Program: 68000

This certificate program consists of coursework in the leadership, administration, educational programming, and financial issues associated with managing a quality child care program. This certificate program provides college-level instruction to prepare students for the managerial and administrative aspects of a child care program. Students who earn this certificate may obtain employment as child care center directors. Courses from this certificate may be applied toward the Preschool Certificate and the AS/AAS degree in Early Childhood Education and Management.

This program includes coursework toward the completion of the state-approved Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) with the completion of CHD 1380, CHD 2320, and CHD 2220. To earn the FCCPC, students also complete CHD 1440. The approved course for the foundational level of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Director’s Credential is CHD 2801 Overview of Child Care Management. After completing this course, students must submit an application to DCF and meet additional requirements to earn the DCF Director Credential.