Ohio Administrator Credential
The Ohio Administrator Credential is a pathway for professionals to meet ODJFS Licensing Administrator Qualifications. The Ohio Administrator Credential is based upon the Ohio Core Knowledge and Competencies (CKC) Framework for Program Administrators. The credential is inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and competencies identified in the CKC as best practice.
Ohio Administrator Credential FAQs
No, while it is not a requirement it is one way to meet ODJFS Licensing Administrator Qualifications.
The Ohio Administrator Credential is for those who do not meet ODJFS Licensing Administrator Qualifications any other way. If you do qualify to be an administrator in any other way listed on ODJFS’s Administrator Qualifications document you do not need this credential, but may choose to obtain the credential. Please review their document to see if you already meet their requirements: Administrator Qualifications
To apply for the Ohio Administrator Credential, upload the CKC Self-Assessment in your professional development section of your profile and when the required trainings are verified send an email to support@qa.occrra.org requesting us to review the information. We then send a copy of the check request form so payment can be mailed in for the credential.
Please mail a check or money order to:
OCCRRA
2469 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
Renewal must be complete every 2 years before the expiration date
Ohio Administrator Credential Level I – Renewal
Training requirement – 25 hours total, select one
Administrator CKC Leading and Succeeding completed training session – 25 hours
or
Level II approved electives – 25 hours
Ohio Administrator Credential Level II and III – Renewal
Training requirement – 20 hours of specialized Ohio Approved training
Ohio Administrator Credential Level I
For information about the Administrator CKC trainings for the Ohio Administrator Credential, you may contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency to ask if they will be offering any of the courses and if they can provide guidance how to be an administrator. You can find a directory here of the local agencies: OCCRRA Member Agencies
Ohio Administrator Credential Level II
For information about the Administrator CKC trainings for the Ohio Administrator Credential, you may contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral agency to ask if they will be offering any of the courses and if they can provide guidance how to be an administrator. You can find a directory here of the local agencies: OCCRRA Member Agencies
For information about the Aim4Excellence trainings, please contact the McCormick Center directly. McCormick Center
When you have completed their required trainings you will receive a certificate of completion. Upload that certificate to the Professional Development section of your profile.
Yes, for information about a short-term certificate Cuyahoga Community College offers which can be used to meet the requirements of Level II Option 3: Child Care Administration, Short-Term Certificate
When you have completed the required coursework, upload the official transcript from the college to the Education section of your profile.
Ohio Administrator Credential Level III
• CKC Self-Assessment which will determine the personal areas of development
• Any option from Ohio Administrator Credential Level 2
• Associate Degree or higher in an Early Childhood Education or closely related field