NC Early Childhood Credential can be earned this fall at VGCC Warren Campus

Area residents seeking employment in child care centers as lead and assistant educators can obtain a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential through a course that Vance-Granville Community College will bring to the college’s Warren County Campus this fall. The fall semester begins Aug. 20 on the campus, which is located at 210 West Ridgeway Street in Warrenton.

 

Introduction to Early Childhood Education ( EDU 119 ) is required for individuals seeking their North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC). After students successfully complete this course by earning a grade of “C” or better, they must then submit their application and transcript to the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education . According to state regulations for child care providers, all child care center lead teachers must earn the NCECC or its equivalent. Individuals must enroll within six months of being hired and will have 18 months from their date of hire to satisfy the NCECC or equivalency requirements.

 

“This course, one of our staple courses that we offer every semester, actually does double duty,” said Tracey Bennett, head of the Early Childhood Education program at VGCC. “Not only can a student earn a credential from just this one course, but also, anyone who successfully completes the course has also earned four credit hours toward our Early Childhood Associate degree , a program that is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children .”

 

Introduction to Early Childhood Education covers the foundations of the education profession, the diverse educational settings for young children, professionalism and planning developmentally appropriate programs for all children. Topics include historical foundations, program types, career options, professionalism and creating inclusive environments and curriculum responsive to the needs of all children and families. Upon completion, students should be able to design career plans and develop schedules, environments and activity plans appropriate for all children. There are no pre-requisites for the course, which is scheduled to be taught by instructor Beth Vick, a Warren County resident.

 

For more information, call George Henderson , the dean of VGCC’s Warren Campus , at (252) 257-1900.