Childcare Education Institute | CCEI Enrollment | TEACH FCCPC Support

The TEACH (Teacher Education and Compensation Helps) Early Childhood® Scholarship Program is here to support your professional growth! This valuable program provides scholarships to early childhood educators in Florida, empowering them to earn credentials and degrees without the financial burden.

TEACH provides scholarships that cover the majority of educational expenses for eligible early childhood professionals, including:

Tuition & Fees
Books
Paid Release Time
Completion Bonus

CCEI is your FCCPC Partner

ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) can help you take advantage of TEACH funding to cover the FULL COST of your Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) program!

We help educators by making your FCCPC process better. Here's how:

100% online and flexible – Learn at your own pace, around your busy schedule.
Accredited and approved – CCEI’s FCCPC program meets the rigorous standards set by the state of Florida.
Dedicated student support – Our experienced student services team is here to help you succeed every step of the way and a dedicated Education Coach will be assigned to you from day one.
Career advancement – Earn your FCCPC and open doors to new opportunities in early childhood education.

Register with CCEI

Sign up using the form above. You will receive an order confirmation via email (check your spam folder!)

We’re here to support you through each step of the process.

Apply for the TEACH Scholarship

Go to The Children's Forum Portal to complete the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Online Application.

You will need your CCEI confirmation number to apply.

Get Approval Status

Processing time for your TEACH Scholarship can take 3-4 weeks.

Check The Children's Forum Portal for additional information or requirements, ensuring a smooth start upon gaining your approval status.

As an educator, how much does it cost to partner with CCEI?

Nothing! This is a free service for educators and childcare workers. We act as a support service to help educators take advantage of already in place funding.

Who can apply for CCEI Partnership?

Those that qualify for the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship program also qualify for CCEI partnership.

Qualified applicants include early childhood center owners, directors, administrators, and teachers in the state of Florida.

What do I need for my TEACH application?

To complete the TEACH Early Childhood® Scholarship Online Application, you will need:

The email address used to create your personal account on The Children's Forum Portal.
Proof of residency
Proof of high school diploma (regionally accredited) or GED
DCF transcript printed within 90 days
Copies of ECE certificates and/or college transcripts
Email address for the child care program where you are employed
DCF License number of the program where you are employed
School or training program you wish to attend. Check the ECE Education Directory for options available to you.

Many scholarship models require your employer to sponsor you and verify employment. Sponsoring employers must create and utilize a Business Account to provide the necessary information. Speak to your employer about TEACH before you apply.

For more information, visit the TEACH Early Childhood® FAQ page on the Children's Forum Portal.

How long does the process take?

Overall, this process takes approximately 3-4 weeks to complete.

But getting started only takes ~20 minutes!

Here's how long each part of the full process takes:

Register with CCEI: Applying for partnership with CCEI takes just a few moments: Submit our Sign Up Form at the top of this page. You will receive an order confirmation via email (check your spam folder!) after submitting the form.
Apply for the TEACH Scholarship: On average, it takes a candidate around 15 minutes to complete the TEACH Application. You will need your CCEI confirmation number and the items detailed in the "What do I need for my TEACH Application" tab above.
Get Approval Status: This portion of the process takes the longest, with TEACH confirming that the candidate meets all requirements. Processing time can take up to 4 weeks. As soon as we receive Award Notification from TEACH, you will get a welcome email with instructions on how to start your program.