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FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER CERTIFICATE

The Family Child Care Provider certificate specializes in the care of children in a Family Childcare setting and prepares students for working in Family Childcare or Home Daycare programs and facilities.  The Family Childcare certificate requires 22-24 CD units including the CD Work Experience course, which requires students to work in Family Child Care.

REQUIRED COURSES (17 units required)

UNITS

CD 100    Introduction to Child Development

3

CD 105    Child Growth and Development

3

CD 112    Principles and Practices in Early Childhood

3

CD 116x4  Pediatric CPR, First Aid and Safety

3

CD 136    Creative Art Activities for Children

3

CD 172    Introduction to Family Child Care

1

CD 173    Family Child Care Business Practices

1

CD 174    Family Child Care Children's Program

1

ONE COURSE FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST (3 units required)

UNITS

CD 161    Activities for School-Age Children

3

CD 186    Infant/Toddler Activities

3

EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN (In Family Care: 4 units required)

UNITS

CD 198    Child Development Work Experience

4

TOTAL REQUIRED UNITS:

24

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED COURSES:

UNITS

CD 231    Health an d Safety Practices for Children

3

BUSAD 105  Small Business Management

3