Waukesha County Technical College
Child Care Administrator Credential (Wisconsin)

Child Care Administrator Credential (Wisconsin)

Program Information

Degree Type

18-credit Technical Certificate

Program Code

40-307-CC

Time to Degree

1 year

Start Date

August / January / June

How You'll Learn

Online

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Take an in-depth look at effective leadership in early childhood settings. Explore topics including organizational management, administration, policy, marketing, financing, child development and advocacy in the early childhood field.

Deadlines To Know*

Fall 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: August 5, 2024

Spring 2025 Start

  • Application Opens: April 1, 2024
  • Application Deadline: January 10, 2025

Summer 2024 Start

  • Application Opens: September 1, 2023
  • Application Deadline: June 3, 2024

* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.

Tuition Costs

The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.

How To Apply

Questions on the application process? Visit the Admissions page or contact an Enrollment Counselor.

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Program Details

Questions? We'd love to help! Connect with our Enrollment team by filling out our online form or by email at enroll@wctc.edu.

This program is not open to high school student applicants.

This certificate does not qualify for financial aid. To qualify for most federal financial aid, a student must be enrolled in a technical diploma or associate degree program.

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What Makes This Program Unique?

1

Program students can obtain the Administrator Credential from The Registry at Career Level 10.

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This certificate is ideal for current early childhood education administrators and staff, or family child care providers looking for practical information on administrative roles.

3

This credential meets licensing and Registry requirements for administering a child care center.

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About The Registry

The Registry promotes professional growth and verifies the education, training and experience vital to quality care for the Wisconsin childhood care and education workforce.
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