Early Childhood Education
In this program, you will work in our own preschool center, playing an essential role in caring for young children from the community. You will use research and creative problem-solving to deliver developmentally appropriate activities for young children.
Program Highlights:
Playing a positive role in a young child’s learning process
Create appropriate learning activities
Learn child guidance techniques
This program meets the standards of the Child Development Associate
National Credentialing Program (CDA)
Students may apply for the CDA credential upon successful completion
of CDA requirements
This program follows the standards from the National Association for t
The Education of Young Children accreditation and the Early Learning
Content Standards for Pre-K children set by the State of Ohio
Areas of Study:
Research, create, and deliver developmentally appropriate materials
Plan engaging activities
Lesson planning and curriculum development
Child guidance and child abuse recognition and awareness
Observation and assessment of children
Administration of Early Childhood Programs
Literacy and storytelling
Create a safe and healthy learning environment
Explore the types of early childhood programs
Daycare licensing laws and preschool rules
Nutrition and food for young children and principles of development
CDA portfolio development
Credits Available:
3 elective credits per year
College credits available through an articulation agreement at Columbus State Community College and through Career-Technical Assurance Guides (CTAGs)
CTAGs are transferrable to Ohio public colleges. Credits vary per program.
Industry Credentials Available:
Child Development Associate Credential***
First Aid/CPR***
Communicable Disease***
Child Abuse Recognition***
***Industry credential recognized by ODE for points toward graduation.
Download the full Early Childhood Education fact sheet in English, en Español, or Somali.
Overview Videos
Fees
Fees can be easily paid online, 24 hours a day. Learn more about paying class fees and adding to your student’s lunch account.
Early Childhood Education I Fee Sheet
Early Childhood Education II Fee Sheet
This program is participating in the Chromebook One to One Experience. An additional one-time fee to purchase a Chromebook will be waived if you are a returning student who has already participated in the Chromebook One to One Experience or if you are bringing your own technology. Learn more about the Chromebook One to One Experience.
To ask more questions about any program or to schedule a tour of our campus, contact Administrative Assistant to the Enrollment Coordinator, Mariellen Murray at (740) 201-3216 or MurrayM@DelawareAreaCC.org.
Instructor
Brooke Buzzard
(740) 203.2255
BuzzardB@DelawareAreaCC.org
4565 Columbus Pike | Delaware, OH 43015