Early Childhood Academy

Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Academy at Spanish River have a unique opportunity to learn all about teaching young children. Students will get first-hand experience working with children in a laboratory setting with the Little Sharks, our on-campus preschool. Students enrolled in this in-house academy will study child development, child psychology, classroom management, observe classroom behaviors, and so much more

In order to be a part of the Entrepreneurship Academy each year, students need to be enrolled in one of the following classes:

• Early Childhood 1

• Early Childhood 2

• Early Childhood 3 Honors

• Early Childhood 4 Honors

Students in the Early Childhood Academy have the opportunity:

• Earn their Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)

• Earn the National Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)

• Obtain DCF's 45-hour certification

• Receive Infant First Aid/CPR certification

• Prepare for employment and/or advanced education in the field of Early Childhood Education