They are really in short supply. Head Start has set a goal for half of its teachers nationwide to have AAS Degrees by the year 2002. The degree increases salary and gives a teacher a wide choice of schools to work in. You are more likely to find a school that fits your philosophy. We encourage you to shop around.
Most community colleges offer programs.
Check them out. If you search the web you can find descriptions of several Early Childhood Programs. You can compare the course offerings rather quickly. The program should offer a diverse set of courses that appear to cover the fundamental components of teaching. Most courses you see have very general names that provide no clue as to the content.