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Accredited Online Childhood Development and Education Programs

Online Early Childhood Education Degrees: Early Childhood Education (E.C.E) and childcare development specialists can increase their knowledge and expand their job options with a bachelor's degree, associates degree, or a professional certificate in Early Childhood Education. Areas of study include the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of young children, along with classes in the planning and administration of facilities and programs related to the care and education of children. Jobs are available in public and private elementary schools, preschools, day care centers, community programs, hospitals, and private homes.
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Accredited Online Early Childhood Development Teaching Programs and Certificates

The following featured online schools offer accredited Early Childhood Education and/or Childhood Development degrees and certificates.

Ashford University Vancouver Career College
Kaplan University Online Capella University Online
Dominican University CDI Career College

Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education specialists are among the first educators of young children; and have a broad understanding of the biological, emotional, and developmental makeup of children and their interactions within society. These areas are crucial to properly caring for and serving this age group.


"Early childhood" generally refers to children from birth to pre-puberty and includes those in preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school. A college degree or professional certificate in early childhood education or childhood development is recommended and even required for most positions as day care, preschool, elementary school administrators, daycare providers, preschool teachers, and teacher's aides.


College instruction includes parent-child relationships, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues. Students develop a solid foundation in the theory and practice of effective childcare with coursework in child growth and development and child psychology.


Online classes in early childhood education are designed to prepare students for the multifaceted task of guiding, educating, disciplining, and motivating young children. Students will learn to develop patience and creativity in planning their teaching curriculum and activities; and they will study proven techniques for engaging children through games, art, music, academics, play time, physical exercises, computers, and more. Graduates will be required to interact with other teachers, aides, parents, and community members, along with a classroom full of energetic and active youngsters.

Teachers and aides are usually required to pass a background check, undergo a mental health evaluation and physical exam, and be fingerprinted as a condition of employment. Also, early childhood education professionals are expected to follow ethics and safety guidelines in order to maintain accountability and insure the safety of each child. Credentialed teachers are required to meet the ongoing licensure requirements of their state.

In addition to the required coursework for an early childhood education degree or certificate, students may find it helpful to take continuing education courses in computers, information technology, fine arts, business, and foreign languages.
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