Division of HHS: Early Childhood Education: Home

Mission Statement:

To equip students with educational, career, and professional skills that promote personal development to fulfill community and workforce needs.

Program Description:
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students for fulfilling and exciting careers in early childhood settings such as in-home or facility-based daycare providers and directors, preschool teachers, nannies, and child care licensing professionals. Additionally, students who complete an associate’s degree in early childhood can apply it towards a bachelor’s degree in education. This program provides students with hands-on experiences in existing early childhood settings, prepares students to carry out developmentally appropriate practice, emphasizes the importance of family involvement, and allows students to acquire  knowledge of child care licensing laws and regulations.