Early Childhood Education degree programs

An associate's degree in early childhood education program prepares you to work with young children from birth through the preschool years. Unlike most education associate's degrees, this one can qualify graduates for preschool and childcare teaching roles and for CDA-style credentials, which is different from a K-12 teaching license. It suits people who want to start working with young children fairly quickly, and it can also transfer toward a bachelor's for those who later want a state K-12 license.