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The Early Child Education and Care program offers students the knowledge and skills that enables them to provide education and care for infants, toddlers, preschool-aged and school-aged children. Classroom experiences are combined with direct observation and participation in both campus and community Early Childhood programs.

Students at COD can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Early Childhood Education and Care or an Associate in Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree in Early Childhood Education. The A.A.T. degree is intended for students who plan to go on to a four-year college or university and earn a bachelor's degree with an Illinois Type 04 teaching certification. The A.A.S. Degree Requirements, a Student Planning Worksheet, and the A.A.T. Degree Requirements are available to assist you with your degree planning.

In addition, the college offers six certificate programs: Early Childhood Education and Care; Infant, Toddler and 2-Year-Old Child Care; Early Childhood Center Administration; School-Age Child Care; Multicultural Education and Care for the Young Child; and Family Child Care Provider. Certificate Requirements are available online.

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Diane Kubetz, Associate Professor
Early Childhood Center (EC), Room 1001, (630) 942-2704
Advises students whose last names begin with the letters A-H

Sarah Patton, Professor
Early Childhood Center (EC), Room 1002, (630) 942-3419
Advises students whose last names begin with the letters I-P

Cindy Rice, Asst. Professor, Coordinator
Early Childhood Center (EC), Room 1003, (630) 942-2388
Advises students whose last names begin with the letters Q-Z