Child Care Center Management Specialization, College Credit Certificate

This certificate is part of the Early Childhood Education A.S. degree program.

The certificate program consists of coursework in leadership, administration, educational programming and financial issues associated with managing a quality child care program. Credits earned in this certificate also apply to the Early Childhood Development Certificate and the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.

View background screening and licensure requirements at www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/childcare

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Major Courses
EEC 1200	Early Childhood Curriculum	3
EEC 1523	Overview of Child Care Center Management	3
EEC 1942	Early Childhood Practicum	3
EEC 2710	Conflict Resolution in Early Childhood	3
Total Credit Hours		12

Learning Outcomes: Child Care Center Management Specialization, College Credit Certificate

1. Demonstrate how to establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children age birth to five
   • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
2. Demonstrate how to maintain a commitment to professionalism.
   • Supports Core Ability: Model Ethical and Civic Responsibility
3. Demonstrate how to advance physical and intellectual competence for children age birth to five
   • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
4. Demonstrate how to ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to needs of children age birth to five and their parents.
   • Supports Core Ability: Think Critically and Solve Problems
5. Demonstrate how to establish positive and productive relationships with families of children age birth to five
   • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively
6. Demonstrate the support of social and emotional development and provisions of positive guidance for children age birth to five
   • Supports Core Ability: Work Cooperatively