{"id":2,"date":"2019-08-19T19:45:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T19:45:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:33:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:33:24","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Childhood Education"},"content":{"rendered":" <div class=\"text-larger mb-4\"> Transform your passion for working with children into a professional career. <\/div> <p>Whether you are looking to enter the workforce quickly through a specialized certificate, earn while you learn in our apprenticeship program, or pursue a transfer-ready A.A.S. degree for B-K licensure, we provide the path to get you there.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h3 pt-3\" style=\"text-transform:none;\">Why Choose CFCC for Early Childhood Education?<\/h2>\n<p>CFCC\u2019s Early Childhood Education program provides the expert training needed to support children&#8217;s healthy growth from infancy through middle childhood. Grounded in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> National Association for the Education of Young Children <\/a> professional standards, our curriculum balances deep dives into child development theory with hands-on, real-world experiences in diverse learning environments.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-3\">\n<li class=\"pb-3\"><strong>Holistic Development:<\/strong> Master strategies to support children\u2019s social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical growth.<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-3\"><strong>Research Driven:<\/strong> Educated, well-prepared, early childhood educators are a key driver of high-quality learning environments and positive child outcomes, including gains in literacy, math, and social-emotional development. Formal preparation in early childhood strengthens educators\u2019 ability to support children\u2019s healthy growth across all areas of development (Von Suchodoletz et al., 2023; Yang et al., 2025).<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-3\"><strong>Credential Ready: <\/strong>Our coursework aligns directly with NC DCDEE Credentials, including the NC Early Childhood and School-Age credentials.<\/li>\n<li ><strong>Proven Quality:<\/strong> Join a program nationally accredited by the NAEYC Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"mt-5 my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <h3 class=\" h4 iwi-target-path\"> <a href=\"#\"> Find Your Path <\/a> <\/h3> <div id=\"path\" class=\"\">  <div class=\"px-5\"> <h4>Certificates<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"program-list\">\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C55220IT\"> Early Childhood Education, Infant \/ Toddler Care Certificate(C55220IT) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C55220PE\"> Early Childhood Education, Preschool Certificate (C55220PE) <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div> <hr> <div class=\"px-5\"> <h4>Diploma<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"program-list\">\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/D55220\"> Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220) <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div> <!--\n\n\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C55220IP\"> Early Childhood Education, Infant\/Toddler CTE Pathway(C55220IP) <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C55220PE\"> Early Childhood Education, Preschool Certificate (C55220PE) <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/C55220PP\"> Early Childhood Education, Preschool Certificate CTE Pathway(C55220PP) <\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n-->\n<hr> <div class=\"px-5\"> <h4>A.A.S. Degrees<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"program-list\">\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/A55220C\"> Early Childhood Education, Career Track A.A.S. (A55220C) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/A55220NL\"> Early Childhood Education, Non-Licensure Transfer (A55220NL) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/A55220L\"> Early Childhood Education, B-K Licensure Transfer (A55220L) <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-apprenticeship\"> <a href=\"#\"> Apprenticeship Information <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"apprenticeship\" class=\"\"> Early childhood education apprenticeships combine hands-on experience with classroom learning to train individuals in working with young children. These programs typically involve working under the guidance of experienced educators in various settings, such as preschools and childcare centers. Apprentices gain practical skills in child development, learning strategies, and classroom management while also studying foundational theories and best practices in early education. The benefit of this approach is twofold as it 1) helps build a skilled workforce and 2) supports the professional growth of aspiring educators by providing real-world insights and mentorship.<\/p>\n<h6>Apprenticeship Courses<\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/A55220C\"> Early Childhood Education, Career Track A.A.S. (A55220C) <\/a> <\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.cfcc.edu\/programs\/D55220\"> Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220) <\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Apprenticeship Partners<\/h6>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2026\/04\/pendercountyschools.png\" alt=\"Pender County Schools\" width=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146\" \/>&nbsp;&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2026\/04\/SparkAcademy.png\" alt=\"Spark Academy\" width=\"150\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2026\/04\/SparkAcademy.png 768w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2026\/04\/SparkAcademy-300x121.png 300w, https:\/\/cfcc.edu\/early-childhood-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2026\/04\/SparkAcademy-650x263.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<h6>Apprenticeship Contact Information<\/h6>\n<p><strong>Brittany Hewett<\/strong><br \/>\nProgram Director<br \/> <a href=\"tel:9103627566\" class=\"contact-link\"> (910) 362-7566 <\/a> <br \/> <a href=\"m&#97;&#105;lt&#111;&#58;bsh&#101;w&#101;tt832&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117;\"> bsh&#101;w&#101;tt832&#64;cfcc&#46;&#101;d&#117; <\/a> <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion iwi-no-collapse\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-mission\"> <a href=\"#\"> Program Mission <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"mission\" class=\"\"> The mission of the CFCC Early Childhood Education Program is to prepare thoughtful, skilled professionals for meaningful careers in early childhood education.<\/p> <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion iwi-no-collapse\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-plo\"> <a href=\"#\"> Program Learning Outcomes <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"plo\" class=\"\"> <ul>\n<li><strong>PLO 1:<\/strong> Students will demonstrate their knowledge of a wide range of types of assessments, their purposes, and their associated methods and tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLO 2:<\/strong> Students will demonstrate their ability to support and engage families and communities and reciprocal relationships.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PLO 3:<\/strong> Students will demonstrate they understand and use teaching skills that are responsive to the learning trajectories of young children and to the needs of each child, recognizing that differentiating instruction, incorporating play as a core teaching practice, and supporting the development of executive function skills critical for young children.<\/li>\n<\/ul> <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion iwi-no-collapse\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-container1\"> <a href=\"#\"> NC DCDEE Credentials <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container1\" class=\"\"> Eligible to apply for the NCDCDEE Credentials listed below through the NC Division of Child Development and Early Education Workforce Education Unit after successfully completing the following community college coursework<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"pb-2\">\n<h6>NC Early Childhood Credential<\/h6>\n<p>NCECC =  Intro to Early Childhood Education (EDU 119)<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\">\n<h6>NC School-Age Child Care Credential<\/h6>\n<p>NCSACCC = Child Development II (EDU 145 ) and School-Age Development and Program (EDU 235 )<br \/>\n<strong>or  <\/strong>Child Development II (EDU 145) <strong>and  <\/strong>School-Age Program Administration (EDU 263)<\/li>\n<li class=\"pb-2\">\n<h6>NC Child Early Childhood Administrator Credential<\/h6>\n<p>NCECAC = Early Childhood Administration I (EDU 261) <strong>and <\/strong>Early Childhood Administration II ( EDU 262)<\/ul>\n<\/li> <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion\"> <h4 class=\" iwi-target-accreditation\"> <a href=\"#\"> Accreditation <\/a> <\/h3> <div id=\"accreditation\" class=\"\"> <p>The Career Track A.A.S., B-K Licensure Transfer, and the Non-Licensure Transfer Associate Degrees, at Cape Fear Community College are accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> National Association for the Education of Young Children <\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>The current accreditation term runs from 7\/2019 through 7\/2026.<br \/>\n<\/p> <div class=\"flex-row d-flex\">  <\/div>  <div class=\"mr-3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9\" src=\"\/early-childhood-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/88\/2019\/09\/National-Association-for-the-Education-of-Young-Children.jpg\" alt=\"National Association for the Education of Young Children\" width=\"145\" height=\"80\" \/> <\/a> <\/div>  <div class=\"\">  <\/div> <p><strong>National Association for the Education of Young Children<\/strong><br \/>\n1401 H. St. NW, Suite 600<br \/>\nWashington, D.C. 20005 <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion iwi-no-collapse\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-success\"> <a href=\"#\"> Student Success <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"success\" class=\"\">  <div class=\"table-responsive\"> <h6>Program Completers<\/h6>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">\n<p class=\"nowrap\">Academic Year<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Number of program completers<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">% of program completers who were attending full-time (at the time of completion)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">% of program completers who were attending part-time (at the time of completion)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2021\/2022<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">6<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">67%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2020\/2021<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">3<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">33%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2019\/2020<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">8<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">0<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>  <div class=\"table-responsive\"> <h6>Program Completion Rate<\/h6>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">\n<p class=\"nowrap\">Academic Year<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Percentage of those candidates who completed the program within 150% of the published timeframe<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Percentage of those candidates who completed the program within 100%, 200% (twice) or 300% (three times) of the published time frame (Please circle, underline or bold the indicator above on which the program will report.)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2021-2022<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">100%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2020-2021<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">100%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2018-2019<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">NA<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>  <div class=\"table-responsive\"> <h6>Institutional Selected Data<\/h6>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">\n<p class=\"nowrap\">Academic Year<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">% of Part-Time Candidates Enrolled in the Program (% of Total Enrollment)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Retention Rate among Part-Time Candidates<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">% of Full-Time Candidates Enrolled in the Program (% of Total Enrollment)<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"text-center\">Retention Rate among Full-Time Candidates<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2021-2022<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">78% (78)<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">39%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">22% (22)<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2020-2021<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">66% (29)<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">28%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">34% (15)<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\" class=\"text-center\">2019-2020<\/th>\n<td class=\"text-center\">72% (42)<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">40%<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">28% (16)<\/td>\n<td class=\"text-center\">31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table> <\/div>  <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-3\"> <div class=\"iwi-accordion iwi-no-collapse\"> <h4 class=\"iwi-target-container2\"> <a href=\"#\"> Related Links <\/a> <\/h4> <div id=\"container2\" class=\"\"> NAEYC<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/\"> naeyc.org<\/p>\n<p>NC Association for the Education of Young Children<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/ncaeyc.org\/\"> NCaeyc.org <\/a> \n<p>NC Division of Child Development and Early Learning<br \/> <a href=\"\"> ncchildcare.dhhs.state.nc.us <\/a> \n<p>Child Care Services Association   info on T.E.A.C.H., Wages, Child care, etc<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.childcareservices.org\/\"> childcareservices.org <\/a> \n<p>Frank Porter Graham<br \/> <a href=\"https:\/\/fpg.unc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> fpg.unc.edu <\/a> \n<p>Smart Start of New Hanover County<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.newhanoverkids.org\/\"> newhanoverkids.org <\/a> \n<p>NC Institute for Child Development Professionals<br \/> <a href=\"http:\/\/ncicdp.org\/\"> ncicdp.org <\/a>  <\/div>  <\/div> <hr class=\"my-5\">\n<h3>Career and Job Information<\/h3> <div id=\"jobData-widget-container\"> <label for=\"jobData-select\"><strong>Choose a Pathway:<\/strong><\/label><br \/>\n  <select id=\"jobData-select\"><option value=\"D55220\">Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220)<\/option><option value=\"A55220L\">Early Childhood Education, B-K Licensure Transfer (A55220L)<\/option><option value=\"A55220C\">Early Childhood Education, Career Track A.A.S. (A55220C)<\/option><option value=\"C55220IT\">Early Childhood Education, Infant \/ Toddler Care Certificate(C55220IT)<\/option><option value=\"C55220IP\">Early Childhood Education, Infant\/Toddler CTE Pathway(C55220IP)<\/option><option value=\"A55220NL\">Early Childhood Education, Non-Licensure Transfer (A55220NL)<\/option><option value=\"C55220PE\">Early Childhood Education, Preschool Certificate (C55220PE)<\/option><option value=\"C55220PP\">Early Childhood Education, Preschool Certificate CTE Pathway(C55220PP)<\/option><\/select><\/p> <div id=\"iframe-wrapper\">  <div class=\"jobData-iframe\" data-code=\"D55220\" style=\"display:none;\"><!-- Early Childhood Education Diploma (D55220) -->\n  <iframe onload=\"initializeScripts('program-widget-4ac577', 'https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com')\" id=\"program-widget-4ac577\" title=\"Career and Job data widget\" style=\"border: 0; min-width: 100%; width: 1px\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com?hasCareerList=true&#038;hasEmployment=true&#038;hasAllLocations=false&#038;hasImages=true&#038;hasJobOpenings=true&#038;hasNationalData=true&#038;hasOutlook=true&#038;hasSkills=true&#038;hasVisitButton=true&#038;hasWages=true&#038;isHourlyWage=true&#038;labelSet=default&#038;clientId=cfcc&#038;locationName=Wilmington%20Area&#038;orderCareersBy=None&#038;primaryColor=%23005DAB&#038;programs=D55220&#038;visitButtonColor=%23005DAB&#038;headingText=CFCC%20students%20who%20study%20%23Early%20Childhood%20Education%20Diploma%20(D55220)%23%20can%20go%20into%20these%20careers%3A\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com\/scripts.js\"><\/script> <\/div>  <div class=\"jobData-iframe\" data-code=\"A55220L\" style=\"display:none;\"><!-- Early Childhood Education, B-K Licensure Transfer (A55220L) -->\n  <iframe onload=\"initializeScripts('program-widget-e2aec1', 'https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com')\" id=\"program-widget-e2aec1\" title=\"Career and Job data widget\" style=\"border: 0; min-width: 100%; width: 1px\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com?hasCareerList=true&#038;hasEmployment=true&#038;hasAllLocations=false&#038;hasImages=true&#038;hasJobOpenings=true&#038;hasNationalData=true&#038;hasOutlook=true&#038;hasSkills=true&#038;hasVisitButton=true&#038;hasWages=true&#038;isHourlyWage=true&#038;labelSet=default&#038;clientId=cfcc&#038;locationName=Wilmington%20Area&#038;orderCareersBy=None&#038;primaryColor=%23005DAB&#038;programs=A55220L&#038;visitButtonColor=%23005DAB&#038;headingText=CFCC%20students%20who%20study%20%23Early%20Childhood%20Education%2C%20B-K%20Licensure%20Transfer%20(A55220L)%23%20can%20go%20into%20these%20careers%3A\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.lightcastcc.com\/scripts.js\"><\/script> <\/div>  <div class=\"jobData-iframe\" data-code=\"A55220C\" style=\"display:none;\"><!-- Early Childhood Education, Career Track A.A.S. 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