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Childcare Worker Program

Interested in entering the early childhood profession, a growing field of great opportunity? Do you want to take the first step towards earning your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential?

Then this course may be the right career path for you! Childcare Workers plan an indispensable role in a child’s development.

Childcare Worker Program
Fee: $2,500.00
Item Number: 50182
Dates: 10/7/2024 - 4/9/2025
Times: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Days: M W
Sessions: 40
Instructor:

This class is in session. Call the office at 516.572.7472 to inquire about registering.

Childcare Workers play an indispensable role in a child’s development. In addition to caring for their basic needs and keeping them safe, childcare workers teach vital development skills and prepare students to be independent learners in the future.

The Childcare Worker Program at NCC is designed to support aspiring childcare workers, as well as those already in the field, towards fulfilling the first step in obtaining their CDA® credential. The course provides 120 hours of professional early childhood education, including at least 10 hours in each of the eight CDA® Subject Areas.

The entry requirements include a passion for children and education, a high school diploma/GED, 18 years of age, and ability to pass a background check with clearance to work with children and families. The course fee includes the main textbook. A supplemental text and supplies are additional expenses.

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The October course is no longer accepting registrations.

Please email cwd@ncc.edu for more infomation on future secions of this program.

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