The Early Education and Care Program

In the Early Education and Care program, students learn growth & development of young children, responsibilities of the childcare teacher, and the importance of a professional attitude. Students will learn how to incorporate materials & activities that are developmentally and interest appropriate in a variety of educational and social settings. In addition, student will understand the responsibilities of childcare, the importance of communication with others, and the need to project a professional appearance. They will gain an understanding of prenatal care, birth, and the developmental milestones in the early years of life. Students are exposed to educational pedagogy and experiences in areas including toddler care, pre-K and kindergarten. They are provided with practical experiences in the Cubbies Den and the Early Education center in the Annex.

Ninth grade exploratory students receive an overview of early education and care with experiences in the Cubbies Den and the Early Education center in the Annex.

Throughout the three year program, students will be provided with instruction and experiences that will enable them to apply and demonstrate the acquisition of skills in the following areas:

♦ CPR & First Aid Certification
♦ Child Growth & Development
♦ Classroom Management
♦ Articulation with: North Shore Community College
♦ Portfolio Development
♦ Building Strong Family Relationships
♦ Daycare Teacher
♦ Design and Maintain a Positive Learning Environment
♦ Curriculum Planning and Assessment
♦ Early Education Care Level 1: Teacher Preschool and Infant Toddler
♦ OSHA 10 hour certification
♦ First Aid Certification
♦ CPR Certification

Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education and Care program, career opportunities include, but are not limited to:

♦ Home Day Care
♦ Special Education Teacher
♦ Preschool Teacher-Daycare
♦ Infant/Toddler, Preschool and Before & After School Programs
♦ Childcare Centers Owner/Operator

Early Education and Care Program Courses

LYEC09 EARLY EDUACTION AND CARE 9 2.5 CREDITS GRADE 9
LYEC10 EARLY EDUACTION AND CARE 10 10 CREDITS GRADE 10
LYEC11 EARLY EDUACTION AND CARE 11 15 CREDITS GRADE 11
LYEC12 EARLY EDUACTION AND CARE 12 15 CREDITS GRADE 12