We provide both a certificate track for those interested in childcare management and a transfer track for those seeking a four-year early childhood education degree.
Childcare Management Certificate
Our certificate program prepares students for supervisor or manager positions. It’s intended for students who currently hold a related associate, bachelor or master’s degree and who have extensive work experience in early care or education.
Our program provides training in
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small business management concepts
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interpersonal competencies and professional ethics required to work with diverse groups of children, parents, colleagues and in the community
Admission is restricted to those who meet prerequisite requirements and/or have permission of the department chair.
For all courses requiring off-site field work and the capstone field placement course leading to graduation, the Childcare Management Certificate requires:
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Clear criminal background check
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Health assessment denoting good health
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Negative tuberculosis skin test
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Student liability insurance
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Current certification in First Aid and Infant, Child and Adult CPR.
Available