The Early Childhood Education Program at Kaskaskia College exists for students completing the two-year early childhood program. Students enter the profession assuming responsibility for the care and education of an individual group of young children in various settings such as child care centers, preschools, nonpublic kindergartens, before-and/or after-school child care programs, or family day care homes.
As with other occupations, Gateways to Opportunity Credentials are recognized by the State of Illinois and validate educational accomplishments, skill sets, and experience for early care, school-age, youth, and child welfare professionals like you!
Why should I apply for Credentials?
• Credentials are increasingly being required for positions in the field of early childhood. • Children benefit from quality early childhood settings, in which Credentials can boost your credibility with employers, parents, and peers. • Credentials may lead to higher wages through salary supplement programs or employer recognition.
How do I apply for Credentials?
• Please click here to be directed to the Credential menu page of the Gateways to Opportunity and how you can apply for Credentials through the entitled route. Once you click on the Credential of interest, please review the Credential framework (at the bottom of the page) for the requirements at each level.
Why should I apply through the entitled route?
• By attending a Gateways to Opportunity Entitled Higher Education Institution, your school or university has done most of the work for you by embedding the requirements of the Credentials into your coursework. This creates a pathway to earn a degree and Credential simultaneously.
Be recognized for your passion of educating and caring for children, apply for Credentials today!
If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Fatka at Afatka@inccrra.org. Thank you!
