• Early Childhood Care & Education

    PA Department of Labor High Priority Occupation!

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    The demand for early childcare professionals with professional degrees and industry-recognized credentials is rapidly growing. Being good with kids can turn into a career in the Early Childhood Care & Education program, which prepares students to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) national credential.
     
    Sample Career Skills
     
    Beginner:
    • Explore basic health, safety issues and the general developmental of children
    • Gain exposure to the different types of childcare programs through theory and field experience
    Intermediate:
    • Identify typical behaviors/milestones seen in children at specific ages
    • Learn how to write and prepare lesson plans
    Advanced:
    • Plan and present a lesson plan to a preschool classroom
    • Complete a nationally-recognized Child Development Associate (CDA) portfolio

     

  • Certifications (5)

    Child Development Associate (CDA-Ready) 
     
    CPR/First Aid Certificate
     
    Pennsylvania Skills Certificate 
     
    PSU Better Kid Care New Staff Orientation
     
    PSU Better Kid Care Health & Safety Training
     
     

    College Credits (3)

    Earn up to 3 college credits.
     
    Click here for more information on opportunities to earn college credit.
     
     
     

    Workplace Opportunities (4) 

    Some notable partners include: Flanagan’s Preschool, YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Downingtown East High School and more!
     
     
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