How do I earn a Florida Director Credential?
According to the Florida Director Credential Application, applicants must complete an “Overview of Child Care Management Course” subject to approval by the Florida Child Care Director Credential Program and meets the core requirements. We are on their approval list!
Core Requirements
- Active Staff Credential (Excluding Employment Recognition Exemption)
- AND
- Other Core Requirements:
- Accredited High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- 30-Hour Part I Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Introductory Child Care Training
- 8 hours of in-service training regarding children with Disabilities (DCF's Special Needs Appropriate Practices course will meet this requirement.)
In addition to the core requirements, please submit the documentation for the requirements of one of the following three different levels of a Director Credential based on your education and work experience.
Level I
- Core Requirements
- AND
- Completion of an approved "Overview of Child Care Management" course
OR a Director Credential issued by another state
**Only transcripts from courses on this approved "Overview of Child Care Management" course list will be accepted for issuance of a Florida Director's Credential.
Level II
- Core Requirements
- AND
- Completion of an approved "Overview of Child Care Management" course
OR a Director Credential issued by another state - AND
- Minimum of one year experience as on-site child care director in a licensed child care facility or a child care facility that is legally exempt from licensure. Documentation includes a letter from the owner of the facility or a copy of the facility license.
**Only transcripts from courses on this approved "Overview of Child Care Management" course list will be accepted for issuance of a Florida Director's Credential.
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