• The KCC Early Childhood Education Program is an approved Michigan Career Development Occupational Program
• Most classes are offered in the evening or weekends for non-traditional students
• Course instructors have up-to-date skills and knowledge
• Classes are active and hands-on
• Each student receives individualized advising.
  

Tell Me More About Earning the Child Development Associate (CDA)...

The CDA is a credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition headquartered in Washington, D.C. The CDA recognizes skills of early care and education professionals. It is designed for individuals who have work experience in early child care settings and be observed working in a CDA approved setting.

CDA professionals demonstrate the ability to nurture young children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. The CDA may be earned in four different settings:

1. infant/toddler
2. preschool (center-based)
3. family day care provider, and
4. home visitor

Kellogg Community College provides training to prepare individuals to apply to the Council for CDA assessment, however, the College does not award the CDA itself. The CDA is often highly valued in the child care work place because it recognizes an individual’s competence in the early childhood field.

The courses in this program meet the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations for Staff Qualifications and are designed to meet CDA training guidelines. Students may require individualized planning depending upon career goals and are encouraged to call the program Manager for an appointment or further information.

Contact Dawn Larsen at 269-965-3931, ext. 2399
or by e-mail larsend@kellogg.edu



Tell Me More About Earning a Certificate in Early Childhood Education...

The child care certificate program provides child-focused courses on topics such as child growth and development, positive child guidance, and curriculum planning. The program of study is approximately 35 credit hours and provides an introduction to child care administration and hands-on employability skills. Most of the courses meet the State of Michigan Child Care Licensing Regulations for Director Qualifications and the CDA training guidelines.

Contact Dawn Larsen at 269-965-3931, ext. 2399
or by e-mail larsend@kellogg.edu




Tell Me More About Earning a Michigan School-Age Credential...

KCC HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE MICHIGAN SCHOOL-AGE CREDENTIALING PROGRAM HAS BEEN PLACED ON A MORATORIUM UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT DAWN LARSEN AT (269) 965-3931, EXT. 2399.




The Michigan School-Age Credential (MI SAC) is a credential awarded by the Michigan 4C Association – Child Advocacy Program. The MI SAC recognizes qualified caregivers who work with school-age children who can demonstrate their ability to nurture the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children ages 5 to 12 years.

It is designed for individuals who currently work in licensed school-age settings. MI SAC is different from the associate degree in Early Childhood Education, the Early Childhood Education Certificate, and the Child Development Associate (CDA). Kellogg Community College provides classes that may be used towards the completion of the MI SAC training requirements. It does not award the MI SAC credential.

Individuals who are interested in applying for the MI SAC must meet the requirements set forth by the Michigan 4C Association – Child Advocacy Program. All interested students need to meet with the Early Childhood Education Program Manager. For more information call (269) 965-3931, ext. 2399.


Do you want to earn your 4-year degree in Child Development?

The Kellogg Community College Early Childhood Program is partnering with many senior colleges to help students transfer into a 4-year program. One such partnership is with Western Michigan University's new Family Studies with an emphasis in Child Development. Classes are offered in the evenings at the Battle Creek WMU Kendall Center.

Please note that students who wish to transfer to a senior college need to complete the Associate of Arts and need to meet with Dawn Larsen, the Early Childhood Education Program Manager, at (269) 965-3931, ext. 2399, and a student advisor to receive a planned program and a transfer guide.

Students who wish to earn a degree emphasizing both early childhood education and elementary education need to meet with Dawn Larsen, the Early Childhood Education Program Manager, at (269) 965-3931, ext. 2399, to receive a planned program.


Have you studied Child Development in high school or through 4C classes (Child Care Resources)?

You may be able to earn credit toward an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education if you have completed the two-year Professional Child Care Program at the Calhoun Area Technology Center (CATC) or the Early Childhood Program at the Branch Area Career Center (BACC). Call Dawn Larsen for more information at (269) 965-3931, ext. 2399.

Students who have completed BASICS training with Child Care Resources may be able to earn 1 credit hour toward the completion of their 2-year Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Call Dawn Larsen for more information at (269) 965-3931, ext. 2399.


Contact Dawn Larsen at 269-965-3931, ext. 2399
or by e-mail larsend@kellogg.edu

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