Child Care Center Management Overview (6366)
Type of Award
CCC - College Credit Certificate
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-education/default.aspx
Program Description
This college credit certificate (CCC) program consists of coursework in leadership, administration, educational programming and financial issues associated with managing a quality child care program.
This CCC provides instruction consisting of college-level courses to prepare students for the management and administrative aspects of a child care program. The approved course for the foundational level of the Florida Director Credential is EEC 1523 Overview of Child Care Center Management.
Admission Requirements
Palm Beach State offers the coursework required for the foundational and advanced level credential; however, students must submit their application and additional documentation to the Florida Children's Forum for review and issuance of the Director Credential. Questions on the Florida Director Credential requirements should be directed to the Department of Children and Families at (888) 352-2842.
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
Program Length
Total program credits: 12.
Location
The program is offered completely online as well as on the Lake Worth campus.
For More Information
Professor Cassandra Wilbanks, wilbankc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3214
Employment Opportunities
This certificate includes the coursework required for the foundational and/or advanced level of the Florida Director Credential. Students completing the CCC for Child Care Center Management will increase their marketability when searching for positions as directors, administrators or owners of child care centers.
Career Path Notes
These 12 credits can be applied toward the A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Child Care Center Management. The courses included in this certificate will satisfy the coursework requirements for child care center managers/administrators who are seeking their Florida Director Credential.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities, including job outlook and salary information, visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required Courses:
Required Courses (Credits: 12)
| EEC1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC2521 | Child Care and Education Financial and Legal Issues (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC2002 | Child Care and Education Organization Leadership Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC2202 | Child Care and Education Programming (AS) | 3 Credits |
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Credits: 12)
| EEC1523 | Overview of Child Care Center Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC2521 | Child Care and Education Financial and Legal Issues (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC2002 | Child Care and Education Organization Leadership Management (AS) | 3 Credits |
| EEC2202 | Child Care and Education Programming (AS) | 3 Credits |