Early Childhood Education Certificate | Child Care Training In Kansas

WHAT DOES AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONAL DO?

If you enjoy working with young children and families, a career in early childhood education might be a good choice for you. Early childhood professionals work in preschools, child care centers or home daycares and focus on the growth and development of children from infancy to six years of age. Those best suited for this career have a lot of energy, flexibility and nurturing ability. It is a chance to use your creativity by developing and modifying ideas to enrich young minds.

Career Forecast Bright OutlookAverage Salary $33,280 on campus

Learning at Washburn Tech

Our early childhood education program provides child care training in the processes and principles of child growth and development. Instruction emphasizes social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in addition to support services for children. You will gain hands-on experience by working in the licensed child care center on our campus, Little Learners at Washburn Tech, or another center in the community. Students may earn either a Cert A of 24-credit-hours or a Cert C of 48-credit-hours. Upon completion of a Cert C, you will be eligible to complete a more advanced degree in early childhood education at Washburn University.

CERTIFICATIONS: CPR; First Aid

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For dual-credit high school students submission of an application, official partial transcript, and consent to enroll form are required. Adult students must complete an application and submit an official copy of all transcripts. Please see an admissions counselor for details.

Upon completion, you will earn a 24 credit hour technical certificate as well as CPR and OSHA-10 certification.

Upon completion, you will be prepared to enter the workforce.

Or you will have the opportunity to continue your education at Washburn University.

Associate Degree of Art

Bachelor Degree of Applied Science

Jobs and Salaries

CAREER FORECAST: bright outlook

Much of the projected employment growth in this occupation is due to recovery from the COVID-19 recession that began in 2020. Early childhood education is important for a child's intellectual and social development. More preschool teachers should be needed to meet the demand for early childhood education. The data below refers to surveyed wages and average annual job openings in the state of Kansas due to growth and net replacement. SOURCE: klic.dol.ks.gov

Entry-Level Salary

$27,824

(2022)

Potential Job Openings

107

(annually)

Potential Job Growth

18%

(2020-2030)

Schedule Options

Morning

LENGTH
1 year

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON-FRI; 8-11:10am

Afternoon

LENGTH
1 year

PROGRAM BEGINS
Every August

SCHEDULE
MON-FRI; 11:45am-2:55pm

Program Cost

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify, and have a high school diploma or GED. To set-up an appointment with a financial aid counselor, call 785.670.3360.