Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES

Early Childhood Education

The focus of the Early Childhood Education Program is to prepare students for careers working with children from birth to eight years of age. The emphasis of the first year of the program is prenatal development, birth through middle childhood, child nutrition, and techniques for effective guidance. The second year will focus on developing curriculum and internships in the public schools. Using an educational and community approach, the Early Childhood Education Program (ECE) implements the holistic approach to education, recognizing the importance of a parent’s role in the education of their child, as well as the development of children. ECE students establish networks with the Offices of Children and Family Services; the Department of Health and the Department of Mental Health through their experiences and course study. Characteristics of the ECE student: Energetic, Compassionate, Motivated, Responsible, Independent, Focused.

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Program Content

Child Development

• Stages of Child Development
• Cognitive Development
• Social & Emotional Development
• Physical Development
• Infants & Toddlers
• Special Needs
   

Curriculum

• English
• Math & Science Experiences
• Art
• Block-building
• Sensory Experiences
• Food & Nutrition Experiences
• Children’s Literature
• Developmentally Appropriate Educational Activities
• Music & Movement
• NYS Common Core Standards for Preschool Education
   

Health, Safety, First Aid & Nutrition

• Child & Adult Care Food Program Guidelines
• Safety Guidelines & Regulations
• Health Department Regulations
• Social Services Day Care Regulations
• Infant/Child/Adult CPR & AED
• New York State Office of Children and Family Services Day Care Regulations
   

Management Activities

• Guidance Concerns
• Handling Daily Routines
• Establishing Classroom Rules
• Building Guidance Skills
• Client Communications & Confidentiality