Programs

As a Child Care Assistant, you provide care in school settings, day care centers, licensed day care homes, and other child care environments, working under the direction of staff members who are responsible for planning and supervising the children’s activities.

In this program, you will:

• Combine the theoretical and practical study of child development and early childhood education with the unique aspects of the child care setting.
• Explore the specific developmental, emotional, and recreational needs of young children through application of art, literature, and play activities for the infant, toddler, and pre-schooler.
• Prepare for an entry-level early child care assistant position.

Your studies prepare you for the Child Development Associate (CDA) assessment and process, the national credential recognized by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. The CDA credential is listed as a qualification for teaching staff and/or directors in child care regulations in 46 states and the District of Columbia. The CDA courses are ECE101B, ECE111B, ECE165, and ECE191.