1. How long ago did
you get your CDA?
| Last 6 mnths |
   18.2% |
(2) |
| Last year |
18.2% |
(2) |
| 1-3 years ago |
18.2% |
(2) |
| 3+ years ago
with no renewal |
9.1% |
(1) |
| 3+ years ago
with renewal |
36.4% |
(4) |
| TOTAL |
100.0% |
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2. Why did you get
your CDA?
| To get a job |
9.1% |
(1) |
| To keep a job |
|
(0) |
| To get promoted |
18.2% |
(2) |
| To start
towards a degree |
27.3% |
(3) |
| other |
45.5% |
(5) |
| TOTAL |
100.0% |
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3. What CDA setting
did you pursue?
| Center |
18.2% |
(2) |
| Family Daycare |
81.8% |
(9) |
| TOTAL |
100.0% |
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4. How long did the
entire process take you?
| Less than 1 yr |
63.6% |
(7) |
| 1-2 yrs |
36.4% |
(4) |
| TOTAL |
100.0% |
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5. What was the
most difficult or challenging for you?
| The work
requirment |
36.4% |
(4) |
| The training
requirement |
|
(0) |
| The
observation/assesment |
36.4% |
(4) |
| The resource
file |
27.3% |
(3) |
| TOTAL |
100.0% |
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6. What were you
worried about before you started that turned
out to be okay?
| # |
Response |
| 1 |
funnily, I was
worried I would fail any tests. I am
in my 50's and thought I couldn't do
tests. I took each class as it came
and did great with it and built my
confidence. |
| 1 |
I had never
taken college courses or for that
matter of fact any courses like the
Child Care Careers. I was very
nervous about having to get up and do
things in front of class. But it sure
helped me to become a more
Professional Provider.... |
| 1 |
I thought the
test was going to be much harder than
it was, but it was all common sence
stuff.... |
| 1 |
I was worried
about the assessment and testing. |
| 1 |
My adviser was
not easy going. She took a look at my
resource folder and said it wasn't
finish, without looking in it:( |
| 1 |
nothing |
| 1 |
the assessmaent
|
| 1 |
The observation |
| 1 |
Travel time |
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7. Tell us about
your adviser, how did you find one and what
role did they play?
| # |
Response |
| 1 |
Given one by a
grant. Not much |
| 1 |
I had a
classroom setting for my CDA. Our
teacher was our advisor and observer.
She played a big part in the learning
process and became a friend. I still
refer to her now that I am in the
process of getting an Accreditation. |
| 1 |
I received my
CDA through the Smart Start Grant |
| 1 |
I took classes
through our Resource and referral
program |
| 1 |
I was assigned
one through my class and she play a
great role in my process. |
| 1 |
my adviser came
from my college, they did nothing
more than observe me. |
| 1 |
My advisor was
my Teachers friend. She was very easy
yet strict on what she saw and had
some very valid points in things I
could change and all turned out
great. |
| 1 |
she was my
director at the time.. I thank her
every day I got into the field. She
helped me along the way and for many
years after. |
| 1 |
the Weymouth,
Mass CPC paid for some of my
trainings and they also paid for the
Advisor who works out of the resource
and referral agency |
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8. Did you encounter any
difficulties with the process that you did
not expect? please describe?
| # |
Response |
| 1 |
I found some of
the classes to be very challenging,
yet rewarding. I learned alot! |
| 4 |
no |
| 1 |
no not really
but then it was over 13 years ago
when I got it done and renewed twice. |
| 1 |
Not with
traintng per se, but in the middle I
lost my father and became pregnant so
I put off the rest of classes and it
was hard to start up again |
|
9. What were the benefits to getting
your CDA?
| # |
Response |
| 1 |
better pay,
better recognition sense of
accomplishment |
| 1 |
I felt like I
accomplished something........ |
| 1 |
I placed at a
higher level in my business and I can
add to my job and have proof that I'm
not just a baby sitter:). I love what
I do so what better way to add to my
education to benefit both me and the
children that's in my care. |
| 1 |
Increased
knowledge |
| 1 |
it got me a job
as a daycare teacher and evenually
got my AAS degree in ECE. |
| 1 |
It improved my
program and gave me more confidance
in what I do. |
| 1 |
new job
opportunities |
| 1 |
REWARD
incenitives bi-yearly through our
State, more money, better pay and it
helped to make me the Professional
Childcare Provider I am today! I can
say before I got my CDA I was a
Professional Babysitter! LOL |
| 1 |
Saying I had it
at daycare meetings |
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10. What should
someone thinking about getting their CDA
know?
| # |
Response |
| 1 |
Do your work
and do wait until the last minute to
get your resource items together and
your statement goal. You can have a
group of friends that become life
long friends with you all working
toward the same goal. If you are
going to class get with a group it
helps and it works. |
| 1 |
get lots of
help, dont try to do it on your own |
| 1 |
it was fun
learning and have patience. |
| 1 |
its lots of
writing!! |
| 1 |
Its not what
its craked up to be. |
| 1 |
That it takes
time, patience, energy and money.
Take your time, move at your own
pace, develop a love for what you are
learning or don't bother. The reason
I say that is because if you don't
have a desire to learn more about the
business your in, your in the wrong
business, the kids lose and you lose.
If you do it, do it with all your
heart and because its not only a job,
its a profession to be proud of. You
are developing tomorrows future! |
| 1 |
They should
know that if they can work towards
their cda with others, they will
learn from each other. I would say it
is a good thing to do to help you
provide the absolute best care for
the children in your home. |
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