Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Childcare and preschool teacher assistants and workers play a vital role in the development of children. What children learn and experience during their early years can shape their views of themselves and the world and can affect their later success or failure in school, work, and their personal lives. Richland Community College is entitled by Gateways to Opportunities to offer the ECE Credentials Level 2 and 3. The ECE Credential Level 2 is aligned with the Basic Certificate and the ECE Credential Level 3 is aligned with the Advanced Certificate. The Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Credential provides students with the education and practical experience that Early