How do I earn a Florida Director Credential?

How do I earn a Florida Director Credential?

We are thrilled to introduce NICCM’s National Administrative Credential (NAC), a prestigious Florida-approved program designed to help you meet critical requirements while earning the highly sought-after National Director Credential!
 
Join us for our dynamic three-day local events, or choose the flexibility of the NICCM Distance Learning Program online—tailored to fit your busy schedule. This is an incredible opportunity to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact in the child care sector. Don’t miss out—come and be part of this transformative journey!
 
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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

  1. Active Staff Credential (Excluding Employment Recognition Exemption)
  2. AND
  3. 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

**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.

 

Florida Department of Children & Families - Florida Child Care Director Credential and Renewal Application

 

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HandPrint Products

HandPrint Products was formed by Bradley Smith to handle his growing line of products that had been created as a support for Directors and Teachers in the Early Childhood Education field. Currently HandPrint Products has a child care training video (DVD) series consisting of 72 titles, a policy and procedure system consisting of 10 manuals, books and other products including his top selling “101 Learning and Transition Activities” book.

Consulting Services

During the past decade, Bradley Smith has led HandPrint Productions to become the leader in consulting of childcare business practices.  This includes: fiscal management, enrollment management, marketing, human resource, small business issues, and leadership.  In addition, the services include help with specific issues concerning handling sensitive issues to avoid fall-out or minimize the likelihood of litigation.  Currently, consulting services are available including: on demand, monthly access, 30 day, long distance, on-site, and extended services.  In addition, career and business coaching and mentoring services are also available.  Contact us  for more information or to schedule a consult.