Oklahoma's Director's Credential
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Director's and administrator's of child care programs have a mechanism to verify training, on-the-job experience and professional contributions. Based upon information submitted by applicants, the individual can be verified as a Bronze, Silver, or Gold level Director.
The requirements for each level are as follows:
LEVEL REQUIREMENTS |
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Level |
General Education |
ECE/CD |
Admin & Mgmt Knowledge/Skills |
Experience |
Professional Contributions |
Renewal |
Gold |
Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree awarded by an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education |
A minimum of 12 approved credit hours* in Early Childhood or Child Development (ECE/CD) |
A minimum of 6 approved credit hours* in Business or related courses |
1 year of experience in Early Childhood Administration or 2 college semesters of documented administrative internship or supervised lab |
A minimum of 6 points of professional contributions |
For renewal after initial 3 years: |
Silver |
Post-secondary course in written and oral communication (Three credit hours in college level English composition will apply.) |
A minimum of 12 approved credit hours* in Early Childhood or Child Development |
A minimum of 6 approved credit hours* in Business or related courses |
18 months’ experience in Early Childhood Administration or 2 college semesters of documented administrative internship or supervised lab |
A minimum of 4 points of professional contributions |
For renewal after initial 3 years: |
Bronze |
GED or High School Diploma |
6 approved credit hours* in ECE/CD OR a minimum of 90 formal clock hours**+ with at least 10 hours in each of the seven ECE/CD Core Knowledge Areas (Child Growth and Development; Child Guidance and Management; Child Observations and Assessment; Curriculum and Instructional Methods; Family and Community Relationships; Health and Safety of Young Children; Professionalism and Leadership) OR Recognized ECE/CD Credential or Certificate** |
3 approved credit hours* in Business or related courses OR a minimum 40 formal clock hours**+ with at least 10 hours in any three Management Core Knowledge Areas (Educational Programming and Family Support; Personnel and Professional Self-Awareness; Staff Management and Human Relations; Leadership and Advocacy; Program Operation and Facilities Management; Legal Management; Fiscal Management) OR Recognized Admin/Mgmt Credentials or Certificates*** |
3 years’ experience in Early Childhood setting, or 2 college semesters of documented administrative internship or supervised lab |
A minimum of 2 points of professional contributions |
For renewal after initial 3 years: |
* Approved college credit hours (Tier III) must be on the Recommended Approved Coursework Listing (www.cecpd.org) and be earned at an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
** Recognized ECE/CD Credential or Certificate: Child Development (CDA), Certified Child Care Professional (CCP), Oklahoma Competency Certificate in Early Care and Education
*** Recognized Admin/Mgt Credential or Certificates: National Administrator Credential (NAC), Director’s Advanced Training (DAT)
**+ Formal clock hours refers to Tier II training found on the Oklahoma Training Approval System (www.cecpd.org). Entry Level Child Care
Training (ELCCT) does not count toward meeting this requirement.
NOTE: Tier I and Tier II training hours are valid for 5 years