What Is It? & How Will It Benefit Me?
Credential Program Overview
What is the VA-ECAP?
Virginia Early Childhood Administrator Professional Credential (VA-ECAP) is an online credentialing program offered by The Source for Learning, Inc. (SFL) that is recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
- Affordable, engaging 24/7 online coursework to accommodate your work-life balance!
- Semester-based credentialing program.
- Learn from highly experienced instructors.
- 5-year renewable credential.
Two Levels - One Credential!
The VA-ECAP is uniquely designed to support professionals at varying stages in their education process. Whether you hold a CDA (unexpired)/Early Childhood Development C.S.C.(ECD C.S.C.), an AA or a higher degree you are eligible to enroll in the VA-ECAP!
Level I – CDA (unexpired) OR Early Childhood Development Career Studies Certificate Recipients: Completing the VA-ECAP courses qualify for a credential and a couple of courses may count towards an AA degree.
Level II – Already hold an AA degree in ECE/CD or a higher degree? Earn your credential!
Credential Program Benefits
Lead high quality center-based early learning programs
Meet NAEYC Accreditation Administrator Qualifications Requirement
The National Association for the Education of Young Children recognizes VA-ECAP to meet Operational Administrator Qualifications (Criterion 6C.3 Current Streamlined Model) - NAEYC Recognized Credential!
Meet VA Child Care Center Licensing Management Training Requirement (22 VAC 40 -185 -190 B – page 21)
• Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers in VA
Comply with VA Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals
• VA Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals
College Credit and Clock hours
Earn college credits for Child Development courses offered by Virginia community colleges and clock hours for non-credit Leadership & Management courses offered by SFL (Optional: CEUs offered for non-credit Leadership & Management courses by Old Dominion University.)
Please note: At this time, equivalency courses in lieu of CHD 120, CHD 205, SFL LM 101, and SFL LM 102 are not accepted as requirements for receiving the VA-ECAP Credential.
Credit/Clock hours |
Course/Module Title |
Instructional Institution |
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36 Clock Hours* *Optional: CEUs offered by Old Dominion University. Required fee: $35. |
Online course. |
SFL |
36 Clock Hours* *Optional: CEUs offered by Old Dominion University. Required fee: $35. |
Online course. |
SFL |
3 Credit Hours |
CHD 120 – Introduction to Early Childhood Education Online and on-site options available.
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3 Credit Hours |
CHD 205 – Guiding the Behavior of Children Online and on-site options available.
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