Early Childhood Education
Location: East Campus (Oley) Instructor: Cody Gey
Location: West Campus (Leesport) Instructor: Karla Gibson
CIP Code: 19.0708
Graduates of this program are well prepared for a variety of careers working with children including employment in child care centers, nursery schools, elementary schools, Head Start classes, playgrounds, recreation centers and early childhood education centers. A student graduating from this program can qualify as an assistant group supervisor in child care centers throughout Pennsylvania.
Through agreements with various area colleges and universities, our graduates may qualify for advanced credit in early childhood education programs.
Industry Certifications:
Child Development Associate (CDA)-Ready Certificate
First Aid, Infant and Child CPR
Mandated Reporting Certification
OSHA/CareerSafe 10-Hour Certification
Fire Safety Training
American Red Cross Babysitting Basics
Health & Safety Basics: Requirements for Certification
Uniforms
Required/Optional Items |
Required Items |
Required Footwear |
Required Safety Gear |
REQUIRED One Shirt (Any Style Listed): · Burgundy Short Sleeve Polo Shirt with BCTC Logo · Burgundy Long Sleeve Polo Shirt with BCTC Logo OPTIONAL: · Burgundy Sweatshirt with BCTC Logo |
Cotton blue jeans, khakis/cargo pants, dress pants – proper fitting and no holes
Absolutely NO leggings or sweatpants |
Comfortable closed-toe shoes. | N/A |
Textbook
PLEASE NOTE: No textbook is required for this program. Program instructor will provide all needed details at New Student Orientation.
Tool / Supply / Protective Equipment
Quantity Needed | Level 1, 2, or 3 | Approximate Cost | Suggested Vendor | |
Footwear Requirement: Closed toed, comfortable shoes for all kinds of weather | 1 pair | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | TBD | Any store |
2”, 3-Ring Binder | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $10.00 | Walmart |
Headphones w/3.5mm headphone jack | 1 | Levels 1, 2, & 3 | $15.00 | Walmart |

Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Emotional maturity
- Students will be working directly
with pre-school age children and must demonstrate
respect and self control at all times.
- Students will be working directly
- Reading at grade level
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Artistic ability/creativity
Career Pathways:
- Preschool Teacher (except special education)
- Child Care Worker
- Elementary Teacher Preparation
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Assistant Group Supervisor
- Personal & Home Care Aide
- Recreation Worker
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Education Administrator, Pre-School & Childcare Center Program
- Elementary School Teacher