This program prepares students to become a child care center director. A
director or manager assumes full responsibility for the educational and
administrative aspects of a child care center. Students learn about types of
child care programs, legal responsibilities, child care center financial
management, food service for child care centers, developmentally appropriate
practices, public relations, and entrepreneurship.
The program meets Florida Department of Children and Families, and
Sarasota County training requirements and includes competencies developed
for the Florida Child Care and Education Administrator Credential.
Adult students…
PROGRAM LENGTH: This program is 45 hours.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant must:
State law requires that a preschool director be at least 21 years of age.
Student's competency in math, language, and reading is pre-assessed.
Required basic skills grade levels are: Reading-9; Math-9; and Language-9.
ENTRANCE DATES: This program is open for enrollment beginning each
Quarter. (Click here
for dates.)
HOW TO REGISTER: Call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
