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The FCCPC Birth Through Five is a department-approved training program that consists of a minimum of 120 hours of early childhood instruction and 480 contact hours with children ages birth through eight (8). Find an approved Birth Through Five FCCPC training provider.
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.
Learn more about free resources such as medical-grade pregnancy tests, sonograms, parenting classes, and referrals to trusted local community support. Nurse-Family Partnership (Home Visiting Program) - With a free personal nurse, you can access support services and information you need during your pregnancy and when your baby arrives.
REQUIREMENTS . All early care and education practitioners are required to complete one of the following options for Tier 1 Certification. Child Care Facility (Florida Department of Children and Families Part I and Part II courses and 5 clock hours of approved Early Literacy and Language Development or Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors)
Child Care Competency Exam Fact Sheet includes important information about competency exams including scheduling, costs and payments, cancellation policies, required forms of identification, and special accommodations.
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.
