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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.
Estimated Tuition Cost
$4,470
Median Wage
$27,500
Many courses at Blackhawk are offered in one or more of these formats:
For some courses, we offer a MyEdChoice option, allowing you to choose how to attend each class session. You can switch between online and in-person formats from week to week or even day to day, depending on your needs and schedule. More Information
Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.
Get in touch with an advisor to discuss program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.
Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:
A caregiver criminal background check and health examination are required prior to beginning a field experience course. Drug testing may also be required by certain sites. There are fees associated with these tasks. For more information, contact the program faculty and/or program advisor.
Taking a course within the Child Care Services technical diploma or Early Childhood Education associate degree prior to completing and passing a criminal background check does not guarantee enrollment in any of the field experience courses or placement in the early childhood field required for program completion.
Technical Diploma
27 Credits
Beloit-Janesville Campus
6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546
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