Training and Support
for Early Childhood Educators
Grow Your Career with ELCOC
Welcome to a rewarding career in early childhood education!
As an early childhood educator, you guide children through the enormous learning leaps occurring from birth to age five, preparing them for future success in school and beyond.
It’s an impactful, creative, exciting field, with plenty of early childhood education jobs available and a variety of career options and opportunities for growth and specialization.
As an ELCOC early education professional in Orange County, you are part of a thriving community which supports your work and career aspirations with resources such as:
- free curriculum training
- extensive professional development program
- mentoring
- CDA scholarship assistance
ELCOC helps you chart a rewarding career path, including the potential to pursue higher education while gaining valuable on-the-job experience.
How can I find early childhood education jobs near me?
Whether you’re just getting started, or an experienced early educator looking to advance in the early learning field, bring along your passion for young children and apply now!
Inclusion Services: Supporting Children with Special Needs in Early Learning
ELCOC centers welcome all children, including those with special needs.
Our Inclusion Specialists promote and support access to early learning opportunities for all children, including those with disabilities and special health care needs.
Inclusion Specialists work with both families and providers to ensure children receive the care and support they need:
- assistance for child care centers and family child care homes with issues such as health, development, disability, and special needs
- techniques and strategies to help children thrive and grow in their early learning years
- connections to additional resources for parents and providers
- ongoing training on inclusion opportunities for all Orange County child care and early learning educators
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