Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Educators are an essential part of a child’s early years, helping to prepare them to navigate the world and to enter into formal education.
Individuals who choose to work as Early Childhood Educators should:
- Be caring and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children.
- Be open to a variety of guiding strategies
- Have strong communication skills with children and parents of various cultural backgrounds.
New for 2025!
Certificate and Infant/Toddler Diploma
2-year Face-to-Face On-campus
Our certificate program provides the knowledge and skills you need to provide high quality childcare and education in a variety of settings for children from 30 months to age 12.
Our diploma programs allow you to specialize as either an Infant/Toddler or a Special Needs educator.
The online Early Childhood Education Dual Credit Semester is an exciting opportunity for high school students in School District 5, 6, or 8 who want to jump-start their career in ECE.