Early Childhood Education - Level II Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
This certificate is appropriate for you if you have experience in the field or have some college and wish to become a preschool/childcare teacher, qualified through specialized early childhood education courses. This certificate also benefits you if you have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential® and still need 12 credits to satisfy the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing qualifications to be a director.
Completion of this coursework is required to obtain and be awarded the Level II Early Childhood Illinois Gateway to Opportunity® Credential.
Established in 2016
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- (259042 )
- (259045 )
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (252011 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 96.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,579.00 |
| Books | $251.00 |
| Fees | $441.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,271.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Upon receiving approval for WIOA funding to pursue this program, please connect with the McHenry County College WIOA Liaison at wioatraining@mchenry.edu for support with completing the steps to enroll in this program.
Entry Requirements:
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 Education - Level II Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
This certificate is appropriate for you if you have experience in the field or have some college and wish to become a preschool/childcare teacher, qualified through specialized early childhood education courses. This certificate also benefits you if you have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential® and still need 12 credits to satisfy the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) licensing qualifications to be a director.
Completion of this coursework is required to obtain and be awarded the Level II Early Childhood Illinois Gateway to Opportunity® Credential.
Established in 2016
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
- (259042 )
- (259045 )
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (252011 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 96.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,579.00 |
| Books | $251.00 |
| Fees | $441.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,271.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Upon receiving approval for WIOA funding to pursue this program, please connect with the McHenry County College WIOA Liaison at wioatraining@mchenry.edu for support with completing the steps to enroll in this program.
Entry Requirements:
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