Program Details

Early Childhood Administrator Certificate
https://uwm.edu/sce/program_area/center-for-early-childhood-professional-development-leadership/earl
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
01/01/1998
The Child Care administrator or director is the key to quality programs that allow children to thrive. The Early Care and Education Administration Certificate provides practical information on day-to-day operations and management skills that can immediately be put into use. Completion of the certificate includes the commission process to earn the Administrator Credential from The Wisconsin Registry. According to DCF Licensing Rules: Table 251.05(B) Within three years of assuming the position, (a director) must complete the Wisconsin Child Care Administrator Credential if they do not currently hold a Associate or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education. This certificate is recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) as meeting part of an alternative pathway for program administrators to achieve educational qualifications for NAEYC Early Childhood Program Accreditation. Show More

This program is offered

We offer courses year round starting early and later into a semester to allow for flexibility in registration. Interested applicants should start the admission process one month prior to the course start date.
Courses within this Credential meets the State Licensing requirements for an individual to hold the Director/Administrator position of a licensed child care program for 51 or more children. For a program undergoing national accreditation, NAEYC requires 9 credits of field specific business practices of which the Administrator Credential meets. Credits from this program can be applied towards a bachelors degree at UWM in the School of Education. Administrator Certificate/Credential and a bachelor completion allows for upward mobility according to The Registry's Career Ladder. The Administrator Certificate/Credential meets the 3 Star educational requirement for Wisconsin's QRIS system and is required to run a 5 star center along with a degree. Research shows that accrediated centers with well-qualified and educated directors demonstrate higher quality in operations and care provided.
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Students who drop within the first week of class realize a 100% refund. As the weeks progress the refund becomes smaller according to a scale set by UW Administrative System. Instructors reach out to non participating students along with those who are minimally participating to determine if dropping a course is appropriate to avoid any negative financial impact. The ADD/DROP Interactive Calendar assists with determining financial impact according to length of time enrolled in class.


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