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Early Childhood Care & Education, preparing students to nurture young minds and build a bright future.

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.

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Career Skill Levels

The various skill career levels for technical college high school: beginning, intermediate, advanced.

Program Opportunities

Certifications

  • 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

Workplace Opportunities

Some notable partners include:

Flanagan’s Preschool, YMCA of Greater Brandywine, Downingtown East High School, and more!

 

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CIP 19.0708

The Department of Education provides a CIP Code to approved Programs of Study (POS). Schools and postsecondary institutions use the CIP code to categorize the POS, outline the scope and sequence of educational offerings, and develop a POS task list. Review the task list