DETAILS

The Early Care and Education program at CV Tech is designed to prepare students for employment in child care occupations. The National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC) accredits the on-site Child Development Center, where students will experience rotations with children six weeks through five years of age. Students in this program will begin their portfolio to earn The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential.

OCCUPATION

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

CECPD Certifications:

ODCTE Competency Tests:

After completing this program, students who complete the CDA process while working at the child development center may apply for their National Credential.

EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION

CoursesHours
Planning a Safe, Healthy Learning Environment120
Advancing Children’s Physical and Intellectual Development120
Supporting Children’s Social and Emotional Development120
Building Productive Relationships with Families120
Managing an Effective Program120
Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism120
Observing and Recording Children’s Behavior120
Understanding Principles of Child Development120
Total Hours960