The CDA class offers a hybrid learning experience, combining on-campus and online elements. On Tuesdays, students attend in-person sessions, followed by flexible online assignments. Campus computers are available if needed. The CDA Pathway curriculum readies students for CDA requirements, and all 10 units can be taken in any order except Unit 10, which is the final step. Successful completion of all units qualifies students to sit for the CDA exam.

CDA scholarship information and eligibility.

Child Development Associate Pathway

CDA Unit 1 - Providing for Children's Safety

This class provides child care providers with safety concepts for everyday issues including written policies and responsibilities for carrying them out.

Questions? Call 918.227.0331

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 10 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $30 Fees & Supplies: $28 Total Cost: $58

CDA Unit 2 - Providing for Children's Health

This class teaches child care providers health concepts, written policies, and responsibilities for practicing good health in the early learning environment.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 10 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $30 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $30

CDA Unit 3 - Providing an Environment for Learning

This course will assist child care providers in creating an environment that promotes learning and development in all areas.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 15 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $45 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $45

CDA Unit 4 - Child Growth and Development Concepts

This class teaches you how to effectively work with children from birth through age 5, and children of all ages with special needs.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: TBD Hours: 30 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $90 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $90

CDA Unit 5 - Ensuring Developmentally Appropriate Practice

This class is designed to assist child care providers in gaining knowledge and skills to promote physical, language, cognitive, creative, social, and emotional growth in young children.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 11/5-12/12 Hours: 25 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $75 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $75

CDA Unit 6 - Guiding Children

This class gives child care providers the skills and knowledge necessary to guide children in learning self-control and socially acceptable behavior.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 1/28/25-2/13/25 Hours: 15 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $45 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $45

CDA Unit 7 - Involving Families and The Community

This class is designed to assist child care providers in gaining skills and knowledge which promote family and community involvement, and partnerships within the early childhood program.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 2/25/25-3/6/25 Hours: 10 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $30 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $30

CDA Unit 8 - Program Plans and Recordkeeping

In this class you will learn how to provide developmentally appropriate curriculum plans based on principles of child development.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 3/25/25-4/3/25 Hours: 10 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $30 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $30

CDA Unit 9 - Developing as an Early Care Professional

This course is designed to adequately equip child care providers with the skills and knowledge necessary to continually improve their job performance as they progress toward becoming an Early Childhood Professional.

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 4/15/25-4/24/25 Hours: 10 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $30 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $30

CDA Unit 10 - Putting It All Together CDA or CCP

The final hours to completing the professional portfolio and applying for a National CDA or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) Credential. Students meet on campus only.

Questions? Call 918.227.0331

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Campus: Sapulpa Campus Dates: 5/6/25-5/22/25 Hours: 15 Days: T/Th Times: 6:30p-9:00p Tuition: $45 Fees & Supplies: $0 Total Cost: $45