The Early Childhood Care and Education CDA Preparation TCC (Child Development Associate Preparation) program is a three course sequence of courses designed to prepare students for the Child Development Associate national credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition (out of Washington DC). The three courses in this TCC provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for the national credential and provide information on the development of the portfolio required of the Council. Graduates have qualifications to be employed in early care and education settings including child care centers, Head Start and Georgia Pre-K programs.