Child Development: Pre-School Education-BC

Overview

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

Program Description

This certificate provides child development theory and practice for students who intend to go straight to work as a teacher assistant in a public or private pre-school program, child-care center or nursery school. Graduates can also work as teacher aides or activities supervisors. The Olive-Harvey College Child Development Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Gateways to opportunity affiliated. The Child Development program focuses on the study of children from birth through age eight, by focusing on their physical, intellectual and emotional development.

Established in 2018

CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

10001 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6490

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NAEYC

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

64 Weeks ( 826.67 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,248.00
Books$1,900.00
Total Cost$4,148.00

Financial Aid

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

Application Procedure

Here is the URL to the City Colleges of Chicago online application: http://applycredit.ccc.edu/psc/ccccsprd/employee/sa/c/z_sad_ola_menu.z_ad_cred_auth.gbl The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Other - Placement Test or ACT/SAT or AP scores

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

Performance Data

Program: Child Development: Pre-School Education-BC

Overview

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

Program Description

This certificate provides child development theory and practice for students who intend to go straight to work as a teacher assistant in a public or private pre-school program, child-care center or nursery school. Graduates can also work as teacher aides or activities supervisors. The Olive-Harvey College Child Development Program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Gateways to opportunity affiliated. The Child Development program focuses on the study of children from birth through age eight, by focusing on their physical, intellectual and emotional development.

Established in 2018

CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

10001 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6490

Associated Job Families and Occupations

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

NAEYC

Quality Assurance

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

64 Weeks ( 826.67 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$2,248.00
Books$1,900.00
Total Cost$4,148.00

Financial Aid

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

Application Procedure

Here is the URL to the City Colleges of Chicago online application: http://applycredit.ccc.edu/psc/ccccsprd/employee/sa/c/z_sad_ola_menu.z_ad_cred_auth.gbl The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $3,000.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Other - Placement Test or ACT/SAT or AP scores

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