Language: English
Short Description: This Child Care Worker and Family Day Care Business program prepares learners to support the development, learning, and well?being of young children while also exploring pathways into early childhood careers and family child care entrepreneurship. The program covers child development, curriculum approaches, learning environments, family engagement, advocacy, and professionalism, along with practical guidance for starting and managing a licensed day care business. Designed for aspiring child care professionals, the program blends theory, best practices, and real?world application.
Instructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors reviews student work, student progress, and interacts with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
Certification: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to sit for the NCCB’s Certified Child Care Worker (CCCW) exam.
Requirements
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
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Lesson 1
Child Care Worker
Module 1: Historical Influences on Early Care and Education
Module 2: Quality Standards for Early Childhood Programs
Module 3: Understanding the Development of Young Children
Module 4: Contemporary Curriculum Approaches
Module 5: Supporting Play and Learning in Early Childhood
Module 6: Learning Theories and Teaching Strategies
Module 7: Effective Learning Environments for Young Children
Module 8: Connecting with Families and Communities
Module 9: Issues and Advocacy in Early Childhood Education
Module 10: Careers in Early Childhood Education
Start Your Own Day Care Business
Module 11: Determining Where to Start
Module 12: Policies, Procedures, and Daily Operations
Module 13: Activities, Guidance, and Problem Solving
Module 14: Running and Growing a Day Care Business
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