TCCThe CDS Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) provides formal early childhood care and education training and instruction.  This TCC meets the Bright From the Start's requirement for all Child Care providers to have at least a TCC by Dec. 1, 2012.  The program also serves as a bridge to the Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma and Associate Degree programs.

Prospective students must:

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Have a high school diploma or GED
  • Meet minimum program admission requirements on the Assett or Compass placement test or take required developmental courses
  • Pass a Criminal Background Check for their employer/volunteer site.
  • To be employed as a child care provider or teacher, candidate must be at least 18 years of age
  • To be employed as a Center Director or Family Home Child Care Provider, the candidate must be at least 21 years of age.
The associate degree, diploma and most TCC's require the student to work in the classrooms with children.  A criminal background check that indicates an individual has certain felony convictions and/or  misdemeanors may prohibit completers from being employed or volunteering in licensed child care facilities or in schools.  Students must follow their placement site's requirements for background checks.

Program Courses
Course Number
 Course Name
                   Hours
ECCE1101
 Introduction to Early Childhood Care and Education
 3
ECCE1103
 Child Growth and Development
 3
ECCE1105
 Health, Safety, and Nutrition
 3
ECCE1112
 Curriculum and Assessment
 3
ECCE1121
 Early Childhood Care and Ed Practicum
 3




Total Credit Hours
 15