUNY SPS even if I have an Early Childhood Education degree from overseas?
Typically, individuals with degrees that have been translated and evaluated and determined to be equivalent to an early childhood degree in the United States do not need to enroll into a CDA. Please submit a copy of your ECE diploma to one of our advisors.
➔ Do I have to submit a copy of my CDA Credential or Early Childhood Education degree to prove completion?
Yes. A copy should be submitted to an Institute Advisor.
➔ Can I take classes online?
Yes. Classes can be taken virtually via Zoom. Classes are held synchronously with set days and times.
➔ How long does it take?
This is up to the participant. There are four college courses. Students can take up to two courses per semester.
➔ I cannot start in September 2023. When is the next cohort?
The next cohort begins the last week of January 2024.
➔ By when do I have to obtain the CDA Credential?
For this Project, you are required to hold a CDA credential by June 2025.
Contact
If you have any questions: please email Dr. EJ Jun: eunjeong.jun@cuny.edu.
(646) 664-8261
info@earlychildhoodny.org
@NYEarlyChildPD
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