The Early Education and Care program prepares students to work with young children birth through eight years old in a variety of capacities. Students enrolled in the EEC program follows a rigorous curriculum that prepares them for post secondary education at two and four year colleges. Successful graduates from the program may be eligible to receive certification from the Department of Early Education and Care as “teacher qualified” in private early education and care settings
Pre-School
Students majoring in Early Education and Care learn through actual experience in our on-site lab pre-school. The Pre-School at WTHS is a Worcester Public Schools pre-school providing early education to children in the city of Worcester who will be 4 years of age by December 31st of the school year they would enter. Families who would like to access the pre-school for their children may register at the Parent Information Center at 768 Main St. Interested families may set up a visit to our pre-school by calling 508-799-1967.
Skills and Competencies:
Communication
Reasoning and problem solving
The ability to manage themselves, other people, time, and projects
Skill in working with children
The ability to perceive and visualize
Participating Co-op and Internship Sites:
Bright Horizons Early Education and Care
Chestnut Nursery School
First Friends Early Care and Education
Guild of St. Agnes Child Care Center
Tiny Treasures learning center
UMass Memorial Child Program University Campus Center – Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Rainbow Child Development Center
Salmon Center for Early Education
Worcester Public Schools/ Belmont Street Community School
Worcester Comprehensive Child Care Center Teen Care Program @ Burncoat
Worcester Public Schools/ Vernon Hill
Worcester Public Schools/ Worcester Head Start
YWCA Child Care Services @ Salem Square
YMCA @ Child Care – WeeWuns Greendale
Career Opportunities:
Supervisory positions with large day-care centers or preschools
Ownership of a day care center
For more information about this department, contact Ms. Mann.
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