Early Childhood Education

This program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career related to the care and instruction of infants, toddlers and preschool children.  All while working towards your CDA credentials.

Skills Learned

• Child Growth & Development
• Communicable Diseases
• Lesson Planning
• Computer Instruction
• Child Abuse Laws, Reporting & Procedures
• Communication Skills
• Licensing Laws
• Nutrition
• Health & Safety
• First Aid/CPR
• Discipline Procedures
• Writing Goals & Objectives
• Basic Teaching Skills
• Observation

College Credits

North Central State College

Credentials

• CDA-Child Development Associate

Program Highlights

• Create, research and provide developmentally appropriate preschool materials for children
• Regularly facilitate lesson plans in a State Certified Preschool
• Prepare young children for Kindergarten using ODE Content Standards

Career Focus

Prepared for college in a teaching career, advanced certifications and immediate employment as an aide.

Opportunities:

• Day Care Aide
• Head Start Program
• Preschool Aide
• Home Based Childcare
• Kindergarten Aide
• Teacher
• Nanny