Students enrolled in the Early Childhood program participate in the “Make Way for Kids” preschool and other day care programs.  The children serviced are 2.9 months to 5 years of age.  Through hands on experience in the preschool, students learn, develop and perform the skills as an assistance teacher under the guidance of the teacher.  Students have the opportunity to create and implement age-appropriate, theme-based curriculum to the children.  All students rotate through the age levels in order to experience a variety of ages and stages as well as different teaching styles. The competency-based curriculum includes Child Growth and Development studies and practical experiences Working with Young Children. Upon graduation the students will receive a personal certificate of proficiency with documentation of child contact hours.  The certificate can be used to apply for a preschool teaching certificate from the Early Education and Care (EEC).  This application is the responsibility of the student and is not guaranteed.

A graduate from the program may obtain an entry-level position in a childcare center, a nanny position or a preschool teacher in an Early Childhood program approved by the Early Education and Care office of Massachusetts.  Other venues are home daycare provider, school-age care provider, kindergarten aide, day camp counselor or continue to a post-secondary education

Early Childhood Education is a Chapter 74 approved program.

Companies or employers where Medford Early Childhood Program graduates are working:

Kinder Care

Government Center Day Care

Mulberry Day Care

Kid’s Corner

Creative Corner

Graceworks – After school care

Play Academy

Medford Vocational Technical High School’s Early Childhood Education Program includes Articulation Agreements with the following colleges and institutions: 

Bunker Hill Community College

Roxbury Community College

Licenses, Certifications, and Affiliations

EEC Teaching Certificate – Preschool, OSHA 10 Hour General Safety Card, (May qualify for Infant-Toddlers also)