Early Childhood Education AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
There continues to be demand for early childhood teachers. New childcare centers are opening within McHenry County and there are available positions. MCC's Early Childhood Education AAS program helps prepare you for work in a variety of roles and settings: preschool, center-based care, family home child care, professional nanny, day camp, and before/after school care. Typical duties might include:
Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for young children
Acting as a resource for parents and families
The state requires each preschool/childcare teacher to complete 15 clock hours of workshops or in-service per year. MCC courses and workshops can be used to meet this requirement.
o An Early Childhood Education AAS helps you meet the teacher recommendations of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,882.00 |
| Books | $1,718.00 |
| Fees | $1,576.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,176.00 |
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 AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/12/2026
Program Description
There continues to be demand for early childhood teachers. New childcare centers are opening within McHenry County and there are available positions. MCC's Early Childhood Education AAS program helps prepare you for work in a variety of roles and settings: preschool, center-based care, family home child care, professional nanny, day camp, and before/after school care. Typical duties might include:
Planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
Providing a safe, nurturing environment for young children
Acting as a resource for parents and families
The state requires each preschool/childcare teacher to complete 15 clock hours of workshops or in-service per year. MCC courses and workshops can be used to meet this requirement.
o An Early Childhood Education AAS helps you meet the teacher recommendations of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
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
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 62.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $8,882.00 |
| Books | $1,718.00 |
| Fees | $1,576.00 |
| Total Cost | $12,176.00 |
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