BE THE HEAD OF THE CLASS
Take your skills to the next level, and claim your spot as a lead teacher or center director.
Having already worked in child care settings, you’ve got the experience you need to run the show.
TCL’s Child Care Management certificate combines courses in child care, business, communication, and computers to help prepare you for the management position you’ve been dreaming about.
The Program
The 36-credit-hour program can be completed in as little as one year. Graduates will be qualified to become supervisors, directors, and/or lead teachers in the child care industry.
Most importantly, you will have the skills and expertise to become a leader in developing initiatives for quality care for children, their families and their communities.
Enroll today. Your future and theirs depend on it.
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Quick Facts
CAREER SWITCH
Perfect for currently employed individuals pursuing a career change into the child care management field.
MOVE UP
Great option for hildcare teachers and administrators who want to upgrade their skills.
ENTREPRENEUR
The right program for individuals who want to learn more about the business of child care.
ACCREDITATION
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
PROGRAM COST
Tuition: 36 credits x $214 per credit = $7,704.*
Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.
*Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary; all subject to change.
FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Career & Education Opportunities
The S.C. annual mean wage for child care administrators is $55,120, according to 2022 reports from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Dean
Karen Smith
Dean, Business & Industrial Technologies
843-525-8323
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 14, Rm. 118
Instructors
Kelli Boniecki
Early Care and Education Program Director
843-525-8307
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 2, Rm. 246