Where can I get my CDA in Florida?

Locations to Get Florida CDA Certification

  • Florida Department of Children and Families: Birth Through Five Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) Training Program and Renewal.
  • Florida Department of Children and Families: Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) Training Program.

What do I need to work at a daycare in Florida?

Child Care Personnel – Must complete 40 hours of department-approved training and pass a competency exam. Also must complete a minimum of 10 hours of in-service training. This does not apply to volunteers or those that work less than 40 hours, as long as they are supervised constantly by a licensed member.

How do I get Fccpc in Florida?

Must complete all items below:

  1. 45 hours: Three training certificates required by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
  2. Four Courses: Early Childhood Education (12 credits)
  3. EDG2943 (3 credits): Field Experience.
  4. 480 hours: Documented field work in an ECE setting.
  5. Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certificate.

How long does it take to get a daycare license in Florida?

Once a complete application is received it will be processed within 90 days. You will receive a Child Care Facility license to operate once your application is approved and all licensing requirements are met.

How long is an Fccpc good for?

(5)
To maintain a Birth Through Five FCCPC, every five (5) years a candidate must complete the renewal application and submit to the department documentation of the following: 1. Proof of an active Infant and Child First Aid and CPR Certificate based on date application is received; 2.

What certification do you need to work in a daycare in Florida?

To be licensed, there are specific training requirements as well, which include:

  • Child Care Personnel – Must complete 40 hours of department-approved training and pass a competency exam.
  • Family Home Daycare – Must complete 30 hours of department-approved training and pass a competency exam.