Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship

Program Description

This is an advanced, comprehensive, child development-based program that shows students how to become competent in childcare rules and regulations, learning environments, principles of child development, trends and issues in early childhood education, and classroom management techniques. Students must be employed in the Childcare Industry. Upon completion, students will earn their DCF Staff Credential.

Admission Process

Potential students must be employed full-time at a participating employer. Employers will select qualified candidates and notify MTC of recommended students for enrollment into the program.

Date, Times, & Location

• Start Date: August, January
• Start Time: Monday and Thursday evenings, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Location: MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203

Tuition, Labs, and Fees

• Tuition, Lab, and Fees: $0.00
• Additional Fees Due Prior To Pre-Admittance: Application Fee, Bookstore Estimated Total Cost of Program
• Prices are subject to change.

Financial Aid

• Not Pell Eligible (for programs under 600 hours)
• Annual fees (charged each academic year from July 1—June 30).

Job Placement Rate

Job Placement Rate: 100%

Program Length

Program Length: Approximately 2 years

Benefits

• Direct pathway to employment
• Hands-on training
• State-required certifications

Schedule

• Delivery: Monday, Thursday Evenings

Qualifications

Students must be employed in the Childcare Industry.

Skills

• Childcare rules and regulations
• Learning environments
• Principles of child development
• Trends and issues in early childhood education
• Classroom management techniques

Benefits

• Direct pathway to employment
• Hands-on training
• State-required certifications

Pay

Tuition, Lab, and Fees: $0.00

Schedule

• Delivery: Monday, Thursday Evenings

Contact Information

• Email: MTCChildcare@ManateeSchools.net
• Phone: 941.751.7900