Students are taught to deal with every aspect of the young child's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual life. Local child care facilities are partners in this progressive program and will offer realistic laboratory experience and instruction in early childhood development, education, safety and guidance. Pass the entrance exam. Provide results of a current tuberculosis skin test prior to enrollment in the program. Purchase Liability Insurance Coverage.
Students can complete the program in two semesters.
Laboratory classes will be conducted at the West Kentucky Technical College and local child care facilities. Students will receive on-site instruction from preceptors employed by the facility, acting as adjunct WKTC faculty. Students will be required to purchase uniforms to wear in the lab settings.