All Wake Tech campuses are closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to forecasts of severe weather. Although the college is on spring break, many non-degree classes are still held this week. Students taking non-degree classes in person should check with their instructors for more information. Online non-degree classes continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech student services, including Admissions and Advising, are available online at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.
The Early Childhood Education Certificate's provides students with a strong foundation in understanding preschool-aged child development and prepares them to work with young children in group care settings.
The program consists of five courses focused on children ages 3 to 5 (and up to age 8):
The certificate credits apply toward the Early Childhood Education diploma and associate degree programs.