Early Childhood Teaching Credential
State Education Departments
What parents should know
State-issued credential for teaching young children (typically birth to age 8) in public school settings. Focuses on developmentally appropriate practice.
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Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with early childhood focus, student teaching, state licensing exam
Also known as
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At a glance
- Issued by
- State Education Departments
- Region
- United States
- Regulation
- Government-regulated
- Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with early childhood focus, student teaching, state licensing exam
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