
Available 2019 Visit Dates
JANUARY 18th
8AM-12PM
1PM-5PM
FEBRUARY 18th
8AM-12PM
1PM-5PM
APRIL 19th
8AM-12PM
1PM-5PM
MAY 24th
8AM-12PM
1PM-5PM
JULY 5th
8AM-12PM
1PM-5PM
If none of the dates above are convenient for your schedule, please send an email to see if your preferred date is available.
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CDA Verification Visits
To schedule an appointment to perform your CDA Verification Visit, please follow these steps:
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Go to the Council for Professional Recognition website. Click Here.
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On the website, select the PD Specialist tab, scroll down in the drop- down menu and select, Find A PD Specialist.
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In the Search Criteria Field Center/Program Zip Code, fill-in 20147 to find my profile.
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Select the green pin on the map for Ashburn, VA.
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Select the Contact button for Charlene and fill-out the Contact Information form.
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Once your request is received, I will email you to confirm the Verification Visit date.
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Once a date is confirmed, I will provide you with my PDS Number for your CDA Application.
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Thrive! does not charge a fee for the CDA Verification Visits. An honorarium is provided to the PD Specialist from the Council for Professional Recognition.
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If you have additional questions. Please do not hesitate to contact us at ThriveProfessionalsLLC@gmail.com.
The CDA certification process includes the following:
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Attend 120 hours of early childhood education training in the 8 competency standards
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Have professional work experience in a group-setting classroom for a minimum of 480 hours within the last 3 years
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Develop a professional portfolio
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Complete family questionnaires
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Complete observation by a Professional Development Specialist
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Complete a formal exam
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Apply for the CDA credential
CDA course competency standards include:
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Safe – To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment
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Physical – To advance physical and intellectual competence
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Self – To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance
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Families – To establish positive and productive relationships with families
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Program Management – To ensure a well-run purposeful program that is responsive to participant needs
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Professionalism – To maintain a commitment to professionalism
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Observations & Assessment– To observe and assess children’s behavior for curriculum planning and individualized teaching
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Child Development– To understand developmentally
If you have any additional questions or comments regarding the certification process and/or course competency standards, please contact the Council for Professional Recognition at their website. Click Here.

Helpful Hints
for the
CDA Verification Visit
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Coordinate Date and Time with the Center Director
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Appropriate Teacher to Student Ratio
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Have the Following Available Prior to the CDA PD Specialist's Arrival:
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Photo Identification
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CDA Portfolio
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Age-Appropriate CDA Workbook (Current Version)
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