Kindergarten Registration is OPEN!

Welcome McCaskey Class of 2039! All children who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2026 and reside in Lancaster City or Lancaster Township are eligible to apply for kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. Families who register now are guaranteed placement in their neighborhood school! APPLY NOW!

Child Care and Support Services Management/Early Childhood Education  

CIP: 19.0708

This program prepares individuals for a variety of occupations in child care and guidance often under the supervision of professional personnel in child or day care centers. This program includes instruction in growth and development; nutrition; program planning and management; safety; behavior guidance; play activities; child abuse and neglect; parent, child personal relationships; learning experiences for children; and laws, regulations and policies relating to child care services.

Early Childhood Education is a 2-year, 6-credit program that students begin in 11th grade. Completing the program enables students to be employed in a child care center or enter a post-secondary early childhood education program

Childhood Education is a 2-year, 6-credit program that students begin in 11th grade. Completing the program enables students to be employed in a child care center or enter a post-secondary early childhood education program.

Year 1 Materials: All physical materials will be provided by the instructor

Year II Requirements: (students must be 16 years old by September 1 of the beginning of Year II)