Minimum Qualifications: A qualified candidate will meet one of the following requirements for childcare program directors as stated in KAR 28-4-429: Facilities licensed for more than 24 children shall have a program director who meets the training requirements by one of the following options: Option 1: (A) Twelve semester hours of academic study or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education, curriculum resources, nutrition, child guidance, parent education, supervised practicum, and administration of early childhood programs; and (B) six months' teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools; Option 2: A child development associate credential and one year of teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; Option 3: (A) An associate of arts degree or a two-year certificate in child development; and (B) one year of teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or a supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools. or B.S. degree in a related academic discipline, and 12 hours of academic study or equivalent training in child development, early childhood education, curriculum resources, nutrition, child guidance, parent education, supervised practicum, and administration of early childhood programs; and (B) six months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools.