Introduction to Early Care and Education Certificate of Completion
This program serves as an introduction to the theoretical and practical knowledge required for working with young children in an early care and education setting. It will help individuals determine their level of interest in the early care and education field, prepare students for credit-bearing coursework in Early Childhood Education, and private business. The program consists of a sequence of courses that prepares students with the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as an entry-level Child Care Aide or Family Child Care Provider. This includes an understanding of child development from birth to age five, basic principles of early care and education, planning developmentally appropriate curriculum, communicating with children and families, licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and employment
Courses
- CHDV B70NC — Introduction to Careers in Early Childhood Education
- CHDV B71NC — Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
- CHDV B72NC — Early Care Licensing & Workforce Readiness