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Early Childhood Education

Michell Naidoo
Early Childhood Chair
mnaidoo@janneth

Mylene Ignacio
Early Learning Center Director
mignacio@contracosta.edu

Early Childhood Education at Contra Costa College

Make a difference in children’s lives through hands-on training and supportive instruction in Early Childhood Education at CCC. You’ll start in the classroom learning how to create safe, healthy, and enriching environments for young children—and then apply those skills directly in real-world settings.

Our on-campus Early Learning Center serves children ages 2–5 and provides preschool, afterschool, and daycare programs. There, you’ll gain experience observing and working directly with children. Interested in exploring other educational settings? We also offer off-campus mentorships to broaden your training.

What is Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education is the study and practice of teaching and supporting young children during their most formative years. It focuses on creating nurturing environments that foster physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development from birth through age 8.

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Early Childhood Education Program Maps

Associate Degrees

Early Childhood Education – AST

Early Childhood Education – AS

Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education Preschool Teacher – AS

Certificates

Early Childhood Education – CA

Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher Infant and Toddler – CA

Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher School Age Children – CA

Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-Preschool – CA

Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education Preschool Teacher – CA

Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education-Introductory Level – CA

Early Childhood Education: Violence Intervention and Counseling – CA

Student Resources

At Contra Costa College, we provide essential resources to support your academic journey. Our Academic Counseling, Basic Needs Center, Career Services, and Transfer Services are designed to help you succeed in your studies, manage personal challenges, prepare for your career, and smoothly transition to four-year institutions.

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