Family Child Care – Major #5571

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


The Certificate of Achievement in Family Child Care is designed to prepare students to become family child care providers, individuals who are licensed to care for children in their homes. Completion of the Certificate of Achievement fulfills the coursework requirements for the California Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level.


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Integrate understanding of the needs, the characteristics and multiple influences on development of children birth to age eight.
  2. 2. Design, implement and evaluate environments and activities that support positive developmental play outcomes for young children.
  3. 3. Apply effective guidance and interaction strategies that support children’s social and emotional development.
  4. 4. Apply ethical standards and professional behaviors that promote partnerships between programs, teachers, families and their communities.
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester

Term 1

15 units

CHDEV 3
Introduction to Curriculum

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
Students will plan developmentally appropriate curriculum and environments for children birth through age eight. Students will use knowledge of children’s development, theories of learning and development, and examples from various models of developmentally appropriate practice to plan environments and curriculum in all content areas to support children’s development and learning integrated throughout indoor and outdoor settings including supports for children on race, equity, language varieties, and diverse abilities. The "To Be Arranged" hours may include observation of and participation in planning learning environments and curriculum. (A, CSU)
Course Details:
      1. CSU Transfer Course

        CHDEV 6
        Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education

        3 units
        Effective Term: 2024 Fall Semester
        This course covers laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and early childhood curriculum best practices related to child health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings for children from birth through middle childhood. This course covers the teacher's role in prevention strategies, detection, and management of communicable disease; medical issues associated with disabilities and chronic illness; physical health; mental health and safety for both children and adults; collaboration with families and health professionals; nutrition and meal planning. Integration of health, safety, and nutrition experiences into daily routines and program development for children from birth through middle childhood. Students are required to observe children in a group setting. (A, CSU)
        Course Details:
            1. CSU Transfer Course

              CHDEV 30
              Child and Family in a Diverse Community

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              This course emphasizes the processes of socialization focusing on the interrelationship of family, school, and community. The course examines the influence of multiple societal contexts including race, equity, and language. Students will explore the role of collaboration between family, community, and schools in supporting children’s development, birth through adolescence. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
              Course Details:
              1. Advisory: ENGL C1000
              1. G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
              1. D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
              2. CSU Transfer Course
              1. E2 - Lifetime Skills

              CHDEV 39
              Child Growth and Development

              3 units
              Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
              This course examines the progression of development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains and identifies developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence. An emphasis will be on the interactions between biological processes and environmental factors. Students will observe children of varying ages to evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages according to developmental theories. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
              Course Details:
                1. G: Interdisciplinary, Social & Behavioral Sciences
                2. I: Psychology
                1. D7 - Interdisciplinary Social and Behavioral Science
                2. D9 - Psychology
                3. E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
                4. CSU Transfer Course

                  CHDEV 53
                  Family Child Care Programs

                  3 units
                  Effective Term: 2025 Fall Semester
                  This course is an introduction to developing, facilitating, and operating a quality family child care home; meeting licensing requirements, developing policies for families, business practices, recruiting children, and strategies to promote professionalism. The course covers program planning, developmentally appropriate practices for children of mixed ages, positive guidance techniques, and strategies to design an inclusive environment for children's diverse learning needs. (A, CSU)
                  Total: 15 units