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Professional Preparation – Early Child Care

Certificate Program

Get Certified for a Career in Early Childhood Education!

Looking to start or grow your career in early childhood care? With state requirements becoming more rigorous, now’s the perfect time to get ahead. Our Professional Preparation for Early Childhood Educators (PP-ECE) course gives you the skills and credentials to get started.

• 132 hours of formal training focused on children from birth to age five
• Meets the training requirement for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Covers all 8 CDA subject areas—from health and safety to child development, family engagement, and more
• Approved by the Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing
• Earn 13.2 CEUs toward your professional development

Training is structured around the eight CDA subject areas, including health and safety, child development, social-emotional support, family engagement, program management, professionalism, observation, and learning principles.

Ready to take the next step? Enroll today and start working toward your certificate—your future in early childhood education starts here!

Offered at the following location(s): Georgetown, Wilmington

What You Can Do

In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

• Early Child Care Assistant Teacher
• Assistant Preschool Teacher
• Early Child Care Assistant Classroom Teacher
• Early Child Care Teacher Aide

What You Will Learn

Measurable Performance Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate the ability to plan a safe and healthy learning environment for young children birth to age five.
2. Design lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote the advancement of children's physical and intellectual development.
3. Describe, design, and implement evidence-based strategies to support children's social and emotional development.
4. Apply effective communication and interpersonal skills to build productive partnerships with families.
5. Demonstrate the ability to manage an effective program by developing a comprehensive plan that includes planning, recordkeeping, and relationships with colleagues.
6. Exhibit a commitment to professionalism by developing a professional philosophy statement reflecting your beliefs and values, upholding ethical practices, advocating for children and families, and pursuing continuous professional development opportunities.
7. Utilize tools and strategies for objective observation and assessment of children's behavior and learning.
8. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the principles of child development and learning, inclusive of typical development, children with special needs, and cultural influences on development.