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CP – Early Childhood Education

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Child Development. 190706

Description

The Certificate of Proficiency in Early Childhood contains the foundation courses for a person wishing to pursue a career in early childhood (birth through preschool). Students will learn about the Child Development Associate (CDA) application process and the necessary steps to obtain the CDA. Students interested in obtaining the CDA credential through the CDA Council in Washington, D.C., should go to the website, www.cdacouncil.org , for information on all requirements. ANC does not issue the CDA credential.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

17

Hours

12

Entrance Requirements

None

School

ARKANSAS NORTHEASTERN COLLEGE (ANC) - BLYTHEVILLE

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

2501 S. Division, Blytheville, Arkansas

Local WIB

5050 - Northeast

Name of Credential

Certificate of Proficiency – Early Childhood Education

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Scholarship 

Refund Policy

During the first two weeks of a fall/spring semester, a student can drop for a 100% refund. After the 11th day census is locked, the student can no longer receive a refund of tuition, fee, or book expenses. 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$107.77 Textbook Fee applies to courses that require a textbook and covers the cost of the required course materials.

Graduation Fees

$40.00 The Graduation Fee is a one-time, mandatory fee assessed to graduating students to cover commencement-related and graduation processing costs.

In-State Tuition

$1,044.00 Tuition for this program is $87 per credit hour for in-state students.

Other Fees

$300.00 Other Fees include course-specific charges such as online fees and additional fees required for certain programs, materials, equipment, or lab.

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$1,644.00 Tuition for this program is $137 per credit hour for out-of-state students.

Registration Fee

$25.00 The Registration Fee is a mandatory, one-time fee charged per semester to all registered students. This fee supports administrative and academic services provided during the semester.

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,516.77

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$2,116.77

Demand Occupation(s)

39-9011.00Childcare Workers
$0.00 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

2501 S. Division, Blytheville, Arkansas 72315

Phone Number

(870) 762-1020

Fax Number

(870) 763-1654

Web Address

http://www.anc.edu

Last Updated

Jan 26, 2026

Created

Sep 12, 2023

Renewal

Dec 11, 2026

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