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Early Childhood Education

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Associate's degree, IHE Certificate of Completion

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Child Care Provider/Assistant. 190709

Description

Our early childhood education program provides training in the processes and principles of child growth and development. Instruction emphasizes social, emotional, physical and cognitive development in addition to support services for children. You will gain hands-on experience by working in the licensed childcare center on our campus, Little Learners at Washburn Tech, or another center in your community. Students may earn either a Cert A of 24-credit-hours or a Cert C of 48 credits. Upon completion of a Cert C, you will be eligible to complete a more advanced degree at Washburn University.

Details

Hours

24

Entrance Requirements

None

School

Washburn Institute of Technology

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

Topeka

Local WIB

2 - Workforce Investment Area II

Type of Attainment:

Certificate

Name of Credential

Early Childhood Education CERT A, CERT C, AAS, First Aid, and CPR

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Federal Pell Grant, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans, GI Bill, scholarships, grants, and private loans can be utilized for this program.

Refund Policy

Refund Policy is stated in Student Handbook.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$140.00

Testing/Exam Fees

$60.00 Certification Fees

Graduation Fees

$50.00

In-State Tuition

$3,960.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$793.00 Tools/Fees/Supplies/Uniform

Total In-State Program Cost

$5,003.00

Demand Occupation(s)

39-9011.00Childcare Workers
$16.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

5724 SW Huntoon Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66604

Phone Number

(785) 670-2010

Fax Number

(785) 273-7080

Last Updated

Sep 01, 2025

Created

May 01, 2013

Renewal

Sep 19, 2025

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