Credentials
To improve the quality of child care in North Carolina, the Division of Child Development has created the following credentials:
1. For Lead Teachers – The North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC)
Students must earn a grade of C or better in EDU 119 (four semester credit hours).
Download an application using the link below.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in EDU 119 (four semester credit hours).
Download an application using the link below.
2. For Administrators – The North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC)
Students must successfully complete two required components: administration coursework, and additional early childhood/child development coursework. Level I is the minimum level required by law for all child care administrators. Levels II and III are voluntary.
Course content and demonstrated competency (portfolio):
Level I: Six semester credit hours of administration coursework (two courses) plus seven semester credit hours of Early Childhood Education coursework.
Students must successfully complete two required components: administration coursework, and additional early childhood/child development coursework. Level I is the minimum level required by law for all child care administrators. Levels II and III are voluntary.
Course content and demonstrated competency (portfolio):
Level I: Six semester credit hours of administration coursework (two courses) plus seven semester credit hours of Early Childhood Education coursework.
Level II: Six semester credit hours of administration coursework (two courses) plus ASS degree in Early Childhood Education.
Level III: Six semester credit hours of administration coursework (two courses) plus BS degree in Child Development.
3. For Teachers of School-Age Children - The North Carolina School-Age Child Care Credential (NCSACCC)
Students must successfully complete EDU 145 and EDU 235 OR EDU 145 and EDU 263.
Download an application using the link below.
Students must successfully complete EDU 145 and EDU 235 OR EDU 145 and EDU 263.
Download an application using the link below.
