NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Charter Oak State College, (www.CharterOak.edu), announced that its online A.S. and B.S. in Early Childhood Education have been accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

The current accreditation term runs from July 2025 through December 2027. To learn more about all the degree and certificate programs in the College's School of Education visit https://www.charteroak.edu/ece.

According to NAEYC officials, "accreditation ensures a consistent and high level of program quality and alignment to the Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators while respecting the unique mission and context of each degree program, its host institution, and its community."

Dr. Maureen Hogan, PhD, Director of Early Childhood Education/Child Studies programs, Charter Oak State College said, "The NAEYC accreditation validates our commitment to high-quality early childhood education for all children and families. Our early childhood programs have proven to be extremely popular and we are proud to offer an affordable, accredited, online option to students as they pursue their careers in the education field."

Charter Oak's online B.S. in Early Childhood Education was created for those working in or seeking to advance their careers in an early childhood setting ages birth – age 8. The major is 27 credits and students choose one of three concentrations – Teaching, Program Administration and Leadership, Montessori. The program is structured to provide professional education with a comprehensive curriculum for students to work in non-certified administrative or teaching positions.

Charter Oak's online A.S. in Early Childhood Education teaches students the needed skills to work with children birth-age 8 in child day care centers, family childcare homes, and in preschool and kindergarten early childhood classrooms. The major is 33 credits and prepares students to enter the B.S. Early Childhood Education program.

Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu) is Connecticut's only dedicated, public, online college, offering associate and bachelor's degrees in high-demand fields including Business, Healthcare, Technology, Nursing, Social Work, Education, and Public Safety. The College offers master's degrees in Organizational Leadership, Health Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, and Curriculum and Instruction. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and governed by Connecticut's Board of Regents for Higher Education.

Contact: Carolyn Hebert, 860-515-3880, chebert@charteroak.edu

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