Earn your Early Childhood Education certificate online
Helping shape young minds is the kind of challenging, yet rewarding career that requires both compassion and discipline. Earn your Early Childhood Education certificate online and gain an understanding of what it takes to work with children—from curriculum development to health, safety, and nutrition. Upon graduation, you’ll be able to apply your studies to the 120 hours of professional education you need to earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™.
Our Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education is further set apart by its flexibility. You’ll have the opportunity to set your own pace and fit your studies in alongside your existing obligations. With online classes, you can complete the one-semester program from anywhere and choose to proceed to an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education right away.
Early Childhood Education Certificate Curriculum
Our online Early Childhood Education Undergraduate Certificate curriculum is designed to help you prepare to build the foundation for a rewarding career working with children. You’ll cover topics that are essential to working in a daycare or preschool, such as:
- Careers in Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Curriculum Development
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What you get
- Textbook and/or comprehensive online resources and assessments
- Credits which can be applied toward the Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
- The freedom to complete courses at your own speed with self-paced lessons
average salary
Job opportunities
As a childcare worker, you could find jobs in preschools, daycares, and more! The average salary for childcare workers in 2022 was $28,520†, though how much you can make can vary based on experience, education, certification, and even where you live.
Help guide children as they learn and navigate cultural diversity, creative expression, literacy, and more.
Start with the basics of child development and education and discover where your ECE career can take you.
Fit studies into your life and put credit earned toward an Associate Degree and/or industry credentials.
Frequently asked questions
You may be taking your first steps into higher education. Or you may be considering online study for the first time. Whatever your situation, we’re here to guide you through the process and answer any questions you have.
Earning a child care certificate online makes sense for busy people who are ready for college-level study and want the convenience of learning from home. Your ECE certificate online will give you a solid foundation in subject matter that is useful for many satisfying careers.
Yes! Every student at Ashworth College gains access to the Ashworth College Central Network, an online toolkit that helps you work through resume templates, cover letters, thank you letters, and more. Use the career tools as much as you like to prepare professional documents for your job search. Once you’ve graduated, you can come back to the Ashworth College Central Network at any time.
We allow you up to one year from the date of your enrollment to earn your Early Childhood Education certificate online. A self-paced, flexible study schedule is one of the many benefits of pursuing your education at Ashworth College.
Related programs
Earning a childcare certificate online is one way to take your career to the next level. If you’re interested in a different career path, we have a number of other Undergraduate Certificates including:
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.
NOTE: This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification.