Early Childhood Education

This program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the child care industry. It is divided into four year long classes: 

• Level I: Fundamentals of child development including understanding infants, toddlers, preschoolers, learning about the child care center, curriculum planning, and on the job skills.

• Level II: Allowing students to develop the skills necessary to work with young children in a preschool school setting.

• Level III: Continue to work with preschoolers in a laboratory setting and continue to complete the 45 hour DCF competencies and exams.

• Level IV: Acquire competence in the areas of mentoring, developing the ability to motivate children and emphasis on professional development along with working with preschool children in a laboratory setting and completing the Child Development Associate program. 

Completing all four classes allow students to earn the Child Development Associate Certificate.