Preschool Credential
(Infant-Toddler Teachers - 5 years old)
(Also known as the Lead Teacher Credential)
(This credential is accepted in all states with the exception of
Pennsylvania, Louisiana, and Minnesota)
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Cost Today with Grant: FREE
Testing fee - $55.00
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The Preschool Credential course normally cost $ 450.00 plus a testing fee of $55.00 - however we currently have a grant that covers the cost of the preschool credential for all students that apply.
This means that the student will only need to pay the testing fee of $55.00.
To register and begin the course the student will only need to pay the $55.00 testing fee.
All coursework and textbooks are included online.
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The PRESCHOOL CREDENTIAL (Lead Teacher Credential) enables the credential holder
to work as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom.
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Course topics: Safety, Healthy, Learning Environments, Curriculum Development, Discipline and Guidance, Families and Professionalism.
Clock Hours: 30 clock hours.
The student must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Experience in the childcare field is helpful but NOT required.
The course is 100% online and can be completed in as little as 4 weeks however, the student will have a full 90 days to complete the program.
Certification must be renewed every 2 years.
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Students will need to renew every two years by taking our renewal course.
The renewal process is simple. The student registers for the renewal by paying the $35.00 renewal fee. ​Once this fee is paid the student will be sent login information and can begin the renewal course right away. At the end of the course the student will be able to print their renewal certificate.
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