Pre-School Education/AC

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/21/2027

Program Description

The Advanced Certificate in Child Development: Preschool Education provides students with the foundation in theoretical and developmental practices for working with preschool children and their families. This certificate primarily focuses on children from 3-5 years of ages. Upon completion of the certificate, students can seek employment in entry level positions in programs or agencies that provide services and education to preschool children and their families.

Established in 2016

CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Local Information

Does your organization have an EO policy?Y
If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment?Y
If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information.Y
Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1%Y
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%.Y

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 726-2419

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NAEYC

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

48 Weeks ( 766.00 Hours / 31.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,743.00
Books$2,000.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$75.00
Total Cost$6,818.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Candidate must submit online admissions application (applycredit.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver License or a State of Illinois State ID: meet the college advisor (my.ccc.edu), new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online Bookstore (ccc.edu/textbooks). The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - 9.0
  • Reading - 9.0
  • Language - Placement test
  • Writing - placement test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction

Performance Data

Program: Pre-School Education/AC

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/17/2024
Next Re-Certification Date: 1/21/2027

Program Description

The Advanced Certificate in Child Development: Preschool Education provides students with the foundation in theoretical and developmental practices for working with preschool children and their families. This certificate primarily focuses on children from 3-5 years of ages. Upon completion of the certificate, students can seek employment in entry level positions in programs or agencies that provide services and education to preschool children and their families.

Established in 2016

CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.

Local Information

Does your organization have an EO policy?Y
If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered?Y
Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment?Y
If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information.Y
Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1%Y
State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%.Y

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

6301 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60621
(312) 726-2419

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NAEYC

Quality Assurance

  • North Central Association
  • Illinois Community College Board

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

48 Weeks ( 766.00 Hours / 31.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$4,743.00
Books$2,000.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$75.00
Total Cost$6,818.00

Financial Aid

  • Pell Grants
  • Illinois Monetary Award Program
  • Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
  • Institutional Scholarships

Application Procedure

Candidate must submit online admissions application (applycredit.ccc.edu), complete financial aid application (www.fafsa.ed.gov), complete placement test (math: my.ccc.edu), residency verification: as proof of residency, the student must bring a current State of Illinois Driver License or a State of Illinois State ID: meet the college advisor (my.ccc.edu), new student orientation (ccc.edu/orientation); obtain your student ID in room V-132, and purchase textbooks at CCC Online Bookstore (ccc.edu/textbooks). The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Math - 9.0
  • Reading - 9.0
  • Language - Placement test
  • Writing - placement test

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Part-Time Enrollment
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Weekend Classes
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes
  • Online/E-Learning Instruction