Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to qualify as lead teachers in childcare center settings to improve their family childcare provider business.

Build professional skills in early childhood education!

The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to qualify as lead teachers in childcare center settings to improve their family childcare provider business. Students will complete 15 academic credits in a hybrid manner. The classes include Introduction to Helping and Human Services, Child Growth and Development Skills, Curriculum for Young Children, Parent and Child Relations, and Field Experience and Seminar.

Most classes will take place asynchronously online with in-person sessions about two evenings a month on Thursdays at the Woonsocket Education Center.

Classes begin with Introduction to Helping and Human Services. These classes all count towards the certificates and associates degree in Early Childhood Education.

Approximate class schedule is below, subject to change.

Dates Course(s)
Summer Term HMNS1010 Helping and Human Services
Fall Term HMNS2100 Child Growth and Development
HMNS2150 Parent and Child Relations
Spring Term HMNS2120 Curriculum for Young Children
HMNS1210 Field Experience and Seminar

This program is funded by Real Jobs Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Foundation and is Free to students.

GED or high school diploma is required. Must be a Rhode Island resident and have the legal ability to work in the US. All participants will need to have access to a computer, webcam, and internet - equipment will not be provided.

Check back soon for the 2026 FREE Early Childhood Education Program information. If you complete our Program Inquiry Form, we will add you to our contact list and reach out when new info is posted. CCRI offers a Early Childhood Education Certificate and associate's degree.

If interested in a future cohort, please complete a Program Inquiry Form.

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Details

  • Cost - No charge! This program is free for all that qualify and are accepted.

  • Time Commitment - One Year

  • Contact - Laurie Cepeda - For more information, please complete the Program Inquiry Form

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