Central Penn College

Child Care Management

Associate Degree

Summerdale

Summerdale, PA

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Accreditation

MSCHE

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Program Duration

Associate Degree.

Modality

Hybrid — some coursework online, the rest on campus.

Cost

Central Penn charges by the credit: $525 per credit for undergraduate coursework (2025-26). Contact the campus for your program total.

Application Fee

There is no fee to apply.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Central Penn participates in federal Title IV aid — speak with the financial aid office.

Child Care Management is an Associate Degree program (Hybrid) offered by Central Penn College in Summerdale, PA.

Program Overview

Central Penn College's Associate in Applied Science in Childcare Management is an accelerated 60-credit program completed in roughly 18 months plus an internship. Students develop expertise in early childhood education and business management, learning to design and manage childcare facilities and programs that support children's intellectual, emotional, and physical development. The curriculum is aligned to prepare students for the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and the Pennsylvania Director Credential.

Career Outcomes

Graduates qualify for leadership roles in early childhood education, including childcare center director, program administrator, lead preschool teacher, and curriculum coordinator, as well as positions such as kindergarten teacher's aide, family childcare owner, and youth program leader.

Location

Summerdale

600 Valley Road

Summerdale, PA 17093-0309

Accreditation

Accreditations

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

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Child Care Management

Central Penn College · Summerdale, PA