Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 36 semester credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Immersive Education (EiEd), Early Childhood, or Special Education.
(Option 1) 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses related directly to child care and/or child development up to age six
(Option 2) One year (1560 hours or more) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) in courses related directly to child care and/or child development up to age six
(Option 3) Completion of a credentialing program approved by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
One year of early childhood or grade school classroom experience.