Child Care Professional

To be officially considered for this program, a student must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and submit an application to FGC.

The courses included in the Florida Child Care Professional Credential are CHD 1220, EEC 1001, and EEC 2300. These 9 hours cannot be a combination of 9 Personal Enrichment hours; they must be the approved DCF courses. See the EEC 1001-0I1: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Syllabus for additional information.

Click here to see the EEC 1001-0I1: Introduction to Early Childhood Education Syllabus for additional information.

• This program may be started during the fall or spring semesters.
• This program offers students:
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • Highly qualified professors

• CHD 1220 3 credits
  • No textbook required
• EEC 1001 3 credits
  • Copple, C., Bredekamp, S., & Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2011). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of infants & toddlers. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC.
  • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (2006). Basics of developmentally appropriate practice: An introduction for teachers of children 3 to 6. Washington, D.C.: NAEYC.
  • Copple, C. & Bredekamp, S. (Eds.). (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs: Serving children from birth through age 8 (3^rd ed.). Washington, D.C.: NAEYC. 
• EEC 2300 3 credits
  • Gronlund, G. (2014). Making early learning standards come alive 2nd ed.). St. Paul, MN: Red Leaf Press.