Early Childhood Ed. - Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/7/2026
Next Re-Certification Date: 4/7/2027

Program Description

Graduates of this program know child development and apply best practices to their work in the early childhood field. They value the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of situations, in the workplace, and in their communities. This program contains coursework aligned with the high-quality standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for Professional Recognition (Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential).

Established in 2009

CIP: 13-1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6000 E. State Street, Fouth Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(651) 238-1721
1400 West Normantown Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(651) 238-1721
2363 Sequoia Drive
Suite 131
Aurora, IL 60506
(651) 238-1721
8650 West Spring Lake Road
Mokena, IL 60448
(651) 238-1721

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Higher Learning Commission

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

36 Weeks ( 360.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$7,848.00
Fees$225.00
Total Cost$8,073.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Students can apply for the program either online or at a Rasmussen University campus.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Early Childhood Ed. - Certificate

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/7/2026
Next Re-Certification Date: 4/7/2027

Program Description

Graduates of this program know child development and apply best practices to their work in the early childhood field. They value the ability to effectively communicate in a variety of situations, in the workplace, and in their communities. This program contains coursework aligned with the high-quality standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for Professional Recognition (Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential).

Established in 2009

CIP: 13-1210 Early Childhood Education and Teaching.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6000 E. State Street, Fouth Floor
Rockford, IL 61108
(651) 238-1721
1400 West Normantown Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(651) 238-1721
2363 Sequoia Drive
Suite 131
Aurora, IL 60506
(651) 238-1721
8650 West Spring Lake Road
Mokena, IL 60448
(651) 238-1721

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

Quality Assurance

  • Higher Learning Commission

Education Information

Community College Certificate of Completion

36 Weeks ( 360.00 Hours / 36.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$7,848.00
Fees$225.00
Total Cost$8,073.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)

Application Procedure

Students can apply for the program either online or at a Rasmussen University campus.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction