Take Your Next Steps in Early Childhood Education

Ready to grow your career in early childhood education? You don’t have to do it alone—or pay full price.

Thanks to a new partnership between ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI), LineLeader, and StraighterLine, you can keep making progress on your degree and earn professional credentials — and save money while doing it.

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Get $20 Off for Orders of $100 or More at Discount School Supply

Receive an exclusive coupon to Discount School Supplies when you buy from CCEI

$20 Per Seat on Center Subscriptions

(10+ Seats)

Full access to CCEI's course catalog when purchasing 10 or more seats for your staff at our deepest discounted rate.

Offer Highlights:

20% off per seat when purchasing between 10 and 150 seats
300+ accredited courses (Available in English & Spanish)
Administrative dashboard & reporting tools
Live customer support

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$399 Self-Study CDA From CCEI

(Discounted from $850)

CCEI supports nationally recognized professional development & certification programs for early childhood educators.

Offer Highlights:

Self-Study CDA Credential Program for $399 (Regularly $850)
Offered in both English and Spanish
Choose your setting: Infant-Toddler, Preschool, or Family Care
Offer applies to new CDA applicants only

Claim Your $399 CDA

Obtén tu CDA por $399 →

50% off four months of StraighterLine online college courses

StraighterLine offers affordable, self-paced, and transferable online courses toward your degree.

Offer Highlights:

50% off four months of StraighterLine courses
Self-paced courses in general education, business, and more
Transferable credits accepted by 180+ partner colleges and universities
A direct pathway to finishing your degree faster and for less

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Why This Partnership Matters

The child care industry is changing fast, and professionals who hold credentials or degrees consistently earn tens of thousands more per year compared to peers without them.

That’s why CCEI, StraighterLine, and LineLeader teamed up: to make it easier (and more affordable) for you to grow your skills, earn certifications, and finish your degree without the usual roadblocks—such as cost and accessibility.

Why Educators Trust Us

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About StraighterLine

StraighterLine offers flexible, affordable online courses that count toward your college degree.

Market-leading provider of affordable, high-quality college courses
45,000+ Students Enrolled Annually
$300M+ Saved on College Tuition
3,000+ Schools Say “Yes” to StraighterLine Credits

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About Childcare Education Institute

CCEI supports nationally recognized professional development and certification programs for early childhood educators.

20 Years of serving the early childhood education industry
Our learners have a 99% satisfaction rate
We’ve proudly served over 1 million ECE professionals
Courses designed by PhD’s who’ve worked hands-on in child care

Learn More at CCEIonline.com →

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Make Your Move Forward

This is your opportunity to advance your career, increase your earning potential, and complete your degree—without the burden of traditional tuition costs

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ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) is the industry leader for online Professional Development.

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