Early Childhood Education Basic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals for entry-level positions as a Childcare Worker or Teacher Assistant within institutionally based childcare services. Assists the lead Early Childhood Teacher in planning play and learning activities, monitoring child safety, and supervising children in their care.
Established in 2004
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Other
32 Weeks ( 250.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,610.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $238.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,248.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete Richland Student Information Form. Provide high school transcript or proof of GED. Provide transcripts from other colleges (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).
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
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Early Childhood Education Basic
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Prepares individuals for entry-level positions as a Childcare Worker or Teacher Assistant within institutionally based childcare services. Assists the lead Early Childhood Teacher in planning play and learning activities, monitoring child safety, and supervising children in their care.
Established in 2004
CIP: 19-0709 Child Care Provider/Assistant.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Management Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
Other
32 Weeks ( 250.00 Hours / 18.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,610.00 |
| Books | $400.00 |
| Fees | $238.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,248.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Complete Richland Student Information Form. Provide high school transcript or proof of GED. Provide transcripts from other colleges (if applicable). Complete financial aid application (if applicable).
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
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction