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How to Become an Early Childhood Program Director in Michigan?
Do you have leadership experience, a background in early childhood education, and a passion for building strong learning environments? Then you're ready for the next step.
The Michigan Early Childhood Program Director Career Program provides all the essential training and credentials to qualify as a licensed Program Director in a Michigan child care center, including 3 CEUs in child care administration. Designed for those stepping into administrative and supervisory roles, this program aligns with Michigan’s licensing rules and helps you manage staff, lead curriculum development, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Hold a valid CDA credential.
- Completed 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
- Have 960 hours of experience working with children.
- Must pass a comprehensive background check.
- Complete 16 hours of annual professional development.
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices
- Administration of Medicine
- Prevention of and Response to Allergic Reactions
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Responding to Emergencies
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Appropriate Precautions in Transportation of Children
- Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Reporting
- Enhancing Life and Development
- Child Care Administration