Degree and Certificate Programs

Child Care

Child Care Center Operations (5794)

Workforce Credit 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 904.632.3180.

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	Workforce Credits
Professional Courses
HEV 0114 Leadership and Management for Child Care Center Directors	45	1.50
Total Contact Hours	45	1.50