Career Details

National Administrator Credential

Description

Developed for center Directors and other child care professionals, the National Administrator Credential (NAC) is comprehensive, forty-hour course for Directors and Administrators of child care programs and is an award for demonstrated mastery of administration skills. The NAC is recognized as a mark of excellence that designates individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge essential to managing a child care center.

Certifying Organization

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Childcare Professional

Certifying Organization

National Early Childhood Program Accreditation

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Child Development

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Child Development Associate

Certifying Organization

Council for Professional Recognition

Type

A - Core

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