Early Child Care & Afterschool Programs
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Palm Beach State College recognizes the efforts of child care professionals in Palm Beach County to provide quality care.
At Palm Beach State, you can choose from many options. We offer guest speakers, entry-level training courses in early childhood and school age, training for future business owners interested in family child care, certificate programs that specialize in early childhood and school age, and an Associate in Science degree in Early Childhood Education.
Palm Beach State College can provide the training you need to comply with the latest laws, enhance your professional development and meet the needs of the community.
Step 1: Entry Level Child Care Training (Scholarships Now Available)
40-Hour Child Care Certificate
30-Hour Family Child Care Certificate
40-Hour School Age Certificate
Child Care Competency Exams (Department of Children and Families - DCF)
Step 2: Early Childhood & Afterschool Certificate Programs
Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC) - Three to Five Years Old (Preschool Track)
School Age Professional Certificate (SAPC) (Afterschool Track)
Step 3: Credit Pathway
Child Care Center Management (CCC)
Early Childhood Education, Associate of Science (AS)
Step 4: Professional Development
Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education
Contact Info
The Early Childhood & K-12 programs are housed at the Lake Worth campus, Continuing Education building of Palm Beach State College. Call us at 561-868-4040.
Jennifer Johnson
Director
Early Childhood & K-12 Programs
Phone: 561-868-4049 | Fax: 561-868-4051
Luisa Brennan
Program Director
Early Childhood & K-12 Programs
40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training (Preschool)
40-Hour School-Age Training
Family Child Care Training
School-Age Professional Certificate (SAPC)
Phone: 561-868-4048 | Fax: 561-868-4051
Susy Martinez-White, M.S. Ed.
Program Director
Early Childhood & K-12 Programs
Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)
Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)
Phone: 561-868-3807 | Fax: 561-868-4051
Karline S. Prophete, PhD
Program Director
Early Childhood & K-12 Programs
Education Preparation Institute
Phone: 561-868-3872 | Fax: 561-868-3538
Lucia Adrian
Program Director
Early Childhood & K-12 Programs
Department of Children & Families
Phone: 561-868-4044 | Fax: 561-868-4051
Colleen Fawcett
Department Chair
Associate in Arts/College Credit Certificates
Phone: 561-868-3349 | Fax: 561-868-3327
Susan Caldwell
Associate Dean
Phone: 561-868-3339 | Fax: 561-868-3327
