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The National Early Childhood Credential includes the National Child Development Associate (CDA) or any other early childhood credential that meets or exceeds the requirements of the National CDA and is recognized by regulatory agencies in at least five (5) states.
The Birth Through Five Child Care Credentials (FCCPC, ECPC, and CCAC) must be renewed every five years. Download a copy of the Florida Child Care Staff Credential Application, CF-FSP 5211, March 2009 for information on renewal requirements.
All early care and education practitioners are required to complete the following option for Tier 3 Certification. Florida Advanced Early Care and Education Credential (FAECEC). Practitioners at this level must complete the requirements outlined below. REQUIREMENTS
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A child care professional using a formal education to meet the staff credential requirement, must have one of the following: A). B.A., B.S. or advanced degree in ONE of the following areas: Early Childhood Education/Child Development, Pre-Kindergarten or Primary Education, Preschool Education,
There are licensing requirements for child care and after-school programs, certification and credential requirements for public and private schools, performance standards for Early Head Start and Head Start, and quality improvement program requirements.
The Licensing and Regulation section provides information relating to professional, facility, and permit licensing along with information on enforcement.
