Early Childhood Education

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The Early Childhood Education Program prepares students to work with children ages birth to eight as childcare providers, preschool teachers, assistant teachers, para educators or child care administrators in professional settings such as:

Early Head Start, Head Start, Migrant Head Start
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)
Preschool Programs
Public Schools
Childcare Centers
Family Homes

ECE classes are offered in the late afternoon, evening and online to allow students to work and attend school.

High School Diploma or GED (if applying for Financial Aid)
Pass Washington State Patrol background check
Pass a Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families background check (fingerprints may be required)
Complete Tuberculin skin test
Obtain Washington Education Liability Insurance (if applicable)
Maintain an overall 2.0 GPA (if receiving Financial Aid and to obtain degree)
Provide copy of immunization records
Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination or approved religious or medical exemption

IO1 - Communication: Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively within a workplace context.

IO2 - Quantitative Reasoning: Students will be able to reason mathematically using methods appropriate to the profession.

IO3 - Human Relations/Workplace Skills:, Evaluate and analyze an early care and education setting while serving families in a professional manner.

PO4 - Explain how children develop physically, cognitively, and socially with particular attention to language acquisition, equity of care and trauma prevention.

PO5 - Analyze how trauma informed methods, equitable relationships with children along with positive and equitable learning environments ensure the health, growth and safety of children in the following domains: physical, cognitive, and social-emotional.