Preparation for the Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)

The Florida Child Care Professional Credential, Birth to Age 5, is awarded through The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). It is a 12 college credit program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide quality childcare programs. The completion of these courses coupled with 480 hours of observation or work experience with children birth through 5 qualifies the student for the FCCPC. Additionally these courses can be transferred into Early Childhood Technical Certificate programs, AS or AA Early Childhood degrees. Contact the program coordinator for additional information and assistance with your FCCPC application.

Credential Requirements

Required Courses

DEP 2001Child Development

3 cc

EEC 1100Introduction to Early Childhood

3 cc

EEC 2521Childcare Management

3 cc

EEC 2940CEarly Childhood Practicum

3 cc

EEC 1100 and EEC 2521: These courses includes 20 hours of service learning.  See course descriptions for more information.

EEC 2940C: This course includes 30 hours of service learning. See course descriptions for more information.

DEP 2001:  This course includes 10 hours of observations. See course descriptions for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 12

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