The initial certificate may be a point of entry or a continuation of professional development. This 12 credit course certificate teaches to and assesses for the competencies comparable to the Child Development Associate (CDA). The initial certificate is the first "stackable certificate" providing a foundation for the ECE State Credential and Associate degree.

The Stackable State Certificate adds another 27 credits to the initial and short term certificates to total 47 credits. 

The Associate in Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education is designed to meet the Washington State Career Lattice guidelines for people interested in becoming lead teachers, program supervisors, program directors or family support specialists in early childhood settings, caring for and educating young children. Emphasis is placed on active student involvement, observation, participation, and practical experience. Classes help adults increase their understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children and to apply developmentally appropriate guidance and curriculum methods to meet the individual and group needs of children and their families. Students also complete general education requirements. Credits earned may be applied to the 90 credit AAS-T Early Childhood Education Transfer Degree.

For information about the Early Achievers Grant, please contact Sharon Romppannen at 425-564-2098 or sromppan@bellevuecollege.edu. For general program information, please contact Dee Dee Orcajo at 425-564-5087 or w.orcajo@bellevuecollege.edu. 

Short certificates build on the Initial Certificate as the second "stackable certificate." Bellevue offers the following short certificates: General; Infants &Toddlers.

For information about the Early Achievers Grant, please contact Sharon Romppannen at 425-564-2098 or sromppan@bellevuecollege.edu. For general program information, please contact Dee Dee Orcajo at 425-564-5087 or w.orcajo@bellevuecollege.edu. 

Specialization Options: Administration; Infant/Toddler, General ECE, School-age care

BTC’s Child Development fully online program to jumpstart your career in early care and education. The three CDA Essentials courses count as the 120 hours of formal education required before taking the assessment for CDA credentialing. Coursework supports the development of your CDA portfolio and prepares you for the CDA assessment. The CDA Credential is the most widely recognized and portable credential in early childhood education (ECE) and is a stepping stone on the path of career advancement in ECE. The three CDA Essentials courses are recognized at colleges in Washington and throughout the county, usually transferring in as 10-12 credits in Early Childhood Education programs of study.

This degree is designed for students planning to transfer from BBCC into the Bachelor of Arts in Children's Studies program at Eastern Washington University. Students choosing this degree are encouraged to work with advisors at BBCC and EWU. For more information on the EWU Children's Studies program, contact (509) 359-6813 or www.ewu.edu.

For information about the Early Achievers Grant, please contact Carmen Ramirez at 509-793-2052 or mariar@bigbend.edu. For general program information, please contact Jenny Nighswonger at 509-793-2216 or jennyn@bigbend.edu. 

Short certificates build on the Initial Certificate as the second "stackable certificate". Big Bend offers the following short certificates: General and Infants & Toddlers.

For information about the Early Achievers Grant, please contact Carmen Ramirez at 509-793-2052 or mariar@bigbend.edu. For general program information, please contact Jenny Nighswonger at 509-793-2216 or jennyn@bigbend.edu. 

CWU-Des Moines is located at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington. This partnership provides the opportunity for students to earn their first two years of a Bachelor's degree at Highline College and stay on campus to complete their bachelor's degree at CWU-Des Moines. The program leads to Washington State Teacher Certification with Early Childhood (Birth-Grade 3) and Elementary Education (K-Grade 8) endorsements.

Specialization Options: Dual endorsement, Elementary Education (K-8) and Early Childhood Education (P-3).

The Early Childhood Education major is intended to prepare students to become birth through third grade teaching specialists. As a major, it requires a minor OR a second major. Majors and minors will complete the program as a learning cohort (cohorts will begin fall and spring quarters).  Students who elect to complete the Early Childhood major for teacher certification are strongly advised to simultaneously complete the Elementary Education major. Successful completion of EDEC 492 and EDEC 493 (minimum of 12 credits) is expected before student teaching for all double majors.

Specialization Options: Dual endorsement, Elementary Education (K-8) and Early Childhood Education (P-3).