Make a positive impact, inspire lifelong learning, and contribute to the well-being of children and their families with this Early Childhood Education degree. 

Why Consider an Early Childhood Education Degree?

• You’re interested in combining hands-on experience with solid academic coursework.
• Building relationships with children and families inspires you.
• You can enjoy a fulfilling career in this field, and it can be a steppingstone to your bachelor’s degree.
• Become a trusted and valued extension of a family, contributing to their successful child rearing efforts.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

• Courses are offered in a mix of online and in-person formats.
• Start in January, June or August.
• Our onsite Child Care Center, rated five stars by YoungStar in 2023, is an educational model for students.
• Smoothly transfer your degree to your choice of several university partners to complete a bachelor’s degree.
• Because of our low student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get to know instructors and fellow students.

What It Takes

• Good communication skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to resolve tensions in a calm manner
• Desire to work with young children and support their wellbeing
• Willingness to study methods and procedures for effective teaching and learning
• Interest in building relationships and working as a team