Program Overview

Early Childhood Education Administrator

Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education: Administrator Credential will help you develop the skills and competencies needed by administrators and directors to be successful. The Administrator Credential is a six-course, 18-credit sequence offered Fall semester of even years. Administrators and directors who wish to increase or refine existing skills, add new competencies, or earn a professional credential will benefit from this program. This credential is critical to those working in programs who wish to learn more about administration or anyone who wants to maximize their business knowledge. The courses are also designed to prepare you for the commission process to earn your Registry Administrator Credential.

Program Details

• Credential: Certificate
• Area of Study: Education and Social Sciences
• Delivery Method: 100% Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 18 Credits | Finish in 1.5 years
• Estimated Program Cost: $3,090.44

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• ECE: Child Care Admin and Supervision (3 credits)
• ECE: Child Care Operations Management (3 credits)

Second Semester

• ECE: Child Care Financial Management (3 credits)
• ECE: Child Care External Environment (3 credits)

Third Semester

• ECE: Child Care Best Practices (3 credits)
• ECE: Child Care Administrator Capstone (3 credits)

Admission

Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to a resume. Applications for this certificate are available once per year.

To Apply

• There are no admission requirements for this certificate, simply submit your application by the deadline for each term.
• International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

Fall 2025 Application Dates

• Application open
• Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025

Additional Notes

• Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
• Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
• Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

Career Outcomes

Madison College Early Childhood Education Administrator Credential graduates are prepared to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of directors, coordinators, supervisors, and other administrators in early childhood programs
• Apply practical applications related to Administrative tasks
• Assess external factors which affect the operation of early care and education programs
• Establish and maintain quality programs based on professional standards and the best available information on child growth and development and family-friendly environment/services

Related Programs

• Early Childhood Education
• Child Care Services
• Basic Early Childhood Educator
• Early Childhood Education Infant & Toddler
• Early Childhood Education Preschool
• Early Childhood Education Diversity Credential
• University Transfer - Education