Professional Philosophy Statement
RC VI-1
State Licensing Contact
Nebraska Health & Human Services System
Licensure Unit Children's Services Licensing
P.O. Box 94986
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
Phone: (402) 471-1802 or (800) 600-1289
Web Page: http://dhhs.ne.gov/children_family_services/Pages/children_family_services.aspx
Personnel Qualifications
3-006.04 Director Qualifications
3-006.04A New Centers: The director of a center initially licensed on or after the operative date of these regulations must be at least 19 years of age and of good moral character, and must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development;
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood education, education or child/youth development;
3. Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child/youth development;
4. Have a Child Development Associate Credential; or
5. Have a high school diploma or GED and 3000 clock hours of verifiable experience in organized group activities for children age birth to 13 as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor and:
a. Have successfully completed six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development. Business courses may be included, not to exceed one-half of the credit or clock hour requirement; or
b. A written, Department-approved plan to acquire at least six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development, in a period not to exceed 12 months. Business courses may be included in the plan, not to exceed one-half of the credit or clock hour requirements.
State Licensing Contact
Nebraska Health & Human Services System
Licensure Unit Children's Services Licensing
P.O. Box 94986
301 Centennial Mall South
Lincoln, NE 68509-5007
Phone: (402) 471-1802 or (800) 600-1289
Web Page: http://dhhs.ne.gov/children_family_services/Pages/children_family_services.aspx
Personnel Qualifications
3-006.04 Director Qualifications
3-006.04A New Centers: The director of a center initially licensed on or after the operative date of these regulations must be at least 19 years of age and of good moral character, and must meet one of the following requirements:
1. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development;
2. Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood education, education or child/youth development;
3. Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child/youth development;
4. Have a Child Development Associate Credential; or
5. Have a high school diploma or GED and 3000 clock hours of verifiable experience in organized group activities for children age birth to 13 as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor and:
a. Have successfully completed six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development. Business courses may be included, not to exceed one-half of the credit or clock hour requirement; or
b. A written, Department-approved plan to acquire at least six credit hours or 36 clock hours of Department-approved training in administration, early childhood education, education, or child/youth development, in a period not to exceed 12 months. Business courses may be included in the plan, not to exceed one-half of the credit or clock hour requirements.