Child Care Center Management, College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.)
The Child Care Center Management certificate is designed for students who are interested in obtaining their DCF Director Credential. By completing this program, students will gain an understanding of operating and managing a child care center. They will also be eligible for the DCF Staff Credential upon completion of the program.
Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.
Florida Gateway College Online
Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315. A student who does not achieve minimum scores will be required to take developmental educations classes in English, math, reading, and SLS 1501 the College Experience.
This program is Online Only.
Salaries begin at $25.81 per hour.
Graduates of this program have a variety of career position opportunities, including becoming a Child Care Center Director.
To be officially considered for this program, a student must have a high school diploma or GED certificate, submit an application to FGC, and take a placement exam if not exempt by the state board of education rule 6A-10.0315. Insufficient scores will require students to take appropriate developmental education courses and SLS 1501 The College Experience for 3 credits.
Child Care Professional Core Courses:
These 12 hours cannot be a combination of 12 Personal Enrichment hours; they must be declared as a major in the degree or certificate-seeking process.
By completing these courses, students will earn 12 college credits towards the Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education.
Students will demonstrate skills in managing the financial and legal aspects of a childcare center.
