Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher in California

ECE teachers and directors shape the development of children from birth through age 8. Directors and lead teachers with CDA credentials are in high demand, especially as the US government pushes for universal pre-K programs.

$40,566 CA Median Salary
15% Growth Rate
6 months–2 years Training

💰 Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher Salary in California

Estimated salary range for Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teachers in California, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$28,000
Median
$40,566
Experienced
$57,000

🎓 Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher Licensing in California

Credential required: CDA (Child Development Associate) — industry standard entry

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the California state licensing board before enrolling.

Schools and programs related to Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher in California

These listings are shown as related training options for Early Childhood Educator / Preschool Teacher in California. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.

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Fullerton College

📍 Fullerton, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Evergreen Valley College

📍 San Jose, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Mt San Jacinto Community College District

📍 San Jacinto, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Saddleback College

📍 Mission Viejo, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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East Los Angeles College

📍 Monterey Park, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Golden West College

📍 Huntington Beach, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Southwestern College

📍 Chula Vista, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Los Angeles Valley College

📍 Valley Glen, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Moorpark College

📍 Moorpark, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Woodland Community College

📍 Woodland, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Cuesta College

📍 San Luis Obispo, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Oxnard College

📍 Oxnard, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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City College of San Francisco

📍 San Francisco, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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West Valley College

📍 Saratoga, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Clovis Community College

📍 Fresno, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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College of the Desert

📍 Palm Desert, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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San Jose City College

📍 San Jose, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Canada College

📍 Redwood City, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Butte College

📍 Oroville, CA

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Chabot College

📍 Hayward, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Los Angeles City College

📍 Los Angeles, CA

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Fresno City College

📍 Fresno, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Coalinga College

📍 Coalinga, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Sacramento City College

📍 Sacramento, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Las Positas College

📍 Livermore, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Pasadena City College

📍 Pasadena, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Santa Barbara City College

📍 Santa Barbara, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Santiago Canyon College

📍 Orange, CA

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Diablo Valley College

📍 Pleasant Hill, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Palo Verde College

📍 Blythe, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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American River College

📍 Sacramento, CA

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Citrus College

📍 Glendora, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Coastline Community College

📍 Fountain Valley, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Long Beach City College

📍 Long Beach, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Palomar College

📍 San Marcos, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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College of the Sequoias

📍 Visalia, CA

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San Bernardino Valley College

📍 San Bernardino, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Allan Hancock College

📍 Santa Maria, CA

Certificate 2-4yr

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Imperial Valley College

📍 Imperial, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Riverside City College

📍 Riverside, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Taft College

📍 Taft, CA

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Yuba College

📍 Marysville, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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Norco College

📍 Norco, CA

Certificate 1-<2yr

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