Earn necessary credentials in as little as a year to work as an administrator or director in an Early Childhood setting with the Early Childhood Administrator Credential certificate at MPTC.
The Early Childhood Administrative Credential is designed for current or new directors, administrators and child care teachers in early childhood fields. This online early childhood credential offers flexibility for busy, working adults.
What You’ll Learn
Keep working in the field while you earn your credential. The courses will help you to increase or refine your business skills in areas such as: staffing, developing budgets, laws and regulations, best practices and performance standards. Graduates of the program are prepared to assess community needs and lead facilities management.
Graduates of the certificate may apply to The Registry for the Wisconsin Professional Credential for Child Care Administrators.
Scholarships may be available for students who are employed in a licensed child care center or a licensed or certified family child care program. Applicants must have the support of their employer and possess a high school diploma or GED. Scholarships for the Early Childhood Administrative Credential Certificate are available through the Wisconsin Early Childhood Association T.E.A.C.H. program.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 6-8 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors such as total credits required, textbooks and the financial aid you receive. Some programs have additional costs such as uniforms, technology and equipment.
- $143.45 per credit (resident)
- $215.18 per credit (out-of-state resident)
- Online students are not charged out-of-state fees.
- Please refer to the Tuition & Fee Information for additional enrollment fee information.
Additional Costs and Requirements
Equipment
- Display board/ flannel board
- Materials for homemade projects
Miscellaneous
- Student ID Lanyard
- Background Checks w/ finger printing
- CPR Training
- Annual background check
State Licensure Disclosure: Moraine Park’s Early Childhood Administrative Credential Certificate prepares students to obtain the educational requirements for licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. No determination has been made if the curriculum matches the educational requirements for preparation,
examinations, or licensure for other states. Visit the Accreditation page for more details about accreditation.
Early Childhood Administrative Credential Certificate Details
Program Courses
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This program is NOT eligible for financial aid.
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