Level 1

​​1.1​

• State-issued Badge (i.e. Infant/ Toddler, School-Age)
  OR
  
• 2 years of experience*

1.2

• KCTCS Early Childhood Entry Level Certificate
  OR
  
• Commonwealth Child Care Credential

1.3

• State-Issues Microcredential-Level 1 (i.e. Infant/Toddler, School-Age)

*Experience must be in a licensed child care program, Head Start program, after-school program, or state-funded preschool. You may be asked to have employment experience verified.

**The levels within the early childhood career pathway are designed to be flexible, allowing individuals to progress non-linearly based on experience, education, and demonstrated competencies.