Early childhood education programs in California

65 early childhood programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

32 schools offer these early childhood education programs, and California has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Childcare workers look after children's needs and help their early development. What they need varies by state and employer, from no formal education to a certificate in early childhood education; most often states ask for the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, which takes coursework, experience and a period of being observed working with children.¹ The CDA takes a high school diploma or GED, 120 hours of early childhood education, 480 hours of work with the age group you choose within three years, a portfolio and the CDA exam.²

In California, 31 of the 65 programs take students without a high school diploma, 21 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 13 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 65 programs here are child care or preschool certificate (43 programs), early childhood education program (level not stated, 8 programs), early childhood education (associate degree, 8 programs), early childhood apprenticeship (5 programs), and 1 more of one other kind.

See the 65 programs

How much do early childhood education programs cost in California?

Certificates and short courses (49 programs): $674 to $1,989most of them, usually 18 to 52 weeks long
Two-year degrees (8 programs): $2,538 to $3,278most of them, usually 67 to 85 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program: 61%
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; Only 14 of 65 programs report it
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; Only 9 of 65 programs report it
Length: 18 to 60 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in California may also offer early childhood education programs. How these figures are made

Are there free early childhood education programs in California?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 30 people at 6 of the 65 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Certificates and short courses here mostly cost $674 to $1,989.Two-year degrees here mostly cost $2,538 to $3,278.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 65 early childhood programs in California approved for WIOA funding

65 programs

Child care or preschool certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Child Development
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Cupertino
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, CupertinoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$98,600
Price if you pay yourself$1,266
Program website, Child Development at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
More details about Child Development at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
12%
Earned in a quarter
$24,659
Length
52 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,651
Students counted
5,245
Earned a year, estimated
$98,600
Price if you pay yourself
$1,266
Program website, Child Development at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Early childhood education program (level not stated)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education Fundamentals
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Based in Cupertino, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, based in Cupertino, CAEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$838
School website, Early Childhood Education Fundamentals at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
More details about Early Childhood Education Fundamentals at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Finished
15%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,756
Students counted
3,014
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$838
School website, Early Childhood Education Fundamentals at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Child care or preschool certificateIn personEducation and courses
Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
Accredited school
Education and courses
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa RosaChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
School website, Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior College
More details about Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior College
Finished
16%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
2,033
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
School website, Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate at Santa Rosa Junior College
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Elementary After Care Education
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Based in Cupertino, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute, based in Cupertino, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$935
Program website, Elementary After Care Education at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
More details about Elementary After Care Education at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Finished
45%
Working at 6 months
45%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
35 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,052
Students counted
1,224
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$935
Program website, Elementary After Care Education at De Anza College, Occupational Training Institute
Early childhood education (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
Child & Family Studies AS Degree
Napa Valley College
Napa
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Napa Valley College, NapaEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,588
School website, Child & Family Studies AS Degree at Napa Valley College
More details about Child & Family Studies AS Degree at Napa Valley College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
68 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,976
Students counted
1,204
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,588
School website, Child & Family Studies AS Degree at Napa Valley College
Early childhood apprenticeshipHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sonoma County Early Childhood Education (SCECE) Apprenticeship
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa RosaEarly childhood apprenticeship · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
Program website, Sonoma County Early Childhood Education (SCECE) Apprenticeship at Santa Rosa Junior College
More details about Sonoma County Early Childhood Education (SCECE) Apprenticeship at Santa Rosa Junior College
Finished
11%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
1,172
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Program website, Sonoma County Early Childhood Education (SCECE) Apprenticeship at Santa Rosa Junior College
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate (Online)
UCLA Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
UCLA Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,192
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate (Online) at UCLA Extension
More details about Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate (Online) at UCLA Extension
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
13%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$254
Students counted
643
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,192
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate (Online) at UCLA Extension
Child care or preschool certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Child Development Certificate of Achievement
Mendocino College
Ukiah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Mendocino College, UkiahChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,288
Program website, Child Development Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College
More details about Child Development Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
28 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$817
Students counted
403
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,288
Program website, Child Development Certificate of Achievement at Mendocino College
Early childhood education program (level not stated)In personEducation and courses
Child Care Provider (Spanish & English)
Caledonian, Inc.
Santa Fe Springs
Education and courses
Caledonian, Inc., Santa Fe SpringsEarly childhood education program (level not stated)In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$24,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,678
School website, Child Care Provider (Spanish & English) at Caledonian, Inc.
More details about Child Care Provider (Spanish & English) at Caledonian, Inc.
Finished
54%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$5,996
Length
16 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$247
Students counted
306
Earned a year, estimated
$24,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,678
School website, Child Care Provider (Spanish & English) at Caledonian, Inc.
Child care or preschool certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education Certificate
Shasta College
Redding
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Shasta College, ReddingChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,200
Program website, Early Childhood Education Certificate at Shasta College
More details about Early Childhood Education Certificate at Shasta College
Finished
11%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
34 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$800
Students counted
203
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,200
Program website, Early Childhood Education Certificate at Shasta College
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher Advanced Certificate (Online)
UCLA Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
UCLA Extension, based in Los Angeles, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,420
Program website, Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher Advanced Certificate (Online) at UCLA Extension
More details about Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher Advanced Certificate (Online) at UCLA Extension
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$256
Students counted
187
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,420
Program website, Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher Advanced Certificate (Online) at UCLA Extension
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education Assistant
Westchester-Emerson Community Adult - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Westchester-Emerson Community Adult - LAUSD, Los AngelesChild care or preschool certificateIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,400
Price if you pay yourself$1,050
More details about Early Childhood Education Assistant at Westchester-Emerson Community Adult - LAUSD
Finished
60%
Working at 6 months
49%
Earned in a quarter
$7,592
Length
10 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$755
Students counted
157
Earned a year, estimated
$30,400
Price if you pay yourself
$1,050
Child care or preschool certificateIn personEducation and courses
Child Day Care Worker
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
Education and courses
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesChild care or preschool certificateIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$30,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,025
Program website, Child Day Care Worker at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Child Day Care Worker at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
52%
Earned in a quarter
$7,592
Length
14 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$450
Students counted
157
Earned a year, estimated
$30,400
Price if you pay yourself
$2,025
Program website, Child Day Care Worker at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesChild care or preschool certificateIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,340
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
More details about Early Childhood Education at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Finished
54%
Working at 6 months
49%
Earned in a quarter
$7,592
Length
12 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$450
Students counted
140
Earned a year, estimated
$30,400
Price if you pay yourself
$2,340
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Richard N. Slawson Occupational Center - LAUSD
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Preschool/Childcare Professions Certificate Program
Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School
Norwalk
No diploma needed
Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School, NorwalkChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$120
More details about Preschool/Childcare Professions Certificate Program at Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School
Finished
35%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
112
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$120
Child care or preschool certificateHybridPrerequisite courses
Child Development Teacher. C.A.
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Cuesta College, San Luis ObispoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,612
Program website, Child Development Teacher. C.A. at Cuesta College
More details about Child Development Teacher. C.A. at Cuesta College
Finished
52%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,741
Students counted
97
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,612
Program website, Child Development Teacher. C.A. at Cuesta College
Early childhood education program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Child Day Care Worker
Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
High school diploma or equivalent
Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesEarly childhood education program (level not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,025
Program website, Child Day Care Worker at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
More details about Child Day Care Worker at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
Finished
85%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
14 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$382
Students counted
96
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,025
Program website, Child Day Care Worker at Los Angeles Technology Center - LAUSD
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Los Angeles
No diploma needed
Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD, Los AngelesChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$30,400
Price if you pay yourself$945
4 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Child Development at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
More details about Child Development at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Finished
62%
Working at 6 months
25%
Earned in a quarter
$7,592
Length
9 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$640
Students counted
93
Earned a year, estimated
$30,400
Price if you pay yourself
$945
students trained with WIOA funding
4
School website, Child Development at Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center - LAUSD
Early childhood education program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Child Day Care Worker
East Valley Skills Center - LAUSD
Sun Valley
High school diploma or equivalent
East Valley Skills Center - LAUSD, Sun ValleyEarly childhood education program (level not stated)In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,400
Price if you pay yourself$945
School website, Child Day Care Worker at East Valley Skills Center - LAUSD
More details about Child Day Care Worker at East Valley Skills Center - LAUSD
Finished
57%
Working at 6 months
36%
Earned in a quarter
$7,592
Length
18 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,005
Students counted
85
Earned a year, estimated
$30,400
Price if you pay yourself
$945
School website, Child Day Care Worker at East Valley Skills Center - LAUSD
Early childhood education (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Early Care & Education (ECE) Teacher
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Walnut Creek
No diploma needed
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS), Walnut CreekEarly childhood education (associate degree)In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,242
More details about Early Care & Education (ECE) Teacher at Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$13,056
Students counted
69
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$7,242
Early childhood education (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education AS Degree
Cabrillo College
Aptos
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cabrillo College, AptosEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,175
3 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education AS Degree at Cabrillo College
More details about Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education AS Degree at Cabrillo College
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
68 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,655
Students counted
67
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,175
students trained with WIOA funding
3
School website, Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education AS Degree at Cabrillo College
Child care or preschool certificateHybridEducation and courses
Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Career Preparation
Palo Verde College
Blythe
Accredited school
Education and courses
Palo Verde College, BlytheChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,288
Program website, Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
More details about Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,080
Students counted
45
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,288
Program website, Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Career Preparation at Palo Verde College
Child care or preschool certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Child Development
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,380
Program website, Child Development at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Child Development at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,025
Students counted
40
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,380
Program website, Child Development at West Hills College Lemoore
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Early Childhood Education (Certificate)
Butte College
Oroville
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Butte College, OrovilleChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$26,000
Price if you pay yourself$668
School website, Early Childhood Education (Certificate) at Butte College
More details about Early Childhood Education (Certificate) at Butte College
Finished
89%
Working at 6 months
12%
Earned in a quarter
$6,500
Length
17 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
38
Earned a year, estimated
$26,000
Price if you pay yourself
$668
School website, Early Childhood Education (Certificate) at Butte College
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Certification
Christian Montessori Education Center of the East Bay
Concord
High school diploma or equivalent
Christian Montessori Education Center of the East Bay, ConcordChild care or preschool certificateIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,250
Program website, Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Certification at Christian Montessori Education Center of the East Bay
More details about Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Certification at Christian Montessori Education Center of the East Bay
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
43%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
100 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,046
Students counted
29
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,250
Program website, Early Childhood Montessori Teaching Certification at Christian Montessori Education Center of the East Bay
CDA (Child Development Associate) courseOnlineEducation and courses
Child Development Associate Training (GES 131)
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Based in Los Angeles, CA
Accredited school
Education and courses
Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension, based in Los Angeles, CACDA (Child Development Associate) course · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$36,800
Price if you pay yourself$1,250
6 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Child Development Associate Training (GES 131) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
More details about Child Development Associate Training (GES 131) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
27%
Earned in a quarter
$9,192
Length
26 weeks, 5 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$36,800
Price if you pay yourself
$1,250
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Child Development Associate Training (GES 131) at Loyola Marymount University - LMU Extension
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Early Care & Education (ECE) Associate Teacher
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Walnut Creek
No diploma needed
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS), Walnut CreekChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,382
8 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Early Care & Education (ECE) Associate Teacher at Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$11,256
Students counted
11
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,382
students trained with WIOA funding
8
Early childhood education program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher
Norco College CTE
Norco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Norco College CTE, NorcoEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$276
Program website, Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher at Norco College CTE
More details about Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher at Norco College CTE
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$718
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$276
Program website, Early Childhood Education Assistant Teacher at Norco College CTE
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development Assistant Teacher- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$300
School website, Child Development Assistant Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Assistant Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$300
School website, Child Development Assistant Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
Child care or preschool certificateIn personEducation and courses
Child Development: Family Childcare Certificate of Accomplishment
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$308
More details about Child Development: Family Childcare Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$90
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$308
Child care or preschool certificateHybridNo diploma needed
Child Development Assistant Teacher
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$368
Program website, Child Development Assistant Teacher at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Child Development Assistant Teacher at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,400
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$368
Program website, Child Development Assistant Teacher at West Hills College Lemoore
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-Preschool
Contra Costa College
Based in San Pablo, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Contra Costa College, based in San Pablo, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-Preschool at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-Preschool at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$586
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-Preschool at Contra Costa College
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-School Age Children
Contra Costa College
Based in San Pablo, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Contra Costa College, based in San Pablo, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-School Age Children at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-School Age Children at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 13 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$586
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Associate Teacher-School Age Children at Contra Costa College
Early childhood apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed
Child Development Assistant Teacher
West Hills College Lemoore
Lemoore
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Hills College Lemoore, LemooreEarly childhood apprenticeship · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
Program website, Child Development Assistant Teacher at West Hills College Lemoore
More details about Child Development Assistant Teacher at West Hills College Lemoore
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
Program website, Child Development Assistant Teacher at West Hills College Lemoore
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development Associate Teacher CC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
Program website, Child Development Associate Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Associate Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$833
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
Program website, Child Development Associate Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
EARLY CHILDHOOD ED ASSOCIATE TEACHER (certificate of achievement)
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
School website, EARLY CHILDHOOD ED ASSOCIATE TEACHER (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
More details about EARLY CHILDHOOD ED ASSOCIATE TEACHER (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 25 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$842
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
School website, EARLY CHILDHOOD ED ASSOCIATE TEACHER (certificate of achievement) at Diablo Valley College
Early childhood education program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education Twelve Core Units
Norco College CTE
Norco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Norco College CTE, NorcoEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$552
Program website, Early Childhood Education Twelve Core Units at Norco College CTE
More details about Early Childhood Education Twelve Core Units at Norco College CTE
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
28 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$844
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$552
Program website, Early Childhood Education Twelve Core Units at Norco College CTE
Child care or preschool certificateHybridEducation and courses
ECE Associate Teacher Certificate of Accomplishment
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$584
More details about ECE Associate Teacher Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
18 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$584
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Violence Intervention & Counseling
Contra Costa College
Based in San Pablo, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Contra Costa College, based in San Pablo, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$690
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Violence Intervention & Counseling at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Violence Intervention & Counseling at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$376
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$690
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Violence Intervention & Counseling at Contra Costa College
Child care or preschool certificateHybridEducation and courses
Child Development: Pre-Teacher Certificate of Accomplishment
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$722
More details about Child Development: Pre-Teacher Certificate of Accomplishment at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$722
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development Associate Teacher- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$725
School website, Child Development Associate Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Associate Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$880
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$725
School website, Child Development Associate Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
Child care or preschool certificateIn personEducation and courses
Child Development: School-Age Care Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$860
More details about Child Development: School-Age Care Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$860
Child care or preschool certificateHybridEducation and courses
ECE Practitioner Certificate of Achievement
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco
Accredited school
Education and courses
City College of San Francisco, San FranciscoChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$860
More details about ECE Practitioner Certificate of Achievement at City College of San Francisco
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$860
Early childhood education (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed
AS in Early Care, Education, and Family Studies
Taft College
Taft
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Taft College, TaftEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,104
More details about AS in Early Care, Education, and Family Studies at Taft College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
68 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,030
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,104
Early childhood education program (level not stated)In personNo diploma needed
Child Development Teacher CC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldEarly childhood education program (level not stated)In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,104
School website, Child Development Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
40 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,440
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,104
School website, Child Development Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineNo diploma needed
Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education-Preschool Teacher
Contra Costa College
Based in San Pablo, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Contra Costa College, based in San Pablo, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,288
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education-Preschool Teacher at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education-Preschool Teacher at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$566
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,288
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education: Montessori Education-Preschool Teacher at Contra Costa College
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Ed - Basic
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,334
Program website, Early Childhood Ed - Basic at Diablo Valley College
More details about Early Childhood Ed - Basic at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,139
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,334
Program website, Early Childhood Ed - Basic at Diablo Valley College
Child care or preschool certificateHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education
Moreno Valley College CTE
Moreno Valley
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Moreno Valley College CTE, Moreno ValleyChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,426
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Moreno Valley College CTE
More details about Early Childhood Education at Moreno Valley College CTE
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$900
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,426
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Moreno Valley College CTE
Child care or preschool certificateOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education.
Contra Costa College
Based in San Pablo, CA
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Contra Costa College, based in San Pablo, CAChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,472
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education. at Contra Costa College
More details about Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education. at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 18 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,127
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,472
School website, Cert. of Achievement Early Childhood Education. at Contra Costa College
Early childhood education program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Education
Norco College CTE
Norco
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Norco College CTE, NorcoEarly childhood education program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,482
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Norco College CTE
More details about Early Childhood Education at Norco College CTE
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
44 weeks, 31 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$550
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,482
Program website, Early Childhood Education at Norco College CTE
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development Master Teacher CC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,518
School website, Child Development Master Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Master Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 11 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,980
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,518
School website, Child Development Master Teacher CC at Kern Community College District
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development Teacher- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,600
School website, Child Development Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,600
School website, Child Development Teacher- BC at Kern Community College District
Early childhood education (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed
Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care Settings
UCR University Extension
Based in Riverside, CA
Accredited school
No diploma needed
UCR University Extension, based in Riverside, CAEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,870
Program website, Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care Settings at UCR University Extension
More details about Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care Settings at UCR University Extension
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
104 weeks, 2 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$325
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,870
Program website, Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care Settings at UCR University Extension
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Certificate of Achievement, Early Childhood Education
College of Marin
Greenbrae
Accredited school
No diploma needed
College of Marin, GreenbraeChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,955
Program website, Certificate of Achievement, Early Childhood Education at College of Marin
More details about Certificate of Achievement, Early Childhood Education at College of Marin
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,024
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$1,955
Program website, Certificate of Achievement, Early Childhood Education at College of Marin
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Child Development Master Teacher Infant/Toddler- BC
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield
No diploma needed
Kern Community College District, BakersfieldChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,000
School website, Child Development Master Teacher Infant/Toddler- BC at Kern Community College District
More details about Child Development Master Teacher Infant/Toddler- BC at Kern Community College District
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,150
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,000
School website, Child Development Master Teacher Infant/Toddler- BC at Kern Community College District
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Ed: Teacher
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,070
Program website, Early Childhood Ed: Teacher at Diablo Valley College
More details about Early Childhood Ed: Teacher at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,412
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,070
Program website, Early Childhood Ed: Teacher at Diablo Valley College
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Early Childhood Education -Introduction to Infant/Toddler Care Certificate of Achievement
Cabrillo College
Aptos
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Cabrillo College, AptosChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,141
School website, Early Childhood Education -Introduction to Infant/Toddler Care Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
More details about Early Childhood Education -Introduction to Infant/Toddler Care Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
85 weeks, 7 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,655
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,141
School website, Early Childhood Education -Introduction to Infant/Toddler Care Certificate of Achievement at Cabrillo College
Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Early Childhood Ed: Master Teacher
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,438
Program website, Early Childhood Ed: Master Teacher at Diablo Valley College
More details about Early Childhood Ed: Master Teacher at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,482
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,438
Program website, Early Childhood Ed: Master Teacher at Diablo Valley College
Early childhood education (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
AS Degree Early Childhood Education
Contra Costa College
San Pablo
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Contra Costa College, San PabloEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
School website, AS Degree Early Childhood Education at Contra Costa College
More details about AS Degree Early Childhood Education at Contra Costa College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 17 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,127
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
School website, AS Degree Early Childhood Education at Contra Costa College
Early childhood education (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: ASSOCIATE in science degree
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant HillEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,760
Program website, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: ASSOCIATE in science degree at Diablo Valley College
More details about EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: ASSOCIATE in science degree at Diablo Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 21 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,042
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,760
Program website, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: ASSOCIATE in science degree at Diablo Valley College
Early childhood education (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Child Development/Family Relations Associate of Science Degree
Mendocino College
Ukiah
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Mendocino College, UkiahEarly childhood education (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,960
Program website, Child Development/Family Relations Associate of Science Degree at Mendocino College
More details about Child Development/Family Relations Associate of Science Degree at Mendocino College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 9 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,000
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,960
Program website, Child Development/Family Relations Associate of Science Degree at Mendocino College
Child care or preschool certificateIn personNo diploma needed
Home Visitor
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Walnut Creek
No diploma needed
Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS), Walnut CreekChild care or preschool certificateIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,448
More details about Home Visitor at Early Care & Education Pathways to Success (ECEPTS)
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
99 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$11,556
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,448
Early childhood apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed
Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program
West Los Angeles College
Culver City
Accredited school
No diploma needed
West Los Angeles College, Culver CityEarly childhood apprenticeship · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,140
School website, Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program at West Los Angeles College
More details about Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program at West Los Angeles College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,140
School website, Early Childhood Educator Apprenticeship Program at West Los Angeles College
Early childhood apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Youth Apprenticeship - Child Care Development Specialist
Orange County Department of Education
Costa Mesa
No diploma needed
Orange County Department of Education, Costa MesaEarly childhood apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Youth Apprenticeship - Child Care Development Specialist at Orange County Department of Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
Early childhood apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Youth Apprenticeship - Early Childhood Educator
Orange County Department of Education
Costa Mesa
No diploma needed
Orange County Department of Education, Costa MesaEarly childhood apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
More details about Youth Apprenticeship - Early Childhood Educator at Orange County Department of Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 10 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported

How to pay for early childhood education programs in California

WIOA funding can pay for early childhood education programs in California

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for early childhood education programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁷⁸

GI Bill for early childhood education programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁹

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Early childhood education programs in California

programs with a price cost under $1,000: 23 of 62
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 1st of 33
most early childhood programs of any state, after Washington: 2nd

State comparisons use the same figures as the early childhood education programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Early childhood education programs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Bakersfield and other California cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 9 more programs are in 7 other areas and 11 online.

Other training in California

How early childhood education programs compare with the rest of education and social services: Child care and social services training in California

Where the California early childhood education program numbers come from

Which California early childhood education programs are on this list?

These are the early childhood education programs California approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).¹⁰ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what California offers.

How the prices and results of California early childhood education programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about early childhood education programs in California

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Early childhood education programs in California

How much do early childhood education programs cost in California?

Are there free early childhood education programs in California?

All 65 early childhood programs in California approved for WIOA funding

Child Development

Early Childhood Education Fundamentals

Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate

Elementary After Care Education

Child & Family Studies AS Degree

Sonoma County Early Childhood Education (SCECE) Apprenticeship

Early Childhood Education Associate Teacher Certificate (Online)

Child Development Certificate of Achievement

Child Care Provider (Spanish & English)

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher Advanced Certificate (Online)

Early Childhood Education Assistant

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