Level 2

​2.

• KCTCS Early Childhood Administrator Certificate
  OR
• State-issued Microcredential-Level 2
  OR
• KCTCS Early Childhood Educator Certificate
  OR
• 10 years of experience*

2.2

• Child Development Associate (i.e. Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Birth-Five, Family Child Care Home-Visitor, Military School-Age)
  OR
• State-issued Microcredential-Level 2
  OR
• KCTCS School-Age Child Care Certificate

2.3

• Early Childhood Development Specialist Journey Worker Credential
  OR
• KCTCS IECE Technical Studies Certificate

*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.