Pay
- $17 to $25 an hour starting salary
Industry Stats
- Job growth in Colorado is expected to be 27% through 2026
- Work schedules vary and allow for flexibility
Time Commitment
- Intro Class – 10 hours
- CDA Class – 120 hours
- Internship – 480 hours (20 hrs. a week, for 24 weeks)
Upcoming Classes
- Child Development Associate Orientation – September 12, 2023 – September 28, 2023
- Child Development Associate Class – October 3, 2023 – May 16, 2024
Scholarships are available through Alliance for Kids. Contact Geanina Brown at 719-630-0927 ext 713 or gbrown@jointinitiatives.org.
More Information
- Council for Professional Recognition: Advancing the professional development and recognition of early childhood educators
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
