Child Care Services

Early childhood educators work with young children during the pivotal years that build the foundations for future success. The Child Care Services technical diploma at Blackhawk Technical College prepares you to work as teacher-caregiver in an early childhood education setting.  Gain hands on experience through field experience placements at local child care centers and related academic work at the college.  As a student, you’ll take a variety of courses related to early childhood development, curriculum planning, and behavior guidance in this high-demand field. Students practice creating developmentally appropriate play-based learning experience plans and incorporating health and safety practices.  If you have a passion for working with young children through 8-years of age, consider a fun and rewarding career in early childhood education.  Graduates of the Child Care Services technical diploma will be recognized as a Wisconsin Registry Career Level 11.  Courses in the Child Care Services technical diploma transfer directly into the Early Childhood Education associate degree program.