Early Childhood Education
- College Credits
In this program you can earn college credit!
Click here for a list of available credits for this program.
- Campus/Instructors
Diamond Oaks: Deborah Roddy roddyd@greatoaks.com
Laurel Oaks: Mary Ann Horne hornem@greatoaks.com
Live Oaks: Linda Danford danfordl@greatoaks.com
Scarlet Oaks: Sadie Boniface bonifacs@greatoaks.com
- Career Pathways
Preschool assistant
Preschool teacher
School counselor
Elementary teacher
Intervention specialist
Summer camp counselor
Day care directorLearn more about one of the many career options in this field!
- Available Certifications
ECSI (Emergency Care & Safety Institute) CPR/First Aid Certification
Recognition & Reporting of Child Abuse and Recognition of Communicable Diseases
Step Up to Quality Certification for Curriculum & Assessment Series Modules for ECE Teachers
Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Questions?
More questions? Contact us!
- Related Information
People often say that their first teacher is their most memorable teacher. You can help young 
children get the right start in life through a career in Early Childhood Education.
Learn to:
- Work in an early childhood education center that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Establish an environment for children birth through age 8 that encourages safety, developmentally-appropriate play, exploration and learning.
- Demonstrate professional and business skills necessary to operate a successful preschool or early childhood education center.
- Supervise, guide and care for children during their learning experiences in art, music, social studies, science, language and literacy, and dramatic play.
(Note: This is a high school program. For options for adults, click here.)
Essential skills and knowledge you’ll need to be successful in this program
See the preschoolers at Laurel Oaks learning and having fun! Click here.