EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
Are you creative, energetic, and enjoy working
with children? Learn how to develop and
present lesson plans to young children, spend time working at local
elementary schools, at our on-site Early Learning Center, or at other community
childcare programs. Earn hours towards
the 480 hours of training required to apply for your Child Development
Associate Credential.
Criteria for Admission: Criminal Clearance, Child Abuse Clearance,
Physical, Mantoux TB test, 2 letters of reference.
Certifications: Child Development Associate Credential,
Pediatric First Aid
Expectations
of students in the program:
- Be a
good role model throughout the school
- Practice
safe habits at all times
- Demonstrate
self-discipline
- Display
a positive attitude and give your best effort
- Be a
team player
- Use
appropriate language
What will I learn?
Students will master competencies in the childcare curriculum, which will
include:
- Health and safety
- Personal qualities and
careers
- DHS regulations
- Child development
- Selecting learning
activities
- Literacy
- Child assessment
- Program partnerships
- Clinical experience
- Crime and violence
prevention
Potential Career Opportunities:
Post-Secondary Education:
There are several programs that can provide you with
ways to earn a college degree in less time and for less money. One way is through SOAR – Students Occupationally and Academically
Ready. These are free college credits
earned while at York Tech. These are
called articulated credits and these can save you time and money. Please click below to see the credits you are
eligible to earn through this program.
Please click here for SOAR Credits
Uniform:
Students at York Tech
are required to wear a uniform. Please
click below for information regarding your technical uniform.
Please click here for technical uniform
Contact the Instructors:
Mrs. Mindy Miller
Ms. Heather Ryan
Please review the technical video below: