Dec '25 • General discussion
Welcome to CDA Foundations!
CDA Education Hours • Portfolio Development • Professional Development
Cradlebloom CDA Foundations is a CDA-aligned learning community designed to support candidates through the entire CDA process—from understanding child development and earning120 education hours to completing a strong, reflective Professional Portfolio and preparing confidently for the Verification Visit. This is not a general “support group.” It is guided preparation grounded in the CDA Competency Standards.
Inside this community, candidates engage in:
• Structured study of the CDA Competency Standards (I–VI)
• Applied child development across physical, cognitive, social-emotional, and language domains
• Portfolio-ready reflections written in authentic CDA language
• Mentored observation and interpretation of classroom practice
• Clear guidance for documentation, statements of competence, and resource collection
Learning here emphasizes how development shows up in real classrooms—not theory alone. Candidates are supported in translating everyday caregiving moments into professional, reflective CDA documentation that meets Council expectations.
This space is supportive for those seeking certification in any of the three areas, from working with infants, toddlers, and PreK children to those desiring to become home visitation specialists. This community provides age-specific developmental focus and practical examples aligned to CDA requirements.
I'm a CDA Professional Development Specialist and PhD developmentalist, and I've educated and menotred tens of thousands of educators across three decades. Here, you will earn your 120 education hours and write your professional portfolio with steady, academic and professional guidance—no busywork, pressure, or performance. Sessions and resources are designed to build confidence, clarity, and professional skill sets--not just completion. This program is designed to cradle people from all walks of life as they prepare to work with our most valuable resources--our children.
If you are working toward your CDA and want clear direction, credible, long-term mentorship, and work that truly prepares you, you are in the right place!
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