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Provider Requirement Levels
Mississippi Director's Credential If you want to be a Director of a licensed center, this credential is one of the pathways to achieve.
- The Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) (Division of Early Childhood Care and Development) offers its own Director's Credential (DECCD) or OCY Child Care Director's Credential, which fulfills educational requirements.
Reimbursable Training Information through the State
- T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Mississippi: Administered by the Mississippi Early Childhood Association. Scholarships for CDA assessment, Associate, and Bachelor's degrees.
- C2Q (Child Care Quality) Incentives: Some funding available through the Quality Rating System (QRIS) participation.
Opening a Childcare Facility in Mississippi
- Agency: Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) - Child Care Licensure.
- Contact: 601-364-2827 or 1-866-458-4948
- Website: MSDH Child Care Licensure
- Steps: Submit an application and pass an inspection. You must verify zoning and fire safety compliance before the initial inspection.
Training we do not offer
- Regulations Orientation: Specific orientation to MS regulations provided by MSDH.
Please verify with your specific state or local licensing agency to ensure our training courses meet your current regulatory requirements.
