Early Childhood Care & Education

Program Description

Early childhood care and education providers are responsible for meeting the specific needs of a group of children by nurturing their physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.

They create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children.
They develop respectful, reciprocal relationships with families and involve families in their children's learning.
They use effective assessment strategies in a responsible way to positively influence children's development and learning by designing, implementing, and evaluating meaningful curriculum.

Early childhood care and education providers advocate for children and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession by upholding ethical and professional standards.

Graduates Employed or Continuing Education Five-Year Average

95%

Idaho Median Income
Associate Degree

$20,530 - $27,910

Idaho Median Income
Bachelor Degree

$46,750 - $64,240

Program Overview

Program begins in August
Program admits 20 students each year
Scholarships for this program are available through IdahoSTARS.
The A.A.S. Early Childhood Care and Education program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children, www.naeyc.org. The current accreditation term runs from beginning date July 2024 through end date December 2026.
Program is located in Building #48, 777 Memorial Dr