Child Development Department

The Child Development Program at Richard J. Daley College is part of the Social Sciences Department, which includes: Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, and Child Development.

Richard J. Daley’s Child Development Program’s mission is to provide an affordable, quality education. With a focus on respecting diversity and addressing the needs of children with diverse abilities in inclusive settings. The program seeks to empower students to become ethical, productive, and participants in children’s care and education.

• We seek to provide a knowledge base and skills that reflect the highest standards of quality.
• Empower students to maintain a commitment to practices that reflect professional ethics and standards.
• Foster partnerships with families to improve the lives of children by strengthening communities and building strong connections across research, policy, and practice.

Careers in Child Development

• Preschool Teacher
• Assistant Teacher
• Teacher’s Aide
• Child Care Professional
• Paraprofessional
• Afterschool/ Group worker
• Family Advocate Worker

Gateways to Opportunity Credentials

City Colleges of Chicago’s certificate and degree programs in Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Studies, Infant
Toddler, and Director are entitled for credentials through the Illinois Gateway to Opportunity Professional Development System. For more
information see Illinois Gateways to Opportunity’s website.

Scholarship Opportunity for Current Childcare Workers

Chicago Early Learning Workforce Scholarship – https://www.cps.edu/ChicagoEarlyLearning/workforce-scholarship/