Courses

Early Childhood Education Courses

CALENDAR FOR COURSES 2025
💵 Registration costs $100

ECE training for early childhood educators. These courses focuses on the following areas:

  • Competency Contexts Supporting Early Learning and Development
  • Planning and Guiding Early Learning and Development
  • Creating and Maintaining Program Policies and Practices
  • Advancing the Early Childhood Profession
$275

Child, Growth and Development – ECE 100

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

This competency area addresses the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that early childhood educators are expected to have regarding the development and learning of young children.

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$275

Child, Family and Community – ECE 200

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

This competency area addresses early childhood educator competencies related to the role of the family in the care and education of the child, and the role of the community.

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$275

Curriculum and Theory – ECE 300

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

This competency area focuses on the design of the early education learning environment in centers and family childcare homes.

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$275

Infant/Toddler Development & Care – ECE 400

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

This competency area (Practicum& Theory) of classroom and hands-on experience provides participants with competency-based practical education in the development.

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$275

Administration and Supervision – ECE 500

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

Two critical components of high-quality early care and education are effective administrative practices and continuous program improvement.

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$275

Health, Safety, and Nutrition – ECE 600

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

This competency area addresses the knowledge and skills early childhood educators are expected to have to support children’s physical, emotional, and mental health.

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$275

Introduction to Children with Special Needs – ECE 700

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

This course introduces students to the variations in development of individuals with special needs, with special emphasis on children ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families.

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$275

Preschool Administration & Supervision (Part 2): – ECE 1000

$275

Units: 3
Prerequisites: None
Lecture Hours: 30
Independent Study Hours: 60
Practicum Hours: 45

In Part 2, the focus extends beyond basic management practices to deeper aspects of leadership, staff supervision, curriculum implementation, child safety, communication, and continuous improvement within preschool settings.

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ECE 800 – Foundations of Teaching in a Diverse Society
$275

This course examines the historical and current perspectives on diversity and inclusion and the impact of systematic societal influences on children’s development, learning and school experiences. Strategies for developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate anti-bias curriculum will be explored, as well as approaches to promote inclusive and anti-racist classroom communities. Students will recognize and contrast the cultural and historical perspectives of at least 3 American cultural groups (Latino American, African American, Asian American, Native American & European American) to promote understanding knowledge, and skills for educating children in a pluralistic society. Students will self-reflect on the influence of teachers’ own culture and life experiences on teaching and interactions with children and families.
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ECE 900 – Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
$275

This course examines the historical contexts and theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate and best practices in early care and education for children’s birth through age eight. It explores the typical roles and expectations of early childhood educators. It identifies professional ethics, career pathways, and professional standards. It introduces best practices for developmentally appropriate learning environments, curriculum, and effective pedagogy for young children including how play contributes to children’s learning, growth and development. This class is appropriate for students wanting to work with young children in a variety of programs, including infant-Toddler, pre-school, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten.

Other Trainings

Courses offered are mandatory for educators in Child Care Centers and Child Care Providers licensed by the Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
  • Courses Certified by EMSA (Emergency Medical Services Authority)
  • Now we teach courses Certified by EMSA in Spanish (Preventive Health & Safety and Nutrition Practices)
  • Courses Certified by DPR (Department of Pesticide Regulations)
$99

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

$99

For adults/child/infant EMSA approved trainings.

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$30

Integrated Germ Management (IGM)

$30

The goal of this program is to develop and support in-person and virtual training to improve compliance with California’s Healthy Schools Act (HSA) for childcare centers.

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$125

Preventive Health & Safety and Nutrition Practices/ EMSA Approved – English and Spanish

$125

Learn more about preventing infectious illnesses in childcare, injury prevention, childhood nutrition, and creating a safe and healthy environment.

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$30

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

$30

The goal of this program is to develop and support in-person and virtual training to improve compliance with California's Healthy Schools Act (HSA) for childcare centers.

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Refunds

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