EEC Professional certification application
If you're an early childhood educator, you can apply for an optional professional certification from The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Learn more about eligibility requirements for certifications (opens in a new tab)
Note: We'll save your application in progress. You can come back later on and finish it.
We recommend gathering documents you may need before you apply. You'll have to apply again if any of your documents are missing or unclear.
Most applicants usually need to submit a copy of an official transcript, proof of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or proof of other credentials or certificates.
Learn more about the documents you may need (opens in a new tab)And we’ll also ask for this information
- Personal information. This includes your name, date of birth, Social Security number, ZIP code, and phone number.
- Certification level. Tell us the certification level you want to apply for.
- Education experience. This includes the type of education, college-level credits, and any other certifications, credentials, or licensures.
- Work experience. This includes the type of program and hours. And your supervisor will need to verify your work experience.
Once we process your application, we'll send you an email with our decision.
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