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Early Childhood Education Industry Certificate

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching. 131210

Description

High Demand Industry
 

Please refer to the OEO WAC ETPL Policy Revision and do not delete the following program


"New programs which have not operated for a full year under a training provider already approved on the ETPL may be approved if the training is for an in-demand industry or occupation"

 


The Early Childhood Education Industry Certificate is approved by DES and prepares the student to enter the early care and education profession as a teacher-assistant or entry-level child care provider in a birth-preschool setting.


Credit Hours Required: 9


Eight (8) face-to-face observation hours are required for certificate completion.


This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. To explore other financial aid opportunities, please visit YC Admission.


∞Note: This program can be completed entirely online.


Program Requirements



Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of the Early Childhood Education Industry Certificate program, the learner will be able to:



  1. Recognize typical and atypical child development of children birth to age eight.

  2. Identify the components of developmentally appropriate learning environments for children birth to age eight.

  3. Support children's social-emotional development through effective interactions with children, families, and peers.

  4. Describe the requirements of early childhood regulatory bodies and related professional organizations.

Details

Hours

9

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Yavapai College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona

Local WIB

12 - ARIZONA@WORK - Yavapai County

Name of Credential

Early Childhood Education Industry Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

This certificate is not eligible for Federal Financial Aid. To explore other financial aid opportunities, please visit YC Admission.

Refund Policy

https://www.yc.edu/v6/business-office/bills.html

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - HLC

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$1,287.00

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,934.00

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,287.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$2,934.00

Demand Occupation(s)

25-9043.00Teaching Assistants, Special Education
$18.35 per hour
Required Certification: Early Childhood Education Industry Certificate

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1100 E Sheldon, Prescott, Arizona 86301

Phone Number

(928) 445-7300

Web Address

https://catalog.yc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=29&poid=9416

Last Updated

Sep 24, 2026

Created

May 04, 2026

Renewal

Sep 16, 2027

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