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2001-2002 Catalog
Child Care
Child Care Center Operations (5794)
Vocational Certificate Program

A SELECTIVE ADMISSION PROGRAM

This program is designed to prepare students to become a child-care center director. Students will acquire knowledge in the areas of organizational leadership, financial management, legal obligations and responsibilities, educational programming, marketing strategies, assessment, monitoring practices, observations, referrals and collaboration of programs with families and community resources.

This program is offered during the day, night and weekends. For information call 632-3180.

Educational Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalency degree
  • The department of Children and Families 30-hour Introductory Child Care course
  • The ten-hour module Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Children with Special Needs or an approved equivalent that meets the statuary requirement for licensing
  • One of the following: a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential; an approved Florida CDA Equivalency; a formal education exemption qualification (including a waiver); or a documented employment history recognition exemption
  • One course in the curriculum content area Overview of Child Care Center Management
Experiential Requirements
  • One year of experience in on-site child care and education program administration
The credential is a comprehensive program consisting of educational requirements. The requirements and causes that comprise these two levels are founded on sound principals of Child Care education and program administration.

Course Number and Title
Contact Hours
Professional Courses  
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
 
HEV 0114 Leadership and Management for Child Care Center Directors
45
Total Contact Hours
45

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.