Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to work with young children in safe and healthy environments that are supportive of children’s individual physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. The program also meets the requirements for the Virginia Early Childhood Development Certificate (VECD), which has been approved by the national office of Head Start to meet credentialing requirements. Students wishing to earn the VECD Certificate are required to take CHD 167 Resource File, as well as complete additional components and documentation as required by VA DSS. Occupational opportunities include employment as assistant teachers, teachers, group leaders, or family child care providers in programs for young children.
1 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.