About the CDA

The Children’s Development Academy enjoys a rich history of broad support, built over the past five decades. Focused on low-income working families in our community, we serve up to 200 children each year ages 12 months through 5 years in our full-day early care and learning program, including three Georgia Pre-K classes.

We are NAEYC-accredited (National Association for the Education of Young Children), the highest level of accreditation available to any education program, with a curriculum committed to preparing children to be “ready by five” for school success.

We have been a Quality Rated school through Georgia’s Quality Rated program since 2013. The Quality Rated system was designed so that any parent selecting a program participating in Quality Rated can feel confident that they are enrolling their child in a program that is committed to continuous quality improvement and higher quality standards.

Vision

Best Start. Brightest Future. Every Child.

Mission

Building brighter futures and stronger communities by providing affordable high-quality early
education to underserved children and support for their families.

Values

C – Caring: We are kind, compassionate, and respectful.
D – Driven: We are mission-focused and results-oriented.
A – Appreciative: We see the best in others and recognize their impact.