The Early Childhood Care and Education program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the field of early childhood education.  Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of early childhood care and education theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. 

Career opportunities: Program graduates may find employment as preschool teachers in public and private childcare facilities, private household childcare workers, self-employed childcare providers, or nursery school attendants. 

Program Registration

Program registration is open from January- April each school year. Program enrollment is determined on a first come first serve basis. Students must meet all admission requirements to be enrolled in a CCI program.  Additionally, all required registration steps must be submitted for an application to be considered complete.  Enrollment status notification is sent out in mid to late May each year via the student's DCSS email. To review admission requirements, please visit the Admission Requirements page. To apply, please visit the Registration page.