The Council for Professional Recognition is a nonpartisan organization that promotes improved performance and recognition of professionals in the early childhood education of children aged birth to 5 years old. We work to ensure that all professional early childhood educators and caregivers meet the developmental, emotional, and educational needs of our nation’s youngest children.

The Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential
is designed to assess and credential early childhood education professionals.

The Council recognizes and credentials professionals who work in all types of early care and education programs - Head Start, pre-K, infant-toddler, family child care, and home visitor programs.

The Council sets policies and procedures for assessment and credentialing, publishes the Competency Standards and other materials used for CDA credentialing, and administers the assessment.

Interested in early childhood education? Get your CDA. Learn more at cdacouncil.org.  

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Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr.

Sandy K.

Janice Bigelow

Andrew Davis

Usma Mohamed

Janie Payne

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The Leadership Team at the Council for Professional Recognition drives the strategic vision and overall management of the organization. This team oversees operations, information technology, financial health, brand experience, marketing initiatives, and human resources, ensuring that the Council effectively promotes and administers the Child Development Associate® (CDA) Credential and supports early childhood education professionals.

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