Education
Early Childhood Education I
Provide students with an overview of the roles and expectations of early childhood educators, emphasizing the rewards and challenges of the profession. Students will gain knowledge in childhood development, health, and guidance strategies, preparing them to positively influence young children’s lives.
- Price
- $129no card fees
- Grades
- 9–12recommended
- Modules
- 10in the outline
- Format
- Self-pacedstart any day
What students will do
- Understand childhood development, health, and nutrition
- Learn effective guidance strategies for early childhood education
- Prepare to support and influence young children as they learn and grow
Certification alignment
When paired with Early Childhood Education II, this course prepares students for the Child Development Associate (CDA®) exam from the Council for Professional Recognition.
Exam registration and the exam fee are paid to the certifying body separately from this course.
How self-paced CTE works
- Start any day. There is no cohort date — access begins as soon as enrollment is confirmed, and the student sets the pace from there.
- Early Childhood Education I is delivered as 10 modules, listed in full below, so you can see exactly what is covered before you pay.
- One payment of $129. No credit card processing fee, no subscription, and nothing charged later.
Course outline
10 modules, in order.
- 01The Early Childhood Education Profession
- 02Planning a Safe, Clean, & Healthy Learning Environment
- 03Planning Food Service & Nutrition
- 04Typical & Atypical Development
- 05Observation & Recording Methods
- 06Methods of Guidance
- 07The Influences of Nutrition, Environment, & Heredity
- 08Current and Future Technology in Childcare
- 09Exploring Your State: Child Abuse & Neglect
- 10Exploring Your State: Rules & Regulations in Childcare
Enroll
Enroll in Early Childhood Education I
$129 total, with no credit card processing fee. You will receive an emailed confirmation with your reference number, the course, the details you submitted and the payment status — copied to our enrollment team.
Questions first? Contact us or email admin@edquillacademy.com.
Early Childhood Education I — questions
What grade levels is Early Childhood Education I for?
Early Childhood Education I is written for grades 9–12. Students outside that band can still enroll — email admin@edquillacademy.com and we will tell you honestly whether it is a good fit.
How much does Early Childhood Education I cost?
$129. That is the full price: no credit card processing fee is added at checkout, there is no subscription, and nothing is charged later.
How long does Early Childhood Education I take?
The course runs 10 modules. It is self-paced with no deadline, so most students work through it over a semester at a few hours a week — faster or slower is fine.
When can my student start Early Childhood Education I?
Any day. There is no cohort start date — access begins as soon as enrollment is confirmed, and the confirmation email arrives immediately after payment.
Does Early Childhood Education I prepare students for a certification exam?
When paired with Early Childhood Education II, this course prepares students for the Child Development Associate (CDA®) exam from the Council for Professional Recognition. Exam registration and the exam fee are paid to the certifying body separately from this course.
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