About Child Care Center Operations

Students must possess a high school diploma or equivalency and have an active DCF staff credential to enroll. The content includes, but is not limited to, organizational leadership, financial management, legal obligations and responsibilities, educational programming, marketing strategies, assessment, monitoring practices, and collaboration of programs with families and community resources. The program includes both theory and practical applications. As part of the coursework, students will create elements of an effective child care program.

The Child Care Center Operations program includes competencies required for the Florida Child Care Center Director Credential. The Child Care Center Operations program may be taken for vocational credit or continuing education units (CEUs).

The mission of this program is to prepare students to become a Child Care Center Director.


Program Structure

Additional Program Details

 

Program Structure Details

Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Child Care Center Operations program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of one occupational completion point. Academic skill level required to complete OCP A is not applicable to this program.

Industry Certification/Licensure

Upon successful completion of this program, students will have completed the coursework requirement and can apply for:

• Director Credential, Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)

Program Cost

*Subject to change

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