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CDA Update: Send Help (and Snacks)

Hi hi 👋 I’m Johnnielynn, toddler teacher, professional snack opener, and certified chaos coordinator. I’ve been working in childcare for almost 20 years now. I actually started babysitting my niece and some other kids, and no matter what I tried doing in between, I always somehow ended up back with tiny humans. Apparently this is my calling. Two years ago I took a job at a childcare center and honestly? Best decision ever. I work for a genuinely good company with an owner who actually cares about the kids  and  her staff (rare, we love to see it). I genuinely enjoy going to work, which feels illegal to admit. About a year ago they asked me to get my CDA so I could officially lead my classroom. And because I apparently enjoy stress, I said yes. For anyone who doesn’t know, getting your CDA means: 120 hours of training 480 hours of experience A competency exam A portfolio A verification visit Probably a few mental breakdowns sprinkled in for ✨growth✨ Last January I went absolut...