This curriculum provides the early childhood education professional with knowledge to care for children in child care centers, home child care, school-age programs, preschools, as well as assist in public schools using developmentally appropriate standards. The field of early childhood covers children, birth through eight years. You must be fingerprinted and have a background clearance to complete ECE 260 and work in child care in Illinois.

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This curriculum is designed for students wishing to prepare for entry-level positions in child care programs. It meets the minimal educational requirements established by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for an early childhood teacher who has obtained one year’s experience in a licensed center.

This certificate will allow students to apply for Level III ECE Illinois Gateways Credential. These credentials fit into the State of Illinois early childhood career lattice and ExceleRate Illinois, creating a seamless framework for professional development and promoting access to varied career opportunities in the early childhood field. To earn this credential, students must follow the prescribed course of study. Students should contact the ECE Coordinator for further information and the courses they need to take.

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This curriculum is designed to provide an early childhood caregiver with basic knowledge regarding child growth/development and developmentally appropriate programming.

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This curriculum is designed to provide an early childhood caregiver with basic knowledge regarding child growth/development and an overview of early childhood education field.

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