Kansas Association
for the Education
of Young Children
(KAEYC)
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Improving the quality of early childhood education for young children from birth through eight years
The Kansas Early Childhood Director's Credential
Building on almost 10 years of foundational work, Kansas and Missouri stakeholders finalized a framework to credential early care and education professionals through the Kansas Early Childhood Director's Credential (Credential). The Credential provides directors with a pathway to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities they need to be successful in the early learning industry. The credential will also provide a system to recognize and document these achievements. The Kansas Early Childhood Director's Credential is an Administrator Credential recognized by NAEYC in the Alternative Pathways to achieve educational qualifications of the designated program administrator.
The Credential is voluntary and exceeds what is required by state licensing regulations. Two levels of the Credential are offered: the Provisional Director Credential and the Director Credential. Both levels require that candidates demonstrate competency in the areas of early childhood education, child development, and leadership/management. Selected competencies for directors are identified from the Kansas and Missouri Core Competencies for Early Care and Education Professionals and provide the basis for the Credential’s criteria. Candidates must also demonstrate competency by documenting their education, experience, and professional contributions.
The Credential is issued by the Kansas Association for the Education of Young Children (KAEYC). The Kansas Early Childhood Director's Credential application and forms is available below. Any applicant who receives the Kansas Director's Credential has the opportunity to apply for a reciprocal Credential in Missouri. The credentialing agency for the Missouri Credential is AEYC-MO
For more information contact the KAEYC Administrator by email or telephone at 785-280-0088.
