ORLANDO TECH Florida

Early Childhood Education

• Class Schedule

Mission
To lead early childhood education students to success in the field of early childhood education and child care through relevant technical and academic training.

Program Information

Child Care Worker: Students complete the entry level 45 hour Department of Children and Families State Mandated Training, which prepares students for the State Mandated Child Care Exams. This training is available weekdays, evenings or Saturdays.

Early Childhood Education/CDA Equivalency: Students complete the 600 hour training leading to the Florida Child Development Associate Equivalency Credential. The training consists of 480 hours of on-the-job training and 120 hours of related classroom instruction. This training is available weekdays and evenings.

Apprenticeship/Child Care Development Specialist: Students complete the 4,300 hour training leading to the Florida Department of Education Child Care Development Specialist Certificate. The training consists of 4,000 hours of on-the-job training and 300 hours of related classroom instruction. This training is nationally recognized and is a Florida CDA Equivalency program. This training is available through evening related classroom instruction and required daytime on-the-job employment in the field.

Professional Enrichment Training: Students participate in short-term, focused classes that provide enriched understanding of early childhood curriculum, classroom management and other professional issues. Students can earn in-service hours or CEUs, which can be used for credential renewal.

Admission Requirements
•	Minimum of 18 years old
•	High School Diploma or GED
•	Meet minimum basic skills levels prior to program completion

Articulation
Upon completion of Early Childhood Education/CDA Equivalency or the Apprenticeship/Child Care Development Specialist training, the student may receive 9 credits at Seminole Community College.

Hands-on Training
Early Childhood Education students acquire knowledge and skills through “hands-on” classroom instruction, which emphasizes real-life problem-solving and projects that apply to day to day work with children. Early Childhood Education/CDA Equivalency daytime students work with children in a model laboratory school environment. Assessment of student progress emphasizes students’ competence and performance in working with young children.

Contact Maria Bermudez

407 246 7060 ext 4906

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