Early Childhood Care and Education

Overview

The Early Childhood Care and Education course offered at CTS College will allow you to start career in Early Childhood Care and Education at an entry level. You will acquire the necessary skills to plan, implement and evaluate early childhood programmes, while working within legal and industry requirements. You will also learn how to support children’s growth and development in a safe, comfortable, healthy and diverse setting, while promoting learning through a curriculum that guides the physical environment and social relationships with families and communities.

Benefits

Upon completion of this programme, students would be:

• Skilled in Child Development: Understanding the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development stages of young children.
• Proficient in Classroom Management: Capable of creating a positive and structured learning environment that fosters growth and discipline.
• Knowledgeable in Early Literacy: Equipped with strategies to support early language development and literacy skills in young children.
• Prepared for Inclusive Education: Able to implement inclusive practices that cater to the diverse needs of all children, including those with special needs.

Features

Below are some of the main features of this course:

• Short duration - can be completed in only 9 weeks with 1 class per week
• Competitive rates with flexible payment plans
• Experienced lecturer with excellent student support
• Face-to-face and online classes (online classes are recorded for further review)
• Support group via WhatsApp with the lecturer, programme manager and students

Target Audience

This course is perfect for:

• Early childhood educators with no formal training
• Individuals seeking a qualification in early childhood education
• Entrepreneurs
• Individuals who are desirous of learning a new skill and embarking on a career in early childhood education and do not have the higher level entry requirements to matriculate

Entry Requirements

In order to register for this course, students should possess any of the following:

• 3 CXC/CSEC Passes – Grades 1, 2 or 3 OR
• Be 18 years and over with knowledge of basic computer skills

Course Content

The following would be covered in this course:

1: Principles of Early Childhood Education

• The evolution of early childhood education
• The influence of programmes on ECE
• The early childhood educator as a professional
• Philosophical foundations for ECE

2: Fundamentals of Writing and Communicating

• Applying basic communication skills
• Developing and using verbal and written communication skills
• Communicating appropriately with clients and colleagues

3: Law and Governance for Early Childhood Institutions

• Requirements for early childhood in Trinidad and Tobago
• Policies and procedures for the EC institution
• The fundamentals of entrepreneurship

4: The Learning Environment

• The components of an early childhood learning environment
• Making learning resources for beginners
• The fundamentals of setting up the EC environment
• Play based learning

5: Principles of Development in Young Children

• Growth and development in the early years
• Developmental learning theories
• Holistic development and the young child

6: Health, Safety and Nutrition

• Standards for promoting healthy lifestyles
• Nutrition for early learners
• Safety and the EC setting
• Health and safety regulations and policies in Trinidad and Tobago

7: Fieldwork/Practicum

• Two day field visit

Schedule

Course Offering

Day	Time	Duration	Contact Hours	Cost	Lecturer
Wednesday	06:30 pm to 09:00 pm	20-Weeks	50 hours	$2,500.00	Mrs. Sally Moona

Session - Wednesday (06:30 pm to 09:00 pm)

Session	Start Date	End Date
Session 1- Online and Face to Face	Wednesday, January 29, 2025	Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Delivery Mode

Online and Face-to-Face Classes

This course will be delivered via a combination of live online and face-to-face classes.

Online Classes: Students will be provided with a link to join the class as well as other relevant instructions at least one day before the start of each class. These classes are also recorded - therefore students have the option to review the course content as often as they like.

Face-to-Face Classes: Students would be expected to attend the classes at the designated location.

Additional Info

Assessment

Students would be required to complete the following assessment(s) for this course:

• Weekly discussion forums
• Weekly assessments based on content
• In person practical assessments
• Two written exams
• Fieldwork/Practicum assessment

Certification

In order to receive the CTS College certificate of completion or participation for this course, students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes and pay any outstanding fees. Where applicable, students who do not meet the necessary assessment requirements, but attended the required number of classes would receive a CTS College certificate of participation.

Certificates would be provided in digital format which would allow students to access, print and share their certificates 24/7 on demand. For more information on our digital certificates please click here.

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Fees & Payment

Cost

This course is offered at the affordable price of $2,500. In order to start the course, students must pay a minimum of 50% before the first class.

Payment Plans

Students can be given a payment plan where the initial downpayment is made, with an arrangement for the remaining balance to be paid over the duration of the course. Please feel free to contact us to discuss a payment plan customised for you.

Payment Methods

The following table shows the details for the 4 convenient ways to pay the CTS College fees for this programme:

Payment Method	Details
Linx	Paid at the Administration Office
Credit Card	Paid at the Administration Office
Cheque	Paid at the Administration Office Made Payable to CTS College
Online Bank Transfer	Paid via Online Banking Click to view full instructions »

Student Support

Facilitator

At CTS College, we believe in crafting an extraordinary student experience. This is why we have selected Ms. Sally Moona to facilitate the Early Childhood Care and Education course. Ms. Moona not only imparts knowledge, but creates a learning experience where students feel valued and appreciated. She is also committed to shaping a transformative learning journey and creating an educational adventure that goes beyond the ordinary.

Ms. Sally Moona possesses over 12 years’ experience in the field of Early Childhood Care and Education and Primary Education. She has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Development and Family Studies and specialised in primary education. Ms. Moona also completed a Post Graduate award in Strategic Planning as well as a Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Teaching and Learning with Emerging Technologies.

Along with these qualifications, Ms. Moona completed several certifications in Crafting Online Instruction, Teaching English as a Second Language, Content and Language for Integrated Learning, Learning Recovery and Enhancement Programme, School Leadership Training Course and Special Needs Education for Early Learners.

Programme Management

The programme management team is responsible for the management of this course. If you would like further information or clarification on this programme please contact:

Ms. Kelly Ann Bholasingh
Programme Manager
Phone: (868) 360-3209 / (868) 740-9095

E-mail: Certificationshidden@CTSCollege.com