CDA York County

9-Month Training Program for CDA
(Child Development Associate)
Now accepting applications for the fall 2008-2009 classes!
Classes Held in Various Locations!





Fully Licensed by the Maine State Department of Education as an
Early Childhood Education Proprietary School.


The mission of CDA York County is to support family childcare providers and infant-toddler and preschool teachers in gaining knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice that will lead to quality early learning experiences for today's young children. Students who successfully fulfill the 120 documented training hours will have demonstrated knowledge in these areas:

  • Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • Physical and Cognitive Development
  • Social Emotional Development
  • Productive Relations with Families
  • Effective Program Operation
  • Commitment to Professionalism
  • Observing and Recording Children
  • Principles of Child Development
Early Childhood Education is a
good Investment! Find out why!


Your CDA Credential can be translated into 9 college credits at Andover College and New Hampshire Community Technical College,
once you matriculate into a two-year ECE program! Inquire for more information.

Financing available through Biddeford Savings Bank!
Scholarships may be available through FAME (Finance Authority of Maine)!

                   For more information about our program, please click on one of the links below:

        Welcome        What Is a CDA?         Why CDA York Co?        Links to Other Resources        
                Course Content        Field Work                 About Us        Application

Post Office Box 512   Sanford, ME.  04073
Tel.  207-286-1445 or 207-324-6844
Email: cdayc@gwi.net

                        CDA York County is a program of Child Care Services of York County    

Through its informational publications, CDA York County provides a forum for discussion of issues and ideas in the early education field. We hope to provoke thought and professional growth. The views expressed or implied are not necessarily those of the CDA York County. Acceptance of advertising does not represent CDA York County endorsement of any product or service, nor is CDA York County responsible for representation made by advertisers.

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