First Things First | Arizona Early Childhood

Your guide to an early childhood education career in Arizona

Madison Anderson
July 28, 2025

Thinking about an early childhood career but not sure where to start? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Whether you're just starting or returning to school, the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry is your go-to hub for scholarships and credentials, with the Arizona Early Childhood Professional Development Network being your guide to accomplish your early childhood career goals! Even better? First Things First (FTF) and the Professional Career Pathway Project (PCPP) offer early…

Celebrating Arizona’s 2025 early childhood education graduates

Madison Anderson
May 27, 2025

TAGS: Arizona graduates, college scholarships, early childhood education, First Things First, Professional Development,

This year marks a significant milestone for early childhood education in Arizona. Maricopa Community Colleges proudly celebrates the first early childhood education graduates from the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program at Mesa Community College. This program is a game-changer for Arizona’s early childhood professionals. A new path for working professionals in early childhood education Mesa Community College is one of only two community colleges in Arizona offering a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education.…