As per Pennsylvania regulations, a candidate for a Child Care Director must meet one of the following qualification pathways: A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services field and at least 1 year of experience with children. A high school diploma or GED and 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services field and at least 3 years of experience with children.