Child Development
The Child Development associate’s degree focuses on leadership skills that are needed in a director position. Graduates of the program will be qualified to apply for positions as lead teachers and center directors as well as apply for a license for their own childcare business.
Child development teachers provide cognitive, physical, social and emotional growth and development for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. They focus on whole child development and helping children for later academic and social success.
Our child development program foundation courses include infant and toddler development, psychology, teaching practicum, childcare program management and first aid.
Program details
Section titled “Program details”What’s great about these three programs is that they ‘ladder’ into each other. Meaning your credits from the certificate of achievement count toward the advanced certificate which then count toward the associate degree. Additionally, the required hours of formal training also apply toward your CDA credential. It’s a terrific way to explore the career field or gain skills to accompany another human services, education or healthcare degree.
Degree info
Section titled “Degree info”Associate in Applied Arts
Child Development
Section titled “Child Development”-
Time & credits
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5 semesters 64 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$11,674 (in-district) $18,298 (out-of-district) $19,057 (out-of-state)
Advanced Certificate
Child Development
Section titled “Child Development”-
Time & credits
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3 semesters 37 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$6,780 (in-district) $10,620 (out-of-district) $11,060 (out-of-state)
Certificate of Achievement
Child Development
Section titled “Child Development”-
Time & credits
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2 semesters 10 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$2,072 (in-district) $3,224 (out-of-district) $3,356 (out-of-state)
Certificate of Achievement
Educational Paraprofessional
Section titled “Educational Paraprofessional”-
Time & credits
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1 semesters 12 credits
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In-person/online
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Blended
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Estimated tuition & fees
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$2,198 (in-district) $3,446 (out-of-district) $3,589 (out-of-state)
The Child Development Program at Delta College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The current accreditation term runs from September 2019 through September 2026.
All CD 110W, CD 113W, CD 115W and CD 117W students must complete the following and submit the appropriate documentation to the program coordinator:
- TB skin test. You must submit evidence of freedom from communicable tuberculosis
- Criminal background check
- DHS Child Abuse/Neglect clearance check
- Employment and volunteer contract (practicum agreement)
In addition, a Child Development information session is held in December, April and August. Students must attend one of these sessions. Be sure you notify Academic Advising Office to state your major as CD.
CD 110W and CD 113W each require 30 hours of volunteer work at a licensed childcare program. CD 115W requires 90 hours and CD 117W requires 150 hours of teaching in a licensed program other than your current employment site. CD 115W and CD 117W must be unpaid and outside of your work schedule. More information will be given at the information sessions.
Outcome measure 1: The number of program completers
| Academic year | Number of program completers | Number of program completers who were attending full-time (at the time of completion) | Number of program completers who were attending part-time (at the time of completion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 4 | 15 |
| 2022-23 | 19 | 6 | 13 |
Outcome measure 2: The program completion rate
Program name: AAA. Child Development
| Academic year in which a fall cohort of full-time students enrolled at the institution (select three sequential years) | Published timeframe for full-time students: 2 years | Percentage of those students who completed the program in 100%, 200% or 300% the published timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 16% (4 of 25) | 12% (3 of 25) |
| 2018-19 | 13% (3 of 23) | 13% (3 of 23) |
| 2019-20 | 24% (5 of 21) | 14% (3 of 21) |
Outcome measure 3: Institutional selected data
The fall-to-fall retention rate in the program for each of the three most recently completed academic years
| Academic year | Number of Part-Time Candidates Enrolled (% of Total Enrollment) | Retention rate among Part-Time Candidates | Number of Full-Time Candidates Enrolled (% of Total Enrollment) | Retention rate among Full-Time Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 68, 65% | 40, 59% | 36, 35% | 25, 71% |
| 2022-23 | 76, 78% | 44, 58% | 22, 22% | 15, 68% |
| 2021-22 | 60, 69% | 41, 68% | 27, 31% | 13, 48% |
Data Charts for Key Competency Standards
Delta College’s Child Development Program uses the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators as its candidate performance objectives.
Outcomes for Program Standard 1: Child Development and Learning In Context
Data Applications: Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
| Key competency | Key assessment | Course | Date of application | No. of students | No. of exceeds | % of exceeds | No. of met | % of met | No. of not met | % of not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 14 | 70% | 6 | 30% | 0 | 0% |
| 1a | KA2 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 15 | 63% | 9 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| 1a | KA1 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 9 | 45% | 11 | 55% | 0 | 0% |
| 1a | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 16 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 1b | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 9 | 45% | 11 | 55% | 0 | 0% |
| 1b | KA1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 15 | 63% | 9 | 38% | 0 | 0% |
| 1b | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 1b | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 16 | 94% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 0% |
| 1b | KA3 | CD117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 8 | 89% | 1 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| 1b | KA3 | CD117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 1 | 6% | 1 | 6% |
| 1c | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 1c | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 16 | 94% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| 1c | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 8 | 89% | 1 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| 1c | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 1 | 6% | 1 | 6% |
| 1c | KA4 | CD117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| 1c | KA4 | CD117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 1d | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 1d | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 15 | 88% | 1 | 6% | 1 | 6% |
| 1d | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 28 | 26 | 93% | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 1d | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 4 | 21% | 3 | 16% |
Outcomes for Program Standard 2: Family-Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Data Applications: Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
| Key competency | Key assessment | Course | Date of application | No. of students | No. of exceeds | % of exceeds | No. of met | % of met | No. of not met | % of not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2a | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 2a | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 16 | 94% | 0 | 0% | 1 | 6% |
| 2a | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 10 | 71% | 3 | 21% | 1 | 7% |
| 2a | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 10 | 71% | 4 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 2b | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 2b | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 16 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 2b | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 13 | 93% | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 2b | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 11 | 79% | 3 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| 2c | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 2c | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 14 | 82% | 2 | 12% | 1 | 6% |
| 2c | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 9 | 64% | 4 | 29% | 1 | 7% |
| 2c | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 12 | 86% | 2 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
Outcomes for Program Standard 3: Child Observation, Documentation and Assessment
Data Applications: Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
| Key competency | Key assessment | Course | Date of application | No. of students | No. of exceeds | % of exceeds | No. of met | % of met | No. of not met | % of not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3a | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3a | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 15 | 88% | 1 | 6% | 1 | 6% |
| 3a | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 8 | 89% | 1 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| 3a | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 3a | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29 | 0 | 0% |
| 3a | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 3a | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 29 | 23 | 79% | 4 | 14% | 2 | 7% |
| 3a | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 11 | 58% | 3 | 16% | 5 | 26% |
| 3b | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 6 | 67% | 2 | 22% | 1 | 11% |
| 3b | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 12 | 75% | 3 | 19% | 1 | 6% |
| 3b | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 3b | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 3b | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 29 | 24 | 83% | 3 | 10% | 2 | 7% |
| 3b | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 4 | 21% | 3 | 16% |
| 3c | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 7 | 78% | 2 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| 31c | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 3c | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 3c | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 3c | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 29 | 21 | 72% | 6 | 21% | 2 | 7% |
| 3c | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 4 | 21% | 3 | 16% |
| 3d | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 7 | 78% | 2 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| 3d | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 3d | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| 3d | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 3d | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 29 | 27 | 93 | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 3d | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 6 | 32% | 1 | 5% |
Outcomes for Program Standard 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices
Data Applications: Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
| Key competency | Key assessment | Course | Date of application | No. of students | No. of exceeds | % of exceeds | No. of met | % of met | No. of not met | % of not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4a | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 15 | 75% | 5 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| 4a | KA1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 17 | 71% | 7 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 4a | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 4a | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 4a | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 29 | 27 | 93% | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 4a | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 5 | 26% | 2 | 11% |
| 4b | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 15 | 75% | 5 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| 4b | KA1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 13 | 54% | 11 | 46% | 0 | 0% |
| 4b | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 4b | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| 4c | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 15 | 75% | 5 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| 4c | KA1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 20 | 83% | 4 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| 4c | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| 4c | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 15 | 94% | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
Outcomes for Program Standard 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the Early Childhood Curriculum
Data Applications: Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
| Key competency | Key assessment | Course | Date of application | No. of students | No. of exceeds | % of exceeds | No. of met | % of met | No. of not met | % of not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5a | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 14 | 70% | 6 | 30% | 0 | 0% |
| 5a | KA1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 16 | 67% | 8 | 33% | 0 | 0% |
| 5a | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| 5a | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 5b | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 12 | 60% | 8 | 40% | 0 | 0% |
| 5b | KA1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 14 | 58% | 9 | 38% | 1 | 4% |
| 5b | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 4 | 57% | 3 | 43% | 0 | 0% |
| 5b | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 5c | KA1 | CD 112 | Fall 2024 | 20 | 14 | 70% | 6 | 30% | 0 | 0% |
| 5c | KA 1 | CD 112 | Winter 2025 | 24 | 11 | 46% | 13 | 54% | 0 | 0% |
| 5c | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 5c | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 13 | 81% | 3 | 19% | 0 | 0% |
Outcomes for Program Standard 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Data Applications: Fall 2024 and Winter 2025
| Key competency | Key assessment | Course | Date of application | No. of students | No. of exceeds | % of exceeds | No. of met | % of met | No. of not met | % of not met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6a | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 7 | 78% | 2 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| 6a | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 6a | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 11 | 79% | 2 | 14% | 1 | 7% |
| 6a | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 7 | 50% | 7 | 50% | 0 | 0% |
| 6b | KA3 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 9 | 7 | 78% | 2 | 22% | 0 | 0% |
| 6b | KA3 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 6b | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 13 | 93% | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 6b | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 13 | 93% | 1 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 6c | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 5 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 6c | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 15 | 88% | 1 | 6% | 1 | 6% |
| 6c | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 14 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 6c | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 11 | 79% | 3 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| 6d | KA2 | CD 116 | Fall 2024 | 5 | 1 | 20% | 4 | 80% | 0 | 0% |
| 6d | KA2 | CD 116 | Winter 2025 | 17 | 15 | 88% | 1 | 6% | 1 | 6% |
| 6d | KA5 | CD 210 | Fall 2024 | 14 | 11 | 79% | 3 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| 6d | KA5 | CD 210 | Winter 2025 | 14 | 11 | 79% | 3 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| 6e | KA4 | CD 117 | Fall 2024 | 7 | 5 | 71% | 2 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| 6e | KA4 | CD 117 | Winter 2025 | 16 | 14 | 88% | 2 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 6e | KA6 | CD 113 | Fall 2024 | 29 | 27 | 93% | 2 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| 6e | KA6 | CD 113 | Winter 2025 | 19 | 12 | 63% | 6 | 32% | 1 | 5% |
Transfer
Section titled “Transfer”One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.
Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.
Job outlook
Section titled “Job outlook”Interested in a career in child development? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
“If you really want to make a change and a difference in a child’s life, this program can give you the tools and opportunities you will need to make that change.”
Jill Harrison Child Development faculty
Contact us
Section titled “Contact us”Program Coordinator Jill Harrison A088 jillharrison@delta.edu 989-686-9051